by Editorial Team | Autumn, Cultural Holidays
For many Americans, Thanksgiving is the most important holiday on the calendar. Being away from home during the Thanksgiving period can be tough for some, but, thankfully, there is plenty on in Amsterdam. Whether you choose to dine out, pick up some treats, or cook at...
by Editorial Team | Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Shopping, The Mamas Recommend
Looking for the perfect toy, gift or craft supply? Discover Amsterdam’s best toy stores, as recommended by the Mamas. Centrum Hebbes in Speelgoed In the busy Harlemmerdijk, Hebbes in Speelgoed stocks a good range of wooden toys, toy kitchen equipment, Sylvanian...
by Simone Davies | The Mamas Recommend, Travel
The Netherlands is renowned for windmills and you don’t have to go too far to get your windmill fix. Try visiting some of our favourite ones… In Amsterdam: Molen van Sloten Only a 20-minute cycle from Hoofddorpplein, you can visit Molen van Sloten. Open daily (except...
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 Donna Bardsley | Children, Mental Health, Podcast
All perfect parents raise your hands! Anyone?? This episode is for all the imperfect parents. We introduce our theme for our fourth season, Imperfect in Amsterdam, by talking to parenting coach and Amsterdam Mama Alison Ochs about perfectionism and parenting....