by Editorial Team | Cultural Holidays, The Mamas Recommend, Winter
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas tree? Here are a few suggestions to help you create holiday magic! Home and Garden Stores Intratuin: This chain store has plenty of natural trees on offer, along with household decor and accessories to help you get your...
by Reema Nagpal | Climate Series, Cultural Holidays, Featured, Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Seasons, Sustainability Series, Winter
As the festive season approaches, families in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands face a perennial question: how to celebrate Christmas joyfully while staying mindful of the planet? At the heart of this discussion lies the sustainability of cherished traditions. Top...
by Editorial Team | Children's Activities, The Mamas Recommend
Need a place to party? Amsterdam is bursting with great venues for children. Here are the top picks from the Amsterdam Mamas Facebook group. Links updated as of January 2020. Art Museums: Most museums offer art parties suitable for children aged 6+. Check out the...
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 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...