by Lana Huf-Germain | Children, Pregnancy, The Mamas Recommend
Here’s a list of stores that sell nursing bras, with some extra emphasis on finding larger sizes based on our mamas’ experiences. Finding a good nursing bra can be challenging. Pregnant mamas never know ahead of time how big their breasts will become after childbirth....
by Margaret Kearns | Education, New to Amsterdam
After moving from Ireland to Amsterdam and placing her three children in a Dutch public school, one of our mamas shares her tips for other parents placing their non-Dutch speaking children in the Dutch school system. When we packed...
by Becky Churilla | Shopping, The Mamas Recommend
Being called cheap or frugal can be an insult to some, but our bargain-hunting mama, Becky Churilla, wears the label with pride. After six years of scouring the city’s vintage and second-hand shops, she shares her favorites with Amsterdam Mamas. One of my...
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 Ruth Oei-Abraham | Book Reviews
A book about cycling. What could be a more appropriate read if you live in Amsterdam? More people in the Dutch capital own a bike than a car, and it is likely their most useful and beloved possession. Ruth Oei-Abraham reviews Ride With Me –...