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Importing Articles and Receiving Gifts from Outside the EU
Receiving gift packages or buying favorite items online from our home countries can be part of daily life for international families, but the costs involved can be surprising and confusing. Fortunately, Emma van Nifterick is here to walk us through...
Adjusting to the Bike: One Mama’s Experience of Getting Back on Two Wheels
Learning to get back on her bike was an embarrassing experience for one Amsterdam Mama. Here she explains why. I was 14 when I asked my Dad if I could take the British Cycling Proficiency Test – his answer was a candid no. He told me that it would be better for all...
Car Options for the Car-Free
Making a big move into the city often means leaving the car behind. Amsterdam, with its ingenious bikes and comprehensive public transport, is pretty friendly to the car-free, but sometimes you just need a set of wheels! Here’s how to get...
Shedding Skin and Moving Cheese: One Mama’s Experience of Relocation
Relocating is never easy, especially when it’s a transatlantic move. Mary Petiet shares her story of adaptation and acceptance. “The snake can also shed its skin, which we can imagine as a metaphor for the idea of the stages of life, or even the idea of...
The Mamas Recommend: Babysitting Agencies in Amsterdam
Whether for a one-off night out, or for regular child-minding support, we all want the best, most reliable, and affordable babysitters for our children. Here is a list of agencies offering English-speaking nannies and babysitters. 24nannies 24Nannies provide...
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