Eastern Suburbs Mums

Recycle it Saturday

11/08/2022

Recycle a range of household items for free at problem waste drop-off events throughout the year. Problem wastes cannot be recycled through standard facilities and often require specific machines or processes to recycle them. Only certain materials are accepted at these events, so please have a look at the list of materials below. The next Recycle it Saturday event is open to residents of Waverley Council, City of Sydney, and Woollahra Council and is scheduled for: Saturday 27 August 2022 at the Alexandra Canal Depot, 67C Bourke Road, AlexandriaThis external link will open in a new window, 9am-3pm (Access to this location is via…

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Business & Career, For Mums

7 Tips When Moving During Bad Weather

11/08/2022

Moving house or offices are always tricky. But what happens when the weather takes a turn for the worse halfway through your move, or before your move even begins? Don’t let the scorching heat or torrential rain put a damper on your plans with our 7 pro tips for moving in bad weather! 1. Plan for the weather with your removalists Check the weather ahead of time to see what conditions you might have to prepare for. If it sounds like it’s going to be a challenging move, ask your removalists about what they can do for you when moving…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Top 5 spots to enjoy jacarandas

10/08/2022

Our local area is beautiful at this time of year as jacarandas paint the streets purple. An iconic part of our landscape, these beauties bloom for only a few weeks each year – so get your cameras out before they are gone again! Here we share our local area’s top 5 jacarandas in the Woollahra Council area. 1. Oxford Street, corner of Glenmore Road The northern edge of Victoria Barracks is adorned by a row of stunning jacarandas. 2. Five Ways, Paddington Grab a table at one of Five Way’s famous cafes and soak in the purple splendour from all angles. 3….

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Inspiration

The WOODLE, Why we rock!

08/08/2022

The Woodle is a small family-owned business born, created, and nurtured in Australia. While we (Keets and Rohit) might be the ones writing this, The Woodle is all about you – the people and community that make up our brand. Immigrants Keets and Rohit Sharma arrived in Australia from India about four years ago and from the day they stepped foot in Australia, they knew they wanted to do whatever they could to make a new life for themselves, but didn’t want to forget their humble beginnings. And so they did, they created the ‘Woodle’, Australia’s homegrown loungewear brand…

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Inspiration

Aussie author releases third instalment of popular Dane Thorburn fantasy fiction series

07/08/2022

Fans of the highly acclaimed Dane Thorburn novel series, who have been eagerly awaiting the third instalment of the fantasy fiction drama, will be thrilled to know that the third book is now out and available for purchase online and through all good bookstores. The book entitled, Dane Thorburn and Nature’s Revenge, is set to keep fans of the series enthralled as it takes them on more exciting adventures. Picking up where the series left off in the second book, it is now six months after Royal Knight, Dane Thorburn, rescued Princess Vanessa from the City of Lost Souls. But…

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For Mums

Seven savvy ways to boost your mental health

06/08/2022

It’s been an emotional rollercoaster these last few years. Rates of depression and anxiety have risen. Stress levels are at an all-time high. Been feeling the pressure? Follow these simple, proven tips for boosting your wellbeing. Stay active Regular movement is good for your mind and body. Choose activities you enjoy and design an exercise routine just for you. Maybe you could mix it up and go walking on Mondays, practice Tai Chi on Tuesdays, and follow a YouTube workout on Thursdays. Eat healthy Eat lots of different fruits and vegetables and other foods high in fibre such as brown…

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What to do

Free Family Friendly Art Exhibition Trail Around Sydney Harbour – ‘Waterfront Whale Tales’

05/08/2022

A spectacular outdoor exhibition of 30 two-metre-high whale tail sculptures is expected to attract up to half a million visitors to experience Sydney’s Western Harbour between August 11 and September 24. Presented as a 6km harbourside trail, the sculptures will be individually created by a diverse collective of artists, including Archibald prize winner Blak Douglas, illustrator and animator Chris Yee, and artist, author and illustrator, Sha’an d’Anthes aka Furry Little Peach. The trail, which can be completed in one go, as mini-trails across several sub-precincts or via multiple visits over the six-week period, is fully accessible for all ages and…

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Kids, What to do

LEGO Australia set to turn Sydney’s Darling Harbour into a playground

01/08/2022

In some playfully exciting news from LEGO Australia, the purveyors of play are turning Sydney’s Darling Harbour into a playground with 20 life-sized LEGO Minifigures taking over the precinct, kicking off from World Play Day (August 10). From August 10 – August 14, families and fans are invited to reconnect and play as the LEGO Minifigures pay Darling Harbour a visit. The precinct’s takeover follows insights from the latest LEGO® Play Well Study (2022) that shows 41% parents admit that their family doesn’t play enough together, while nearly 8 in 10 children wish they could play more with their parents. This free…

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Health & Wellbeing

Breast surgeon Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier opens new clinic in Bondi

01/08/2022

Leading breast health and breast cancer surgeon, Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier, has announced the opening of a new clinic in Bondi, Sydney. The new clinic is located at the Bondi Junction Medical Practice, 231 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction and will provide an additional location for men and women to visit Associate Professor Warrier for issues involving breast health. The location is centrally located next to Westfield Bondi Junction and includes ample nearby parking and public transport options. “I am pleased to be finally opening my new clinic in Bondi. COVID slowed my plans somewhat, but now that life is returning…

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