Eastern Suburbs Mums

The Quiet Rise of “Me-Time” Culture Among Australian Mums

22/08/2026

There’s a shift happening in Australian households that doesn’t get nearly enough attention, mostly because it’s playing out quietly, in small pockets of time most people wouldn’t even notice. After years of “self-care” being treated as either a marketing buzzword or something reserved for the occasional spa day, Australian mums have started building something more sustainable: small, regular, genuinely protected windows of time that belong to them and no one else. From Occasional Treat to Everyday Habit The old model of a mum’s downtime looked something like this: rare, expensive, and usually guilt-adjacent. A spa weekend once or twice a…

by jay

Fitness, Pilates

New Reformer Pilates Studio Coming to Des Renford Leisure Centre

21/08/2026

There’s a new fitness option on the way for Eastern Suburbs mums, with Des Renford Leisure Centre (DRLC) in Maroubra getting its own dedicated Reformer Pilates Studio. Randwick City Council is expanding the centre’s health and wellbeing facilities with a new purpose-built studio in DRLC’s ground-level atrium. The project was approved by Council in February 2025 and will feature 13 reformer beds, creating a dedicated space for small-group Reformer Pilates classes. For local mums trying to fit exercise around work, school drop-offs, kids’ activities and everything else that fills the week, having another quality fitness option close to home is…

by jay

Homes and Living, Inspiration

How a king-size mattress can make family sleep feel less crowded

21/08/2026

A family bedroom has to work harder than most rooms in the home. It is where parents try to recover after long days, where toddlers sometimes appear at 3 a.m., where weekend mornings begin with children climbing in for cuddles, and where the quality of sleep can affect the mood of the whole household. For busy mums and families, a better bedroom setup is not about luxury for its own sake. It is about creating enough space, comfort, and calm for real family life. Why parents often outgrow their old bed Many couples choose their first bed before children, pets,…

by Oscar va

Library

Book Week Pyjama Party with Debra Tidball at Lionel Bowen Library

20/08/2026

Little book lovers are invited to put on their favourite PJs and head to Lionel Bowen Library in Maroubra for a special Children’s Book Week Pyjama Party with award-winning author Debra Tidball. Taking place on Friday 4 September 2026, this cosy evening event is designed especially for children aged 3 to 7 years, with an hour of stories, songs, snacks, activities and craft. Stories, Songs and Bedtime Fun Families can join acclaimed Australian children’s author Debra Tidball for a fun-filled celebration of books and storytelling. There’ll be plenty to keep little ones entertained, from stories and songs to hands-on craft…

by jay

Beauty

Beauty on Your Terms: Breaking Free from Trends to Personalize Your Aesthetics

20/08/2026

The beauty industry thrives on creating desires you didn’t know you had. Every season brings a new wave of must-have looks, miracle products, and aesthetic standards that promise to transform your appearance. But what if the secret to genuine confidence isn’t following trends at all, but rather understanding what truly suits you as an individual? The Tyranny of Trends Walk through any shopping centre or scroll through social media, and you’ll encounter an overwhelming parade of beauty standards. One month, everyone’s obsessing over a specific lip colour. The next, it’s all about a particular eyebrow shape or contouring technique. These…

by Oscar va

Events, Free, Fun

Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September

19/08/2026

Get ready to look to the skies! One of Sydney’s most colourful family events, Festival of the Winds, is returning to Bondi Beach on Sunday 13 September 2026, bringing spectacular kites, live entertainment, workshops, rides, animals, food and plenty of free family fun to the Eastern Suburbs. Held on the second Sunday of September each year, Festival of the Winds sees professional kite flyers and makers transform the skies above Bondi Beach with an incredible collection of kites big and small. Presented by Waverley Council alongside the Australian Kite Flying Society (AKFS), the free festival runs from 11am to 4pm,…

by jay

Markets

A Giant Foodie Playground Is Taking Over Carriageworks This August

19/08/2026

Sydney foodies, come hungry! The Little Food Market is taking over Carriageworks this August, bringing together more than 180 producers for a huge weekend of tasting, grazing, sipping and shopping. Running from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August, the three-day event will transform Carriageworks into a foodie playground filled with everything from cool-climate wines and artisan cheeses to woodfired pizza, souvlaki and onigiri. Whether you’re planning a catch-up with friends, looking for something different to do this weekend or simply love discovering great food, there’ll be plenty to taste. More Than 180 Producers Under One Roof Wine lovers can sample…

by jay

Events, Kids

Calling All Tiny Trainspotters: Thomas Is Coming to the NSW Rail Museum

19/08/2026

All aboard! If you have a little train lover in the family, clear some space in the calendar because Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into the NSW Rail Museum this August for two extended weekends of family fun. Taking place at the NSW Rail Museum in Thirlmere, this year’s music-inspired Day Out With Thomas gives young train fans the chance to get up close to some much-loved characters while enjoying plenty of hands-on activities. Kids can climb into Thomas’ driver’s cab, hop aboard Toby the Railmotor, take on a fun scavenger hunt and enjoy face painting. There’s plenty to…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing

A Busy Mum’s Guide to Staying on Top of Family Eye Care

19/08/2026

Family life is full of appointments, school activities, work deadlines and everyday tasks. Eye care can easily move to the bottom of the list, especially when nobody is complaining about a problem. However, children do not always realise that their vision is unclear, and adults often adjust to gradual changes without noticing them. A simple family eye care routine can make it easier to identify concerns, organise appointments and protect everyone’s vision without adding too much pressure to an already busy schedule. Make Eye Checks Part of the Family Calendar It is easier to remember eye examinations when they are…

by Oscar va

Local Business Profiles, Therapy

Local Business Profile: Wildflower Connections

18/08/2026

Wildflower Connections is a local speech pathology practice based in Coogee, dedicated to supporting neurodivergent young people and their families across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. With a focus on upper primary students, teenagers, and young adults (approximately ages 10–35), Wildflower Connections

by Lana

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School Holiday Activities in NSW National Parks

Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy

Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)

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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...

The Quiet Rise of “Me-Time” Culture Among Australian Mums

New Reformer Pilates Studio Coming to Des Renford Leisure Centre

How a king-size mattress can make family sleep feel less crowded

Book Week Pyjama Party with Debra Tidball at Lionel Bowen Library

Beauty on Your Terms: Breaking Free from Trends to Personalize Your Aesthetics

Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September

A Giant Foodie Playground Is Taking Over Carriageworks This August

Calling All Tiny Trainspotters: Thomas Is Coming to the NSW Rail Museum

A Busy Mum’s Guide to Staying on Top of Family Eye Care

Local Business Profile: Wildflower Connections

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