Macedon Ranges Mumma

03/09/2026

Sharing this - what a great idea from two local mums getting curious about how screens affect our kids and what we as a community can do. Follow Community Blueprint and sign up for their first event.

02/09/2026

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Join us for a morning of remembrance, hope, and connection as we walk together for World Su***de Prevention Day. visit www.mrspag.com.au

22/08/2026

Change is in the air!

I started these catch ups when I needed support for my business ventures and it delivered in spades!

From a small table of four a couple of years ago to now fifteen to twenty locals showing up for each other, I am so grateful to this group of incredible people for their friendship, wisdom and support.

With my roles at MRCE and the Gazette, my own career is evolving and my biz has downsized to my creative writing classes and own small writing projects.

My need, and time to dedicate to these event, is not so great anymore so I’m passing the baton on to two amazing women in business, Katrina at Stress Free Super Mum and Rachael at Windmill Marketing & Events 🙌🏼

These ladies are regulars at our catch ups and experts in their fields. I know you’ll all be in good hands and that Katrina and Rachael will be strong leaders, as they put their own stamp on this event.

I will still attend when I can and look forward to seeing you all this coming Friday for the August catch up.

Thank you to Katrina and Rachael for taking on these catch ups which are dear to my heart. ❤️

When: August 28th from 1.30pm to 3pm
Where: 3 Little Pigs Gisborne 🐷
What: Business catch up - share about your business, collaborate, ask for help, share wisdom.
Who: All welcome (you don’t have to be a mum or a woman ☺️ despite the Macedon Ranges Mumma name).

FREE to attend, drinks and food at own expense.

27/07/2026

Hi locals, get behind amazing young local artist Charlie Jackman and give him a follow to get him to 2000 follows. 🙏🏼

Ok, Ernie the schnauzer and I need your help.

I’m so close to 1000 followers here on Insta and to 2000 followers on Facebook. I would love to get to those milestones soon.

Would you consider sharing this post or tagging some friends? The 1000th follower on Instagram and 2000th follower on Facebook will receive a Charlie Jackman prize pack by mail (in Australia).

Thank you for helping me and my art to grow 🧡

11/07/2026

Gymbaroo Gisborne is up and running and taking enrollments for Term 3. They would
love for you to join them and/or to spread the word. There’s so much fun and learning to be had for little people as well as their grown ups!

https://www.facebook.com/gymbaroogisborne

25/06/2026

Hi Team,

The new MRM hasn’t been appointed yet and I can’t do my regular holiday blog but please feel free to drop your Macedon Ranges and surrounds holiday ideas in the comments. 👇

Happy school holidays!

29/05/2026

One of the best things to come out of Macedon Ranges Mumma is this monthly business catch up. What started as a few locals coming together has become an ever growing network of support, collaboration, shared wisdom and celebration.

Yesterday we were joined by:
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Katrina of
Jasmine of .lilhelper
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Lovely first timer Vicky
Phoebe of

Our photographer - see the second picture - the wonderful Sarah of Shanti Studio.

Please follow and support these amazing locals!

Join us on the final Friday of each month from 1.30 to 3pm. It’s free to come along. Buy your own food and drinks. Thanks for having us.

29/05/2026

OMG Decadent Donuts Macedon Ranges in Gisborne this morning 🙌🏼

This Saturday you can find us popping up in Gisborne! Back by popular demand, we’ll be setup in the empty block next to the NAB - 10am until 3pm 🍩

Is there a Special Edition flavour you would love to see back this weekend? Let us know below 👇🏻

25/05/2026

Hi Team,

I’ve been sitting on this decision for a while and putting off posting because I have mixed emotions. But, after lots of consideration I’ve decided to step away from Macedon Ranges Mumma. Life is a juggle at the moment with my new job, editing the Gazette, my creative writing projects, and most importantly, my family. I just can’t give MRM the time it deserves. I wish I had the time and energy to continue but I’m trying to slow down and focus on what I need to at this point in my life.

I would love it if someone else would like to take it over, especially someone who is out and about in the Ranges and has young preschool or primary aged kids and will benefit from knowing and sharing what’s on for families.

I started MRM as a passion project in 2019 and 7 years on, it has 8.5k engaged followers across Instagram and pages and groups. The website has staple blogs with playground, bushwalk and cafe recommendations and much more for local families. I started the Facebook group during Covid, and then continued with meet ups in parks until my kids got to school and then transitioned to business catch ups.

I’m so grateful for the support of local businesses when I offered advertising and began a Shop Local Initiative. I believe someone could continue to support our local businesses community and earn a reasonable side hustle income, especially if they had the right skills to do this.

I’ve poured hundreds, potentially thousands, of hours into Macedon Ranges Mumma over the years and whilst I’m grateful for creating a small income whilst supporting local businesses, I’ve really gained so much more that. I’ve learnt so much about our area, met a truckload of legends, connected people with others, have met amazing local business owners, supported local organizations, encouraged collaborations, learnt many new skills, and made lifelong friends.

Thank you for your support, encouragement and for following for all these years. Thanks to my writer sister , my group admin helpers 🙏🏼 and the beautiful biz crew ❤️ You know who you are! What an adventure this has been! The rest is still unwritten…

Kat xx

24/04/2026

With the state of the world at the moment, today is an even more pertinent reminder of all that comes with war and that we should champion peace. Thank you to all who serve and have served.

For all those affected by war: soldiers, casualties, civilians, heroes and survivors. We will remember them.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.