Eastern Suburbs Mums

Monday’s local mum, Diana Shalhoub

20/12/2022

Hi There, I’m Diana, a local mum with a people mover to fit my growing brood on our way to endless after school activities and sport. Loving the very busy life we have and giving any free time to family, friends and various volunteer work. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I was born and raised in Coogee, it will always be my favourite suburb in Sydney, but we have bought our forever home in Maroubra. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Vibrant Active Fresh How many children? We have…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing, Kids, School holidays

Learn how to spot a rip with Dr Rip

18/12/2022

This fascinating, entertaining and multiple award winning presentation by Australia’s best known surf scientist, Dr Rob Brander is not to be missed! Nicknamed ‘Dr Rip’ because of his habit of throwing purple dye into rip currents, the presentation covers how beaches work, how to spot deadly rip currents, and importantly how to get out of one. Keep safe in the surf this summer by understanding your favourite beaches better. You’ll learn how to ‘read’ the conditions of the beach and surf by attending this informative and entertaining presentation. What they said: “Just want to say I’ve been swimming at the beach since…

by jay

Kids, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays, What to do

Things to do in Sydney with kids

17/12/2022

After school activities, weekend activities, and indoor activities, Sydney has plenty of fun for kids of all ages. Parents, breathe a sigh of relief: we’ve rounded up 20 of the best year-round activities for kids of all ages. If you haven’t got time to read the full piece, here are our top 10. Find a new playground Make a splash at one of indoor our pools Wonder at the beauty of the Royal Botanic Garden Learn new skills at Centennial Park Dive under water at the Sydney Aquarium Get creative with kids activities at Museum of Contemporary Art Play, create…

by jay

Inspiration

Kitchen Makeovers Are Making A Splash In The Eastern Suburbs

16/12/2022

Granite Transformations introduced an innovative kitchen renovating method to the Eastern suburbs 25 years ago, and local residents are loving our ‘No Waste, No Mess, No Fuss’ approach to home renovations. Kitchen Resurfacing – The Smarter Way to Renovate Discover our unique and more affordable approach to upgrading your kitchen benchtops, splashbacks and doors. The beauty of what we do is that our client gets to decide how much or how little they choose to renovate. You can choose 1, 2 or 3 of three ways to renovate: Benchtop Resurfacing Instead of dismantling the current benchtop and sending it to…

by jay

Kids, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Cook + Phillip Park Pool Summer Free Open Day

15/12/2022

Cook + Phillip Park Pool will be holding an open day on Saturday 17 December. There’ll be a range of in-centre activities, events, and prizes up for grabs throughout the day, including; Group Fitness Mega Marathon from 9am FREE entry into the pool from 10am – 3pm Giveaways, spin-to-win, and activities for kids and families Fitness challenges in the gym, including push-up, row and plank challenges. Free kids swim assessments Meet the team, including the centre manager, swim instructors and fitness experts PLUS more Where: Cook+Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre 4 College Street, Sydney NSW 2001 When: Saturday 17 December…

by jay

Kids, School holidays, What to do

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre Summer Free Open Day

13/12/2022

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre will be holding an open day on Saturday 17 December. There’ll be a range of in-centre activities, events, and prizes up for grabs throughout the day, including; Group Fitness Mega Marathon from 8am FREE entry into the pool from 10am – 3pm Giveaways, spin-to-win, and activities for kids and families Fitness challenges in the gym, including push-up, row and plank challenges. Free kids swim assessments Meet the team, including the centre manager, swim instructors and fitness experts PLUS more Where: Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre 458 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 When: Saturday 17 December from 10am…

by jay

Kids, School holidays, What to do

SNAP A CHRISTMAS PHOTO AT THE HOUSE DOWN UNDER WHERE NORTH IS SOUTH AND SOUTH IS NORTH

12/12/2022

House Down Under is Australia’s first ever inverted house photo experience. Due to popular demand the House Down Under is extending their stay at The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park until the end of January 2023 Capturing the most surreal photos, unique poses from an inverted perspective. Perfect for school holiday fun and a unique Christmas photo experience Turn your world upside–down at Australia’s first ever inverted house photo experience. Located in The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park and now extending their stay until the end of January 2023 after popular demand before moving on to an all-new location, soon to be announced. House…

by jay

Events, School holidays, What to do

Introducing a star-studded line up for the Coogee Carols!

12/12/2022

After a two-year break due to COVID restrictions, the Coogee Carols is back in 2022 and will take place Sunday 18 December at Goldstein Reserve, just behind Coogee Beach. “The whole community is looking forward to the carols being back! This is a fun, family-friendly event and it has been missed. The line-up of talent and singers is second-to-none. This is going to be a spectacular show!” said Dylan Parker, Mayor of Randwick. This year, the carols will be hosted by Melissa Hoyer, one of Australia’s leading and most respected and well-read lifestyle, fashion commentators and popular culture writers for…

by jay

Kids, School holidays, What to do

Des Renford Leisure Centre School Holiday Programs

11/12/2022

Looking for ideas to entertain the kids during the school holidays? Stop looking – we have the answer! Check out what’s available at Des Renford Leisure Centre. Pool Inflatable Slip, slide and laugh while you negotiate your way along the inflatable for massive amounts of fun and entertainment. Our pool inflatable is available to the public in school holidays and is FREE after normal admission fees. 12pm to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday* (*excludes weekends and Public Holidays) Birthday Parties available Monday – Friday of the school holidays at 11am only. Email DRLC for availability. The pool inflatable is also available to…

by jay

Eating Out with Kids, Food, School holidays

THE ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER REVEALS EQ SUNDAY FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING AHEAD OF THIS WEEK’S LAUNCH

10/12/2022

The Entertainment Quarter, Sydney’s iconic entertainment, dining and leisure precinct, has revealed details of the family friendly programming visitors can expect as its new, one of a kind EQ Sunday Festival kicks off on Sunday, 11th December from 10am through to 4pm. Highlights include free all ages music workshops led by Tom Harding aka Tom The Pom, which will cover both drumming and ukulele, and are perfect for those with an interest in music, looking to finesse their skills, or simply seeking a fun and unique experience. In what is sure to be a delight for the senses, The CRUD…

by jay

Spring School Holidays at Darling Harbour: Free Family Fun, Robots, Cooking & More

Monday's Local mum Kirsty Amland

Bondi Firelight Returns: Bonfires, Music & Fire Dancers on Bondi Beach

School Holiday Activities in NSW National Parks

Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

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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, Diana Shalhoub

Learn how to spot a rip with Dr Rip

Things to do in Sydney with kids

Kitchen Makeovers Are Making A Splash In The Eastern Suburbs

Cook + Phillip Park Pool Summer Free Open Day

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre Summer Free Open Day

SNAP A CHRISTMAS PHOTO AT THE HOUSE DOWN UNDER WHERE NORTH IS SOUTH AND SOUTH IS NORTH

Introducing a star-studded line up for the Coogee Carols!

Des Renford Leisure Centre School Holiday Programs

THE ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER REVEALS EQ SUNDAY FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING AHEAD OF THIS WEEK’S LAUNCH

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