Easter Activities 2015
Easter is just around the corner, so if you’re in town during the Easter break take a look…
Easter at PAKOMUZé 2015
The 10th edition of “PâKOMUZé” is back this year to keep your little munchkins entertained during the Easter holidays. This fantastic…
Le Carrousel
Le Carrousel in Geneva is one of our favourites toy shops in the area. They recently did some renovation…
Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip & Coconut Oil Cookies
I’ve been meaning to give virgin coconut oil a try for a long time so when my middle…
A Very Special Birthday
This is going to be a very short post, just wanted to share with you a fantastic place…
Dijon With Kids
No more than 150km from Geneva, Dijon is the capital of the Burgundy region and one of France’s…
Times Tables, The Fun Way
My eldest boy has started learning times tables in earnest last year. If you’ve been through, or are…
BAP Urban Korean Food
It’s been a while since we last posted about any good restaurants in the area. Enter BAP Urban Korean…
Bouke de Vries in Nyon
If you happen to drive past Nyon in the next few weeks, why not make a stop to…
What’s On in March 2015
Spring is almost here and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled with…
Best Family Ski Resorts
You’ll have to admit, one of the greatest perks of living in Geneva is being able to enjoy…
Carnival 2015
Carnival celebrations are so popular across Switzerland and France that it would be a shame to miss out…
New Bricks Café Opens in Lausanne
The much-dreaded bise, the freezing northern wind that around this time of year takes hold of the entire Lac Léman…
What’s On in February 2015
From skiing with the tiddlers to enjoying a delish family Sunday brunch, we’ve posted our favourite tips for a great family…
Home Decor at Maisons du Monde
We’ve already mentioned in our previous post about furniture stores in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France that Maisons du…
Gloria Golf Resort
You might think that a post about a family resort in Turkey isn’t particularly relevant to this blog…
Flexa Children’s Furniture Giveaway
How about kicking off the new year with a fantastic online giveaway? Thanks to Flexa children’s furniture we are…
A Cut Above
Last year I was looking for a hairdresser for my 3 children when a friend recommended ChicTifs in Gland (VD).…
What’s On in January 2015
Still recovering from ringing in the new year with friends and family? Same here, hence the late posting…
The Little Prince Comes to Geneva
If you missed it in Lausanne last November, don’t worry as the children’s opera Le Petit Prince is coming to…
A Pocket Foodie Guide
What do you get a foodie friend or better half who has everything? The answer might well be…
Tried & Tested: Flexa
As far as contemporary furniture for kids goes, nothing beats modern Scandinavian design, so when Flexa asked Geneva Family Diaries…
What’s On in December 2014
The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a fab list of events coming up in the…
Christmas Sparkle
With snow-capped mountains, world-renowned Xmas markets and cozy wooden chalets so close to home, Switzerland is one of…
Alpine Fun at Basseruche
Just a few weeks ago we spent a lovely day-out with friends at the Basseruche in St-Cergue (VD), a cozy restaurant…
L’Asticot Sample Sale
Swiss ethical brand L’asticot will be holding a fab sample sale of their colourful, cozy kidswear ranges on Saturday 15th…
Viva Vintage
On December 18th 2014, ASK – All Special Kids teams up with Rush Pop-up Store in the heart of…
What’s On in November 2014
Here’s our events listings for the month of November, remember to keep checking these listings regularly as we…
A Scary Night in Divonne
There seems to be no end to the amount of spooktastic family fun to be had this year in…
Spooky Halloween
When we first moved to Geneva 6 years ago no one in Switzerland, with the exception of expat…
What’s On in October 2014
Here’s our events listings for the month of October, remember to keep checking these listings regularly as we…
Flying with Kids Update
You might remember us raving about the playroom at Geneva airport in a previous post, but travelling parents have now…
10 Ways to Get Children into Hiking
Switzerland has amazing mountains and I love hiking them with my children, aged 5 & 7. The question…
Little Creature Comforts
If you’ve just moved to Geneva, chances are you will be on the lookout for various bits &…
Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner
Are you looking for a dance or ballet class for your little one? So are we, hence the…
Playtime at the Ludotheque
What makes the much dreaded rentrée more exciting and fun? For us, discovering that some of our favourite family…
What’s On in September 2014
The summer holidays have flown by so fast we barely had time to dry out our bathing suits.…
What’s On in August 2014
The best season of the year is in full swing, whether you’ll be away or spending more time…
Pirates Ahoy
Nyon Plage is now fit for budding pirates! After its recent renovation, the Plage communale des Trois-Jetées in Nyon features…
What’s On in July 2014
The kids’ summer holidays have started, I can’t believe how fast this school year has flown by! Whether…
A Ladybird’s Dream
If you’re looking for a special birthday present or a good quality wooden toy for your little one,…
A Beautiful Day in Saint-Prex
Thanks to the gorgeous summer weather of the past few weeks we’ve been able to pack up our…
Life is a Beach
In a lovely village overlooking Lac Léman and right on the outskirts of Morges lies one of the best family…
Tried & Tested: Unameit Stickers
I have a confession to make (head bowed, fidgety fingers): while I am quite the proficient list-maker and…
B is for Brasserie
We’ve already talked about B Com Brasserie on our facebook page and in our post about child-friendly restaurants, but the feedback…
Les Paquis New Clothes
If you think nothing exciting goes on in Geneva, think again. From the beginning of October last year,…
IGusti of Nyon
Yes, plenty has already been written about gelato on this blog but when we accidentally come across a new place…
What’s On in June 2014
Summer is finally here & the countdown to your family holidays has begun. Here’s our monthly list of events…
Child-Friendly Restaurants
We have posted so many bits of information about child-friendly restaurants in the Geneva region both on the blog…