April 19th, 2012
In case you've been living under a rock, David Hasselhoff (of Baywatch fame) was in town recently to film Celebrity Apprentice Australia – a hit show screening on Channel 9. In last night's episode, things got off to a spectacular start with the Hoff helping the Platinum Team to win the dog pampering challenge. Thousands of fans flocked to Sydney Park to get a glimpse of the big-name ... Read more
April 18th, 2012
Hey! You there with the muscles! Put that anvil down and pay attention. With Mother's Day just around the corner, you're probably thinking: 'When are all the unsung heroes of our great nation – whose tireless hard work goes by day after day without acknowledgement, glory, or lavender-scented gift soaps – going to get their moment in the sun?' Yes that's right, I'm talking about one of the ... Read more
April 16th, 2012
Last week The Oatmeal (a popular internet comic) shared advice on how to get more people to click 'like' for your product/service/etc on Facebook. Mr Oats had plenty of useful tips, but our favourite of course was this one: Being in the appliance trade, this is a topic close to our hearts. So imagine our delight when internet entertainer Hank Green rose to the challenge by penning the ... Read more
April 16th, 2012
Are your clothes covered in so much fur that you've become a target for animal rights activists? I for one am sick of having paint dumped on me by incised members of PETA every time I leave the house (to buy cat food). But no more! No matter how fluffy your feline or hirsute your hound, relief is at hand for devoted pet owners. Here are our top tips ... Read more
April 12th, 2012
Tired of waiting for man with the ice cart to arrive? If you answered 'yes' to this question, what you need is a refrigerator my good friend! Refrigerators have many advantages: A convenient alternative to rancid food Botulism got you down? Salmonella making you sour? A refrigerator allows you to enjoy such delights as 'non-rancid ham' and 'not curdled milk' with the added advantage of keeping your vegetables in a presentable ... Read more
April 4th, 2012
It's never been a better time to buy an iron! From 1st March to 13th May 2012, Philips is giving away either a $100 cashback or free movie tickets (to the value of $222) when you purchase a selected Philips Iron, Steamer or Steam System®: (Full terms and conditions are available here: http://www.tlcrewards.com/philipsirons/Terms) Philips PerfectCare Pressurised Steam Generator ($100 cashback or 12 months movie vouchers) This top quality steam iron ... Read more
April 4th, 2012
From 1 April to 13 May, if you buy a selected Breville appliance from Appliances Online (for well below the RRP!), you will be eligible for a cashback: (Full terms and conditions are available here: http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/images/general/promos/breville-cashback.pdf) Breville Scraper Mixer Pro™ ($50 Cashback) If your mum is a domestic goddess, this is the mixer of her dreams. Using a planetary mixing action, the Breville Scraper Mixer Pro™ scrapes down the side of ... Read more
April 4th, 2012
Shopping for a Mother's Day gift can be stressful. :( But the good news is if you spend $50 or more on any Tefal product before 31 May 2012, you will receive a BONUS 2-for-1 Pamper Pass! This Pamper Pass makes it possible to purchase one beauty treatment and receive another of equal or lesser value on selected treatments at participating salons. Treatments include massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing, ... Read more
April 4th, 2012
Is your ma a star? Yeah she is! So this Mother's Day instead of just getting her some wilted gerberas from the servo like you always do, how about you buy her something that's actually good. "What are you talking about?" I hear you saying through a mouth full of Creme Egg, "It's only April!" April it may be, but Mother's Day – which falls this year ... Read more
April 2nd, 2012
I love hot chips. They're crispy, salty, golden, cheerful and delicious. What's not to love? …Oh yes, that's right. The high fat content. Boo! Like most things in life that are enjoyable, hot chips can be bad for your health. But before you relegate yourself to a life of brown rice, bean sprouts and All Bran, take a look at this baby: New to Appliances Online, it's the Tefal ActiFry, ... Read more