Northern Beaches Mums Group
Northern Beaches Mums Group

Tag: Author’s talk

Win a Chocolate Easter Sharing Box

Hey Mums! 🐰💐We’ve got a fun and exciting Easter challenge for your little ones! Our Easter Coloring Competition is open to kids aged 2-10, and we can’t wait to see their creative magic! Download & Print the provided Easter-themed coloring sheet, and all they need to do is color it and make it come to […]

Review: The Moment

Fresh off a sold out arena tour in support of her Brat album and an excellent soundtrack album for the middling Wuthering Heights film, Charli XCX returns to the spotlight with The Moment, a black-comedy mockumentary film that follows her rehearsals for the Brat tour and the fallout of the 2024 “Brat summer” phenomenon. Based […]

Book Review: Pink Easter

by a Mum of a 6-year-old Pink Easter by Tanya Hennessy is a bright, playful twist on traditional Easter celebrations, bursting with colour, humour, and heart. With its fun take on doing things a little differently. I read Pink Easter by Tanya Hennessy with my child, and it instantly became one of those books we […]

Review: Snack Box Hamper Easter Gift Basket

by Sally Johnson As a family of four (mum and two very excited kids aged 8 and 6!), we were absolutely thrilled to receive this Easter snack box hamper to review — and wow, it did not disappoint. Straight away, we were impressed by how beautifully presented it is. It comes in a lovely box, […]

Win a Family Pass to Alice in Wonderland at the Royal Botanic Garden! 🎉

We’re giving your family the chance to step into a world of imagination these Easter school holidays! After a completely sold-out season, ALICE IN WONDERLAND is returning to the beautiful Royal Botanic Garden Sydney from 4–19 April 2026 — and we have tickets to give away. Pack a picnic rug, gather the kids, and watch […]

Win Two New Pocket Potter Books

Calling all mums with little book lovers at home 💛 We’re so excited to invite you to enter our magical Pocket Potters Giveaway! The Pocket Potters series features beautifully illustrated guides to beloved Harry Potter characters — specially created for ages 7+ and perfect for younger readers who aren’t quite ready to dive into the […]

10 Easy Plumbing Checks Busy Mums Can Do

Who still has time to deal with a flooded kitchen when the toddler just painted the dog and the school lunches aren’t even packed yet? Last Tuesday, Sophie’s morning was already a disaster before she realized the squelching sound under her  feet wasn’t a spilled juice box, but a burst pipe under the sink that […]

Win a Family Pass to ANASTASIA

The hit Broadway musical Anastasia is arriving at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 7 April — and we’re giving one lucky family the chance to experience the magic live on stage! Following acclaimed seasons in Melbourne and Perth, this dazzling production has captivated audiences across Australia. Critics have praised its powerful performances, breathtaking spectacle and […]

Win a Double Pass to see MIDWINTER BREAK

We’re giving you the chance to experience Midwinter Break on the big screen! Retired couple Stella and Gerry escape their routine life in Glasgow for a spontaneous trip to Amsterdam. As they wander the city’s wintry streets, old memories resurface and long-hidden truths begin to unravel. What starts as a holiday becomes a turning point […]

Review: Sirāt

Photo Credit: https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/product/sirat-the-vic/ Winner of the Jury Prize at last year’s Cannes Film Festival and nominated for the Best International Feature and Best Sound awards at this year’s Academy Awards, Olive Laxe’s Sirāt is a film bursting with energy and emotion. The film follows Luis, a father searching for his daughter at raves in the […]

Book Review: Bun

by a mum and her 6-year-old Bun is a gentle story that helps children understand feelings in a really natural way. It’s a quiet, warm book that shows what it’s like to want to belong and to feel noticed, something many young kids experience but don’t always know how to talk about. Mum’s Thoughts What […]

Mother’s Day Guide 2026 – Submissions

As Mother’s Day approaches, Northern Beaches families are looking for thoughtful ways to celebrate the special mums in their lives. They’re searching for meaningful gifts, experiences, and local services that show care and appreciation, without adding extra stress to their busy schedules. The Mother’s Day Celebration Guide brings together trusted local businesses, unique gift ideas, […]

Book Review: Valerie: Australia’s Bravest Sausage Dog

by a Northern Beaches Mum Reading Valerie: Australia’s Bravest Sausage Dog with my 5 year old was a delight. Lucinda Gifford has created a wonderfully charming story centred around Valerie, a tiny sausage dog with a very big heart. It’s the kind of book that instantly captures a young child’s imagination while giving parents something […]