Megan Birot

Megan Birot Megan Birot was a content producer and editor at Canstar Blue for two years until 2023, most recently as Home & Lifestyle Editor. She has a Bachelor of Journalism and Public Relations from Griffith University.


Glass vs stainless steel kettle: Which is best?

Glass vs stainless steel kettle: Which is best?

Posted by August 8th 2022

Electric kettles are popular in many households because of their versatility. They’re not just designed to boil water for your tea or coffee but can also be used to make soups, heat up milk, and …


ALDI brings back popular mattress-in-a-box in Special Buys

Popular mattress-in-a-box returns to ALDI’s Special Buys

Posted by June 17th 2022

Back by popular demand, ALDI’s mattress-in-a-box will be on sale in Special Buys from Saturday, 9 April. Prices for the budget supermarket’s 'mattress-in-a-box' range (by Estelle) start from just $159 for a single size mattress and reach up …


Best meat grinders

Best meat grinders & buying guide

Posted by April 1st 2022

If you got beef and like a little pork on your fork, it may be time to invest in a meat grinder. It’s a pretty nifty tool to have, especially if you like making burgers, …


Instant Pot vs Crock Pot: Which is best? Review

Instant Pot vs Crock Pot: Which is best? Review

Posted by February 22nd 2023

If you’re in the market for a quality multi-cooker, you’ve no doubt heard about Instant Pot and Crock Pot. Both brands have a cult following and are revered for their range of benchtop cookers that …


ALDI brings back camping gear sale & popular sleeping bag onesie

Posted by March 25th 2022

ALDI fans rejoice! The budget supermarket is bringing back its hugely popular camping gear Special Buys, including the previously sold-out sleeping bag onesie! ALDI’s sleeping bag ‘One-Z’ will be on sale for $49.99 in stores and …


Shoppers go wild over Kmart’s skinny storage trolley

Shoppers go wild over Kmart’s skinny storage trolley

Posted by March 24th 2022

A Kmart shopper has shared a ‘genius’ hack to add extra storage in small nooks and spaces in your kitchen using the department store’s slimline trolley. Kmart’s skinny trolley retails for a cheap and cheerful $35 …


What is unit pricing? How to work out the REAL cost of groceries

Posted by February 23rd 2024

If you’re feeling the pinch of rising prices, especially at the supermarket, you’re not alone. A recent Canstar Blue survey revealed a whopping 71% of Australian shoppers have noticed the price of usual grocery items …


ALDI slings designer homewares in Special Buys

Posted by March 21st 2022

ALDI will be giving Kmart a run for its money in the décor department, with the budget supermarket selling some seriously trendy homewares available in Special Buys this week. ALDI’s ‘luxury living’ sale starts on Saturday, …


Woolworths to stop selling 15c reusable plastic bags in WA

Woolworths to stop selling 15c reusable plastic bags in WA

Posted by December 30th 2022

Woolworths will begin phasing out 15c reusable plastic bags in Western Australia this month, ahead of a statewide ban coming into effect from July 1. The supermarket will be offering shoppers 20c paper shopping bags as …