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Fleur Du Luxe

13/03/2022

Beautiful flowers that last over a year. “Originally a lawyer, Bakulia was busy climbing the corporate ladder, working in-house in a private investment fund when she realised that her entrepreneurial and creative sides needed an outlet. Her desire to own her own business as well as her obsession with fresh flowers resulted in what seemed like an endless search for the perfect blooms that can last through Australian heat. “There really is no wrong occasion to give someone flowers,” she says. “Flowers create an amazing atmosphere and inspire positive emotions that we should treat each other with more often.” Taking…

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For Mums

Women at the ‘art’ of the matter this International Women’s Day

08/03/2022

Randwick Council will celebrate International Women’s Day with several events, including an exhibition, a film screening and talk for Randwick staff, which all celebrate the art and voices of women. “This year’s International Women’s Day theme – Break the Bias – is a great reminder that we need to remove the seen and unseen barriers for women and work towards creating equity in our community and in our workplaces,” said Randwick Deputy Mayor Kym Chapple. “It asks us all to recognise that unconscious biases do exist and to question assumptions so that we don’t maintain the status quo. It’s a…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, Parks & Playgrounds

Go4Fun, Term 1 Kensington Program

07/03/2022

What does Go4Fun involve Free fun and fitness for children above a healthy weight Designed for NSW children aged between 7 and 13 years who are above a healthy weight, Go4Fun is a fun way to learn more about healthier living. The program focuses on making lifestyle changes as a family, encourages healthy eating habits and fitness and improves self-esteem in kids. Best of all, it’s completely free. Just two hours a week, during school terms Go4Fun takes place during school terms, usually after school. It’s run by qualified health professionals, including dietitians and exercise physiologists. Sessions run once a…

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For Mums, Kids

Is your pre-schooler ready for school?

28/02/2022

As part of our work in children’s communication, we are often asked “do you think my child is ready to start school?” or “what skills does my child need in order to start school?” If the child was born in the last half of the year, this question is posed even more often. So how can we determine the answer to this question? Whilst it may not always feel so clear cut, there are many factors to consider that can help in making this decision easier. Starting school is ultimately much more than just being able to hold a pencil,…

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For Mums, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting, Pregnancy & Birth

Matrescence explained: why we all need to know about it

25/02/2022

Right now, I’m a mother of a five-year-old. And my mind is blown by the sheer amount of personal growth I’ve achieved during that rather short time, compared to the rest of the rich and rewarding life I’ve had before I became a mum. I never thought motherhood would be such a challenging and transformative experience for me. In hindsight, I realise that it started well before my daughter came into this world. I felt a shift within me as I was trying to conceive, a journey that took two years, lots of tears and a crash course in surrender….

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For Mums, Inspiration

Grand Reopening of Double Bay’s Libraries slippery slide

23/02/2022

Today’s three year olds don’t remember a world without Covid restrictions.For them, even small signs of things getting back to normal are a big deal.  At least it seemed that way earlier this week at the grand reopening of the Woollahra Libraries Double Bay slippery slide, which closed in March 2020 due to public health restrictions.  On the morning in question, a small crowd of toddlers formed a somewhat orderly queue, cheering as library staff removed the big red ribbon. Nicholas, a local three year old, and his mum Victoria got there early and were lucky enough to be first…

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For Mums, Kids, Parenting

Bus Safety for Families: Essential Tips to Keep Kids Safe On and Around Buses

22/02/2022

Whether it’s the daily school run, a trip to Bondi Beach or a family outing into the city, buses are part of everyday life for thousands of Sydney families. But knowing how to stay safe around these large vehicles is something every parent should teach their children. From the iconic 333 Bondi Beach bus to local school buses and public transport services across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, buses help families get where they need to go. They’re convenient, affordable and an important part of helping children become more independent as they grow older. However, buses are large, heavy vehicles that cannot…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Viva Hammer

21/02/2022

This weeks local mum is Viva Hammer who tells us about here family and professional life. I’m a fifth generation Aussie on my mother’s side, and my father is an immigrant, so I can speak local and foreign. My parents lived in Orana Court when I was born, right opposite the golf course on Old South Head Road, although at that time they wouldn’t let people like us join. After that, we moved to Clyde Street, a bit up the hill. My mother’s mother was also born in Bondi, on Flood Street, and after that her family moved to Bellevue…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Julia Orsini

14/02/2022

My name is Julia, I am part of a family unit that includes me, my hubby, Marcus, 2 boys aged 13 and 9 years, a needy staffie called Izzy and all the people I am lucky to be surrounded with who support and love us (you know who you are ☺). I have worked as a play-based Speech Pathologist for 20 years and have owned a private practice for almost 10 years. I actually bought and grew Kids Spot when my youngest was 8 weeks old and when I look back on that time I often wonder how the hell…

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