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How to Make Your Family Garage Sale a Standout This November

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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

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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

 
Events, Inspiration, Kids

Capture a moment in time… The 2023 Sydney Styled Portrait Sessions with Camille Nuttall

Let’s shake off the seriousness, free up those locks and step into vibrant frocks and outfits. We’re placing fun number one with this year’s Portrait Sessions in Sydney – themed Carnival Capers! We’re talking wondrous colours, mixed with old-world glam, topped with eclectic circus props to inspire young hearts and imaginations. Your kids will be giggling and dancing around in no time, which is exactly the vibe we want to capture. Styled from head to toe by our expert team, it’ll be smiles all around. ABOUT THE SHOOT We want to wrap up this year with a whole lot of…

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Inspiration

Black Friday Eyewear Deals for Mums: Look Stylish on a Budget

Black Friday is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to score great deals on eyewear. As a busy mum, you may only have a little time to shop, but fear not! We’ve done the research for you and found some amazing sunglasses deals that will help you look stylish on a budget. In this blog, we will highlight the top 5 Black Friday sunglasses deals for mums that will help you elevate your style without breaking the bank. Brief Overview Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and marks the start of the holiday shopping season. It…

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Events

WHISKAS Paints Bondi Purr-Ple For National Cat Day this Sunday!

WHISKAS cat food is painting Bondi purr-ple for national cat day (Sun 29th October), welcoming Sydney cat-lovers to experience the playful world of WHISKAS and unleash their inner purr. ​The activation will feature a giant purple WHISKAS box outside Bondi Pavilion, a nod to cats’ love of cardboard boxes. Inside, cat-lovers can immerse themselves in a cat wonderland with a life-sized scratching post, giant balls of twine and a game designed to test the reflexes of players to determine their cat purr-sonality. Participants can also pick up a ‘kitty’ themed gift bag filled to the brim with WHISKAS treats and samples of the new favourites pouch…

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Events, Inspiration, Kids

Southern right whale children’s art exhibition, Bondi

On Saturday 4 November the Australian Conservation Foundation will host a children’s art showcase  at Bondi Pavilion to celebrate the southern right whale.  “Southern right whales can be seen off the coast from Sydney from June to August as they head north  to breed in warmer waters,” said Stephen Lightfoot, leader of ACF Community Eastern Sydney.  “In July we had a wonderful whale watching event which more than 80 people attended and a kids art  class supported by a local business.   “Kids drew pictures of the southern right whale and submitted them to ACF’s Wild at Art competition  – Australia’s…

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Parks & Playgrounds

New amenities just in time for summer in South Maroubra

new-amenities-just-in-time-for-summer-in-south-maroubra Visiting Maroubra beach has just been made easier with the opening of a new amenities building at South Maroubra Beach. The building was officially opened on Sunday 22 October, just in time for the Maroubra Fun Run and Spring Festival, 2023. “This area of the beach is incredibly popular as people pass through on a costal walk or stop to have a BBQ behind the beach. The new building will ensure visiting South Maroubra is much more comfortable,” said Councillor Philipa Veitch, Mayor of Randwick. The accessible amenities include male, female and unisex bathrooms as well as showers, baby…

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Kids, Parenting

Ever wondered if your child needs tutoring? Top 5 factors to think about

Ah, tutoring. Who hasn’t considered it? But despite how simple the idea is – someone to help where the classroom teacher can’t – why do we hesitate so much about whether or not to get a tutor? It’s my job to find great tutors for the children of parents just like you, (leave your details on this website: https://kisacademics.com/ if you’d like my help!), and I help people decide if they need a tutor all the time. Based on my experience, if you’re um-ing and ah-ing over this question, these are the five things you need to think about to…

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Babies, Parenting

Introducing The Bubka Move: A Revolutionary Hands-Free Breast Pump Designed for Mums on the Move

Mums should not have to choose between breastfeeding their children and their work, and that’s the focus of local Aussie start-up, Bubka – which was founded to support the goals of breastfeeding mums with innovative products that empower, and has the backing of local lactation consultants. You can read more about our story here. At Bubka, we believe pumping should be simple. As a leading innovator in maternal and baby care products, Bubka is excited to announce the launch of its latest breakthrough: The Bubka Move breast pump. “At Bubka, we understand the challenges and demands that come with being…

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Inspiration, Parenting

Festive fear: How to introduce your kids to your new partner

Ensuring Smooth Family Transitions During the Festive Season As Australians continue to recover from the global pandemic, many are also facing their first Christmas with a new partner. According to Tracey Horton a lot of people are celebrating their first Christmas with a new partner and have no idea how to introduce their child to the new person in their life. “Some people will do it well, and others will do it badly, simply because they didn’t give the introduction or the situation the care, thought and preparation that it needed,” Horton said. “Sadly this means that many families will…

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Events, Inspiration, Kids

Gardeners Road Public School

Gardeners Road Public School, located in Rosebery, Sydney is celebrating 140 years of Public Primary Education as well celebrating 25 Years as an Inclusive Primary School with over 640 students. The school has a rich history and their festivities are scheduled for Friday, November 17th with a Formal Assembly & Art Show and Saturday, November 18th with the School Fair.  Everyone is invited to join in this remarkable celebration. Under the theme of “Our Shared Stories,” the school will be sharing artworks reflecting their understanding of the land on which the school is located and its history. Gardeners Road Public…

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Events

Un Poco de Music with Victor Valdes

Grab your Sombrero and get set for an enchanting musical adventure through Mexico and beyond with the acclaimed virtuoso harpist Victor Valdes. Valdes’ powerful, compelling voice and passion for storytelling will transport young and old alike, on a joyous journey through the many emotions of Mexico and the Latin American musical landscape. One of Australia’s leading world music artists, Valdes has redefined the harp as a solo and lead instrument and is a walking encyclopaedia of Latin music past and present. Awarded “Distinguished Mexican” by the government of Mexico and by the Institute of Mexicans Abroad, for his successful career…

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