by Amrita Suri | Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Money
The latest in our Living Sustainably series covers areas in our homes and in our lifestyles where we can make some earth and resource friendly adjustments. Throw the light switch on, and the gloom of short winter days and endless nights is gone. Extreme...
by Amrita Suri | Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably
Welcome to Amsterdam Mamas’ new series “Living Sustainably”. In this series, we will share information and strategies for living sustainably in Amsterdam and beyond. Amrita Suri kicks it off by sharing strategies for avoiding the...
by Niina Nuottamo | Bicycling, Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Travel
Can’t bear to part with your bike over the holiday period? Finnish Mama Niina Nuottamo enjoyed a car-free camping holiday with her family. Here are her top tips for taking a family-load of bicycles on public transport. Imagine a camping holiday with two...
by Stephanie Groot | Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, New to Amsterdam
Looking for a place to donate your used clothing and household items in Amsterdam? Let the Mamas help you! When a new season is knocking on the door, I always feel the need to start with a nice organized closet. After a day of cleaning things out, there is...
by Mèdia Donyadari-van Westering | Children, Living Sustainably, Shopping, The Mamas Recommend
Our guide to the best second-hand clothing shops to buy and sell children’s clothing in Amsterdam. Just before my son’s 3rd birthday, I noticed that the shirt he wore just a week earlier was now too small. The sleeves (which hadn’t I just stopped rolling...
by Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, New to Amsterdam
Can you really survive without a car? In Amsterdam, car-free living isn’t just a statement, it’s a way of life. If you are the owner of a driving licence, you probably have a clear recollection of the joy you felt the day you passed your test, and first...