Saturday Edition

Good morning

Good morning and welcome to another stellar Saturday members! Any big plans for today? Whether you plan to relax with family and friends or take some well-deserved ‘me-time,’ we hope this weekend gets you feeling fresh and rejuvenated. After all, you deserve it, eh!

Now we have quite a few things for you today, starting off with the answer to yesterday’s riddle! Let’s remind ourselves of it, shall we?

When asked to name their favourite foods, Jill, Jane and Joanna chorused: “Beetroot, lettuce, and coughdrops.”

Added Joanna: “That statement needs qualifying. In fact, each of us eats only two of the foods. And each food is eaten by only two of us.” “Jill eats beetroot. I don’t eat coughdrops.”

Which foods does Jane prefer?

Did you get it? Jane’s favourite foods are lettuce and coughdrops (a weird mix we must admit). My goodness! You lot are just too good! We thought this one would have you stumped. But of course, once again, you have proved us wrong. If you managed to get the answer correct, head further down in the email, and you’ll spot a shoutout just for you!

Now onto our next segment for the day, ‘What Would the Grandkids Say’. Today, we are taking a look at the phrase ‘understood the assignment’. This phrase is a popular way to praise someone successful at something they needed to do. When somebody ‘understood the assignment,’ they gave it their all and went above and beyond to do an amazing job. This phrase is often used to describe actors who’ve given a string of outstanding performances. But this isn’t limited to famous people. You can say this phrase to describe someone who’s well-dressed or who is at the top of their game. So next time your grandkids do well in school or wear a really nice outfit, tell them they ‘understood the assignment’ 😉

Now, what’s happening across Australia and the world today?

• Attention members! Counterfeit $50 notes are reportedly in circulation with one man warning they look exactly like the real thing. 
• This avid Kmart shopper has wowed thousands of customers with her 'incredible' $3 Kmart item hack.
• Are you cleaning your stovetop wrong? One of our favourite organisation queens reveals her DIY scrub that leaves her stainless steel sparkling clean in seconds.
• Woolworths shoppers were in a frenzy, scoring big-ticket children’s toys for peanuts, including a $13 trampoline, thanks to a pricing glitch!
• New Scam Warning: Never ever open a Facebook message from a ‘friend’ if it opens with these four words.
• An expat has begged for help in trying to peel open plastic bags at the supermarket, and Aussies came to the rescue with a few hacks to help open the pesky bags while shopping.
• Woolworths has revealed how it makes a popular $3 tasty treat, but some customers say it lacks one thing.
• Shoppers are raving about this Bunnings laundry product that solves two laundry problems in one! This is, without a doubt, a game-changer!
• This mum has been left in shock after discovering what $91 bought her at Woolworths. Is the cost of living getting out of hand?
• Are you looking for a quick dinner idea? Here's a flavourful Thai chicken curry recipe that takes 20 minutes to prepare.
• And finally, a woman who was having difficulty deciding on a home renovation received advice from an unexpected source…

And that’s it for the news of today, folks! But don’t go anywhere yet as we have plenty more in store, including a stunning photo courtesy of member @Gil and a hilarious joke by member @wazzalox that had us on the edge of our seats, right until the twist at the end. Way to go @wazzalox!

And of course, as always, stay safe and happy reading!

- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James & Maddie.