Didn’t even know this was there until a workmate mentioned it. It’s in the basement under the Meriton on George Street, same building as the food court with Oedenbowl and Mappen, took the lift down and walked straight into it. What’s actually in there Fresh veg and fruit near the entrance, then a full wall […]
BTS Edition Oreo Cookies
We weren’t in the market for novelty biscuits. It was just a school-holiday errand run through Eastwood Woolworths, milk and bread and whatever else was on the list, and I only stopped because a stack of purple packets in the snack aisle didn’t look like anything I’d seen there before. Oreo doesn’t do purple. Or […]
Teddi Lab Concept Store, Westfield Sydney – What It’s Actually Like Inside
A friend had been telling me about this place for a week before we finally went, and we walked out almost two hours later having spent most of it in a vitamin shop. That’s not something I expected to say. Teddi Lab by Unichi opened its first-ever concept store this winter on Level 2 of […]
Tofu Factory Chadstone – What’s Worth Ordering at the Market Pavilion’s New Tofu Shop
The unit at Chadstone that had been behind construction hoarding for what felt like forever finally opened, and it turned out to be a tofu shop. I hadn’t planned my Chadstone trip around tofu, but once I saw how much was on the counter — soy milk, fresh tofu, tofu pudding, tofu ice cream, marinated […]
We Tried Sydney’s Viral Carriageworks Milk
Half of Sydney seemed to be talking about this milk, so we went to Carriageworks one Saturday to see what the fuss was about, and came home with plain, coffee, purple yam and strawberry because we couldn’t decide and figured we’d just work through them. Purple yam won by a mile, which wasn’t the flavour […]
MINISO Friends Melbourne Central
MINISO FRIENDS has opened in Australia! Right in Melbourne Central, in the former Monopoly store spot — and it’s honestly so fun to browse! The whole store feels like a mini theme park. It’s not just shopping, it feels like walking through a huge IP-themed experience! What caught my attention this time was the YOYO […]
Best places to buy records in Adelaide
I really love spending weekends hunting for little hidden gem shops. Record stores, comic shops, and bookstores are always my top picks. This time, I spent an entire afternoon visiting a few local vinyl stores! Best Vinyl Record Shops in Adelaide Clarity Records Definitely one of the “top-tier” stores in the eyes of many local […]
Seasonal Fruits in Australia and the Best Months to Eat Them
In Australia, eating fruit really depends on the month. When fruit isn’t in season, it’s often either not sweet or very expensive. Eating at the right time makes a very noticeable difference. Best Fruits to Eat from December to February – Peak Summer This is the best time of year for fruit in Australia. Cherries […]
Sydney also has MEEQ now! This is where you can get your Jellycat
Back when we were in Melbourne, we used to go to MEEQ often. They have a wide variety of Jellycat plushies. This week, we accidentally stumbled upon the newly opened Jellycat heaven under Westfield! Apart from the various Jellycat options – a wide range of series (teddy bears, vegetables, hamburgers, potted plants), though not exhaustive, […]
Got Our Kid a Weighted Blanket: Here’s What We Think
Before moving into our new home, we made a deal with our kid that they needed to learn to sleep alone. Our son was afraid to sleep alone. When we heard that weighted blankets could help with sleep, we immediately bought one. When it arrived, grandma said, it’s too heavy! We are a bit hesitated […]