Reviews by awfylassie

This review is for IGA Seaford, Seaford VIC

verified email - 02 Jul 2011

I have been a few times to this supermarket to pick up a few items and really dislike it. I have never been made to feel welcome in there - the staff just seem to not be bothered, it's hard to find anything, the prices are actually more expensive than most other supermarkets and the product is always close to the expiry date.

To give examples, when looking for milk, there was a handwritten sign saying "milk" with arrows hanging from the ceiling which on one side pointed to frozen vegetables and on the other to pet food. I couldn't see it anywhere and when I asked, the lady just pointed to yoghurt and said "there!". When I asked "Where?" she said, "Go to the end and turn the corner it's on the right!" Bizaare. Then it was $1 more compared to Coles and Safeway!

I then went to get sausages and there was two packets left along with one of chops and one of mince and that was the entire meat section!!

Very strange place. I think I will only be going back there if desperate.

This review is for Collingwood Childrens Farm, Abbotsford VIC

verified email - 02 Jul 2011

Lovely place to take the kids for an outing. Cost $16 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 4 children).

Plenty of parking - there is a carpark just outside where you can park for a flat fee of $4 with 1000 spaces, but be sure to get in early as this fills up by lunchtime.

Not a whole heap of animals, but enough. A lot of space for the kids to run around and just enjoy being outdoors and seeing animals. All the usual ones - cows, horses, pigs, ponies, chickens, goats and a donkey. They milked the cow at 10am and gave the kids a go at it which was fun.

There is a cafe there which was packed and I was impressed they did "kids sandwiches" which were slightly smaller designed for the children but turned away when I saw they were $4.50 for what was technically half a sandwich!

It could do with a small playground being that so many kids go there. Just as an added thing for kids to do, but otherwise a great day out. Will go again.

This review is for Cafe 117, Richmond VIC

verified email - 02 Jul 2011

Fantastic cafe.

The menu has been changed within the past few months which I didn't think could be improved upon but actually has! I can only speak for breakfasts but as well as your usual types of breakfasts they also offer breakfasts middle eastern style - I had pancakes Atoyif which were absolutely delicious. This is coming from someone who usually sticks to what I know - it was nice to have as a change from a traditional breakfast.

Lovely staff. The only thing that could be improved upon that I noticed is their high chairs - they have a couple of them but the straps don't work which isn't good if a baby can't quite sit without that bit of support or if the child is fidgety!

This review is for Entertainment Books, Hawthorn VIC

verified email - 01 Jul 2011

Well worth the money to buy this book. I purchased one for the first time this year. Within 3 weeks I had made up for the cost of the book in savings, plus more. You can go to the zoo, have a dinner and a couple of coffees using the vouchers and that is it paid for itself already. Also great to use if you are stuck for ideas for somewhere to go.

Approximate cost: $65.00

This review is for Candy Hair, Cheltenham VIC

verified email - 01 Jul 2011

I have been taking my son to get his hair cut here ever since his first at 16 months. They specialise in kids hair cuts so know what to expect with young children - especially the squirmers and the kids who hate getting hair cuts or have never had one before.

They have great chairs for the kids - they can choose to sit in aeroplanes, cars, etc - each seat is equipped with a DVD screen in front of it and there are a selection of popular programs they can have on.

The staff know to take their opportunity when the kids are still and are quick (but good) at what they do. If kids get very upset they distract them with bubbles, etc.

First haircuts are treated as very special - they earn a certificate on which a lock of hair from the cut is stuck on.

They also have a party room which is directed at little girls who can have 'makeovers' for their birthday party.

And, there is also a loyalty scheme, for every 3rd haircut - the kid gets to pick a prize out of a lucky dip jar.

This review is for Hog's Breath Cafe, Frankston VIC

verified email - 01 Jul 2011

Tasty food - a little expensive for what it is - but good atmosphere. A lot of items hanging around on the walls to keep you amused and the staff are all nicknamed (take note of their name tags). Very good for families. They also have a loyalty scheme which goes something like once you get 10 stamps you earn a discount on future meals. Love the curly fries.

This review is for Casey RACE, Cranbourne East VIC

verified email - 01 Jul 2011

Fantastic swimming centre - really great for families, with small children too - as there is a fun splash park and the water starts out so shallow and gradually deepens (like walking into the ocean).

The family changerooms are a great idea, but they do get quite steamy and water goes everywhere. They could do with a fan or something.

This review is for Bunnings Warehouse, Frankston VIC

verified email - 01 Jul 2011

Fantastic staff and everything you need for home and garden in this store. And more.

To give an example of some great service, I took my pram in hoping to get a new screw for a part that had fallen out - and a staff member came over to help me, found the correct screw and even went so far as to fix it onto my pram for me! That is one of a number of examples I have of people in this store going above and beyond.

Excellent.

This review is for Seaford Hot Bread, Seaford VIC

verified email - 01 Jul 2011

Really delicious cakes and pastries. I highly recommend the sausage roll. When we first moved to Seaford a couple of years ago, trying a sausage roll from this bakery was one of the first things we did and we have gone through a fair few of them since. Highly recommend their vanilla slices as well.

Very friendly staff and good quality food - love it.

This review is for Duck Over Cafe, Seaford VIC

verified email - 01 Jul 2011

Really great local cafe, perfect for a cup of coffee and snack or light lunch.

Great prices and good daily specials (especially for Facebook fans who are included in exclusive Facebook 'liker' specials). The coffee is delicious! And it is nice to sit at one of the windows and look out at either a lovely view of the creek, or just people-watch the passers by.

It is a family friendly, down-to-earth cafe and I feel comfortable taking my children here regularly as they have a "ducklings meal" for the kids which they love and only costs something like $5.00 for a sandwich, drink and treat.

Approximate cost: $7.00