ARE YOU BEING CHARGED MORE FOR YOUR
FRUIT & VEG?
Did you know when you buy your Fruit & Veg in plastic packaging from the supermarket it is contributing to Australia being the second-highest generator of single-use plastic waste per person after Singapore, according to the Minderoo Foundation.
If you are saying.. not me I buy the unpackaged fruit & veg?
Well you are being charged more for your good deeds!
In the SMH article today Cucow said "higher prices for loose produce were widespread."“We had surveys returned across all of the four major chains and it happened in all of them.”“Given supermarkets are not paying for the cost of packaging on these products, it is concerning that environmentally conscious consumers are expected to pay more, particularly during a cost of living crisis.”
If you want value for money and the freshest produce, time to head to the markets.. fresh, economical produce is worth the trip!
BEST CLEANSERS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON?
With the warmer weather approaching and an array of fabulous products from Korean Beauty, Japanese Beauty and Aussie Beauty I did a test on a range of cleansers from the most expensive to the most cost effective. Here is what i found ...
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TAME YOUR GROCERY BILLS
Learn how I play the Shopping Club 1/2 Price game to NEVER PAY FULL PRICE for everyday household grocery items AGAIN!
In 4 easy steps I show you how I buy all of my everyday household items at 50% discount.
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TIME TO SHOP
Savvy Insider Scoop on a Credit Card Free Christmas... time to make a list and check off the savings
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STRATEGIES
Exciting Announcement! Just Launched The Savvy Shopaholic Guide to Shopping Podcast.
With weekly insights, Shopping news, deep dives and Shopping Club strategies to enhance your shopping and support your wallet. Never pay full price again!
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EVERYDAY REWARDS
WHAT I LOVE & WHY IM DISAPPOINTED
If you know me you know I love the specials and bonuses from Woolworths Everyday Rewards card. Actually I prefer it to flybuys.
Did you know you can save 10% off your groceries up to $500 a shop with Everyday Plus program .. what a sensational way to reward loyalty. Sadly, customer rewards dont work well when something is taken away. Let me tell you why I am disappointed in Woolworths...
TV - SAVVY STRATEGIES
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COLES NEW STORE ON EBAY AUSTRALIA
Coles joins 40,000 stores on the eBay platform. Launch offer of saving 25% off grocery bill.
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ONLINE SALES IN FEBRUARY - CLICK FRENZY & CATCH
Travel deals abound on Catch with stunning deals to China, Maldives and Bali. Catch Club sale with amazing bargains off our favourite brands.
OUR COFFEE HABIT CAN COST THOUSANDS A YEAR, CAN WE SAVE?
Some Aussies are spending $2,000 a year on their takeaway coffee habit, can we get a decent coffee for 37 cents?
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ALDI'S LARGEST SPECIAL BUYS EVENT
Each year the most eagerly awaited Special Buys event is the Ski Wear sale. This year it is kicking off on Saturday 19 May. Here is your official sneak peek
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WHAT ARE THE SAVVY SECRETS TO OUTLET SHOPPING?
Learn where to find the best deals for designer brands online & instore with the tools to ensure you get the very best price
BACK TO SCHOOL CAN BE EXPENSIVE, HOW TO SAVE
Back to school books, supplies, uniforms, shoes and the items keep mounting up and so do the cost..
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MID-SEASON SALES EARLY
This year many shoppers have been surprised at the sales arriving 2 months early. Jo never misses a moment to share her top tips and savvy strategies to make the most of the sales.
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HOW DO YOU FIND THE BEST RESTAURANTS & ENTERTAINMENT DEALS?
Learn where to find the best deals for food, experiences, spa treatments and shopping. Join Jo, Karl & Deb for the insider secrets on never paying full price again.
STRATEGY
ONLINE SAVING STRATEGIES
Which are the best comparison pricing sites? How do you use social media to save on your purchases? Join Jo, David & Erin for all of the top tips.
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ONLINE TACTICS TO MAKE YOU PAY MORE!
How do online retailers target customers to pay different pricing?
Check out Sonia, David and Jo's discussion on dynamic pricing. View
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GETTING THE BEST FROM BLACK FRIDAY SALES IN AUSTRALIA
For many Aussies, shopping hte Black Friday Sales is new. Black Friday is a US sale that has now taken off around the world. Learn how you can bag a bargain. View
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CASH IN ONLINE WITH STUFF AROUND YOUR HOUSE
eBay tells us most Aussies have $2000 - $9000 of unwanted items laying around their homes. What should you declutter and what will you get for it? View
PRODUCTS YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED
ARTICLES - MONEY SAVING STRATEGIES
HOW I MADE A FORTUNE FROM BEING A SHOPAHOLIC
I am a self-confessed shopaholic. I love shopping online, I love shopping at sales and I love shopping overseas. I can explore for hours looking for fabulous trinkets, not even realising how much time is passing in the process.
HOW TO MAKE MONEY ON EBAY
Where could the (aspiring) small business owner get started with an online store knowing that, with the right set up, large numbers of customers would be able to find their items for sale (even using Google)?
HOW TO BAG A BARGAIN SHOPPING AT OUTLET STORES
Outlet stores like Brand Smart, DFO and Harbour Town are often great places to shop, however, to really ensure you are making your dollar stretch Savvy Shopper Jo Munro shares her expert tips.
HOW TO PAY FOR YOUR DESIGNER WARDROBE
have always really loved shopping. I certainly grew up with the proverbial Champagne tastes on a ‘diet coke’ budget.
Fast forward a few years and I no longer wonder how I will afford that amazing designer piece.
HOW TO MAKE MONEY WATCHING MASTERCHEF
Sales for kitchenware, cookbooks, kitchen electronics and napery experience an exponential increase when MasterChef airs. Find out how to make money by following trends - and watching your favourite TV shows at the same time.
BULK BUYING GROCERIES WILL SAVE YOU A FORTUNE
Did you know that the average person in Australia spends at least $200 on groceries every week? With the cost of living rising, it is no surprise that people are looking for ways to save so they can splurge on the fun things.
LUXE FOR LESS - FABULOUS FINE JEWELLERY FOR UNDER $100
It is no secret I love to shop. One of my favourite categories to shop is jewellery. I never leave the house without at the very least a pair of earrings and more often than not, a ring.
SAVVY INSIDER SECRETS TO KEEPING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN YOUR POCKET
As a passionate shopper, I must admit I love a bargain. With the way Aussie retail is evolving, there is more choice and so many fabulous ways to save money.
HOW TO MAKE MONEY FROM OUR OLD MOBILE PHONES
With the launch of the Apple iPhone 7 we will be tempted to upgrade our phones in the coming months but what do we do with our old phones?
All is not lost. If you have been holding on to a spare handset or two in your home office drawer it is time to spring clean and cash in.
SAVVY TRAVELLER'S SECRET WEAPON: DESTINATION VALUE SWAPPING
With the last chilly blast of winter upon us, it’s more tempting than ever to take a little sunny respite.
And it doesn’t matter whether you are heading overseas, or to one of the fine Aussie getaway destinations, an informed choice will deliver all the luxuries for up to 50% less.
LAST MINUTE THOUGHTFUL GIFTS
I confess! I have been guilty of leaving everything to the very, very last minute.
I have had those Christmas eve shopping frenzies, rushing through shopping centres stressed with credit card in hand.
NOVEMBER FESTIVAL OF BARGAINS
As a self-confessed shopaholic, this year I am in bargain hunting heaven with the number of sales in the lead up to Christmas.
I truly do not think there has ever been so many sales, discounts, cash back offers and events to bag a bargain so close to the Christmas Holiday celebrations.
MEET JO
Jo Munro is best known as The Savvy Shopaholic with the tag line 'Shop More, Save More'. She is The Carousel's resident shopping expert and a regular TV presenter on Ch9's Today Show and A Current Affair and a columnist in several magazines.
In Jo's book The Savvy Shopaholic, she shares over 20 years of savvy shopping expertise, business wisdom and channel management with those who want to turn their shopping skills into cash.
Much loved for her luxe for less shopping tips and wide-brimming smile, she's always keen to share her passion for shopping and savvy tips to get the most out of your dollar.