11 Beautiful Picnic Spots in Sydney's East and City to Enjoy This Spring and Summer

Spring has arrived, summer is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to pack a picnic basket,...

Hidden Gem Alert! Discover Gugara Park, Paddington's Little Playground Paradise

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Paddington is a playground that deserves a spot on every Eastern Suburbs...

Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend 2026: A Weekend of Inspiration, Parenting, Wellbeing and Great Conversations

Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend 2026: A Weekend of Inspiration, Parenting, Wellbeing and Great Conversations Looking for a little...

How to Make Your Family Garage Sale a Standout This November

There’s something wonderfully simple about a garage sale. Open the garage, pull out the things your family no longer...

Monday's Local mum Kirsty Amland

This week we meet Vaucluse mum Kirsty Ameland, who has called Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs home for more than 20...
Parks and Beaches
11 Beautiful Picnic Spots in Sydney's East and City to Enjoy This Spring and Summer
Parks & Playgrounds, What to do
Hidden Gem Alert! Discover Gugara Park, Paddington's Little Playground Paradise
Community
Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend 2026: A Weekend of Inspiration, Parenting, Wellbeing and Great Conversations
Community, Markets
How to Make Your Family Garage Sale a Standout This November
Monday's Mum Profiles
Monday's Local mum Kirsty Amland
 

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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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Toddlers

Peppa Pig’s “Festive Fun with Peppa” Cinema Event Coming to Cinemas This November

Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema for a festive big-screen experience as they celebrate Evie’s first Christmas! Share in the excitement of the holidays as the family of five reflect on treasured festive memories. From snowy adventures and holiday plays to decorating the tree, this hour-long cinema experience brings together seven classic festive-themed Peppa Pig episodes and four brand-new songs that little ones can dance and sing along to. “There’s nothing like sharing the magic of the winter season with the people (and pigs!) you love most,” said Kim Boyd, President of Licensing and Entertainment at Hasbro….

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Jobs and Employment Services

How Doctors Can Find Part-Time and Flexible Roles in Australia

A growing number of Australian doctors are stepping back from full-time rosters – not to leave medicine, but to stay in it longer, on their own terms. Whether you’re a parent returning after parental leave, a GP winding down toward retirement, or a specialist who simply wants more say over your schedule, demand for part-time and flexible medical roles across Australia has never been stronger. Hospitals, GP clinics, community health services, and telehealth providers all run on a mix of How Doctors Can Find Part-Time and Flexible Roles in Australia permanent, sessional, and locum arrangements – which means real options…

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Halloween

Halloween Storytime at Waverley Library: Spooky Fun for Preschoolers

Little witches, friendly ghosts and mini monsters are invited to Waverley Library for a Halloween storytime filled with stories, rhymes and creative fun. Designed for children aged 3–5 years, this interactive session is a lovely way to get into the Halloween spirit with your preschooler. Young visitors can enjoy Halloween-themed storytelling, join in with rhymes and get creative with crafts. Dressing up is part of the fun, so let your little one choose their favourite Halloween costume. Children are equally welcome to come in their everyday clothes—costumes are completely optional. With three morning sessions to choose from, families can plan…

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Business Features

What Makes Custom Bags One of the Smartest Promotional Giveaways for Any Business?

Think about the last branded freebie you actually kept. Chances are, it was something useful. A pen might last a week. A stress ball ends up in a drawer. But a good bag? That sticks around for months, sometimes years. It goes to work, to the store, and on vacation, and your brand tags are along for the ride. That kind of staying power is what makes bags one of the most underrated tools in any marketing lineup. A Walking Billboard That People Actually Want Most promotional items have a short shelf life. Bags don’t. A sturdy tote or a…

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Legal

The Legal Checks Every Young Family Should Make Before Buying Their First Home

You’ve probably spent months looking at properties, driving to open homes with the kids in tow, and finally found something that could work for your growing family. The excitement of finding the right place can quickly give way to the practical complexity of actually completing the purchase, and the legal checks that happen between accepting an offer and settlement day are the step families most often underestimate. These checks shape everything about what you’re committing to, and they’re where good conveyancing earns its value many times over. Rushing or skipping this stage can produce problems that are much harder to…

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Community, Events

Spot On Randwick 2026: Two More Nights of Free Family Fun, Live Music and Street Entertainment

Looking for a fun and affordable family outing this spring? Randwick’s popular Spot On street festival is back, transforming The Spot into a lively evening destination filled with music, entertainment, outdoor dining and community celebrations. And there are still two Thursday nights left to enjoy! Organised by Randwick City Council, Spot On 2026 brings six weeks of free, family-friendly entertainment to the heart of Randwick, running every Thursday evening from 24 September to 29 October. Whether you’re planning an early dinner with the kids, catching up with friends or simply looking for something different to do close to home, this…

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Homes and Living

Simple Ways Eastern Suburbs Families Can Save Water and Energy Around the Pool This Summer

There is nothing quite like hearing the cheerful splash of kids jumping into the backyard pool on a scorching Aussie afternoon.  If you live across the picturesque Eastern Suburbs, you already know how fast summer temperatures can climb. But keeping that backyard oasis sparkling clean while trying to keep household utility bills under control can sometimes feel like a full-time job. Are you someone who looks at their electricity bill and is left wondering about how all that energy was used up? Well, you aren’t alone! Managing a household budget while maintaining an inviting swimming hole doesn’t have to feel…

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Community

The Big Give Back: A feel-good Sunday morning for the whole family

Looking for something GOOD to do with the kids? A morning of cooking, packing, music and kindness is coming to Woolloomooloo, and your family is invited! On Sunday 25 October, The Big Give Back will bring families together for Kids Giving Back’s biggest volunteering day of the year. Designed for children aged five and over with an adult, it’s a chance to spend time together, have fun and lend a helping hand to people doing it tough. And if your kids have never volunteered before, this is a great place to start. Little hands can make a big difference As…

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Fitness, For Mums

How to Build a Fitness Routine That Actually Works Around Family Life

There’s a version of fitness advice that assumes the person reading it has a predictable schedule, a gym that’s easy to get to, and a reliable hour each day that belongs entirely to them. For most mums, none of those things are consistently true, which is why the fitness routines that look straightforward in theory tend to collapse within a few weeks of real life reasserting itself. The mums who build fitness habits that actually last aren’t the ones with the most discipline or the most motivation. They’re the ones who stopped trying to fit the standard fitness model into…

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