Eastern Suburbs Mums

Warm Up This Winter at the Randwick Library Book Sale!

28/07/2025

If your family loves a good read, mark your calendars for the Winter Book Sale at Margaret Martin Library, running from Saturday 2 August to Monday 4 August 2025. Held at the conveniently located Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, this much-loved event is the perfect excuse to stock up your bookshelves with fantastic titles at unbeatable prices. Whether you’re after a cosy novel, a cookbook, children’s stories, or something new to spark your imagination, you’re sure to find a bargain. With hundreds of books on offer, this three-day sale features prices as marked — or grab a library-supplied bag and fill…

by jay

Free, Inspiration

SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL LAUNCHES YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM IN LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP

27/07/2025

State Library of NSW and NSW Government back 70+ new Sydney Writers’ Festival literary events. Sydney Writers’ Festival today introduces a landmark partnership with the State Library of NSW, supported by the NSW Government, to deliver a new year-round program of literary events in addition to its annual Festival, beginning this September. The partnership will create a dedicated literature hub in Sydney, providing a dynamic, year-round home for storytelling. It will boost participation in literary events, embed reading and writing into Sydney’s cultural identity, and deliver a diverse program of events, workshops and readings. The initiative will also support global…

by jay

Home Maintenance

Why More Families Are Choosing Fixed-Price Builds for Peace of Mind

26/07/2025

Building a home is one of the biggest decisions a family can make. Between school runs, packed lunches, and work schedules, parents already have a full plate. Add the stress of unpredictable construction costs, and it’s no wonder many are rethinking how they approach their home builds. That’s where fixed-price construction is stepping in. Families are turning to this option not just for the upfront clarity, but because it helps avoid budget blowouts that no one wants to deal with halfway through the project. In fact, local companies like DARE Homes have seen more interest from parents who just want…

by jay

Food, Travel

Must-Try Foods on Your European Summer

25/07/2025

Europe is calling. It’s that time of the year again when the mind and the heart dream of sipping exotic wines in Tuscany, biking through Amsterdam, sunbathing in Greek islands and trying frozen margaritas in Spain. However, European vacations are not always about visiting famous spots and ticking off the cult classics from the bucket list. Social media trends have brought food to the spotlight. Hidden gems and local favourites are garnering all the attention on social media and driving food aficionados to little-known eateries and corner bakeries. There are quite a few authentic as well as reinvented dishes that…

by jay

Parks & Playgrounds

Playtime Just Got Better in Kensington: Wills Reserve Playground Now Open

25/07/2025

Families in Kensington have a brand-new reason to head outdoors, with the exciting upgrade of Wills Reserve Playground now officially complete. Located on the corner of Duke Street and Balfour Road, the upgraded playground has been transformed into a vibrant, family-friendly space that caters to kids of all ages — and it’s already proving a hit with local families. What’s New at Wills Reserve?The upgraded playground now features: A carousel and seesaw A brand-new swing set, including a toddler seat A four square handball court and hopscotch game New soft-fall surfacing, paving, and lawn A shaded picnic table for parents…

by jay

Community

Waverley Library is Now Fine Free – Borrowing Has Never Been Easier or More Fun!

25/07/2025

Great news for local families – Waverley Library has officially gone fine free! That’s right – no more late fees, no more stress over overdue books, just more reading, more borrowing, and more fun for everyone. This new change means that whether you’re borrowing storybooks for the kids, cookbooks for family dinners, or your next must-read novel, you can enjoy all the library has to offer without the worry of fines. Even better – if you’ve been avoiding the library because of old fines, now’s the time to come back! Until 30 September, Waverley Library is clearing all existing fines….

by jay

After School Activities

Are You Juggling Term Activities and After School Care?

24/07/2025

If your afternoons feel like a constant shuffle between swimming, tutoring, Scouts, and school pick-ups — you’re not alone. Many local families face the same challenge of balancing a busy term schedule with quality after school care. At WAYS Youth & Family, we get how real that juggle is — and we’re here to help. Our excursion-rich after school care program is designed to make your life easier while keeping your child engaged, active, and happy. 📍 Location That Works With Your Routine We’re located right next to Wairoa School’s swim school and just across from the Scout Hall, making…

by jay

Home Maintenance, Real Estate

Moving House with Kids? Here’s How to Stay Sane and Organised

24/07/2025

Moving day lands on the same stress scale as the first week back at school, except instead of juggling school bags and uniforms, you’re tied up in bubble wrap, wrangling cranky kids and drowning in boxes up to your eyeline. Suddenly, “keeping calm and carrying on” feels about as likely as finding a sippy cup lid on the first try. Still, a little strategy (and a lot of humour) can turn your chaos into an adventure with your kids. Whether you’re upsizing for your growing tribe or downsizing to find that ever-elusive work-life balance in Sydney’s breezy Eastern Suburbs, moving…

by jay

Holiday, Inspiration, Travel

A Riverside Lunch You’ll Never Forget

23/07/2025

Pearls, oysters, river views and fine food. A secret Hawkesbury homestead, the freshest local flavours, the finest Australian pearls, and the people behind them – could this be your dream day out? An hour north of Sydney, the city falls away and rugged sandstone cliffs rise above glittering, glassy waters. These are the winding estuaries of the Hawkesbury River – rich in natural beauty and the famous home to a bounty of oyster species including the Sydney Rock oyster. If you’re after something a little different this October, this stunning spot is about to host an amazing culinary adventure making…

by jay

Food

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

23/07/2025

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…

by jay

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Warm Up This Winter at the Randwick Library Book Sale!

SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL LAUNCHES YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM IN LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP

Why More Families Are Choosing Fixed-Price Builds for Peace of Mind

Must-Try Foods on Your European Summer

Playtime Just Got Better in Kensington: Wills Reserve Playground Now Open

Waverley Library is Now Fine Free – Borrowing Has Never Been Easier or More Fun!

Are You Juggling Term Activities and After School Care?

Moving House with Kids? Here’s How to Stay Sane and Organised

A Riverside Lunch You’ll Never Forget

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

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