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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s local mum, Kelly Toohey

Hi, my name is Kelly and I was born, and have lived in the East my entire life. I work in the Travel Industry, and have done so for almost 20 years. My job has given me the opportunity to have travelled to so many parts of the world, however Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs will always be home. I am married to a local school teacher, who also grew up in the East, in South Coogee. We have been married 13 years and have 2 beautiful and active kids, my daughter aged 10 and my son aged 7 who keep us…

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Monday’s local mum, Cristina Bartoli

Hi, i am Christina Bartoli an Italian mum of 2 Giovanni and Ludovica and a black Labrador (Tappo). After 10 years in Dubai we moved to Sydney 3 years ago. I have an architectural background with a real passion for cooking and baking.  Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? We moved to Sydney 3 years ago and since one year we’re living in Watsons Bay. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Bondi, flat white and traffic. How many children? One boy, Giovanni 8 and one girl, Ludovica 6 and…

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Monday’s Local Mum, Simone Skinner

My name is Simone Skinner-Smith and I am a 40-year-old wife, mum-of-two, television producer, orange belt martial artist and coffee addict…amongst other things! Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I grew up in Sydney and have lived in the Eastern Suburbs for six years now. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Gorgeous, action-packed and expensive. How many children? Two boys aged 5 and 8. They are the best! Favourite Park: Turruwul Park in Rosebery because it has it all…a playground, outdoor gym, tennis courts, cricket nets, basketball court, soccer field…

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Monday’s Local Mum, Penny Kaleta

Hi I am Penny, a single Coogee mum of 2 amazing girls aged 6&10. 3 years ago my world changed forever, I lost my dad suddenly, my marriage broke down and I changed careers  so now I live by the mantra of making every moment matter and committing to everything I do. People often ask how do you do it all and my response is always, “ I don’t” I forget things, I can’t be everywhere i have learnt to rely on people, the saying  it takes a village to raise a child is so so true and I am…

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Food, Health & Wellbeing

Top 3 summer fruit favourites – and the best way to cook with them

Strawberry These ruby delights are bursting with sweetness come summertime! But they also have sweet benefits for your body. Did you know strawberries are a rich source of vitamin C? Just ½ cup gives 100% of the daily recommended amount. They’re also known for their fibre (good for the bowels) and variety of phytochemicals, naturally-occurring compounds which protect cells against damage and disease. Extra tip: Add chopped strawberries to your salads with dark leafy greens (think: spinach, silverbeet, kale) – the vitamin C in the strawberries will help boost your body’s absorption of iron in the greens! Get the kids…

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Monday’s Local Mum, Amanda Troobnikoff

My name is Amanda, and my partner is Jeremy, we met around 16 years ago and have both grown up and lived in the east our whole lives. We have 2 funny and active children, Abby and Arlo. Jeremy works in the building industry and nearly 2 years ago I left my corporate career to start a photography business (www.amandaninaphotography.com, @amandaninaphotography), I haven’t looked back. When I am not looking after my littlies or sleeping, I am working – I absolutely love what I do and feel so lucky that my passion is now my career. I am a family,…

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Monday’s Local Mum, Julia Orsini

My name is Julia, I am part of a family unit that includes me, my hubby, Marcus, 2 boys aged 13 and 9 years, a needy staffie called Izzy and all the people I am lucky to be surrounded with who support and love us (you know who you are ☺). I have worked as a play-based Speech Pathologist for 20 years and have owned a private practice for almost 10 years. I actually bought and grew Kids Spot when my youngest was 8 weeks old and when I look back on that time I often wonder how the hell…

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