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And now for a little me time
MONTHLY CHALLENGE
MAKE DO AND MEND
GIVEAWAY by Lorna Gordon
Most people I know are trying to figure out how to make their hard earned money go further, which isn’ t easy at the moment. Cooking meals at home, reducing travel and watching what you spend your money on is a start.
Another way to make your money last longer is to fix things at home that need a bit of TLC instead of paying someone else to do them. It’ s surprising the things you can repair if you take a bit of time to figure out how to do it, I’ m not talking about rewiring your house or doing major work on your car that could be dangerous and absolutely needs a professional, but smaller projects can be surprisingly easy to do. My car got a stone chip on the windscreen a couple of months ago. I bought a resin repair kit, watched a YouTube video and fixed it myself for about $ 40, you can’ t even tell it was there. I’ ve fixed a puncture on my car tyre with a repair kit that saved me quite a few dollars instead of getting someone out to do it too.
Unblocking sinks and fixing leaky taps are also easy, but messy jobs, which can be done yourself. As is fixing drywall or paining a room in your house. DIY stores have plenty of people on hand to ask questions if you aren’ t sure, and there are online tutorials to help guide you through jobs you aren’ t confident with.
It’ s not just your home or car that can benefit from a bit of DIY, you can do simple repairs to clothing without a sewing machine, all you need are needle and thread and a few pins to hem pants, sew on buttons or repair a small tear, giving your clothes more life. Even shoe repairs can be done at home, and you can get shoe dye kits if you want to give a tired pair of shoes a new life!
Doing things yourself can not only give your belongings a new lease of life and save you cash, but it can also make you feel good about learning a new skill and have the satisfaction of knowing you fixed it, instead of paying someone else to do it for you. You just need to take your time, research how to do them and have a go.
Doing simple DIY jobs at home can save you a lot of money.
HOSTED BY P. J. LANE SATURDAY 4 JULY- STATE THEATRE
THE ULTIMATE VEGAS SHOW
PODCASTS |
YOU’ RE DEAD TO ME |
by Lorna Gordon |
topic interesting, and the |
chemistry between guests |
Something a little |
will have you laughing |
different in the podcast |
along with them. |
realm this month, |
What I like about |
You’ re Dead to Me was |
You’ re Dead to Me is how |
recommended by a |
it challenges the idea that |
friend and it does not |
history is dull. Instead, |
disappoint. If you are |
it shows how the past |
interested in history |
connects to the present in |
with a side of comedy, then this |
surprising ways, whether |
will be right up your street. |
through culture, language or everyday |
The host is Greg Jenner, who is also |
habits. |
one of the writing team for the kids |
With episodes lasting around 45 |
show,‘ Horrible Histories’. Greg is joined |
minutes, it’ s the perfect length to |
by a historian and a comedian in each |
listen to on the way to work, a walk, |
episode meaning this show isn’ t dry |
or while doing jobs around the house. |
and dusty, like some history shows, it |
You’ ll likely come away having learned |
brings characters to life and looks at |
something new without ever feeling |
some interesting topics. |
like you’ ve sat through a lesson. |
You can listen to episodes about |
If you’ re looking to shake up your |
Aztecs, the History of Football, the |
podcast rotation with something |
History of Coffee, Palaeolithic cave art |
entertaining, informative and a little |
and the Inca Empire. The mix of expert |
bit different, You’ re Dead to Me is well |
knowledge and humour keeps each |
worth a listen. |
Step into the glitz, glamour and electrifying spectacle of Las Vegas as The Ultimate Vegas Show takes centre stage on Saturday 4 July at Sydney’ s State Theatre presenting a dazzling new production that captures the spirit of the world’ s entertainment capital.
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Paying tribute to iconic legends including Dean Martin and Elvis Presley, Australia’ s leading impersonators headline a spectacular lineup, supported by a sensational cast of glamorous Vegas showgirls and showboys. Lavish costumes, breathtaking choreography, jawdropping magic and striking visual effects combine to create an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Produced by acclaimed showman Michael Boyd( Cabaret De Paris, Mystique, Circus of Illusion), this 90-minute extravaganza is packed with non-stop entertainment.
State Theatre 49 Market Street, Sydney Saturday 4 July 7.30pm $ 59- $ 79 plus handling charges BOOKINGS: www. ticketmaster. com. au / event / 13006470994E2B36
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