by Robyn Grafton | Career, The Mamas Recommend, Working Life
Amsterdam Mamas is bursting with freelancers and entrepreneurs, many of whom work from home. But sometimes working mums need a change of scenery and someone to serve them for a change! Robyn Grafton consulted our Facebook group to uncover some of...
by Ridhuna Ziauddin | Life in Amsterdam, Restaurants & Eating Out, The Mamas Recommend
Are you craving a child-free night out with your friends? From sophisticated dining to raucous karaoke, we’ve plenty of ideas for a great girls’ night out in Amsterdam. Dining 5 & 33 Martelaarsgracht 5 Situated in the Art’otel, this is a...
by Hazel West | Children, Summer, The Mamas Recommend
On hot days, let the kids cool off in one of Amsterdam’s many outdoor pools or paddling pools. Here is a list of the Mamas’ favourites. When summer arrives in the city, Amsterdam’s pierenbadjes (paddling pools) start filling up. As a general...
by Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Bicycling, Life in Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
It is estimated that an average of 26 bikes are stolen each day in Amsterdam. The aggravation, financial impact, and sense of violation that this can bring is clear from the many mamas who report their losses on our Facebook page. In response, we have rallied...
by Alexis Wilson Briggs | Children, Life in Amsterdam, Restaurants & Eating Out, The Mamas Recommend
Parents with small children are often in search of a way to balance adult social time with playtime for their children. The Kindercafé concept is a great solution. Amsterdam Mamas share their favourites below. Latte Macchiato anyone? Amsterdam...
by Meher Fatma | Children, The Mamas Recommend
Children and toys. Toys and messes. Those squeaky little bits and pieces have a knack for spreading and multiplying, taking over your kitchen table, your bed, even the WC. Storing toys is clearly not child’s play. However, a well-managed playroom is...