by Editorial Team | Cultural Holidays, The Mamas Recommend, Winter
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas tree? Here are a few suggestions to help you create holiday magic! Home and Garden Stores Intratuin: This chain store has plenty of natural trees on offer, along with household decor and accessories to help you get your...
by Hazel West | Children, Summer, The Mamas Recommend
On hot days, let the kids cool off in one of Amsterdam’s many outdoor pools or paddling pools. Here is a list of the Mamas’ favourites. When summer arrives in the city, Amsterdam’s pierenbadjes (paddling pools) start filling up. As a general...
by Editorial Team | Cultural Holidays, New to Amsterdam
New country, new traditions! Are you constantly taken by surprise by school activities and Dutch traditions? Feel like you keep missing important events? Worry no more! We’ve put together this fantastic calendar to make life easier for Amsterdam Mamas....
by Jenny Bruce | Children, Quick Travel Guides
Our Overseas Grandparent recently came to town and took her grandson on a fabulous day out to de Natureluur playground. She offers her experience and some tips if you’re planning a trip to de Natureluur with your little ones. Whenever I see my overseas grandson,...
by Audrey Coggins | Home Sweet Home, Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Winter
Living space costs a lot in Amsterdam and having a large garden is a true rarity. But this doesn’t mean year round green space is impossible! As winter is approaching, Audrey Coggins looks at ways to keep the green in our lives, through the snow, sleet,...