Gumtree Gold: How To Find Brand New Bargains!

It is no secret that when I first heard about eBay I thought it was a junkyard. Due to this naïve miscalculation it probably cost me some fabulous shopping finds and no doubt cost me money. Check my recent article The Verdict: eBay Trash or Treasure for more. As the buzz about eBay roared, I too discovered that not only was it…

ByJo Munro03/01/2022

Lifestyle & Homes

Boutique Aussie Products to delight this Festive Season

Mindful shopping for our loved ones can make all the difference to many families. Being mindful that 2021 has been a tough year on our budgets, this year I am focusing on innovative gifts at all price points with the additional criteria of supporting Australian businesses who produce delightful products. I found so many Aussie…

ByJo Munro15/12/2021

Beauty & Fashion

Christmas Shopping Inspiration For Fashion And Beauty Lovers

Tis almost the season to deck the halls and after a long challenging year finding that inspiration may feel like a stretch. Let’s look at some savvy ideas to help you complete the gift shopping so you can move on to enjoy the celebrations feeling inspired without the stress. I do love receiving a gift pack…

ByJo Munro12/12/2021

Lifestyle & Homes

Black Friday Aussie Style And Where You Can Get The Bargains

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are moments away. Here in Oz we have taken this sale and made it our own. As you may know, the Black Friday sales were traditionally the day after Thanksgiving in the USA. Black Friday was named for getting the store ‘back in the black” meaning profitable. The sale became popular…

ByJo Munro22/11/2021

Fashion News & Trends

Why November The Best Time To Bag A Bargain

It is November and it is time to get serious about shopping for Christmas and the holiday season. November has become a fabulous month to bag a bargain. Throughout the month there are a range of big brand sales events. Whether you are looking for that perfect item for those you love or perhaps just…

ByJo Munro11/11/2021

Lifestyle & Homes News & Trends

This weekend Afterpay celebrates small business with the Support Small Sale

The Christmas tree lights are on and the gift lists are made. To bring some joy to many Aussie businesses this Christmas the Support Small initiative has launched. To help give back and help struggling businesses thrive, Afterpay has announced a two-day sales weekend on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of December. Featuring…

ByJo Munro04/12/2020

Beauty & Fashion Fashion Lifestyle & Homes

Afterpay’s Rachel Kelly Talks About The Latest Shopping Trends And Insights

The Carousel's resident shopping expert talks to Afterpay's EVP ANZ Sales and Global Instore Rachel Kelly about the latest shopping trends following the launch of the Afterpay Bi-Annual Global Trends Report Rachel Kelly Afterpay's EVP ANZ Sales and Global Instore With Aussies being mindful of their spending in the COVID 19 economy, what behaviour have we seen…

ByJo Munro30/11/2020

Fashion Lifestyle & Homes

Hot Black Friday Bargains Just In Time For The Holiday Season

I was recently asked to pull a hot list of fabulous Black Friday bargains for my chat with Jim Wilson on Radio 2GB Drive. The hardest thing about these sort of lists is editing down to just a few items when there are so many wonderful brands and significant savings to be had. Black…

ByJo Munro26/11/2020

Lifestyle & Homes

New Study shows Aussies are planning to Celebrate this Christmas

As it is only weeks away until Santa visits, our shopping focus turns to Christmas gifts with the average Aussie planning to spend $893 on gifts this season. It seems we are all in when it comes to making 2020 end with a festive celebration. There is no doubt our normal shopping habits, like our…

ByJo Munro25/11/2020

Beauty & Fashion Fashion

Shopping Click Frenzy – What You Need To Know

Click Frenzy often called the Sale that stops the Nation, is gearing up to kick off at 7pm tonight (or 6.30pm early access for members). Click Frenzy has gone from strength to strength each year with record-breaking sales across Australia’s favourite participating brands. Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com This year the sale will run for…

ByJo Munro10/11/2020