For Mums Archives

Top 3 summer fruit favourites – and the best way to cook with them

22/10/2022

Strawberry These ruby delights are bursting with sweetness come summertime! But they also have sweet benefits for your body. Did you know strawberries are a rich source of vitamin C? Just ½ cup gives 100% of the daily recommended amount. They’re also known for their fibre (good for the bowels) and variety of phytochemicals, naturally-occurring compounds which protect cells against damage and disease. Extra tip: Add chopped strawberries to your salads with dark leafy greens (think: spinach, silverbeet, kale) – the vitamin C in the strawberries will help boost your body’s absorption of iron in the greens! Get the kids…

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Bonnie Gilles

17/10/2022

This week’s local mum is Bonnie Gilles. She calls Maroubra home and lives with her 15 year old daughter, 13 year old son and dog Rio. Eastern suburbs mums is interviewing Bonnie about her work and busy family life. Bonnie G aka Oz Beauty Expert has worked as a hair and make-up artist in the Fashion and Film industries for over 20 years- you name it and she has done it. Bringing so much more than just makeup, her work crosses into Creative Direction, Makeup Education, Beauty writing and Hosting. Bonnie has presented make-up and hair demonstrations on stage at London…

by jay

For Mums

EXCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE FASHION STYLING & SHOPPING NIGHT AT VENLA BONDI

17/10/2022

We are excited to launch an Exclusive Sustainable Fashion Styling and Shopping Night at VENLA BONDI store! VENLA is Australia’s leading rent-a-rack quality secondhand and designer fashion store. The event includes VENLA Fashion Show curated by Sustainable Stylist Tania Mayer. Tania will also share tips for how to build a sustainable wardrobe and what to look for to shop for quality fashion. We will also hear the inspirational story of VENLA‘s chosen local charity Lou’s Place by GM Amanda Greaney. Lou’s Place is a non-profit safe house that empowers women to heal and rebuild their lives. Quality preloved fashion shopping at VENLA BONDI Store is available throughout the…

by jay

Eating Out with Kids, Food

HEART OF SURRY HILLS

12/10/2022

Four-Week Celebration of Sydney’s Iconic Creative and Culinary Hub Arrives this November Mouth-watering morsels to sample and savour, speciality cocktails, gorgeous character-filled streets and live music and DJ talent for all to enjoy – you’ll want for nothing this November when you immerse yourself in the Heart of Surry Hills. For four exciting weeks, from 01 to 30 November, the Heart of Surry Hills will bring together the area’s renowned and unique culinary flavours and experiences in one all-encompassing showcase. The month-long program of food and beverage, art, markets and music includes a community art project, bespoke and signature beverage…

by jay

Events, Food

UK ICE CREAM TIKTOK PHENOMENON, LITTLE MOONS, LANDS DOWN UNDER

27/09/2022

L Belgian Chocolate & Hazelnut, Vegan Passionfruit & Mango and Honey Roasted Pistachio mochi available exclusively in Woolworths Little Moons – the mochi ice cream brand which became a viral phenomenon on TikTok and the UK’s fastest growing ice cream brand – has officially arrived Down Under. Launching with three of the brand’s most popular flavours, Vegan Belgian Chocolate & Hazelnut and Vegan Tropical Passionfruit and Mango are now available to buy exclusively from Woolworths, with Honey Roasted Pistachio soon to follow. Little Moons mochi ice cream has been flying off the shelves across the UK since its explosion on…

by jay

Food, For Mums

Mel shares 5 kitchen hacks that your Mum never taught you.

22/09/2022

1: Sharpen your knives and ALWAYS put a wet cloth under your chopping board ALWAYS put a cloth under your chopping board when doing prep, not only will this stop the board from moving BUT it will make it much safer and less stressful. I hate to watch people battle their way through prep with the board moving all over the place. Also, sharpening your knives will change your life. You can get a mobile knife sharpener to come to your house, it’s not that expensive and you will be surprised at what a difference it makes. A sharp knife…

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Cindy Kavanagh

19/09/2022

My name is Cindy Kavanagh, I’m a photographer from New Zealand. My husband Richard (Kavanagh) and I arrived into Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs from New Zealand, 11 years ago, with a then 5 (now 16) and 3 (now 14) year old, to broaden our wings on an adventure we thought was a stepping stone to NYC, but we couldn’t leave! After a career in fashion, film and the arts, I’ve turned my camera onto everyday women and teen girls with The Modern Muse. I now create empowering portraits for everyday women and girls. Where and how long have you lived in…

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mums, Sonya & Kiran

12/09/2022

This week we are interviewing 2 local mums, Sonya and Kiran. We’re two Eastern Suburbs mums who connected over a love of art and all things hand crafted. We curated a pop-up emporium of handmade unique treasures. The Rockpool Emporium is a celebration of creativity and living beside the coast. Featuring locally handmade art pieces, furniture, homewares, ceramics, jewellery and gifts We’re aiming to draw attention to the diverse array of local creative talent and provide an outlet for creative makers to connect with the community. This pop up has been supported by Randwick Council through the Creative Arts Grant…

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Happy Fathers Day

04/09/2022

Today we are celebrating Fathers Day, today we are interviewing local dad Jon Owen. I’m a husband to an amazing woman (my childhood sweetheart) and father to two perfect girls, and we all live in Bondi. Originally from Wales, my wife and I fell in love with the Aussie lifestyle when we travelled for our honeymoon. I love reading and cooking and I’m a keen surfer. I’m also a massive environmentalist. Work is also a passion-point. I am starting a business that helps kids deal with climate change through positive action. As a dad, I have a hard time being…

by jay

Babies, For Mums

Midwifery & Lactation Sydney

31/08/2022

Midwifery & Lactation Sydney was formed to support women during late pregnancy right through to care of their newborn and infant. From Breastfeeding to settling MLsydney wants to support women in their journey and lighten the load of what can be a challenging time. Samantha and Catherine, the two co-founders of Midwifery & Lactation Sydney are passionate about providing compassionate care for women, babies and families. They understand that pregnancy and the transition to motherhood can be an exciting yet vulnerable time filled with a range of emotions, and they want to make sure all women and families have access…

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