Why Is Halloween So Popular in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs?

From Bondi and Bronte to Randwick, Coogee and Maroubra, Halloween is becoming one of the most anticipated celebrations for...

Hidden Gem Alert! Discover Gugara Park, Paddington's Little Playground Paradise

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Paddington is a playground that deserves a spot on every Eastern Suburbs...

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

 
Inspiration

7 Simple Tricks for Decorating Small Spaces and Making Them Look Bigger

living in a small space has become increasingly common in modern times, particularly in cities where space comes at a premium. While living in a small space can have its benefits, such as lower rent costs and easier maintenance, it can also pose some challenges. Limited space can feel cramped, cluttered, and uninviting, making it challenging to create a comfortable living environment. However, with some thoughtful decorating tips, it is possible to make even the tiniest of spaces feel larger and more functional. This article aims to provide readers with seven simple yet effective tricks to transform their small spaces…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT BARANGAROO

Make the most of your Easter holidays at Barangaroo. Bring the kids down for a fun and educational school holiday program, delight in delicious chocolatey treats or unwind with a relaxing brunch, lunch or dinner right by Sydney Harbour. Hop into the Easter spirit with the Barangaroo exciting school holiday program at Barangaroo Reserve! Led by Aboriginal educators, kids will create an Easter Bilby Hat, search high and low for hidden Easter Eggs around the Reserve and learn all about some of Australia’s most lovable and endangered animals, like the cuddly koala, the bouncy bilby, and the tree kangaroo. The…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

TWO HUGE FESTIVE MARKETS FOR SYDNEY AS CAMBRIDGE MARKETS LAUNCHES EASTER EVENTS FOR APRIL

Two huge seasonal markets will light up Sydney this Easter when the Cronulla Easter  Market and the Ultimate Easter Market EQ return for 2023.  The Cronulla Easter Market will be held across the Saturday and Sunday of April 1-2 at  Don Lucas Reserve Wanda Beach, Cronulla, from 10am-3pm.  The Ultimate Easter Market EQ will be held across the Saturday and Sunday April 8-9 at  the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, from 9am-3pm.  The two Cambridge Markets events, which will each have more than 150 stalls, will bring  fashion, art, craft, homewares, kids’ goods, candles, gifts, food and more to these two …

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Events, Food, School holidays

Mark your calendar! Ben and Jerry’s are bringing back Free Cone Day

Ben & Jerry’s Announce The Return Of Free Cone Day – A Thanks To Their Loyal Fans Ben & Jerry’s bring back the most dough-licious day of the year for the first time since 2019 announcing FREE Cone Day at participating Scoop Stores across Australia on Monday, 3 April 2023. To say thanks to Ben & Jerry’s lovers for their ongoing loyalty and support, the legen-dairy ice cream maker is setting its scooping sights on a chunk-tastic goal to make this Free Cone Day the biggest and best with free scoops available around the country. The annual Free Cone Day celebration…

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Inspiration, Kids, School holidays

Recreational gymnastics, why kids love it!

Gymnastics All Stars is a new club providing classes for children aged between 2 and 12 in Ocean Street Bondi. We have both recreational classes ages 5 – 12  and kinder gym classes 2 – 5 years old. As an ex competitive gymnast who trained and taught under the former Olympic coach Andre Rizzo, I was offered a job where I taught gymnastics to every child in various schools and was thrilled  to see that every child loved the program. What astounded me however, was the teachers and parents reports of the profound effect on every child’s physical, social and  mental…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Roald Dahl’s ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’ Hits the Stage at Sydney Theatre Company This April

One of the biggest, brightest and bushiest characters in children’s literature comes to life in this unmissable audiovisual extravaganza for kids five and up! Fantastic Mr Fox sees live actors interact with lush and beautifully-realised animations, and promises to leave children and adults alike spellbound by the magic and touching detail of Dahl’s fantastical world.     The story follows the indefatigable Mr Fox, a trickster who lives in his burrow with his wife and pup. To keep food on the table, he slips out every night to steal from his neighbours, the wicked farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean. When…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Nicole Deustch

I’m Nicole Deustch, a mum of a two years old boy Jack, expecting my second baby in 2 weeks. I am the cofounder of Markot – Australia’s newest sustainable baby brand. If you are a parent come and check us out as we are disrupting the preloved baby business with a new valet service on preloved favourites!  Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I currently live in Bondi  and I have lived in the east for four years with my husband Rob. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Fun,…

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Inspiration

Rose Bay laneway gets a glow up

  The Woollahra Council is giving forgotten laneways and bland car parks in Rose Bay a new lease on life with fresh paint, new murals, plants, lighting and seating. Take a walk through Rose Bay to see the installations, snap some pics and stick around for an alfresco meal or coffee. This project was made possible thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Streets as Shared Spaces program, where we’re trialling a number of temporary activations in the Rose Bay Centre over summer. We would love to know what you think about these projects, let us know by completing these…

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Parenting

My Solo Mum Journey

My name is Angela and I’m sharing with you all my story about becoming a solo mum. I had always imagined I would get married and raise a bunch of kids, and being a mother was my calling in life. But once I got to my late 30s, I found my failed relationships were getting in the way of my dream, so I took the leap and decided to go for it. I booked an appointment with the IVF clinic and went down the path of using a donor. And 15 months ago, my beautiful baby girl Mabel was born…

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School holidays, What to do

Waverly School Holiday Program

NO NEED TO BE BORED IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS YOU CAN HELP GROW YOUR CHILDREN’S PASSION AND TALENTS WITH WAVERLEY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM! If you’re staying close to home, the Waverely council has a great line-up of fun filled activities, workshops and events coming up for the Autumn School Holiday program. Included will be, both free and paid activities facilitated by a combination of Waverley Council specialist staff, artists, industry professionals and partner organisations. The following locations will be offering  different programs to suit all ages: Bondi PavilionThis external link will open in a new window   Waverley LibraryThis external link will open…

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