Swiss National Day
Swiss National Day is celebrated on August 1st to commemorate the foundation of the Swiss Confederacy – make…
Free Summer Activities
In addition to our previous post about enjoying Geneva for free, we have more tips for you on the best…
What’s On in July 2015
The kids’ summer holidays have started — can’t believe how fast this school year has flown by, can you? Whether…
Plage de Rolle
Summer’s back and the sun is out: what could be better than heading to one of the fab beaches on Lake Léman with…
Honesty in a Box
Explore the lush Swiss farmland that’s right on our doorstep and, in all likelihood, you will soon stumble upon…
Best Ice-Cream Parlours
We’ve already posted a list of our favourite ice-cream parlours in June 2013, but so many new Italian gelaterie have…
May the Potence Be With You
Al fresco dining is one of the many reasons why we love living in Switzerland so, when summer kicks…
What’s On in June 2015
Summer is finally here & the countdown to the family holidays has begun. Here’s our monthly list of events in…
Les Puces de Nyon
If you love scouring flea markets for unique finds, don’t miss the next Puces de Nyon market, which takes…
Tartares & Co.
Originally a French dish, steak tartare is now such a firm staple of traditional Swiss cuisine that you can’t leave…
A Day-out at the Arboretum
When it comes to Swiss National Parks, the Arboretum in Aubonne is one of the best. A unique botanic park…
Every Mum Is an Island
In full view of the Mont Blanc bridge and yet concealed away from all the hustle and bustle of…
Lakefront Family Dining
The mighty downpour of the last few days calls for some cheering up, so here’s a personal recommendation…
Passport to the Big Bang
If you love cycling as a family, why not saddle up the little’ns and take a tour of…
What’s On in May 2015
The month of May is here with so many exciting family events you’ll be spoilt for choice. Here’s our…
Rendez-Vous au Jardin
Looks like spring has finally sprung on the Lac Léman region: dust off your picnic baskets & sun…
What’s On in April 2015
Spring is finally here to stay and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled…
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…
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 &…