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Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend 2026: A Weekend of Inspiration, Parenting, Wellbeing and Great Conversations

Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend 2026: A Weekend of Inspiration, Parenting, Wellbeing and Great Conversations Looking for a little...

How to Make Your Family Garage Sale a Standout This November

There’s something wonderfully simple about a garage sale. Open the garage, pull out the things your family no longer...

Monday's Local mum Kirsty Amland

This week we meet Vaucluse mum Kirsty Ameland, who has called Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs home for more than 20...
Halloween
Why Is Halloween So Popular in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs?
Parks & Playgrounds, What to do
Hidden Gem Alert! Discover Gugara Park, Paddington's Little Playground Paradise
Community
Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend 2026: A Weekend of Inspiration, Parenting, Wellbeing and Great Conversations
Community, Markets
How to Make Your Family Garage Sale a Standout This November
Monday's Mum Profiles
Monday's Local mum Kirsty Amland
 

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

 
School holidays, What to do

Choirs in the city: Martin Place

Come along and get into the festive spirit. Enjoy choirs singing carols under the Martin Place Christmas tree. See a kaleidoscope of colours and decorative lights every 15 minutes from 8 pm to midnight. Every day 6pm to 8pm Friday 1 December to Sunday 24 December Choir schedule: Friday 1 December: Australian Girls Choir Saturday 2 December: Circular Keys Sunday 3 December: Glee Bees Monday 4 December: Sydney Sakura Choir Tuesday 5 December: Coro Innominata Wednesday 6 December: Kevinwood Bells Thursday 7 December: Da Vinci Singers Friday 8 December: The Jingle Belle Singers Saturday 9 December: Aurora Australis Sunday 10…

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School holidays, What to do

Things to do in Sydney with kids

After school, during the weekend and indoor, Sydney has plenty of fun for all ages. Parents, breathe a sigh of relief: we’ve rounded up 20 of the best year-round activities for kids of all ages. 1. Find a new playground There are loads of playgrounds in the Sydney area. You’ll find a mix of equipment for older kids and fenced spaces for toddlers and younger children. Wulaba Park – featuring a giant slide Prince Alfred Park – fly high on a yellow balloon structure. There’s also a big see saw, dinghy and elephant slide for littlies. Darling Harbour Playground – take a…

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Inspiration

At Home DIY for Mums: Essential Equipment and Safety Tips

In recent years, the DIY (Do It Yourself) movement has seen a significant surge in popularity. Mums everywhere are increasingly taking on home projects, not only to save money but also to pour love and creativity into their living spaces. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY mum or just starting, safety should always be paramount. This article delves deep into the essentials and equipment needed to ensure your DIY journey is safe and enjoyable. Understanding the Importance of Safety in DIY Before diving into any project, it’s essential to understand why safety is so crucial. Accidents can happen in the blink…

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Business & Career

Unleashing the Power of Beauty and Business

1. Introduction: Unleashing the Power of Beauty and Business In today’s dynamic market, the cosmetics industry is booming like never before. For women, entering this industry as entrepreneurs has its own set of unique challenges and opportunities. As with any business venture, thorough research and planning are essential. This article delves deep into the crucial consideration’s women must ponder when starting their own cosmetics business. 2. Understanding the Market: Trends, Demands, and Niches Market Research is your cornerstone. Understanding current trends and predicting future ones can offer a competitive edge. For instance, recent years have seen a surge in demand…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Aline McCarthy

Hi I am Aline McCarthy, born and raised in Germany. I came to Bondi in 2007, and then moved to Bronte – met my husband, had two kids and never left! Because let’s be honest, life here is pretty spectacular. After my kids were born I had lots of chronic pain and inflammation in my body, lots of scary procedures, prescription drugs and diagnoses but not many results and so I had to focus on finding answers to my health issues. I found functional medicine and feel great now- and that’s what makes me passionate helping other mums fix their…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Have your say on two new playgrounds in the East

Woollahra Council needs your help redesigning two playgrounds in the Eastern Suburbs! Thornton Reserve at Bellevue Hill or Spring Street Reserve in Paddington are both getting makeovers, and the council wants to know what you’d like to see there.  The idea is to make both spaces more accessible, safe and enjoyable, but council’s designers know that nobody knows parks and playgrounds better than the children and parents who play and hang out in them every day. The feedback process is actually pretty cool: you can fill in a survey, but you can also upload pictures of other play spaces you…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Summer School Holiday Program @ Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre

We have a great line-up of fun filled activities, workshops and events coming up for the Summer School Holiday program at MWRC. Sign up quickly as spaces fill up fast. Events in this collection Soccer (6-8yrs) @MWRC Mon, Jan 15 • 10:00 AM Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre From $40.00 Save this event: Soccer (6-8yrs) @MWRCShare this event: Soccer (6-8yrs) @MWRC Soccer (9-12yrs) @MWRC Tue, Jan 16 • 10:00 AM Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre From $40.00 Save this event: Soccer (9-12yrs) @MWRCShare this event: Soccer (9-12yrs) @MWRC Basketball (6-8yrs) @MWRC Wed, Jan 17 • 10:00 AM Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre From…

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Inspiration

Free Workshops, The Joy and Mischief Project by Eav Brennan

These hands-on workshops will give participants the opportunity and skills to help build a special large community artwork as well as equipping people with know-how to darn, patch and mend any garment! Joy and Mischief is a craftivist (craft + activist) project with workshops and drop-in opportunities that aims to improve the accessibility of the environmental justice movement. It is facilitated Eav Brennan, an artist living with a disability, who creates collective, politically engaged works of upcycled textile art. Eav Brennan is an environmental scientist-turned-artist who works with collage, foraged objects and waste materials to tell stories. Her work has…

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Health & Wellbeing, What to do

GIRLS AFL

Girls, if you would like learn and play AFL in a fun, friendly, enjoyable and supportive environment, then Moore Park Tigers is the club for you. No prior AFL experience needed… we’d love to see you! Moore Park Tigers is focused on being the club of choice for girls of all ages from 5 to 17 and all of levels of skill in Sydney’s inner suburbs and in Sydney’s east and south wanting to play AFL. Based at Bat & Ball Oval in the Moore Park precinct, a decent drop-punt from the SCG, Moore Park Tigers’ mission is to be…

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Food

Deluxe Christmas Treats: Make This Festive Season Special

Christmas brings moments of happiness, generosity, and the tradition of enjoying special treats together. Envision the warmth of a kitchen lit by oven glow, brimming with the scents of baked goods and resonating with joyful laughter. This embodies the true essence of the holiday spirit. Deluxe Christmas treats are food items and creations that bring together families and friends, offering comfort and joy. This coming holiday season, prep your kitchen to create luxurious yet easy-to-make treats for your loved ones. This piece will guide you through some delicious ideas to make the festivities more special. Fancy Holiday Gift Boxes A…

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