For Mums Archives

Monday’s Local Mum, Margaret Skagias

13/11/2022

Hi I’m Margaret the founder of local charity CaringKids! I live in Clovelly with my husband Nick and 2 children. I love experiencing the unique character of all the Eastern Suburbs villages and meeting locals making a difference in our community. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I grew up in Sydney and have lived in the Eastern Suburbs for 8 years. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Beautiful, fun, vibrant. How many children? 2 children, Patrick (8) and Sara (11). Being able to experience all the things there…

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Food, Inspiration

Free Online Multicultural Cooking Classes

11/11/2022

Each culinary class will be dedicated to one of the world cuisines such as Azerbaijani, Georgian, Russian and many others. When and where: Fri., 9 December 2022, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm AEDT location: online This event is free Welcome to a real culinary extravaganza – a fun and hands on cooking class. If you live in Sydney, you are spoiled for choice with the wide variety of cuisines available at restaurants. Our culinary classes provide an opportunity to try something different. Each class will be dedicated to one of the world cuisines such as Azerbaijani, Georgian, Russian and many…

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Food, School holidays

The Curated Catering Co

10/11/2022

We’re bringing back the luxury of entertaining at home. At The Curated Catering Co, food is our thing; and we really believe in the power of a good meal. To nourish, to delight, to bring people together. As a mother-daughter duo, we’ve been cooking together for years and revel in all things food and entertainment. In our post-pandemic world, we recognise the frustration that comes with restaurant bookings. Between credit card down payments, timed seating and a lack of staff, dining out now has an element of stress that detracts from the overall experience. As a result, we’ve heard from…

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Events, Food

Summer in Maroubra just got better with the re-opening of Mad Mex.

09/11/2022

To celebrate, amigos will be offered two for one burritos! Making it easy to enjoy authentic and delicious Mexican food by the beach this summer, Mad Mex has announced the re-opening of its Maroubra restaurant and an event on Saturday 12th November to celebrate a fresh new look. Hosting a VIP event to mark the occasion, Cr Dylan Parker, the Mayor of Randwick, will be in attendance to show his support to the local restaurant which will once again be serving fresh and healthy food to the local community. With the re-opening the beach shack inspired Maroubra restaurant will offer…

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For Mums, School holidays, What to do

Free 1-on-1 cycling lessons and advice

08/11/2022

The City of Sydney 1-on-1 sessions and bike help line are free to everyone who lives or works in the city of Sydney Council Area. Whether you’re new to riding or an experienced rider looking for advice, our bike buddies program and bike help line will boost your riding confidence. Bike buddies 1-on-1 lessons. Want to learn new skills or techniques for a safe, smooth riding? Get a free 1-on-1 cycling skills lesson. Bike buddies is a personalised program that pairs you with a qualified BikeWise instructor for a free cycling skills session or cycling advice. An instructor will meet…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Simone Skinner

07/11/2022

My name is Simone Skinner-Smith and I am a 40-year-old wife, mum-of-two, television producer, orange belt martial artist and coffee addict…amongst other things! Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I grew up in Sydney and have lived in the Eastern Suburbs for six years now. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Gorgeous, action-packed and expensive. How many children? Two boys aged 5 and 8. They are the best! Favourite Park: Turruwul Park in Rosebery because it has it all…a playground, outdoor gym, tennis courts, cricket nets, basketball court, soccer field…

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Events, Food, What to do

PLUMER ROAD VILLAGE FAIR RETURNS TO ROSE BAY

07/11/2022

The annual Plumer Road Village Fair returns to Rose Bay on Sunday November 20, from 10am to 4pm after a 2 year hiatus due to COVID. This community street fair is one of Rose Bay’s favourite events, bringing together local retailers, speciality stalls, family-friendly activities and gourmet food at the quaint set of heritage-listed shops on the corner of Plumer Rd and O’Sullivan Rd. The day!s food will be courtesy of Plumer Road’s fabulous retailers. Fair attendees will be delighted with the assortment of food selections, ranging from French Bistro, Traditional Japanese to Middle Eastern cuisine as well as tantalising…

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Events, Food

“Farmer and Son” Markets, McKeon Street Plaza Maroubra

03/11/2022

Starting on Sunday 6th November 2022 on a fortnightly basis from 8am to 1pm Bringing fresh produce to McKeon Street Plaza, Farmer & Son is family owned and operated by the Duffell family, who have been farming in the Riverina since 1920. James Duffell has been selling his family’s produce at Farmers’ Markets in Sydney since 2015 and has since expanded the business to include wholesaling to some of Sydney’s best restaurants, as well as retail home-delivery services and more. Farmer & Son now sells not just their own peaches, apricots, oranges, grapes and sugar plums from their own orchards,…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Emma Brown-Garrett

31/10/2022

Hi, I am Emma, an Eastern Suburbs Mum with 2 Fabulous kids and amazing Husband, We love living in Clovelly and have built the most incredible community amongst friends and family. That is one of the things I love most about living in the East, it promotes such a village lifestyle and as they say it takes a village to raise a family!!!! I work in the property sector as an Auctioneer and love what I do! I am a big believer in having your own thing going on. Whether its work, volunteering, or a hobby. As mums we do…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Penny Kaleta

24/10/2022

Hi I am Penny, a single Coogee mum of 2 amazing girls aged 6&10. 3 years ago my world changed forever, I lost my dad suddenly, my marriage broke down and I changed careers so now I live by the mantra of making every moment matter and committing to everything I do. People often ask how do you do it all and my response is always, “ I don’t” I forget things, I can’t be everywhere i have learnt to rely on people, the saying it takes a village to raise a child is so so true and I am…

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