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GET SAVVY THIS SUMMER WITH GIESEN SAUVIGNON BLANC

05/02/2023

New Zealand is renowned for its Sauvignon Blanc and Giesen Wines prides itself on having a bottle for every occasion, and at a wallet-friendly price too. It’s the Summer of Savvy – a Savvy wine at a Savvy price, and who doesn’t need that right now? If you’re planning a get-together this summer, have you thought about providing NON alcohol options for the designated driver or your health-conscious friends? Giesen 0% Sauvignon Blanc and Giesen Pure Light 6% Sauvignon Blanc have got you covered. Need a trusted favourite at a picnic or dinner? Try Giesen Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Or…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing, Parks & Playgrounds

5 off-the-beaten-track walks in Randwick City

01/02/2023

With summer in full swing, the coastal walk can get pretty crowded. To steer clear of crowds and go off the beaten track , we’ve found five lesser-known areas for you to put one foot in front of the other. Take the stairs If you’ve spent anytime in Coogee, you’re well aware of how hilly it is. Regular exercisers are familiar with the South Coogee stairs near Cairo Street, but they can get crowded. Yet just further south is another (albeit not as long) set of stairs that you can tackle with fewer crowds. Find the top of them at…

by jay

Food, Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

How to grow your own food if you rent

31/01/2023

Tips to start an edible garden with mobile gardens, planters and pots. Growing your own flowers, herbs, seeds, berries and plants can give you a great source of healthy food. Not only does it make you feel good and helps you save money, it also reduces waste and contributes to a greener city. Renters need to keep their properties in their current condition. But most landlords are more than happy for tenants to add in a little care.Kick start your edible garden by booking into an Edible gardens for renters workshop on Saturday 11 February. This 2½ hour workshop is perfect…

by jay

Events, Food, What to do

HARBOURSIDE SUMMER MARKET

28/01/2023

CAMBRIDGE MARKETS RETURNS TO WATSON’S BAY ON SUNDAY 5th FEBRUARY 2023 Sydney’s favourite waterside market is back, with the Watsons Bay Summer Market heading to Robertson Park on Sunday 5th February from 10am-4pm. The 120-stall market, held on the Watsons Bay foreshore at the ferry stop, will bring together the best Sydney micro retailers and chefs in one spot for a great day of summer shopping and dining. The market, now in its 7th year, is one of the biggest market events on Sydney’s annual calendar, with more than 10,000+ people expected to attend across the day. Cambridge Markets director Rebecca Fox…

by jay

For Mums, Inspiration

2023 Women’s Art Prize opens for entries

28/01/2023

The 2023 Women’s Art Prize is now open for entries! “Each year Randwick City celebrates International Women’s Day with this inspiring art competition, celebrating women in Randwick City. “This year, I’m particularly excited by the new category, which opens the competition to women who may not currently live, work or study within the LGA, but have a special connection to Randwick,” said Rafaela Pandolfini, Deputy Mayor of Randwick. The annual competition is a special opportunity to shine a spotlight on women’s creative talents and to bring like-minded members of the community together to celebrate the unique contribution that women make…

by jay

Food, Health & Wellbeing

5 Health Benefits of Taking a Break from Alcohol

23/01/2023

It’s no secret taking a break from alcohol is good for you, but what happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol? Here we explore the top 5 health benefits of changing your drinking habits, whether taking a break or giving up alcohol for good. Better Sleep Your body’s physiological balance is fundamentally maintained by the sleep-wake cycle. When we add a few alcoholic drinks to our system, the body absorbs the alcohol into our bloodstream. The enzymes in our liver get to work and start to metabolise the alcohol, but it takes time… We have all been there….

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s local mum, Karen Freyer

23/01/2023

Hi my name is Karen Freyer. I’m running as the Independent candidate for the electorate of Vaucluse in the upcoming State election on March 25 but I’m not a politician. I’m running as I’m concerned my children might not have the same opportunities I’ve had, because our environment and economy risk being blighted by the effects of human-induced climate change. I feel I can no longer look away from the incipient disaster of rising sea levels, warming of the land and species extinction. I am also concerned about the loss of integrity and transparency in our government, and about persisting…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s local mum, Kelly Toohey

16/01/2023

Hi, my name is Kelly and I was born, and have lived in the East my entire life. I work in the Travel Industry, and have done so for almost 20 years. My job has given me the opportunity to have travelled to so many parts of the world, however Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs will always be home. I am married to a local school teacher, who also grew up in the East, in South Coogee. We have been married 13 years and have 2 beautiful and active kids, my daughter aged 10 and my son aged 7 who keep us…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s local mum, Cristina Bartoli

09/01/2023

Hi, i am Christina Bartoli an Italian mum of 2 Giovanni and Ludovica and a black Labrador (Tappo). After 10 years in Dubai we moved to Sydney 3 years ago. I have an architectural background with a real passion for cooking and baking. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? We moved to Sydney 3 years ago and since one year we’re living in Watsons Bay. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Bondi, flat white and traffic. How many children? One boy, Giovanni 8 and one girl, Ludovica 6 and…

by jay

For Mums, Inspiration

55 New Year’s Resolutions to Try for 2023

31/12/2022

Lose weight. Quit social media. Cut out alcohol completely. Blah blah blah snoozefest. These are all good goals, don’t get me wrong. But we set the same New Year’s resolutions every single year and then… never really stick to them. So, for 2023, why not shake things up a bit and try creating resolutions of a different variety? Whether you choose one new year resolution or all 55, you’ll be better off for it. These goals for the new year are attainable and fun. 1. Focus on a Passion, Not the Way You Look Influencer Mik Zazon, who’s on a…

by jay