Reviews by HPMum

This review is for Rave Discounts, Jandakot WA

verified email - 03 Dec 2012

This shop is awesome, it's similar in idea to red dot, not as big but just as cheap, if not cheaper. They have so much here, they have a little homewares section for cushions, vases, bowls etc plus kitchen stuff. They have a lot of crafty stuff like ribbons, paper, card, embelishments, all sorts of scrapbooking stuff and kids craft. They also have a really cheap pets section, this is where I get most of the toys for my dog because there is no point spending big $$ when she just chews them to pieces. They also have frames, knick knacks, gift boxes and bags etc - so much and really cheap. I highly recommend if you don't have a big budget but still want something nice. I even got all the tealight candle holders for our wedding from here and got a discount (I think 5% or 10%) as I purchased over 40.

This review is for A Li Shan Massage, Jandakot WA

verified email - 03 Dec 2012

I have been here for a massage about 2 months ago, you can get in very quickly and they are open late at night as well as on the weekends. It doesn't have that fully relaxing atmosphere that you get at some salons, the whole massage I could her a few people out the back talking and laughing - great that they were happy but it would have been nice to have some relaxing music and just quiet. The massage was reasonable, I felt good afterwards but it wasn't the best I have had, at some points she was a bit too rough and I did say something but then she was quite rough again. I was sore at the time so I did expect tenderness etc. Even though it wasn't the best massage, I thought it was pretty good value, I think it was about $65 for the hour which in today's market is pretty cheap, I would actually go back again if I needed to get in quick and didn't want to spend as much as normal etc. Best to pay by cash as their surcharge for credit card (can't remember if it was just credit card or all eftpos, but best ask before you go as the fee was like $5-$10!) was ridiculous...unless they have changed this since I was there last...

Approximate cost: $65

This review is for Mandurah Offshore Fishing And Sailing Club, Mandurah WA

verified email - 03 Dec 2012

We went here on the weekend for a wedding, we arrived about 6pm and had drinks in their main area until about 6.15pm before we went in to the wedding area. During the time in the main bar we had 2 staff members come up to us and ask what we were here for, in a nice way I mean, ie checking if they could help us and advising we'd soon be going in. The boys had a few pre-drinks which were well priced and quick service. The food at the wedding was really yummy and a good range from a chicken and corn type casserole to curry and traditional roast with a range of salads as well. All good was hot and kept hot even though it was buffet style. Desserts were yummy and it was a great night overall. You do have to leave the wedding area and go through the doors to the main bar to get your drinks (beer - wine was served at the table), it would have been nice if there was a bar in the wedding area so you didn't have to keeping going out to the public area but it wasn't like it made the night any worse etc. The place was clean, toilets were clean, easy access outside for those who smoked and so on. I think it's a nice venue for an event, the part about the bar and needing to leave the wedding area would probably be the biggest thing to consider - the area does have it's own toilets which is a plus. Good food, very friendly staff.

This review is for Gateways Fresh, Success WA

verified email - 03 Dec 2012

Ok so I went to Gateways on Sunday and bought some fresh produce from here. It was nice and fresh, reasonably priced. The store was easy to get around and clean. I was lucky enough to get straight through the checkout but by the time I was finishing up there was about 6/7 people behind me and only 1 checkout open, I did hear a lady getting a bit annoyed but it looked like someone else was coming up to help. Got a 3 pack of avocado's for $1.49 (or $1.99 I can't remember but either way it was cheap!) which I was pretty happy about!! I will shop there again if in Gateways but probably not if I just needed a few things quickly as parking outside is a bit painful!

This review is for Quality Product Direct, Warriewood NSW

verified email - 30 Nov 2012

After a google search of a specific product I found this website, it said the item I wanted was out of stock so I emailed to double check when it would be back in stock (as I wanted for Christmas) and they replied very quickly saying they in fact did have at least 1 left and could send straight out to me. I was very happy, item arrived not long after & it is the right product, came by freight, no damage. Would use this company again for garden supplies if the need arises

Approximate cost: $67

This review is for Put It Out There, Macquarie Park NSW

verified email - 30 Nov 2012

Shopped here for hens night items, glasses for my wedding, garter, guestbook, dainty little hair clips etc. I love it, so much there to choose from, they had a huge selection which comprised of 3 areas - bonbonierrie bags/containers, stubby holders etc. Love this place and was worth the 30 minute drive.

This review is for Michael Hill Jeweller, Success WA

verified email - 28 Nov 2012

The ladies at this store have to be some of my fav sales assistants and even the store manager is lovely. They always welcome you with a smile and help you out. My husband and I bought our wedding and engagement rings from here and go back every 6 months or so to have them cleaned and looked over etc. I like that when I said I only wanted to spend up to $400 on my wedding ring, not thousands, it's not like they treated me any different. I have not had any issues with my rings so far, all diamonds are still in place so very solid jewellers, great service etc. I would certainly go here again for my next piece...hopefully an eternity ring ;) hahaha

Approximate cost: $3000

This review is for The Monk Brewery & Kitchen, Fremantle WA

verified email - 27 Nov 2012

I have been here with my husband a few times, we often frequent Fremantle on the weekends for pub meals and to check out the markets. We normally just get a few of the smaller entre sized meals between us a bit like a tapas meal as we find it filling enough with the beer. We have tried most of the entres and none have let us down yet, my favourtire is probably the chorizio and hubby's the salt & pepper squid. This is also one of the few places I see that actually make a meal including Quinoa!!! I haven't tried their quinoa salad yet but it's on my list. My husband swears by the beer here and I think this is normally the main reason for our visit, he's happy to sit back and enjoy 3/4 no problems. We always get a seat outside because it's a nice place to sit and people watch, can be pretty difficult to secure an outside spot on weekends

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for The Lucky Shag, Perth WA

verified email - 27 Nov 2012

Great place for an after work drink on a Friday, the have an good range of beers but you really can't beat the view and relaxation right there on the Swan River. As with anywhere in the city the parking can be a bit of a nightmare so better if you're catching the train or can walk etc. Have been quite a few times, especially when I used to work just around the corner.

This review is for Halo, Perth WA

verified email - 27 Nov 2012

My husband and I went here for our anniversary, we were given a $150 gift voucher but we ended up spending more than this. We got 2 courses each as the portion sizes were tiny and a bottle of wine to share between us, in total it came to over $200 and we only got a cheap bottle of wine. I do understand portion size meals but this felt smaller than portion size and at over $40 I just felt a bit ripped off. Being such a fine dining restaurant the service was really good, they were on top of everything, re-filling your glass, clearing plates, asking if you needed anything etc. Add the price of the meal on top of the difficulty of parking we had and I think I'd probably choose somewhere else next time. I must add that the quality of the food we did get was really really good, it was just the size and the price.

Approximate cost: $45