For Mums

National Walk Safely to School Day

May 19, 2022

National Walk Safely to School Day Now in its 23rd year, National Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment. All information can found at: walk.com.au The event will be held throughout Australia on Friday 20 May 2022 The objectives of WSTSD are: To encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary school age children and reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour. To promote the health benefits…

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Health & Wellbeing

New hair care range to help people restore hair strength and volume

May 17, 2022

Hair loss is a stressful issue to deal with and there are many contributing factors. The good news is that EZZ Life, a respected Australian life sciences company has released a range of hair products specially formulated to assist people to improve the health and volume of their hair. The range includes four products: EZZ Hair Scalp Scrub, EZZ Anti-frizz Hair Spray, EZZ Hair Growth Spray and EZZ Hair Mask. “Our products are designed to strengthen and support the hair. As a life science company, our focus is on innovation and research. We research the best ingredients and alchemise…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday local mum Anna Jones

May 9, 2022

I’m Anna, mum of 2 girls, Emily and Lottie and due with number three in July! Originally from Essex, I moved to Australia for a few months back in 2011 and ended up staying here! We’re currently living in Randwick & I run my own Healthcare Recruitment Agency, Health Personnel; www.healthpersonnel.com.au and connect many allied health staff from the UK and Ireland with roles here in Aus! A lot of my clients offer sponsorship around the Eastern Suburbs which is the best place to be right? As a working mum life is certainly hectic and is about to become a little…

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Events, Food

The Global Table

April 30, 2022

Everyone is taco-ing about it – Global Table is back. The heart of Bondi Junction will be transformed into a cultural extravaganza of food, music, dancing and entertainment this May. Bring your butter half along on Sunday 7 May to feast your senses on an array of international food stalls. It might sound cheesy, but you’re guaranteed to have a grate day at this year’s event with a 35 metre long communal table in Oxford Street Mall. Don’t go bacon any hearts- share your food with friends, or you could take the opportunity to meet some new ones. Waverley Mayor…

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Food

Tim Fresh, From Our Kitchen To Yours.

April 29, 2022

Tim Fresh is changing the game of ‘heat & eat’ across Sydney. Healthy, affordable dishes made to order and delivered straight to your door At Tim Fresh we understand it can be difficult trying to balance a busy lifestyle with eating well all the time so we’ve decided to bridge that gap by making tasty wholesome food available to you as a flexible subscription service. The convenience of the subscription service is that you don’t have to lift a finger and we can prepare and deliver meals at your doorstep weekly, fortnightly or even once in your lifetime. But the benefit of…

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Eating Out with Kids, Events, Food, What to do

Newmarket Fair to light up Randwick from ‘dawn to dusk’ this April

April 27, 2022

Newmarket Randwick will be transformed into a ‘dawn to dusk’ spectacle of wellness, florals, live music, wine tasting and glowing light installations as they launch the first Newmarket Fair, running from Thursday 28th April to Sunday 1st May. The four-day festivities will give locals of all ages a chance to explore and taste all that Newmarket and its food and beverage retailers have to offer, along with an exciting list of activities and pop-up market stalls in support of local and small businesses. Early birds can enjoy free 45-minute yoga classes on Saturday and Sunday morning, hosted by Yogamigos. Stretch,…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum Samantha Payne

April 26, 2022

Local Botany mum Samantha Payne is the co-founder of the Pink Elephants Support Network charity that supports women during miscarriage, pregnancy and Infertility she chats about motherhood in her part of the eastern suburbs and the work her charity does to support women.

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For Mums

Mums deserve to be pampered every day, but especially on Mother’s Day!

April 23, 2022

This year, MimmynVovo is delighted to offer its first Mother’s Day photoshoot experience, designed to capture and celebrate mothers for the incredible women they are. MimmynVovo is Sydney’s latest photography and creative studio. Located in Rosebery and surrounded by bustling fashion outlets, the venue is fitted out with five incredible sets, each with its own unique theme. We know that it’s not uncommon for mums to spend most of their time behind the camera, capturing special family moments but missing the opportunity themselves. This is the perfect opportunity to give mum a gift she’ll cherish forever. Starting with an hour of professional hair…

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Food

The story of the Anzac biscuit

April 22, 2022

The Anzac biscuit is a national treasure for Australians and New Zealanders. It’s a recipe shaped by the soldiers who so bravely fought for us in war, and by those back home who rallied behind them. Originally, the Anzac biscuit was designed to travel well over several weeks at sea, so the recipe didn’t feature eggs, golden syrup or coconut. Their incredibly tough consistency and savoury taste meant that they were purely a source of sustenance and not particularly enjoyable. It is said that some soldiers would even crush them before eating to avoid breaking a tooth! The sweet Anzac biscuit…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parks & Playgrounds

Check out these new indoor sports courts in Alexandria

April 13, 2022

The city of Sydney has opened 2 new indoor courts as Perry Park continues to transform into a bustling sporting precinct We’ve brought more of our courts indoors at Perry Park Recreation Centre so lovers of netball, futsal, badminton, volleyball and basketball can play and practice year round, no matter the weather. International level futsal games can be hosted at the centre for the first time and tiered seating for bigger crowds is now available. 4 indoor courts at the centre are now available for sports competitions and hire. Work on a FIFA-sized multipurpose sports field, spectator seating and an…

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