Eastern Suburbs Mums

Top 3 summer fruit favourites – and the best way to cook with them

22/10/2022

Strawberry These ruby delights are bursting with sweetness come summertime! But they also have sweet benefits for your body. Did you know strawberries are a rich source of vitamin C? Just ½ cup gives 100% of the daily recommended amount. They’re also known for their fibre (good for the bowels) and variety of phytochemicals, naturally-occurring compounds which protect cells against damage and disease. Extra tip: Add chopped strawberries to your salads with dark leafy greens (think: spinach, silverbeet, kale) – the vitamin C in the strawberries will help boost your body’s absorption of iron in the greens! Get the kids…

by jay

Events, Kids

Eastern Suburbs Mums Halloween Guide

21/10/2022

We’ve done a round up of the spookily great events and streets to celebrate Halloween this year in the eastern suburbs. The past two years have made Halloween a bit hit and miss but this year it’s expected to revive with loads of fun! At Eastern Suburbs Mums we also encourage that children are supervised when out in the street, respect neighbourhoods in terms of noise and have fun but be good locals! Best Streets for Trick and Treating Botany William Street is renowned for its Halloween enthusiasm! Randwick Gumara Road, Hendy Avenue, Rainbow Avenue, Ellen Street, and Dangar Street…

by jay

Events, Inspiration

SCULPTURE BY THE SEA IS BACK IN BONDI

20/10/2022

Sculpture by the Sea will return to the Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk as the world’s largest free to the public sculpture exhibition. The spectacular coastal walk will be transformed into a 2km long sculpture park over three weeks featuring 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and across the world. With over 100 artworks by Australian and international sculptors, the world’s largest free-to-the-public outdoor sculpture exhibition will surprise and delight for its 24th year, with approximately 450,000 visitors expected to attend over the three-week exhibition. Supported by Principal Sponsor Aqualand, the Federal Government’s Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE)…

by jay

Kids, Parenting

3 ways early learning at Uniting Iluka is great for school readiness

18/10/2022

Childcare centres and preschools provide predictable and safe spaces to build confidence and resilience as children learn about themselves and the world around them. Uniting Iluka Early Learning, at 73-75 Roscoe Street on Bondi Beach, gives every child a headstart for school with learning experiences such as the introduction of routines, encouragement to make decisions and interact with others, and lots of opportunities to play! Here’s how. Iluka establishes rhythms and routines Uniting educators believe that giving children responsibilities helps them to understand and focus, making it easier to adapt to the rhythm of the school environment ahead. Their age-appropriate…

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Bonnie Gilles

17/10/2022

This week’s local mum is Bonnie Gilles. She calls Maroubra home and lives with her 15 year old daughter, 13 year old son and dog Rio. Eastern suburbs mums is interviewing Bonnie about her work and busy family life. Bonnie G aka Oz Beauty Expert has worked as a hair and make-up artist in the Fashion and Film industries for over 20 years- you name it and she has done it. Bringing so much more than just makeup, her work crosses into Creative Direction, Makeup Education, Beauty writing and Hosting. Bonnie has presented make-up and hair demonstrations on stage at London…

by jay

For Mums

EXCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE FASHION STYLING & SHOPPING NIGHT AT VENLA BONDI

17/10/2022

We are excited to launch an Exclusive Sustainable Fashion Styling and Shopping Night at VENLA BONDI store! VENLA is Australia’s leading rent-a-rack quality secondhand and designer fashion store. The event includes VENLA Fashion Show curated by Sustainable Stylist Tania Mayer. Tania will also share tips for how to build a sustainable wardrobe and what to look for to shop for quality fashion. We will also hear the inspirational story of VENLA‘s chosen local charity Lou’s Place by GM Amanda Greaney. Lou’s Place is a non-profit safe house that empowers women to heal and rebuild their lives. Quality preloved fashion shopping at VENLA BONDI Store is available throughout the…

by jay

Events, Parenting

Effective parenting for teens and family wellbeing

13/10/2022

About this event Practical communication and healthy relationship strategies for parents/ carers of young people aged 10 – 17 years. This seminar is designed for parents and carers of tweens and teens (aged 10 – 17) who want practical information and strategies for effective communication and healthy relationships, and to better understand and manage adolescent behaviour. The seminar will be led by clinical psychologist Dr Terr Said, CEO of WAYS Youth & Family and WAYS Secondary Principal, who will cover topics including: Understanding adolescent development and brain function Effective communication, managing conflict and challenging behaviours When and where Date and…

by jay

Inspiration, Kids, School holidays

Vitaland Alexandria: The best kids cafe in Sydney | Tasty Dine | Play & Learn | Birthday Party | Hours of fun!

13/10/2022

VITALAND KIDS – Sydney’s most popular kids cafe, is now grand opened at Alexandria Homemaker Centre! You can feel the uniquely fresh and relaxed in this huge indoor space of nearly 800 square metres. With a variety of novelty toys and hottest entertainment facilities, no one could refuse to have fun here. There is no doubt that each photo you take here will capture the joy and happiness of your child in a world full of fantasy and dreamy. Vitaland gives you surprises from the entrance, you can find a huge ball pool, a 3D slide and an interactive projection…

by jay

Eating Out with Kids, Food

HEART OF SURRY HILLS

12/10/2022

Four-Week Celebration of Sydney’s Iconic Creative and Culinary Hub Arrives this November Mouth-watering morsels to sample and savour, speciality cocktails, gorgeous character-filled streets and live music and DJ talent for all to enjoy – you’ll want for nothing this November when you immerse yourself in the Heart of Surry Hills. For four exciting weeks, from 01 to 30 November, the Heart of Surry Hills will bring together the area’s renowned and unique culinary flavours and experiences in one all-encompassing showcase. The month-long program of food and beverage, art, markets and music includes a community art project, bespoke and signature beverage…

by jay

Parks & Playgrounds

The Drying Green Park launch, Zetland

12/10/2022

Join us for the official opening of this new park. There’ll be music, free bike tune-ups, coffee and gelato. The Drying Green takes its name from the site’s industrial past. Wool washing was one of the first industries in Green Square and fleeces were spread across grass in the area to dry. This area of natural wetlands was used by Gadigal people for thousands of generations. Our reimagined wetlands run with harvested stormwater cleansed by streaming through plants. The park has trees, barbecues, picnic areas, shade structures and lawns for friends and family to gather and play or relax. You’ll…

by jay

Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September

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

Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy

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

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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...

Top 3 summer fruit favourites – and the best way to cook with them

Eastern Suburbs Mums Halloween Guide

SCULPTURE BY THE SEA IS BACK IN BONDI

3 ways early learning at Uniting Iluka is great for school readiness

Monday’s Local Mum, Bonnie Gilles

EXCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE FASHION STYLING & SHOPPING NIGHT AT VENLA BONDI

Effective parenting for teens and family wellbeing

Vitaland Alexandria: The best kids cafe in Sydney | Tasty Dine | Play & Learn | Birthday Party | Hours of fun!

HEART OF SURRY HILLS

The Drying Green Park launch, Zetland

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