Inspiration Archives

THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS MARKET

November 30, 2022

DECEMBER 4, THE ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER, MOORE PARK, 10AM-4Pm Our annual Christmas market is back at the Entertainment Quarter, bigger and better than ever! More than 150 stallholders will gather together for a brilliant day of shopping, eating and community spirit. Come along to support our local small businesses and do all your festive shopping in one place. This December come to the best event in the East when we hold The Ultimate Christmas Market. With stalls across. homewares, fashion, art, craft, produce, design, photography, things for kids and pets plus a plethora of gourmet hot food, expect a brilliant day…

by jay

Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

HOUSE DOWN UNDER IS EXTENDING THEIR STAY AT THE ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER

November 23, 2022

House Down Under is Australia’s first ever inverted house photo experience. House Down Under will remain at The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park until January 2023 due to popular demand. Capturing the most surreal photos, unique poses from an inverted perspective. Perfect for school holiday fun and they accept Parent NSW Vouchers. Turn your world upside–down at Australia’s first ever inverted house photo experience. Located in The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park and now extending their stay until January 2023 after popular demand before moving on to an all-new location, soon to be announced. House Down Under is incredibly fun for everyone and…

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Inspiration

What is the most family friendly city in Australia?

November 23, 2022

If you’re about to start a family or already have one and are looking to relocate, the very top of your priority list will be to find the perfect place to live, giving your children the best environment to grow and thrive. You want plenty of outside space, greenery, large parks and beautiful views. You also need a location that will allow you to provide for the family and find work without having to drive for miles every day. Australia has so many incredible cities to offer, from the stunning beaches of the Gold Coast to the outback. There’s a…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

A VET’S GUIDE TO KEEPING YOUR PET SAFE THIS CHRISTMAS

November 21, 2022

It’s no secret that we love to include our pets in the festivities over the Christmas holidays. In fact, 57 per cent of all pet parents admit they include their fur babies in Christmas photos, according to PETstock’s Pet Parent Survey 2022 . While the holidays are fun for humans, they can present a lot of dangers to our furry family members, especially if you’re decorating the home and hosting parties. With Christmas around the corner, PETstock Vet Dr Kathy Macmillan has compiled her top tips for keeping pets happy and safe. CHRISTMAS TREE Supervision – Make sure curious pets…

by jay

Food, Inspiration, Parenting

Metro60 delivers groceries & more time for you

November 20, 2022

Time. We all want more of it. Especially more time to do the things we love with our family. Metro60 is helping parents win some time back. It’s the fastest way to get the best of Woolworths delivered in under 60 minutes. Download the Metro60 app and skip a grocery run. Shop a range of over 4,000 products with family-friendly faves and lunchbox fillers. Enter code EASTERNSUBURBSMUMS15 at checkout to get $15 off your first order. Plus your first 3 orders come with free delivery. We know that missions to the grocery store tend to become a little more complicated with our…

by jay

Inspiration, School holidays

City of Sydney set for a cracker Christmas

November 19, 2022

From concerts, trees and choirs to markets, decorations and Santa, we’ve got Christmas all wrapped up.For the last 2 years, the City of Sydney scaled back festivities because of the pandemic – but this year we’re bringing Christmas back with a bang.Kicking off celebrations will be our new-look Christmas in the City event. Over Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November, the heart of Sydney will be transformed into a festive wonderland with Martin Place hosting new Christmas markets, roving performers and choirs. zoom_in Choirs will mark the Christmas season The focus of Saturday’s festivities will be the Martin Place…

by jay

Events, Inspiration, What to do

CELEBRATING 21 YEARS OF MARKETS AT THE ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER

November 17, 2022

2022 marks 21 years of markets at the Entertainment Quarter. In an amazing feat of endurance, the twice-weekly market, now run by Cambridge Markets, has survived social change, recession, floods, storms and even a pandemic. Market coordinator Madelienne Anderson said she wanted to pay homage to the hundreds, if not thousands, of stallholders who have made the pilgrimage to the Entertainment Quarter over the past two decades to be a part of the market. “It is an amazing achievement to celebrate a milestone like 21 years,” Anderson said. “We are so grateful to have had the support of so…

by jay

Events, Inspiration, School holidays

A BRAND NEW CHRISTMAS MARKET FOR MARTIN PLACE LAUNCHES ON NOVEMBER 26

November 12, 2022

The centre of Sydney will come alive with festive cheer this year when the Martin Place Christmas Markets launch on November 26. The markets, supported by City of Sydney and operated by Cambridge Markets, will run until Christmas Eve in the pedestrian boulevard of Martin Place in Sydney’s central business district. It will be a mixed market offering all manner of goods from fashion, food, gifts, homewares, candles, festive products and plenty more. The markets will run on the Saturday and Sunday of November 26-27, then every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in December until Christmas Eve, from 11am-8pm. “This market…

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Inspiration, Kids

Christmas Gift That Will Inspire Children

November 12, 2022

Win one of two signed Aussie Big Achievers Shane Warne books. ^ Inspired by his ten-year-old son Oliver; Eastern Suburbs local Richard Simpkin wanted to teach children about Australians that had a dream when they were children and believed in themselves to achieve their dreams. Last week Richard’s new kids book about cricketing great Shane Warne was released. “The feedback already has been really positive,” says Richard. “I donated the book to my son’s school and he told me on Friday that everyone in his class has already read the book and some of the kids have even read it…

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Food, Inspiration

Free Online Multicultural Cooking Classes

November 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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