Eastern Suburbs Mums

Sydney Opera House to open new venue: Centre for Creativity

23/11/2021

Sydney – Tuesday 23 November, 2021. The Sydney Opera House will open its new Centre for Creativity on January 4, 2022 – a purpose-built home for hands-on creative experiences inside the world-renowned building.The Centre will significantly increase the breadth of year-round participatory performances, workshops and installations, in line with the Opera House’s commitment to engage new audiences on site, in schools, and in homes across Australia and the world.It’s one of the final projects in the Opera House’s Decade of Renewal, funded by the NSW Government, and is the first new dedicated programming venue to open in more than 20 years….

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday Local Mum, Madeline Mitchell

22/11/2021

Madeline Mitchell is a Primary school teacher and is our local mum this week Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east: 12 years How many children: 3 very energetic boys Favourite Park: Mutch Park – skateboards, bikes, scooters! Mumlife of 3 boys! Favourite Beach: Maroubra – amazing beach and it also has a skate park… our weekends!!! Favourite kid friendly cafe: Ek’sentrik Café! The staff make us feel SO welcome and at home! They do really delicious banana smoothies for the kids! Favourite Coffee Spot: Also Ek’sentrik Café in Maroubra Junction – the most delicious coffee,…

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Events, What to do

PIXAR PUTT SET TO TAKE SYDNEY TO INFINITY…AND BEYOND, THIS SUMMER!

20/11/2021

AS SYDNEY OPENS UP, THE PIXAR-THEMED MINI-GOLF COURSE IS CONFIRMED TO MAKE THE ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER ITS HOME FROM LATE NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY. Australia’s favourite pop-up mini-golf phenomenon, Pixar Putt, is set to help revitalise Sydney when it opens at the vibrant Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park from 26 November 2021 through to 6 February 2022. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 27 October from 9am via www.pixarputt.com.au This open air, pop-up mini-golf sensation is made up of interactive putt-putt holes inspired by the stories, characters, and icons from some of Pixar’s most beloved films including Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Soul,…

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Events, What to do

The QVB Unveils Australia’s Newest and Largest Indoor Christmas Tree

19/11/2021

The Queen Victoria Building (QVB) is ushering in a new dawn this festive season unveiling a brand-new Christmas tree for customers to enjoy. Inspired by Australia’s native Wollemi Pine, one of the world’s oldest and rarest tree species, the new tree celebrates the iconic building’s uniquely Australian history. At 20metres tall and suspended from the centre dome to create a unique experience from the ground level, the new tree will assume the mantle of Australia’s largest indoor Christmas tree, replacing the famous Swarovski tree that graced the centre for the past 16 years. Accompanying it will be a programmed light …

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Food

FoodSt Launches Festive Customisable Christmas Menu

19/11/2021

Meet Lorraine Lorraine is a mum of two who founded FoodSt 6 years ago to enable home cooks to share their amazing food with people outside of their own networks. Since then the home cooked meal delivery service has grown into a collective of over 35 cooks, serving over 110 different menu items from 26 different cuisines from around the world. Lorraine couldn’t be prouder of the cooks and the beautiful meals they produce. They’ve served thousands of meals to hundreds of satisfied customers, and currently have celebs like Manu and Clarissa Feildel and The Bearded Bakers cooking limited edition meals…

by jay

Events, Photographers

HEAD ON PHOTO FESTIVAL, with over 60 physical outdoor exhibitions on Bondi Beach

18/11/2021

Sydney, Australia: Head On Photo Festival, Australia’s leading annual photography event, today announced the full program of exhibitions and events, including a major activation of Bondi Beach. Taking place from 19 – 28 November 2021, the program includes over 60 outdoor exhibitions at Paddington Reservoir Gardens and Bondi Beach, six large-scale photo boxes displaying the best of the Festival and a series of talks and workshops. Following the success of the Head On 2020 digital festival, an online Open program will bring a series of talks and workshops virtually to audiences across the country and the world. The 12th edition…

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Food, For Mums

New Wines to Drink When You’re Not ‘Drinking’

17/11/2021

The festive season is upon us, but there are occasions when you want to enjoy the celebrations without the alcohol, hangovers or calories. Leading New Zealand Winery Giesen Group has answered the call, adding two new varieties to its popular alcohol-removed* range: a low-calorie, 0%-alcohol Pinot Gris and Rosé. These two wines join Giesen’s delicious alcohol-removed New Zealand 0% Sauvignon Blanc, which sold out when it made its world-first debut in 2020. “The sell-out launch of our Sauvignon Blanc showed us that wine lovers want choices within this emerging category,” says Giesen Group Chief Winemaker Duncan Shouler. “The Giesen 0%…

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Health & Wellbeing

Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe and Independent at Home

16/11/2021

As many of us edge into the middle stages of our lives, our parents are also stepping into a new period and sometimes this means they require extra care and support. We can be understandably reluctant to relocate our parents to a residential aged care home, so a dilemma arises. How can we advocate for their independence at home but also ensure they are receiving the care, support and companionship they need? At Regal Health, we can provide you with the perfect solution – Here are FOUR reasons why you should consider a Home Care Package with us. 24/7 Care…

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Kids

Build Your Child’s Self Esteem, Confidence & Coordination!

16/11/2021

Through dance, young boys and girls learn to coordinate and control their bodies through spacial awareness. Elise Kiely, the owner and director of Dance Mode Studios in Vaucluse mentions, “in addition, it gives children a chance to express emotions, such as joy and excitement and is a valuable release of their energy,” noting that it gives children a chance to shake off bad moods and enjoy being imaginative and creative. Benefits of kids dance classes don’t just end there, Elise says through her 15 years as a dance teacher she has seen “children’s self-esteem and self-confidence build and feel more…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Pauline Jongma

15/11/2021

Pauline Jongma is the principal of the Dutch School in Sydney and is our local mum this week. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? We moved from the Netherlands to Malabar 15 years ago with 3 children under the age of 4. The people in Malabar were very welcoming and the children had a great time at our local school which fostered a close-knit community. We have loved Malabar from the start. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Relaxed, paradise, beautiful community How many children? Two girls aged…

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Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy

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Sydney Opera House to open new venue: Centre for Creativity

Monday Local Mum, Madeline Mitchell

PIXAR PUTT SET TO TAKE SYDNEY TO INFINITY…AND BEYOND, THIS SUMMER!

The QVB Unveils Australia’s Newest and Largest Indoor Christmas Tree

FoodSt Launches Festive Customisable Christmas Menu

HEAD ON PHOTO FESTIVAL, with over 60 physical outdoor exhibitions on Bondi Beach

New Wines to Drink When You’re Not ‘Drinking’

Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe and Independent at Home

Build Your Child’s Self Esteem, Confidence & Coordination!

Monday’s Local Mum, Pauline Jongma

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