Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September

Get ready to look to the skies! One of Sydney’s most colourful family events, Festival of the Winds, is...

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

All aboard! If you have a little train lover in the family, clear some space in the calendar because...

Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

Looking for a fun keepsake from your next visit to Bondi Beach? A charming new photobooth has arrived on...

Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy

Local mum of 2 Kerry McCarthy has been happily calling the Eastern Suburbs home for more than 20 years...

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

Looking for the best places for your kids to ride bikes, scooters or balance bikes in Sydney’s East? Whether...
Events, Free, Fun
Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September
Events, Kids
Calling All Tiny Trainspotters: Thomas Is Coming to the NSW Rail Museum
bondi beach, Fun, Local
Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth
Monday's Mum Profiles
Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy
Free, Fun, Kids, Parks and Beaches
Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)
 

Maroubra Beach Markets

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Free entry – see you by the beach!

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About Eastern Suburbs Mums

Welcome to Eastern Suburbs Mums

 

All about life as a mum in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

 

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

It’s a place for Mums where you can find out about your local area, what’s on, where to get help, advice and more...

third Sunday of every month, at Heffron Park’s netball stadium

 
Health & Wellbeing

Biggest lip beauty trends sweeping the nation

As Aussies buckle up in response to cost of living challenges, the beauty and cosmetic injectables industry is enjoying a strong uptick in sales as consumers reach out for ‘feel good’ services to overcome the financial doldrums.  “Across the board, Cosmetique is experiencing a consistent rise in enquiries and bookings for cosmetic injectables.   In particular, lip filler and Botox are extremely popular,” Dr Eranki said.  Dr Vivek Eranki, is the founder and CEO of Cosmetique, a leading Australia-wide brand of beauty, injectables and laser hair removal clinics.   Treatments such as lip fillers, laser hair removal, dermal fillers and…

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Parks & Playgrounds

New pocket park at busy Randwick intersection opens to public

A new park at the intersection of Clovelly and Carrington roads is now open, providing the community in Randwick with a unique outdoor space to rest and gather. The pocket park features timber seats with sculptural structures on which vines will grow and cover to provide shade, new plants, and a multi-purpose deck. Four timed parking spaces on Clovelly Road, adjacent to the park, have also been added to ensure easy access to local businesses. The pocket park replaces a median island and slip lane. Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch said the new park offered respite for pedestrians on long walks…

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Inspiration

Empowered relationships – Tools and techniques to improve the relationship with you and your partner

A major concern today is that people are so busy on the life hamster wheel with work and family that there is little time for people to really feel into how they are feeling and what their true needs are.  According to Elizabeth Jane, without recognising and communicating our needs, our relationships tend to suffer. What can we do to rekindle the spark or deepen our connection with our partner? Elizabeth Jane, respected wellbeing and mindfulness keynote speaker, relationships’ coach and mentor, celebrated artist and author of Amazon best-seller ‘Free and First – Unlocking Your Ultimate Life’, shares some tips…

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Events, Inspiration

DUSTY LUXE UNVEILS THEIR LATEST COLLECTION OF VINTAGE FRENCH FINDS

Dusty Luxe is a vintage and antiques brand founded by sisters-in-law Anna and Jackie Kennard in 2020. The brand specializes in uncovering unique French finds and reimagining them for contemporary living spaces. Their collections include handcrafted artisan furniture, vintage French styling pieces, and art, all curated with a focus on style and sustainability. Anna and Jackie, along with their French partners, tirelessly search estates, chateaus, markets, and vide-greniers across France to discover exceptional vintage and antique pieces. This collaborative effort ensures that every find reflects timeless character while seamlessly blending into modern aesthetics, honouringthe brand’s commitment to sustainability. Since its…

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Business & Career

Eastern Suburbs Sustainable Schools Network – 2024 events

Calling all educators in Woollahra, Randwick, and Waverley Council areas! Join the education community for a year of learning, networking, and hands-on experiences as part of the Eastern Suburbs Sustainable Schools Network. In 2024 we are pleased to offer: Bush Tucker – 19 June Composting – 27 August Networking and Project Ideas – 13 November Term 2 – Bush Tucker – Wednesday 19 June 2024 Join us for an inspiring afternoon to start planning a bush foods patch for your school or centre. Our Australian bush is full of edible fruits, roots, nuts, seeds and leaves. Peter Cooley from Indigigrow…

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Inspiration, Moving Homes

Top Tips for Mums Looking to Improve the Organisation of Their Homes

As a mom, keeping your home organized can feel like a never-ending battle. With the demands of children, household chores, and possibly even a career, finding the time and energy to maintain order can be challenging. However, an organized home can lead to reduced stress, increased productivity, and a more harmonious family life. If you’re a mom looking to streamline the chaos and bring more order into your household, you’ve come to the right place.  Declutter Strategically The first step to achieving a more organized home is to declutter strategically. Start by tackling one room at a time, sorting items…

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Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Apply to hire new sports field in Alexandria

Your group, club or organisation can play on the new sports field. The City of Sydney Council is building a new multipurpose sports field next to Perry Park Recreation Centre in Alexandria. It’s expected to open in mid-2024. The field is a long-pile multipurpose, synthetic pitch that is suitable for rugby, Australian football, soccer and field hockey games and training. The field’s durable synthetic surface means training and play can take place in all weather. Field space is allocated by an expression of interest. You are invited to apply. The council is  inviting  applications for regular and school holiday hire…

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Inspiration

DOG COUTURE WITH AN URBAN EDGE

Coco & Nero Sydney is a premium dog fashion brand that has curated classic designs from around the world with an urban edge for the discerning dog and their owner. Coco & Nero is inspired by our combined passion for design and three beautiful poodles, Paddington, Nero & Coco. You will see their cheeky poses throughout our website. When we started our search for high-quality, unique, yet comfortable designs for our poodles, it proved more complicated than we thought it would be. Many products were on offer, but they were poorly designed, of poor quality, and didn’t stand out. Practicality…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Council endorses Malabar site for new bike park

Randwick City’s first dedicated bike park catering for mountain bikes, BMX and stunt bikes as well as scooters will be built in Cromwell Park North in Malabar. Randwick Councillors considered three short-listed sites at their 30 April 2024 Council Meeting including a Matraville site on Botany Rd and a Chifley site in the Anzac Parade median strip. Councillors settled on the Malabar site due to the park’s large size, convenient location and access to parking. The new facility is proposed to include a network of mountain bike trails, an asphalt pump track, a large skills area featuring stone and timber…

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Health & Wellbeing

Is your house making you sick – growing issue affecting households across Australia

As we head closer to April, we are reminded that the cold season will soon be upon us, and with that brings viruses and germs and the dreaded flu, or even COVID.  But did you know that things in your home could be contributing to sick house syndrome and making you ill?  Respiratory issues:  congestion, aggravated asthma or allergies, sinus infections Cognitive issues: foggy thinking, sleep disturbance, frequent headaches Mood changes:  feeling agitated, down or depressed Physical symptoms: stomach upset, muscle aches, fatigue, rashes, sore throat Jim’s Cleaning Group, CEO, Ali Olmez, explained that even though you clean regularly, you…

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