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Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy

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

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Events, Free, Fun
Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September
Events, Kids
Calling All Tiny Trainspotters: Thomas Is Coming to the NSW Rail Museum
bondi beach, Fun, Local
Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth
Monday's Mum Profiles
Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy
Free, Fun, Kids, Parks and Beaches
Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)
 

Maroubra Beach Markets

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Free entry – see you by the beach!

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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...

third Sunday of every month, at Heffron Park’s netball stadium

 
Food

Return to School, Return to Routine: Let Katering at Home Lighten the Load

The school shoes are scuffed, the term calendars are full, and your mornings are once again a blur of misplaced readers, half-eaten toast, and forgotten lunch orders. Welcome back to the school term. As the post-holiday haze clears, many of us are facing the juggle: the 7am lunchbox hustle, the 9am Zoom meeting, the 3pm pick-up scramble and somewhere in there, the mythical task of deciding what’s for dinner. That’s where we come in. At Katering at Home, we’re here to help busy families take a deep breath and hand over the midweek madness, at least when it comes to…

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Free, Kids

After School Fun: Rainbow Magic Party at Waverley Library (Ages 5–7)

Thursday 31 July | 4–5pm | Waverley Library, Bondi Junction Looking for a little midweek magic these school holidays? Waverley Library is sprinkling fairy dust and fun with a sparkly Rainbow Magic Party for kids aged 5 to 7 on Thursday 31 July from 4pm to 5pm. Inspired by the enchanting Rainbow Magic book series by Daisy Meadows, this free after-school event is set to delight little readers and budding fairies alike. Children will step into a whimsical indoor “fairy garden” where they can enjoy: ✨ Face painting🎨 Craft activities🎁 Take-home party bags🤖 Fun with Bee-Bots and Spheros🧚‍♀️ Fairy-themed play…

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Community, Free, Parks and Beaches

Get Your Hands Dirty for National Tree Day at Christison Park

Looking for a meaningful way to spend a Sunday morning outdoors with the family? Join Woollahra Mayor Sarah Swan and the local community for National Tree Day at Christison Park, Vaucluse, on Sunday 27 July from 9:30am to 11:30am. This much-loved annual event is a wonderful opportunity for kids and adults alike to roll up their sleeves, dig in the dirt, and plant local native seedlings – all while enjoying breathtaking ocean views. Hosted by Woollahra Council, the event is part of a nationwide initiative to green our local spaces and support native wildlife. The goal? To extend vital habitat…

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Beauty and hair

What Really Matters When It Comes to Hair Health

As a mum living in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, I know firsthand how easy it is to let your own hair care slide to the bottom of the priority list. Between school runs, work commitments, and keeping tiny humans alive, who has time to worry about split ends? But here’s the thing – taking care of your hair doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. After years of neglecting my own hair and finally figuring out what actually works, I’ve learned that healthy hair comes down to understanding a few key principles. Let me share what really matters when it comes…

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Beauty

Best Treatments For Your Skin In Winter

Winter time brings more than just snow and cold weather; it’s also a time when a slew of individuals experience flaky and dry skin. The main perpetrators? The winter atmosphere’s low humidity and harsh winds. During this season, moisture escapes from the skin, leaving it dry and irritated. Skin problems don’t stop once you step indoors, either. When heaters warm a space, they dehydrate the air and cause your skin to become dry. Long exposure to incessantly dry environments can lead to skin problems like breakouts, redness, and tightness. As harrowing as it is to be on the receiving end…

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Events, Free

Family Sunday: Escape from the Cold at the State Library of NSW

Looking for a fun and cozy way to spend a Sunday with your kids? On Sunday, 27 July 2025, the State Library of New South Wales is hosting a free Family Sunday event perfect for Eastern Suburbs families wanting to escape the chilly winter weather. From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, head to the Library’s Learning Centre at 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney, to enjoy a morning full of games, crafts, puppets, books, and interactive activities designed for children and parents alike. This event offers a warm and welcoming space for families to have fun and get creative away from the…

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Travel

Plan a Perfect Spring Day Trip: Tulip Time Festival Returns to Bowral

Looking for a stunning spring escape with the family? Just a 90-minute drive from Sydney, Bowral’s Tulip Time Festivalis set to return for its 65th year, bringing vibrant colour, live entertainment, and a relaxed country charm to the Southern Highlands. Running from Friday, 12 September to Monday, 6 October 2025, this beloved floral festival will transform the heritage-listed Corbett Gardens into a sea of colour, featuring over 80,000 hand-planted tulips and spring blooms. Whether you’re a flower lover, day-tripper, or a family looking for a fun spring outing, Tulip Time is one of Australia’s most spectacular and historic floral events….

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Free, Health & Wellbeing

Start Your Week with Peace: Free Morning Meditation at North Bondi Beach

If you’re looking for a peaceful way to begin your Monday mornings, Eastern Suburbs families have a wonderful new opportunity just by the ocean. Starting Monday, 27th January 2025, Caroline Kronenberg invites you to join her for free weekly meditation sessions at North Bondi Beach. What’s Happening? Every Monday morning from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM, gather near the kids’ pool at North Bondi Beach for a calming meditation by the sea. Fresh from completing an advanced 300-hour meditation teacher training in India, Caroline is ready to share guided meditation practices that promote clarity, grounding, and stress relief. Join the…

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Events

Experience the Magic of Imagination with IMAGINE LIVE at Bondi Pavilion

Calling all families and nature lovers in the Eastern Suburbs! This August, step into a world of creativity, friendship, and wonder at IMAGINE LIVE — a captivating interactive musical performance inspired by Alison Lester’s beloved children’s book Imagine. About IMAGINE LIVE Created by the award-winning team from Robot Song and brought to life by writer/director Jolyon James, IMAGINE LIVE blends live acting, digital puppetry, and animation in a mesmerizing 60-minute performance. The show invites children (ages 4+) and their families to journey through the pages of Imagine, discovering a world bursting with animals, imagination, and our precious natural environment. From…

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Business & Career

Review of Online Tools for Creating Comics and Visuals in Education

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, teachers are constantly looking for innovative ways to engage students. One effective approach is through the use of comics and visual storytelling. Fortunately, there are numerous online tools available for educators to create these visuals. In this review, we’ll explore some of these tools, including a detailed look at StoryBoard That, to help educators find the right fit for their classroom needs. StoryBoard That StoryBoard That stands out as a user-friendly, versatile tool for creating storyboards and comic strips. It’s designed with educators in mind, offering a wide range of templates, characters, scenes, and…

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