by Simone Davies | Autumn, Children, Cultural Holidays, New to Amsterdam
Who is this man in red who looks a little like Santa, a little like Saint Nick, and comes from Madrid on a boat with his horse? Simone Davies explains this very important tradition… Who is Sint? Sinterklaas is the Dutch iteration of Saint...
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 Samir Malik | Money, Shopping
Who doesn’t think about saving more money? Not only are there many clever ways of saving that odd cent here and there, but there are ways of actually ‘making’ money from what you buy. Read on for one of our Papa’s tips. ...
by Amanda van Mulligen | Health, New to Amsterdam, Pregnancy
Here we give you some of the facts about giving birth in the Netherlands so you can think about how best to approach the experience. Becoming a mother is one of life’s most wonderful experiences. However, being pregnant can bring up many questions and doubts,...
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...
by Margaret Kearns | Education, New to Amsterdam
After moving from Ireland to Amsterdam and placing her three children in a Dutch public school, one of our mamas shares her tips for other parents placing their non-Dutch speaking children in the Dutch school system. When we packed...