Eastern Suburbs Mums

End of Year Picnic & Play

November 17, 2023

End of Year Picnic & Play provides students and their teachers an opportunity to celebrate the end of the school year with a picnic and nature play activity at Centennial Park. Join us for a picnic on the lush green lawns. Teachers, Carers and their Students are invited to Centennial Park to celebrate! Bring your own picnic for an afternoon on the lawn with one or a few nature connection activities to round out the school year. Invite students, staff and school families to help celebrate the students successes from the year that was. Enquire now and let us create…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

5 relaxation practices to put into action before bedtime

November 16, 2023

It’s been a long day, and you’re finally ready to snuggle up in bed, surrounded by soft pillows and cosy blankets. You close your eyes, looking forward to drifting off, but your mind is still buzzing with thoughts, to-do-lists, and worries. If this sounds familiar, there are a few practices you can try to help relax and calm your mind, ready for sleep. Here are our top tips to help you switch off at the end of a busy day. 1. Switch off with noise Have you ever experienced the tranquillity of raindrops gently pattering against a window? Or the…

by jay

Inspiration, Kids, What to do

Telstra has switched on Australia’s direct connection to the North Pole

November 15, 2023

Here’s how to make free calls to Santa’s Workshop from any Telstra payphone this year. The boots are polished, the bells are jingling, the big red suit is freshly washed and hanging on the line. For Aussie kids (of all ages), it’s time to ring in the festive season with the return of our Free Calls to Santa hotline from any of our 14,500 payphones around the country. And we’re opening the lines earlier this year so you can get your wish lists in with Santa until Christmas Eve. We know how kids of all ages love calling Santa. Last…

by jay

Inspiration

Why Flowers Are A Timeless Holiday Gift Choice

November 15, 2023

Imagine strolling through a bustling holiday market, the air filled with the mingled scents of pine and spiced cider. Your mission is to find that perfect gift that speaks volumes of your affection without uttering a single word. As you wander, your eyes catch the vibrant hues of a flower stall, and suddenly, it clicks. With their natural elegance and unspoken language, flowers are the ideal choice. They aren’t just gifts; they’re heartfelt messages woven in petals and leaves, a harmony of colour and fragrance that captures the essence of the festive season. In this spirited time of giving, flowers…

by jay

Events, Inspiration, Kids

Great Southern BioBlitz – Community wildlife survey

November 15, 2023

The Great Southern BioBlitz is an international biological survey that enlists the help of local residents to record living species across the southern hemisphere. Take photographs or sound recordings of plants, birds, insects, animals, and fungi between 24 and 27 November, and upload your observations to the iNaturalist app by 11 December. You can also join Dr James Macnamara, City of Sydney’s urban ecology coordinator, for a community biodiversity survey in one of the largest parks in the inner city. You’ll learn: what the Great Southern BioBlitz is how to use the iNaturalist app for reporting biodiversity observations how to…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing

Broccoli: why it’s not all it’s cracked up to be

November 14, 2023

Broccoli: why it’s not all it’s cracked up to be Kitty Blomfield challenges broccoli’s superfood status Broccoli, with its deep green head of florets and reputation for being high in vitamins and minerals, has earned its way into every diet program in the world. Kitty Blomfield, founder of one of Australia’s favourite nutrition and training programs, NuStrength, has never been a fan of broccoli. “It’s overrated and not all it’s cracked up to be and I’ll tell you why exactly why I’d rather have ice cream and orange juice than broccoli in my fridge,” she challenged. Kitty Blomfield is a…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing

Balancing Motherhood And Eye Care: When To Consider Laser Eye Surgery

November 14, 2023

Motherhood demands unwavering attention, and amidst this, eye care may become less of a priority. Yet, clear vision is fundamental when watching a lively toddler or reading bedtime stories. You may find glasses or contacts inconvenient due to visual impairment, and prolonged screen exposure and lack of sleep can lead to temporary eye strain and discomfort. If you’re a mum with young kids, understanding how improved sight can streamline your routine is crucial. Continue for insights on how laser eye surgery might fit into your lifestyle as a parent. Understanding The Impact Of Motherhood On Eye Health Struggling to read…

by jay

Events, What to do

Carols by the Sea, Bondi

November 13, 2023

Join the Bondi community to celebrate the festive season at this year’s Carols by the Sea – a Waverley community event where everyone is welcome. Follow the joy to South Bondi Park for a sparkly evening of entertainment that includes Christmas songs with special guest Emma Pask, grooves by jazz trio Cool Yule, the angelic voices of the Australian Girls Choir and the fabulous Bondi Brass. Our young local performers kick off the night, with performances from Rosebay Secondary School Jazz Band, Bondi Public School Choir and the School of Arts Academy of Dance. Kids can get into the spirit…

by jay

Events

Earth, Sea and Sky: Australian Contemporary Photography

November 12, 2023

Leading Australian artists push the boundaries of photography in form and matter as they meditate on our human relationship with nature. Earth, Sea and Sky presents an exhibition of leading Australian artists and photographers; Christian Thompson, Derek Henderson, Joseph McGlennon, Luke Shadbolt, Nici Cumpston, Polixeni Papapetrou, Petrina Hicks, Tamara Dean and Trent Parke, pushing the boundaries of photography in form and matter as they meditate on our relationship with the environment. This collection of work explores the human fascination with undulating waterways and ocean scapes, our relationship and connection to the flora and fauna of country, soothsaying ephemeral cumulus cloud…

by jay

Events, What to do

The Ultimate Christmas Market EQ, Moore Park

November 11, 2023

CAMBRIDGE MARKETS LAUNCHES A MAGICAL SERIS OF CHRISTMAS MARKETS ACROSS SYDNEY IN 2023 Christmas will come to life at locations across Sydney when Cambridge Markets hosts a serious of fabulous festive markets this November and December. The market operator will hold markets from Pittwater to Cronulla as well as in the CBD, with the Martin Place Christmas Market lighting up the city centre. “It will be our biggest season of Christmas markets yet,” said Cambridge Markets founder and director Madelienne Anderson. “We are so excited to bring these markets to locations across the city and introducing new and existing audiences…

by jay

Supa School Holiday Fun!

Bondi Firelight Returns: Bonfires, Music and Marshmallows by the Sea

Bushrangers – Shelter Challenge + April School Holiday Activities at Centennial Park

Family friendly films under the stars at Movies in the Park

Splash Test Dummies: A Hilarious Circus Adventure Hits Bondi Pavilion

Bluey And Bingo Are Coming To Supa Centa Moore Park

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End of Year Picnic & Play

5 relaxation practices to put into action before bedtime

Telstra has switched on Australia’s direct connection to the North Pole

Why Flowers Are A Timeless Holiday Gift Choice

Great Southern BioBlitz – Community wildlife survey

Broccoli: why it’s not all it’s cracked up to be

Balancing Motherhood And Eye Care: When To Consider Laser Eye Surgery

Carols by the Sea, Bondi

Earth, Sea and Sky: Australian Contemporary Photography

The Ultimate Christmas Market EQ, Moore Park

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