by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Children
Are you looking for a party venue with indoor and outdoor space? Emmy celebrated her preschooler’s birthday at Stadsboerderij Zimmerhoeve in Amsterdam West and found it to be a great solution. Space for Everyone When my son turned one we decided not to...
by Editorial Team | Career, Mental Health
One brave mama shares how she used her burnout to find time for herself and create a new way of living. I am sure many of you have read the famous novel Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. There is a scene where the female protagonist starts crying in the bathroom...
by Catriona Black | Children, Legal, Pregnancy
Are you searching to find a name that works both in Dutch and English? Never fear, the Mamas are to the rescue! Check out our essential list of names that are easy to pronounce for both Dutch and English speakers, and some names to avoid! Let us help you work out how...
by Clarissa Gosling | Career, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Maybe the poffertjes and pindakaas have got to you, or your kids can’t imagine life without a bakfiets … Whatever the reason, if you’re planning to stay in the Netherlands a while, you might be considering taking the NT2 exam. Thankfully,...
by Erica Isaacson | Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably
Zero waste … with kids? In a major city? Yes! Zero waste isn’t about being perfect. It’s about doing lots of little things as consistently as you can. Erica Isaacson shares manageable strategies for Amsterdam families to reduce waste. I decided to start down the...