Hasn’t it been hot? For me, it’s been lovely and I’m sure in my previous life I was a reptile who enjoyed lying around all day in the sunshine.
I have to agree though, night times have been sweltering and even I’ve battled to get a decent night’s sleep. I’m not complaining though. Before we know it autumn will be knocking at the door once again.
Softer hands
I don’t have a dishwasher, so washing dishes is second nature to me and when I saw Sunlight Dish Washing Liquid has brought out a new dishwashing liquid, Sunlight Extra Nature, I bought a bottle. Yes, it does cost a little more but it is so worth it. The fragrance is lovely and just as the original Sunlight, my dishes come out sparkling. Try it and see.
New ruling at Woolworths
When I came back from my holiday and visited Woolworths for the first time, I was really surprised when the cashier asked me to insert my bank card myself. Not that I minded, having been used to packing all my own shopping in the UK – yes ladies (and men), they don’t employ packers at all!
Anyway, I asked the cashier why I had to do it myself and she said because of fraud. Apparently, the new restriction comes as part of a rollout of the new point of sale devices installed at the stores.
Do it yourself
Talking about doing it yourself. In some of the grocery stores in the UK you actually scan your own shopping at pay points, pack it and pay with not a cashier in sight! I was quite baffled at first and felt quite embarrassed when a doddery elderly woman came along, and said, “Can I help you love?” I explained I was on holiday from South Africa and had never encountered this system before. She laughed and went on to say, “There’s nowt (nothing) to it love. And proceeded to scan my basket of groceries across the scanner and then even helped me pack them. I’m sure she thought I was a right thickie. Petrol stations over there have always been self-service, well for as long back as I can remember, and after filling your tank you go into the garage, give the cashier the petrol pump number, and the cost comes up, and you pay. As easy as that.
Can you imagine if the same happened here in SA? You’d have customers filling up and racing off without paying. It doesn’t bear thinking about it.
Sales galore
There are so many clothing stores having sales it’s quite unbelievable and to be honest so many of the clothes are just the same – drab, flowery and certainly have no wow factor. Maybe it’s just me but trying to find something a little different to wear seems really difficult. I have to say Poetry at Mall of the South has some lovely dresses though, so if you are looking for something that little bit special, try there.
Forever my favourite
I still think Forever New has some of the best fashion and classic items, as well as accessories. Their clothing is beautifully cut, well made and the material is good quality. What’s the problem then you may ask? The sizes are very small and not really suited to the more mature figure. Now here’s an idea, why don’t Forever New design a “Mature Range” of clothing. It could be called Forever and Ever and I’m sure it would be a big hit with women wanting that extra “wow’ factor, especially for those who are career women. Ummm thinking about it, I should maybe patent this idea now.
That’s it for this week. Shop till you drop!
Julie
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