by Reema Nagpal | Climate Series, Cultural Holidays, Featured, Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Seasons, Sustainability Series, Winter
As the festive season approaches, families in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands face a perennial question: how to celebrate Christmas joyfully while staying mindful of the planet? At the heart of this discussion lies the sustainability of cherished traditions. Top...
by Reema Nagpal | Climate Series, Education, Featured, Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Shopping
In the previous article in the Amsterdam Mamas climate series, Keeping it Cool, we discussed how individual actions can help reduce emissions… But what if we also shift our focus to creating a more circular world? We live in a world built ‘of, by and for’ a linear...
by Anastasia Drost | Autumn, Children, Children's Activities, Cultural Holidays, Featured, Life in Amsterdam, Seasons
Halloween, or ‘Hallowed Eve’, falls on 31 October, the night before the Catholic feast of All Saints Day. Originally of Celtic origin, Halloween has transcended countries and cultures; the opportunity to dress up in costume and give frights big and small to other...
by Tasneem Hatimbhai | Autumn, Children, Life in Amsterdam, Seasons
Join us for our annual Amsterdam Mamas Halloween Parade on Sunday, 27th October 2024 at Beatrix Park in Amsterdam. The recommended age for children is 0 till 8. We will have 2 time slots for the parade to accommodate a larger group. 1st Parade : 10:30 – 11:30...
by Reema Nagpal | Climate Series, Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Sustainability Series
We have all heard about global warming and the efforts being made to keep global warming below the 1.5 degree mark. But what exactly does that mean and how can we be a part of saving our planet? Reema Nagpal explains what the 1.5 threshold means, and shares a guide on...
by Stephanie Kernwein | Bicycling, Family Travel, Featured, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start, Travel
New to biking? Old to biking but need a refresher on biking rules? Stephanie Kernwein Thrane, shares invaluable tips about biking around the city, with a personal story about why following the rules is mandatory for your own safety, the safety of others and the...