Eastern Suburbs Mums

7 Best Montessori Floor Beds in Australia

12/06/2026

Montessori floor beds have become increasingly popular among Australian families looking to create safe, independent, and thoughtfully designed sleep spaces for young children. Inspired by the Montessori philosophy, these low-profile beds allow children to get in and out of bed independently while encouraging confidence, exploration, and autonomy from an early age. With more Montessori floor beds available than ever, choosing the right option can be challenging. Parents should consider construction quality, safety, durability, craftsmanship, sustainability, and whether the bed accommodates standard Australian mattress sizes. To help narrow down the options, we’ve compared seven of Australia’s best Montessori floor beds. After…

by Oscar va

Food, Restaurants

Free Art, Workshops and Live Performances Come to Sydney Fish Market

11/06/2026

Sydney Fish Market is known for its fresh seafood and vibrant waterfront atmosphere, but it has now become one of Sydney’s most unexpected cultural destinations with the launch of Seascapes, a free arts and entertainment program running until October 2026. Presented in partnership with the NSW Government and curated by acclaimed Australian curator Daniel Mudie Cunningham alongside Cultural Capital, Seascapes brings a diverse lineup of live performances, interactive workshops, sound installations and immersive cultural experiences to the Market’s iconic harbourfront location. Inspired by the sea, Sydney Harbour and the unique character of Sydney Fish Market, the program features 14 artist…

by jay

Environment, Free

IndigiGrow Giving Away 3,000 Free Native Saplings

10/06/2026

Randwick City residents can collect free native saplings this month through a local giveaway run by IndigiGrow in partnership with Randwick Council. The La Perouse-based initiative is giving away 3,000 saplings to help protect and restore native plants across the local area. Each household is eligible to receive two free saplings. A wide range of native species is available, giving residents options for different garden sizes, balconies, courtyards and shaded areas. The giveaway is part of IndigiGrow’s ongoing work to restore local native flora, including the critically endangered Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub. More than 90 per cent of this important…

by jay

Local, Travel

How Same Day Interstate Delivery Keeps Businesses Moving

10/06/2026

Australian business runs across great distances, with customers and suppliers spread between the major cities and the regions beyond them. In a market this large, the speed at which goods travel between states can shape how well a company serves its customers. Same day delivery across state lines has become a genuine advantage, letting businesses keep their promises still when the recipient sits a thousand kilometres away. The idea is simple and powerful. A document, a part or a product collected in one capital can reach another the very same day, arriving while it is still useful and relevant. For…

by Oscar va

Environment, Free

Whale Watching with the Kids: The Best Places to Spot Whales in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

09/06/2026

Look Out to Sea – Whale Watching Season Has Begun! Any fine day in late June or early July, or again between October and November, families enjoying Sydney’s spectacular coastal walks can often be seen pointing excitedly out to sea. Someone has spotted a tell-tale spout of water shooting into the air, or perhaps even witnessed a whale breaching dramatically above the waves. These are the months when thousands of whales migrate along Australia’s east coast. Mainly humpback whales, but also southern right whales and the occasional minke whale, leave the icy waters of Antarctica and travel north to the…

by jay

Recreation

How Route Optimization Can Save Time on Daily Travel

09/06/2026

Time spent moving between places fills a large share of the average week. Between the morning commute and the after-work loop of errands, many Australians spend close to an hour each day simply getting from one location to the next. When those minutes are planned with a little care, they turn into time you can hand back to yourself and the people around you. Route optimisation is the practice of working out the most efficient order and path for a group of stops before you set off. Instead of tackling errands in the order they happen to come to mind,…

by Oscar va

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy

08/06/2026

Local mum of 2 Kerry McCarthy has been happily calling the Eastern Suburbs home for more than 20 years since relocating from the UK in 2005. As founder and senior counsellor at Working Well Counselling, Kerry specialises in supporting female clients navigate tricky life transitions such as fertility, parenting, relationships and health challenges. Having lived in Coogee, Randwick and Maroubra, Kerry has made the Eastern Suburbs her home and the ideal place to raise her two young children. Passionate about the outdoors, Kerry spends her family time walking, hiking, playing pickleball or tennis or simply beach gazing as she and…

by jay

Babies, Child Care

Designing Spaces For Growth: How To Turn A Nursery Into A Kids’ Bedroom

08/06/2026

Think your baby’s outgrowing their nursery? If they’re attempting to climb over the crib rails, physically outgrowing the length of their crib mattress, or showing signs of potty training readiness, perhaps it’s time to turn their space into a proper child’s bedroom. Most toddlers between the ages of 2.5 and 3.5 are ready to transition to a kids’ bedroom, and some of them will actively ask for one as they feel that they’re ready for this major milestone. Some parents have a difficult time planning a room makeover as they’re overwhelmed with things like choosing the right paint colours, furniture,…

by Oscar va

Recreation

Need to Rent a Car in Mandurah? Here’s What Most People Forget

07/06/2026

Renting a car can seem simple. You choose a vehicle, pick a date, pay the booking fee and collect the keys. But when you actually need to rent a car Mandurah locals or visitors often forget a few practical details that can affect the cost, convenience and overall experience. Whether you need a car while yours is being repaired, you are visiting the Peel region, you have family arriving, or you need a temporary vehicle for work, it pays to plan ahead. The right hire car should suit your travel plans, your passengers, your budget and the kind of driving…

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Art, Events, Free

A Free Underground Art Park for Families

07/06/2026

If you’re looking for a free family outing that combines adventure, creativity and play, the Art Gallery of NSW has just unveiled one of Sydney’s most unique experiences. Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat transforms the Art Gallery’s remarkable underground exhibition space, the Nelson Packer Tank, into an interactive art park where visitors are encouraged to explore, climb, create, relax and connect. Created by internationally acclaimed artist Mike Hewson, the installation blurs the boundaries between artwork, playground and community gathering space. It’s an experience unlike anything else currently on offer in Sydney and one that families will be talking…

by jay

Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September

Calling All Tiny Trainspotters: Thomas Is Coming to the NSW Rail Museum

Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy

Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)

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7 Best Montessori Floor Beds in Australia

Free Art, Workshops and Live Performances Come to Sydney Fish Market

IndigiGrow Giving Away 3,000 Free Native Saplings

How Same Day Interstate Delivery Keeps Businesses Moving

Whale Watching with the Kids: The Best Places to Spot Whales in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

How Route Optimization Can Save Time on Daily Travel

Monday’s Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy

Designing Spaces For Growth: How To Turn A Nursery Into A Kids’ Bedroom

Need to Rent a Car in Mandurah? Here’s What Most People Forget

A Free Underground Art Park for Families

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