Inspiration Archives

How to pick a bike for your child this Christmas

06/12/2022

With the summer school holidays approaching, many parents are thinking of getting their kids a bike for Christmas. Better than adding yet another noisy toy to a pile of toys that won’t get played with after a week, a bicycle is a practical yet fun; and more importantly, a healthy gift option. “Giving your child a bike for Christmas is a great idea. There is nothing quite like the excitement of seeing a bike by the tree on Christmas morning. What’s more, getting it at the start of the summer holidays means they can use it for the entire break…

by jay

Events, Food, Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Christmas Eat Drink Play

06/12/2022

Have you been enjoying the open air of our food truck pop ups? Join us again for more tasty meals and support our local foodies by participating in the 2022 Christmas Eat, Drink, Play at Barwon Park Matraville on 8, 9, 10 and 11 December. Thursday 8, Friday 9 December from 4pm to 8pm and also on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December 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 (below) for their hours of operation. Participating food trucks…

by jay

Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

Canopy of Light, Featuring 85,000 LEDs

04/12/2022

Discover a Christmas wonderland right in the heart of Sydney as you stroll along Pitt Street Mall underneath a canopy of suspended lights. Featuring 85,000 LEDs and ten stunning two metre high stars this Christmas light installation will bring sparkle to your night. While you are in the city take a minute to see the Martin Place Christmas tree. The City of Sydney is proud to support The Kids’ Cancer Project this festive season. Donate to support bold scientific research to improve outcomes for kids with cancer. For more information: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au Where: Pitt Street Mall, Sydney NSW 2000 When: Every day, all…

by jay

Events, Inspiration, What to do

THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS MARKET

03/12/2022

Kicking off the festive season, EQ’s weekly market operators are hosting an Ultimate Christmas Market on Sunday, 4 December from 10am – 4pm. This is a market not to miss with a huge range of unique, quality and handmade goods as well as a wonderful selection of Christmas-themed goods. With over 150 stalls, there will be an amazing array of small businesses coming together in the historic former Sydney showground location giving market-goers the opportunity to stroll, sample and take home some extraordinary wares. The Christmas Markets offer everything from fashion to homewares, art, craft, plants, photography, pet goods, toys, gifts, candles…

by jay

Events, Inspiration

Christmas Wonderlanes at The Rocks

01/12/2022

The historic laneways of The Rocks are transforming into Christmas Wonderlanes this holiday season! Explore them and you’ll find joy around every golden sandstone corner, with twinkling Christmas lights and trees, special Xmas feasts, loads of fun activities and even a bunch of Christmas themed activities for your doggo. This Christmas, you can: Wander The Rocks Christmas Wonderlanes to see sparkling decorations including lights in Nurses Walk, the entire Rocks precinct remade into a mini Christmas village in Wells Courtyard, a seven-metre tall Christmas Tree and a supersized Snow Globe in Playfair St. Bring your pup along for a FREE…

by jay

Events, Inspiration, What to do

THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS MARKET

30/11/2022

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

23/11/2022

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…

by jay

Inspiration

What is the most family friendly city in Australia?

23/11/2022

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

21/11/2022

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

20/11/2022

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…

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