Eastern Suburbs Mums

New staircase for South Coogee rockpool

19/10/2024

A new staircase to the Ivo Rowe Rockpool, nestled in South Coogee along the Coastal Walkway, is almost complete. The new staircase has been constructed to improve safety and accessibility to the rockpool located at 1R Bunya Parade, South Coogee. It replaces a concrete, rocky pathway, and is constructed of fibre reinforced polymer minimesh and stainless steel to protect it from the harsh coastal elements. Design and construction of the new staircase began mid-2024. To enhance safety and accessibility, the new structure replaces the old concrete path with a durable, weather-resistant staircase made of fibre reinforced polymer mini mesh and stainless…

by jay

Travel

Budget-Friendly Family Travel: Expert Tips to Save on Flights, Stays, and Activities with Kids

18/10/2024

Exploring new destinations with your family doesn’t have to break the bank. By strategically planning your travel dates and taking advantage of deals, you can significantly reduce costs on flights, accommodations, and activities. Consider budget-friendly options like using fare comparison websites to find the best airfare deals, which can help you save money right from the start. Planning your trips during off-peak seasons may also result in lower prices for both flights and accommodations. Accommodation costs can quickly add up, but you have several options to keep expenses in check. Look for family-friendly lodging options such as vacation rentals or…

by jay

Community, Parks and Beaches

Coogee Beach closed after unknown debris found washed ashore

17/10/2024

Sydney’s Coogee Beach is closed until further notice after Randwick Council Lifeguards this afternoon, Tuesday 15 October, discovered mysterious, black, ball-shaped debris washed along the length of the beach. Randwick City Council environmental officers have collected samples for testing and reported the incident to the EPA and Beachwatch NSW. Council also said on Instagram that it had checked other beaches and only Coogee was known to be affected at this stage. The Instagram post shows that the balls leave a grimy residue when handled and advises beachgoers to avoid the area and not touch the material. Council is investigating the…

by jay

Inspiration, Shopping

A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Gift for Your Loved One

16/10/2024

Choosing the appropriate gift can be a task, mainly in cases where you want to make your loved one feel special. A thoughtful gift might say a lot about being looked after and cared for, but putting the nail right on its head, with the best gift, though, demands knowing what one prefers or delights in. The following guide will walk through various variables-from personal taste to practicality-when trying to come up with something meaningful yet cherished. Choosing a gift can be fun and rewarding if done properly. Understanding Their Preferences “If your loved one has a passion for unique…

by jay

Events, Free

The Saturday Circle, Lego Build

15/10/2024

The Saturday Circle is a monthly get-together at Randwick Sustainability Hub where you can learn new skills to fix and reuse everyday items, and regenerate and support our natural environment. Every second Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 12:00pm (most activities). We will be hosting activities such as clothes swaps, toy swaps, bike maintenance workshops, textiles mending group, phone photography in nature, Lego building, community birding group, growing food for wildlife project, outdoor story time for kids and Saturday morning Permabee gardening education session. Lego Build Are you a Lego enthusiast? Come build Lego sets to help us fundraise for school…

by jay

Events, Free

Sculpture by the Sea will return to the Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk

15/10/2024

The world’s largest free-to-the-public sculpture exhibition, Sculpture by the Sea, will return to the iconic Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk in 2024. Over the course of three weeks, the 2km coastal walk will be transformed into an outdoor gallery, showcasing over 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and around the world. To enhance your experience, be sure to download the free Sculpture by the Sea app. This app offers an interactive exhibition map, artist and artwork details, the opportunity to vote for your favorite sculpture, and features for making donations and purchasing an in-app audio tour. With an estimated…

by jay

Relationship

Navigating the Weight of Feeling Unappreciated

15/10/2024

Feeling unappreciated and overburdened is a common experience for those who habitually put others’ needs first. This pattern, often rooted in a desire to maintain harmony in relationships, can lead to emotional exhaustion, resentment, and burnout. Consistently taking on more responsibility than is fair can leave one feeling overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are ways to manage these feelings and restore balance, unfortunately, they’re not easy to put into practice! Why We Over-Harmonise Humans are naturally social beings, wired to seek connection and harmony. We adjust our behaviour, silence our true feelings, and accommodate others to avoid conflict and maintain peace within…

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Mandi Binder

14/10/2024

Hi! I’m Mandi, wife, house manager, social organiser, family financial controller, business owner and mum to 2 wild boys – jack of all trades as most mums are! After having my 2nd son, I decided to swap my corporate life to allow more flexibility for my family. I launched an online ecommerce store and after recently selling this I joined my dad’s well-established pest control company ( www.pestoz.com.au ) providing pest control to most of Sydney Eastern Suburbs homes and businesses with the hope to expand the business even further. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east?…

by jay

Events, Inspiration

Garage Sale Trail

13/10/2024

Garage Sale Trail is Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff, dedicated to helping you extend the life of your stuff and find the ultimate pre-loved gem. In 2023 over 400,000 Australians shopped or sold at more than 14,000 garage sales across the nation. Together, they extended the life of over 4.8 million kgs of stuff saving these items from landfill and maximising the value of all the energy and resources that goes in to making the stuff we buy. Households, community groups and charities raised over $3.6 million. In 2022, over 300,000 Australians shopped or sold at more than 15,000 garage…

by jay

Free

Love Art? & love a free coffee?

12/10/2024

Oatly and Skittle Lane team up to fuel Sydney Art Lovers. Love Art? Love Coffee? Even better, love free coffee? Well, good news, Oatly, the world’s original and largest oat drink company, has partnered with Bondi coffee institution, Skittle Lane, to help fuel art lovers and celebrate the opening of Sculpture by the Sea. Sculpture by the Sea is returning to the Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk as one of the world’s largest free to the public sculpture exhibition. The beautiful coastal walk will be transformed into a 2km long sculptural park over three weeks featuring more than 100…

by jay

Spring School Holidays at Darling Harbour: Free Family Fun, Robots, Cooking & More

Monday's Local mum Kirsty Amland

Bondi Firelight Returns: Bonfires, Music & Fire Dancers on Bondi Beach

School Holiday Activities in NSW National Parks

Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

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Eastern Suburbs Mums was created for mums and their families to connect with what is going on in Sydney’s east.

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New staircase for South Coogee rockpool

Budget-Friendly Family Travel: Expert Tips to Save on Flights, Stays, and Activities with Kids

Coogee Beach closed after unknown debris found washed ashore

A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Gift for Your Loved One

The Saturday Circle, Lego Build

Sculpture by the Sea will return to the Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk

Navigating the Weight of Feeling Unappreciated

Monday’s Local Mum, Mandi Binder

Garage Sale Trail

Love Art? & love a free coffee?

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