by Kyra Schiffers | Cultural Holidays, New to Amsterdam
Need ideas for celebrating the New Year? Dutch Mama Kyra Schiffers is here with the inside story on doing New Year in Amsterdam like a local. What the Dutch Do The first time I spent New Years Eve outside of the Netherlands I was surprised by how quiet it...
by Amal Shakeb | Home Sweet Home, Legal, Money
Buying a house while living abroad can be fraught with uncertainties. Think about these questions to help you decide if it’s the right move for you. Buying a house is a huge commitment and responsibility. It becomes even more difficult if you are an expat and...
by Editorial Team | Children, Children's Activities, The Mamas Recommend, Travel
The ultimate list of family-friendly museums in The Netherlands, recommended to you by the Mamas. For a small country, the Netherlands is packed with museums that the entire family will enjoy. Before you go exploring, consider purchasing the Museumkaart....
by Chloe de Roos Feinberg | Children's Activities, The Mamas Recommend
Whether you’ve just signed up your daughter or son for a toddler dance class, your child is on their way to being the next lead in Swan Lake, or you and your partner are taking your salsa lessons to the next level, you may find yourself in need of dance clothes or...
by Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Autumn, Children, Children's Activities
“Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness…” Make your own Ode to Autumn with the kids this season with these brilliant ideas from the Amsterdam Mamas. Do a Scavenger Hunt in the Woods Make a list of 10 things your kids have to find (red leaf, acorn, pine cone etc.) and...