For Mums Archives

Online Farmers Market Brings Fresh Convenience to Bondi

May 31, 2022

We’re all committed to nurturing our families with love and, of course, along with that comes a desire to feed them with farm-fresh nutritious, delicious fruit, vegetables and proteins (but in today’s fast-moving world, ‘farm-fresh’ is hard to come by). To source the freshest foods for her family, Sydney local Kathy Widjaja joined a local food co-op in 2011. When the head of her co-op took a 12-month sabbatical, Kathy was appointed to the role. She quickly saw an opportunity to transform it into a business that would provide all the benefits of co-op buying to a much broader group…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday local mum, Lindsay Batstone

May 30, 2022

Hi my name is Lindsay Batstone, i’m originally from Scotland. I moved to Australia for 6 months initially (which is the usual story) then met my beautiful husband at work. We had our little daughter Margot 11 months ago and I imagine with most new mummas, I went on a hunt for fresher fruit and veg to feed the little one. I came across Minifarms and have been working with them since to open a new Bondi pod to serve delicious fresh food to the people of the East. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? Been…

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Health & Wellbeing

Concierge Rug Cleaning Service

May 27, 2022

Have you tried our specialist rug cleaning service? It’s simple, we come to your home, roll up your dirty rug and take it to our purpose-built cleaning centre. We then deliver it back to you clean, extremely clean. We’ve seen all kinds of stains in our 30 years cleaning carpets and have a variety of treatments and solutions to remove them. All our cleaning products are safe for children, pets and those with allergies. WHY CHOOSE US? Convenient door-to-door concierge service Stain removal experts Purpose-built rug cleaning centre for premium results Thorough 10-step process for a deep clean every time…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, Parenting

Raising young children in a digital age

May 26, 2022

Navigate the digital world with your child without baning the gaming console, iPad, or unplugging the TV. About this event Dr Kristy Goodwin provides parents/ carers of children aged 0 – 10 years with research-based yet realistic advice to feel confident about how to best support your child’s physical health, mental wellbeing and learning online. The session will explore: Why children find the online world captivating and how to manage screen time so it doesn’t end in ‘scream time’ A simple and realistic formula to determine healthy screen time limits for children based on their basic needs Why parents need…

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For Mums

How to protect your family with affordable, hassle-free insurance

May 25, 2022

There are few times in a person’s life when people tend to think about insurance, the most common without a doubt is when they become a parent. This is completely normal, as for the first time, you have someone who is wholly dependent on you. To provide for them, to put food on the table and to keep a roof over their heads. I personally don’t like how the insurance industry works. Salespeople masquerading as financial advisers like to use pressure sales and fear to sell insurance. the way we work is completely different” says Andy Darroch from Advise Me…

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For Mums

Free beginner sewing and repair workshops

May 25, 2022

Learn how to sew on a button, hem and repair a hole at Woolloomooloo and Redfern. Extending the life of your clothes is an easy action you can take to help the environment. City of Sydney residents can choose from 1 of 8 free beginner sewing workshops in June. Over 2 hours, teachers from Sew Make Create will show you how to repair the most common problems with well-loved clothes. All tools and materials are provided, and you’ll receive a small sewing kit to take home for future repairs. Woolloomooloo workshops are held at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre on Saturday…

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Food, Inspiration

QT SYDNEY AND DESSERT KING ADRIANO ZUMBO CREATE A SUGARY SENSATION

May 25, 2022

Start flexing your littlest finger; QT Sydney has created a high tea for modern Marie Antoinettes, partnering with Adriano Zumbo, the master pâtissier behind the infamous Croquembouche. Much like everything Zumbo touches, and as QT breathes, the launch of QTea upends the traditional notion of high tea, adding a dash of quirk for luxury loungers looking for a sweet sanctuary in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. The menu is a suitably extravagant affair featuring a mix of sweet and savoury dishes, including a nostalgic roster of Zumbo’s most famous sensations paired with a line-up of never-before-tasted delicacies such as Sconez,…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday local mum, Lisa Andreatta

May 23, 2022

I’m Lisa Andreatta and I am a local Malabar mum. I have 4 busy teenage children who keep me busy and love keeping active. I train local residents in helping them get and stay fit and healthy as well. I have been running boot camps at Malabar for the past 10 years. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I have lived in the eastern suburbs for the past 22 years. I grew up on Sydney’s Northern beaches and moved over to the east when I got married. My family still love on the northern beaches so…

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Health & Wellbeing

The 5 Key Benefits of Cosmetic Tattooing

May 23, 2022

Hi I’m Monika, a Sydney based cosmetic tattoo artist with over 10 years of industry experience. I started Lasting Definition in 2014 to offer semi-permanent makeup services to women, men and people with alopecia A question I often get asked when I mention what I do for living is: What exactly is cosmetic tattooing? Cosmetic tattooing is a semi-permanent beauty treatment that enhances the natural features of the face including the eyebrows, lash line and lips. The technique uses a digital tattoo machine or hand-held blade to implant a semi-permanent pigment into the surface of the skin. Who can benefit…

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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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