For Mums Archives

How to Buy Property in the Eastern Suburbs

30/08/2022

Looking to buy a property in the Eastern Suburbs? Well you are not alone! Recently, Sydney was ranked as the third most liveable city in the world, which should give you an indication of how popular a place it is to live. Within that, the Eastern Suburbs remain one of the most sought-after locations for home buyers. With the beaches of Bondi and Coogee being two of its main star attractions, as well as its fantastic shopping, dining and entertainment scene. Anybody who has purchased a home in places like Dover Heights, Bronte, Little Bay, Clovelly or Bondi will tell…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Local Dad Richard Simpkin’s Inspiring Kids To Achieve Their Dreams

29/08/2022

To celebrate Father’s Day we are featuring a local Dad. Meet local dad and writer Richard Simpkin who’s inspiring kids to achieve their dreams with his kids books. My name is Richard Simpkin and I’m the author of eight books. My last three books are about inspiring children to believe in themselves to achieve their dreams. I wrote three books about Ash Barty, Cathy Freeman and Steve Irwin. All three had big dreams when they were kids, and by believing in themselves and never giving up they achieved their dreams. The series of kids books are called; Aussie Big Achievers. Where and…

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Food

Eat, Drink, Play

28/08/2022

THU 1 SEP 2022 – FRI 2 SEP 2022 4 pm – 8 pm Location: Heffron Park Address: Bunnerong Road and Jersey Road, Matraville Support our local foodies by participating in Eat, Drink, Play for Father’s Day from 4pm-8pm on Thursday 1 & Friday 2 September & on Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 September 2022 from 12pm-8pm. There will be a variety of different vendors selling savoury and sweet treats, so keep an eye on your favourite food truck’s social media pages for their hours of operation. There will also be live entertainment Friday to Sunday. Participating food trucks include: Image Vendor Details Hut Dog Hut…

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For Mums

Should I medicate my child? Dr Lisa Myers (Child Adolescent Psychiatrist)

25/08/2022

For every parent, the decision to medicate your child is always a challenging one. Even more so, when making the choice to medicate for a mental health condition. This may simply be because we are more familiar with treatments for physical ailments – antibiotics for tonsillitis, otitis media and pneumonia and corticosteroids for croup, juvenile arthritis and encephalitis. These antidotes have been around for longer, have more clear evidence of their efficacy and their longer-term effects are perhaps less controversial and worrisome. Despite mental health becoming more mainstream, unfortunately the understanding of its likely causes and the options of treatment…

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Business & Career

4 things to consider when buying your first home

24/08/2022

You might have read our previous post on how to sell your house fast. But what about buying a home? And, in particular, your first one? What do you do then? Anyone who has bought a home will attest to how stressful it can be. So, for those of you who are planning to do that for the first time, we have put together this quick guide, to try and make the process seem a little less daunting for you. Here are 4 things to consider when buying your first home. Location We’ve all heard that phrase ‘location, location, location’…

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Food

Healthy Meal Prep Ideas You Can Start Today

23/08/2022

Cooking every day can be tough, and you might eventually get sick of it. Additionally, a lot of people have packed schedules that make it impossible to cook every day. But there’s no need to worry when you can simply meal prep, which will not only save you time but also help you eat healthy! In this article, we will share some tips on how to make the process as easy as possible and some excellent meal prep ideas. So without further ado, let’s get started! Tips To Make Meal Prep Easy As good as the idea of meal prep…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Claire Pech

22/08/2022

My name is Claire, originally from Dublin. Having moved away from Ireland as a teenager, and travelled around a bit, I decided to settle in Sydney 20 years ago. I met my husband a few weeks after I arrived, in Surry Hills, and we now have three kids aged 14, 13 and 10 which keeps us nice and busy. The kids are at three different schools, and I am a Careers Advisor at a school in the Eastern suburbs too, so we have four lots of school logistics running through our household, which at times can be intense! I recently…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Amanda Troobnikoff

15/08/2022

My name is Amanda, and my partner is Jeremy, we met around 16 years ago and have both grown up and lived in the east our whole lives. We have 2 funny and active children, Abby and Arlo. Jeremy works in the building industry and nearly 2 years ago I left my corporate career to start a photography business (www.amandaninaphotography.com, @amandaninaphotography), I haven’t looked back. When I am not looking after my littlies or sleeping, I am working – I absolutely love what I do and feel so lucky that my passion is now my career. I am a family,…

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Business & Career, For Mums

7 Tips When Moving During Bad Weather

11/08/2022

Moving house or offices are always tricky. But what happens when the weather takes a turn for the worse halfway through your move, or before your move even begins? Don’t let the scorching heat or torrential rain put a damper on your plans with our 7 pro tips for moving in bad weather! 1. Plan for the weather with your removalists Check the weather ahead of time to see what conditions you might have to prepare for. If it sounds like it’s going to be a challenging move, ask your removalists about what they can do for you when moving…

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For Mums

Seven savvy ways to boost your mental health

06/08/2022

It’s been an emotional rollercoaster these last few years. Rates of depression and anxiety have risen. Stress levels are at an all-time high. Been feeling the pressure? Follow these simple, proven tips for boosting your wellbeing. Stay active Regular movement is good for your mind and body. Choose activities you enjoy and design an exercise routine just for you. Maybe you could mix it up and go walking on Mondays, practice Tai Chi on Tuesdays, and follow a YouTube workout on Thursdays. Eat healthy Eat lots of different fruits and vegetables and other foods high in fibre such as brown…

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