Eastern Suburbs Mums

Musicians popping up at playgrounds this week

14/12/2021

This weekend Friday 17th December till Sunday 20th December, you’ll have the chance to see live music from 9:30am until 9pm at night across Randwick City, from La Perouse to Coogee. Heading to a playground with the kids? Head to La Perouse and there will be music from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Or try the new playground at Kokoda Park Kensington, where there will be music playing from 10am – 1pm. Want to grab a coffee? The town centre at Little Bay will have music from 10am – 1pm, while Randwick town centre on Belmore Road will have music from 10:30am…

by jay

Inspiration, What to do

Ultimate Family weekend getaway “The Beach House at Newport”

13/12/2021

Only 60 minutes from the eastern suburbs, The Beach House Newport offers a great family weekend away. Whether your thinking of an unforgettable group getaway, yoga retreat, or family reunion; The Beach House was designed with group activity in mind. If you feel like you’d rather have some alone time, sneak away to read in the garden, grab a coffee at a nearby café or walk along beach only 250m away. Thoughtfully designed for the entire group, the owner has used the layout to create spaces for group get togethers with 11 individual beds. The decor is modern, completely clutter-free,…

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Tara Page

13/12/2021

Today we are chatting with local mum Tara Page from Maroubra. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I have lived in Sydney’s east approx. 28 years Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Busy, fun, accessible How many children? Two (6 and 5) Favourite Park: Heffron Park. Great kids bike track Favourite Beach: Yarra Bay Favourite kid friendly cafe: Crayz Espresso Matraville. Favourite Coffee Spot: Calypso Café & Juice Bar Matraville – Jenny makes the best coffee Favourite date night place: I don’t really have one. But possibly Barmilano Maroubra….

by jay

Inspiration

Tis the season to celebrate with Christmas gifts they’ll love to build and rebuild again and again!

13/12/2021

The LEGO® Certified Store at Westfield Bondi Junction houses a huge range of LEGO® sets to match every interest. With sets such as the LEGO® Harry Potter™ Hogwarts™ Icons – Collectors Edition set, the LEGO® Ideas Home Alone set, and the LEGO® Creator Expert Titanic set, to name a few, absolutely everyone can find something they love at LEGO® Certified Stores! Excitingly – the LEGO® Certified Store at Westfield Bondi Junction is offering all Eastern Suburbs Mums followers the chance to receive a free gift with purchase *while stocks last! To claim your free LEGO® gift, all you have to do is spend over…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing

6 of the best local stair runs (or walks)

11/12/2021

With Summer around the corner, there a lots good reasons to get out there and work up a sweat outdoors. The local area offers lots of heart-pumping outdoor workouts to try and gorgeous walks to shake off the lockdown blues. But if you’re looking to mix up your exercise routine, step up and check out the best stair runs (or walks) in your neighbourhood. Sydney boasts an eclectic variety of historical steps designed to let people reach ridgelines without going the long way round. Residents still use these conveniently-placed staircases as shortcuts or as a way to clock up the…

by jay

Business & Career, Inspiration

Women’s Art Prize

09/12/2021

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. The United Nations theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is: ‘Break the Bias’. Each year, Randwick City Council hosts an art exhibition in honour of International Women’s Day. The competition is open to female artists who live, work or study in Randwick City. This competition encourages women to showcase their creative talents, recognising the important contribution women make to families, workplaces and communities. Council’s International Women’s Day Art Prize provides a unique platform for local women to celebrate their creative…

by jay

Events, Inspiration, What to do

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

08/12/2021

There’s never been a better time to celebrate New Year’s Eve as a family in Sydney post-lockdown, with COVID crowd restrictions meaning Aussies won’t be jostling for prime harbourfront positio With as many as 45,000 people attending events in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney pre-COVID, this year’s crowd figures are capped at 28,000 across all seven events. Coupled with international visitors no longer making up the bulk of the crowds, families will get the harbour to themselves to watch the 9pm and midnight fireworks spectaculars. After a stressful period of lockdowns and home schooling, families will be able to enjoy…

by jay

Food

Food Trucks at Heffron Park

07/12/2021

Food trucks What would Christmas be without food trucks? Food trucks will be at Heffron Park Netball Courts for our Christmas Eat, Drink & Play event, which will take place from Thursday 16 December to Sunday 19 December. With numerous trucks attending, there will be something for everyone! From pizza, to ice-creams, to hot dogs, Brazilian BBQ, vegan meals, donuts and more! Trucks will be there on Thursday 16 Dec from 4pm – 10pm and from Friday 17 – Sunday 19 from noon to 10pm. Go with friends, take a picnic rug and enjoy the food and atmosphere! More information…

by jay

Babies

Babies are so amazing!

06/12/2021

Babies have an amazing capacity to learn, but because parents may not know what to look for, skills and capabilities may go unnoticed. This article reveals just how incredible babies are and offers parents a significant and remarkable opportunity to enjoy the learning potential of their baby from birth. One of the most exciting advances in recent decades has been the discovery that babies learn before they are born. Even more amazing is the fact that during the first year, babies learn more than at any other time in their lives. By the first birthday, the baby’s brain has doubled…

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum Zoe Jack

06/12/2021

Maroubra mum of two is a kinesiologist and finds working with kids and adults on physical, emotional, mental and energetic levels is a passion as she can see the changes that are possible in all people.

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Musicians popping up at playgrounds this week

Ultimate Family weekend getaway “The Beach House at Newport”

Monday’s Local Mum, Tara Page

Tis the season to celebrate with Christmas gifts they’ll love to build and rebuild again and again!

6 of the best local stair runs (or walks)

Women’s Art Prize

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Food Trucks at Heffron Park

Babies are so amazing!

Monday’s Local Mum Zoe Jack

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