What’s On in January & February 2018 January 14, 2018 If you’re still in a post-holiday daze, recovering from ringing in the new year with family and friends,… 0 Shares 0 0
House of Fairies December 13, 2016 Launched in March 2016 by Danish expat mum Benedicte Krüger Nielsen, House of Fairies is a great online shop stocking some… 0 Shares 0 0
French Classes for Mums January 21, 2016 We have some great news for expectant and new mums in Geneva looking to improve their French language skills!… 0 Shares 0 0
What’s On in December 2015 November 30, 2015 The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a fab list of events coming up in the… 11 Shares 10 1
Key English School April 27, 2015 If you’re looking for a fun & engaging holiday camp for your children this summer, then Key English School might… 0 Shares 0 0
Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip & Coconut Oil Cookies March 12, 2015 I’ve been meaning to give virgin coconut oil a try for a long time so when my middle… 16 Shares 16 0
Times Tables, The Fun Way March 3, 2015 My eldest boy has started learning times tables in earnest last year. If you’ve been through, or are… 0 Shares 0 0
Best Family Ski Resorts February 16, 2015 You’ll have to admit, one of the greatest perks of living in Geneva is being able to enjoy… 18 Shares 1 17
Alpine Fun at Basseruche November 14, 2014 Just a few weeks ago we spent a lovely day-out with friends at the Basseruche in St-Cergue (VD), a cozy restaurant… 0 Shares 0 0
10 Ways to Get Children into Hiking September 23, 2014 Switzerland has amazing mountains and I love hiking them with my children, aged 5 & 7. The question… 0 Shares 0 0
Tried & Tested: Unameit Stickers June 12, 2014 I have a confession to make (head bowed, fidgety fingers): while I am quite the proficient list-maker and… 0 Shares 0 0
Fun in the Woods May 22, 2014 A forest kindergarten experience in Geneva? Is that possible? Well, according to the information that has just landed… 0 Shares 0 0
How to Employ Nannies in Switzerland May 20, 2014 Families who hire nannies, babysitters or household help in Switzerland have to ensure that their employees are registered for… 0 Shares 0 0
Tried & Tested: Goodness Gracious Foods April 10, 2014 We’re back with another “Tried & Tested” post, where we give you the low-down on specific services and… 0 Shares 0 0
Little Bird Pilates March 13, 2014 If you’ve been wanting to give Pilates a try without the long-term commitment that typically comes with a… 0 Shares 0 0
Meet Petit Toi March 6, 2014 Alejandra is the mumpreneur behind Petit Toi in Lausanne, a design shop for children which opened its doors at the… 0 Shares 0 0
Why Choose Greycoat Lumleys February 20, 2014 Greycoat Lumleys is a respected, London-based recruitment company with a team specifically dedicated to the placement of childcare staff… 1 Shares 1 0
NEST of Love January 24, 2014 We all know how relocating abroad as a family can affect our children: sometimes we are able to… 0 Shares 0 0
Expat Mumpreneurs: Renata & Sara January 23, 2014 We are very happy to publish the story of expat mumpreneurs Renata Bossetti and Sara Mesquida, the hearts… 0 Shares 0 0
Au Coeur Des Grottes December 13, 2013 Tucked away in a quiet street in the heart of Geneva’s Les Grottes neighbourhood, Au Coeur des Grottes is a… 0 Shares 0 0
Boo Merino Giveaway November 12, 2013 We are delighted to announce our first ever giveaway with Luzern-based Boo.Merino, an online store of beautiful kidswear made… 0 Shares 0 0
Meet Zirkuss September 23, 2013 We’re so excited to welcome one of Switzerland’s coolest online kids stores amongst our advertisers, but even more… 0 Shares 0 0
Paper & Party Love September 3, 2013 A huge welcome to our new expat mumpreneur Carla Rippstein, founder of stationery website Paper & Party Love. Just… 0 Shares 0 0
Rockmybaby June 14, 2013 A very warm welcome to our latest sponsor: Rockmybaby Nanny & Babysitting Agency, launched in Switzerland by Tanya Jeannet in… 0 Shares 0 0
Swiss Mumpreneurs at Hiboutique June 13, 2013 As you might have guessed, we love to surf the net here at Geneva Family Diaries. A few… 0 Shares 0 0
Lilabloom Notebooks June 9, 2013 There’s nothing more inspiring than listening to the life story of other expat mums who, like us, have braved… 0 Shares 0 0
The Atila4Child Clothing Sale is on! June 3, 2013 Here at Geneva Family Diaries we’re great fans of Atila 4 child‘s gorgeous creations, so I jumped for… 0 Shares 0 0
Expat Dadpreneurs: Roel May 22, 2013 Our latest entrepreneurial inspiration comes from expat dad Roel van Gasselt, a Dutch father-of-two who moved to Carouge five… 30 Shares 30 0
Organic Fruit with a Local Accent April 15, 2013 One of the things I missed the most when we first moved to Geneva was all the healthy… 0 Shares 0 0
Learning French Can Be Easy April 4, 2013 Is learning or improving your French still at the top of your to-do list? If so, here’s some very useful… 0 Shares 0 0
A Swiss Mum Who Blogs March 17, 2013 Pauline is a Swiss mum-of-three and the freelance illustrator behind the enourmously funny Lavipo, a Swiss blog about motherhood… 0 Shares 0 0
Minimalisma Giveaway February 14, 2013 We are delighted to announce our first ever giveaway with Zürich-based Minimalisma, an online store of adorable baby… 0 Shares 0 0
Eco Design at Chougarou.com February 5, 2013 Our Expat Mumpreneur interviews are so inspiring and motivating that we can’t get enough of them. The latest expat mumpreneur to join our… 0 Shares 0 0
How to Choose the Right School in Geneva February 5, 2013 If you’re planning to settle in Geneva with your family, chances are that education will be a key… 1 Shares 1 0
Expat Mumpreneurs in Nyon January 29, 2013 Last Thursday, I could not resist the opportunity to visit again The Desalpes Company’s Home and Lifestyle collection… 0 Shares 0 0
Help at Moneypenny & Co. January 28, 2013 A warm welcome to Corinne Buck, the latest expat mumpreneur to share her story and great tips on… 0 Shares 0 0
Multilingual Children in Geneva January 19, 2013 When we moved from London to Geneva four years ago, Eldest Son was 3 years-old. Although I’d been speaking… 7 Shares 7 0
Genevacakes Giveaway ! January 17, 2013 Read the story behind the launch of Genevacakes, which has been kindly contributed by expat mum and founder… 0 Shares 0 0
Becoming a Father in Switzerland January 2, 2013 We’re back with part three of expat dad Paul Reed-Peck’s account of his move to Switzerland (click here to… 0 Shares 0 0
A Touch of Spice December 16, 2012 If – like me – you have been lacking time, inspiration or enthusiasm for your Christmas shopping, please let… 0 Shares 0 0
Help Your Expat Kids Cope December 10, 2012 “Oh, they’ll be fine! Children are amazing aren’t they? They just soak up languages like a sponge” I… 0 Shares 0 0
Sture & Folke Baby Blankets December 1, 2012 A few weeks ago I met Karin, a lovely expat mumpreneur from Sweden who has been living in… 0 Shares 0 0
Mac & Fred Champagne Evening December 1, 2012 Xmas is fast approaching and sometimes I feel in need of inspiration to find gifts for the girls in… 0 Shares 0 0
A Beginner’s Guide to Skiing in the Swiss Alps November 25, 2012 Getting to ski the enchanting Verbier slopes in Valais (one of Switzerland’s French speaking Cantons) is not for the… 0 Shares 0 0
An Expat Family in Aigle November 25, 2012 When you’re planning a move abroad or you’ve just put down your expat roots in a new place,… 0 Shares 0 0
Expat Dads: Settling In Switzerland November 10, 2012 We’re back with part two of expat dad Paul Reed-Peck’s account of his move to Switzerland (click here to read the first part… 1 Shares 1 0
The Desalpes Company November 6, 2012 Expat mum-of-three Mikée Westerling is the founder of The Desalpes Company, an online store of gorgeous home products made using… 0 Shares 0 0
No Homework, More Fun ? November 6, 2012 New expats moving to France will see educational reforms take place from September 2013. After months spent debating over… 0 Shares 0 0
Expat Dads Who Blog: Paul October 24, 2012 Our expat community in the Suisse Romande can count many fantastic expat dads who have taken the plunge… 0 Shares 0 0
She’s Toute Sweet ! October 21, 2012 Here at Geneva Family Diaries our eyes are definitely bigger than our tums, so we might be forgiven if… 0 Shares 0 0