by Audrey Coggins | Jul 11, 2022 | Home Sweet Home, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Mamas’ Neighbourhood Guide is unique in that it is written by mothers living in Amsterdam—in particular, the neighbourhood they themselves live in—for families moving to Amsterdam. De Baarjes/Bos en Lommer is northwest of Centrum. It’s a short 5-10...
by Amrita Suri | May 26, 2021 | Life in Amsterdam, Restaurants & Eating Out
Ready to go on a gastronomical journey with this Amsterdam Mama as she shares all her favourite, authentic Indian eateries in Amsterdam? Get ready to get hungry! Food is memory. The aroma of a familiar dish can transport one back in time as no time machine can. As...
by Mary Petiet | Jan 9, 2021 | Book Reviews, Life in Amsterdam
Olga Mecking came to live in the Netherlands as an adult and was so delighted to discover the practice of ‘niksen’ (doing nothing) she wrote a book about it. With lockdowns here in the Netherlands practically pushing us into a forced stillness, there’s no...
by Tasneem Hatimbhai | May 25, 2021 | Cultural Holidays, Travel
As a multicultural community, Amsterdam Mamas encourages our members to share their culture’s holidays. Ramadan, Islam’s holy month of fasting, is celebrated with Eid-Ul-Fitr. Tasneem Hatimbhai shares her family’s journey of fasting and celebrations...
by Mary Petiet | Jul 8, 2019 | Life in Amsterdam, Restaurants & Eating Out
The Amsterdam Mamas Recommends Awards shine a spotlight on the best family activities, events, and services, for all budgets, ages, and interests. Nominated by parents, voted for by parents. Presenting the winner of the category – Best Child-Friendly...
by Sara Hildebrandt | Apr 4, 2019 | Health, Life in Amsterdam, Restaurants & Eating Out
Sara Hildebrandt offers first-hand tips and places to go for gluten-free living in and around Amsterdam. I have been gluten-free for over seven years since developing food intolerances, after having my first child. Currently, I also live...