Flashback Friday: Remember when pocket money fuelled your tuckshop dreams?
Join us as we reminisce about the bygone era of pocket money and the irresistible delights of the school tuckshop.
Ah, pocket money. Those crisp notes or the clinking change held tight in your fist – a small fortune entrusted to you by your elders.
The question that followed was always the same: To purchase or save?
For many of us, the allure of the school tuckshop was irresistible. These havens of sugary delights and salty snacks held a certain magic.
Was it the mystery behind the aroma of freshly baked pies wafting down the hall? Or the sheer joy of choosing your own treat, a decision fraught with importance considering your limited pocket money.
Typically amounts varied at school – a few coins for some, a glorious R20 or two for others. This not only determined your tuckshop strategy but who your friends were for the day!
Did you go for the small, daily indulgence – a chocolate straw, an ice lolly or maybe a bag of chips? Or did you save up for the ultimate Friday treat at the cake sale?
The memories we create around food are powerful and the school tuckshop experience is no exception.
It wasn't just about the sugar rush (though that was definitely a factor!). It was about the small thrill of making your own choice and the joy of sharing a treat with friends.
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