Eastern Suburbs Mums

Monday’s Local Mum, Ella Butow

17/06/2024

Hi, I’m Ella, a mum to two energetic boys, 7-year-old Gabriel and 4-year-old Toby. We live in Randwick and have called the Eastern Suburbs home for over 12 years, having moved here from Canberra. Professionally, I work as a midwife and child and family health nurse, and I own a postnatal midwifery business, Get Set Perinatal. My business focuses on supporting families through the fourth trimester, the crucial first 12 weeks following birth. I believe that while a lot of attention and focus is given to pregnancy and birth, the fourth trimester often gets overlooked. I work with women to…

by jay

Babies, Family

Planning Your Baby’s First Celebration: A Joyful Guide

16/06/2024

Planning your baby’s first party can be a wonderful moment—truly, something to remember in your little one’s life. From choosing the theme to capturing those bright, beaming moments of the day, here are some timely steps that can ensure things end up just as special. Choosing the Perfect Theme What can work well is a theme that gets excited with anything plain to make it magical. Why not go for birth month flowers as your theme? This would bring in hues of color but also, most importantly, elements of nature and personal touches into the decor, exhibiting what makes your…

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Family, Health & Wellbeing

Relationship hacks: Why cooking together can keep the fire burning

16/06/2024

Successful couples do things together, even when those things aren’t that great. Cooking is a classic example! According to Elizabeth Jane, relationship longevity requires hard work and a commitment to do things together, even when those things may not always work out. The key is to make the effort. Cooking is a classic example. 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 to help people consider the benefits of doing things together such as cooking. Jane experienced a sudden…

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Parks and Beaches

New staircase for South Coogee rockpool

15/06/2024

Plans for a new staircase to the Ivo Rowe Rockpool, nestled along the Coastal, at 1R Bunya Parade at South Coogee, are now under way to improve safety and accessibility to the pool. The new staircase will replace the current concrete, rocky stairs and will be constructed of fibre reinforced polymer minimesh and stainless steel to protect it from the harsh coastal elements. The project will consist of three main stages: Design: Expected to be completed by July 2024. Procurement and fabrication: Up to two months. Construction and installation: Scheduled for September 2024 For more information visit: www.randwick.nsw.gov.au

by jay

Playgroups

Storytime at Wairoa Community Centre Playgroup

14/06/2024

Join Bondi Beach Playgroups, Waverley Library and Waverley Council’s Community Programs for this special Story & Rhyme Time. Experience the benefits of playgroup for quality play, access to information and community resources, and creating a connected and resilient community in which children and families can thrive. This session is for families with babies and toddlers aged 0 – 2 years. For further information contact 9083 8936 Visit the event website: www.eventbrite.com.au Date and time: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM AEST Location: Wairoa Community Centre Hall, 67 Wairoa Avenue North Bondi, NSW 2026 Cost: Free

by jay

Events

Bondi Festival Ice Rink

13/06/2024

This winter, glide across the ice with friends and family on the iconic Bondi Festival Ice Rink. We have ice skates of all sizes and push-along penguins for the little ones, so shimmy into some skates and glide across the ice (or shuffle if you’re a first-timer) – all whilst enjoying the best view in town. The Bondi Festival Ice Rink is open to everyone, every day of the Festival. PRICES: Ages 15+ $27 Ages 5 – 14 $20 Ages 4 & under $15 Group Booking (10+) $20s Family Ticket (2 adults 2 kids or 1 adult 3 kids) $75…

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Inspiration, Kids

Congratulations to everyone who entered the Waverley Youth Art Prize!

13/06/2024

Last week the Waverley Youth Art Prize winners were revealed in the Waverley Library. the Waverley council received over 260 entries for this year’s prize and it is a stunning exhibition, to view all the entrants and winners, be sure to head to the Waverley Library. While you visit, don’t forget to vote for your favorite in the People’s choice prize. Winners announced SENIOR 1 (aged 16-18 years) – Misha Heazlewood –Polluted Prawn Cocktail SENIOR 2 (aged 16-18 years) – Rose Lespets – Strange Encounter SENIOR 3 (aged 16-18 years) – Coco Batu-Sampson – AMPHITRITE Goddess of the Sea SENIOR HC (aged 16-18 years) – Claudia…

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Pets

Dog Training day at Barracluff Park, North Bondi

12/06/2024

Unleash your dog’s potential, in a positive, fun way at Waverley Council’s Dog Training Day. Expert advice on positive pooch socialisation. Training any dog to be well behaved and confident requires hard work, diligence, and commitment. We want all dogs to be the best version of themselves, and with helpful advice, training tips and a supportive community, we can create the best mannered and socialised pooches in Sydney! Join Waverley Council at one of four upcoming information sessions, designed especially for current (and future) dog owners on the topic of responsible dog ownership. These free sessions will take place in…

by jay

Education, Parenting

Signs Your Kid Needs Speech Therapy

11/06/2024

As parents, we always hope that everything is going to be A-OK with our kids, and that’s great; it’s called being a good parent. So, when issues arise like speech impairments or other learning difficulties, it’s easy to try to convince yourself that it’s just a phase and your child will grow out of it. This stops parents from seeking professional help way too often, but the truth is, the sooner you notice an issue and deal with it, the better off your kid will be. So, with that in mind, this article will cover the signs that your child…

by jay

Business & Career, Inspiration

Fung Shui expert: How to give your career the OOMPH it needs with work desk hacks

11/06/2024

Whether you are working from home or working at the office, your work desk plays a key role in your professional life. According to Kellie Richardson, your work desk is integral to your career and financial success in more ways than you realise and it all comes down to the art of Fung Shui. Kellie Richardson is a highly respected interior designer, creator of the term ‘Botox for your home’ and founder of Melbourne-based home design company Kurved by Design. Richardson emphasises that according to the principles of Feng Shui, there are simple things you can do to your work…

by jay

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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...

Monday’s Local Mum, Ella Butow

Planning Your Baby’s First Celebration: A Joyful Guide

Relationship hacks: Why cooking together can keep the fire burning

New staircase for South Coogee rockpool

Storytime at Wairoa Community Centre Playgroup

Bondi Festival Ice Rink

Congratulations to everyone who entered the Waverley Youth Art Prize!

Dog Training day at Barracluff Park, North Bondi

Signs Your Kid Needs Speech Therapy

Fung Shui expert: How to give your career the OOMPH it needs with work desk hacks

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