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Lunar New Year Night Markets Light Up Bondi Junction

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Bondi Latin Fiesta 2026: A Free Family Celebration of Colour, Culture & Dance

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About Eastern Suburbs Mums

Welcome to Eastern Suburbs Mums

 

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...

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Homes and Living

Creating a Sustainable Home for Growing Families: A Practical Guide

Creating a sustainable home is becoming a priority for many families who want to make thoughtful choices for their children while reducing waste and environmental impact. A sustainable home doesn’t need to be perfect or expensive — it’s about making intentional decisions that support long-term use, safety, and wellbeing. This practical guide breaks sustainability down into simple, achievable steps that busy families can realistically follow. 1. Choose Fewer, Better-Quality Products One of the easiest ways to create a more sustainable home is to reduce excess and focus on quality over quantity. Invest in durable toys and furniture that can be…

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Health & Wellbeing

Why Nighttime Wellness Routines Are Becoming More Personal In 2026

Nighttime routines have always played an important role in how people unwind, but in 2025, those routines are becoming far more personal than ever before. Instead of relying on one-size-fits-all advice, many individuals are experimenting with small habits, sensory cues and calming rituals that match their own rhythms. For some, that means creating quiet spaces away from screens or using guided meditations before bed. For others, it involves exploring gentle, sleep-supporting products and choosing to order CBD gummies for sleep as part of a more intentional approach to winding down. This shift toward customisation reflects a broader cultural change: people…

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Business & Career

Top 5 Ergonomic Standing Desks for 3 Monitors in Australia: Desky Ranks the Best for Working Mums

Australian working mums tested five top corner standing desks for multi-monitor home office setups, with the Desky Eco L-Shape Sit Stand Desk leading due to its integrated cable management, smart technology, and exceptional stability tailored to intense WFH demands in compact Eastern Suburbs apartments. Home offices transform spare rooms into multi-monitor hubs where working mums manage client calls, school schedules, and family tasks while supervising kids nearby. Prolonged sitting contributes to health risks, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data shows sedentary behaviour links to chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes [1], making height-adjustable sit-stand desks essential for career-family…

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Photographers

Why adding film photos to your family shoot is the best decision

Booking in for a family photoshoot is a magical way of capturing the connection between you and your little loves. Especially as they grow older, it is always heartwarming to look back on earlier times and recount the tender moments and love.  To elevate your shoot, and final images, you should definitely consider adding old school film photos to your session. They provide a timeless and nostalgic quality to images that is truly unmatched.  As film photos have a finite number to them, shooting on film makes the photographer slow down, and be more considered. With this, there is real…

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Health & Wellbeing

Aussie dad invents life-changing health device to reduce and eliminate aches and pains

After years of physical labour, chronic pain and countless failed attempts to find relief, one Australian father decided to stop searching for solutions and start creating one himself. NSW-based inventor Malcolm Trotter has developed what is now known as the Acupressure Pillow, a simple but highly effective health device that is helping people across Australia and internationally manage aches and pains in the comfort of their own home. For Trotter, the invention was born out of necessity rather than ambition. “I spent years working in the fishing industry, which is incredibly physical,” he said. “My body was constantly sore. The…

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Travel

How to Choose Reliable Air Freight for Your Needs

School pickups, grocery runs, and work deadlines all stack up on the same calendar. A late delivery can turn a calm week into a rushed one. That stress shows up fast when you are waiting on something important. In many homes, freight is not “business stuff,” it is real life logistics. A last minute birthday order, medical items for a relative, or stock for a small side business can matter. That is where air freight services in Australia can make sense, because speed sometimes protects plans you cannot shift. Photo by Jonathan Borba Timing Rules That Shape Air Freight Shipping…

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Pets

How to Teach Kids to Care for a Dog or Cat

Getting a pet can be an exciting experience. It can even be a wonderful opportunity to engage your children in the care of another living being and help them learn a few of life’s important lessons along the way. Whether you have a newly adopted pet in the home or you are considering getting a pet from a breeder for the first time, including your kids in the care of your pet can be a wonderful opportunity for lifelong lessons. How can you teach your kids to care for pets? Start with Age-Appropriate Tasks   The key to success is…

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Legal

Navigating Shared Custody Arrangements and Schedules

In theory, shared custody isn’t so bad. The parents divide their time with the kids and learn to adapt, and life goes on. However, with school drop-off and pickup schedules, parent work schedules, Holidays and the hustle and bustle of daily living, making shared custody successful requires organization, accommodations and failing a few times before something that works actually materializes. Legal Assistance from the Get-Go Separating parents assume that they do not need a lawyer to sort out custody arrangements when the split is fresh. Unfortunately, failing to establish something legal for all involved means misinterpretations down the line. Singapore…

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Dental Health

What age should my child see an orthodontist?

A common question we often asked is when a child should have their first orthodontic assessment. As a parent, you might remember that you didn’t meet your orthodontist before your teens, however much younger children can benefit from an earlier orthodontic consult and in some cases initial treatment. The right age starts here The Australian Society of Orthodontist recommends children should visit an orthodontist for an assessment between the ages of 8-10 years old. At this age, there is a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth, and the orthodontist will be able to assess your child thoroughly and identify…

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Home Maintenance, Inspiration

Five Fixes You Can Do on the Weekend If Your Home Isn’t Inspiring You

Everyone wants to feel energised by the place they live in — a home that feels warm, motivating, and genuinely uplifting. But over time, even the nicest space can start to feel flat. It’s not always obvious why. Maybe you’ve daydreamed about dramatic transformations, or even imagined what it would be like to win a prize home purely because the thought of a fresh environment feels so exciting. But the truth is, most homes don’t need a total makeover. They just need small, thoughtful shifts that bring life back into your everyday routine. If your home hasn’t been inspiring you…

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