Halloween Events 2016
Here’s a run-through of the most spooktacular Halloween events coming up this October. Keep checking the list below as…
What’s On in October 2015
Here’s our events listings for the month of October, remember to keep checking our listings regularly as we will…
Au Coeur Des Grottes
Tucked away in a quiet street in the heart of Geneva’s Les Grottes neighbourhood, Au Coeur des Grottes is a…
What’s On in October
Here’s our events listings for the month of October, remember to keep checking our blog on a general…
Puro Gelato
I’ve already posted about my ice-cream addiction (I was raised in Italy after all!) so please bear with me if…
Geneva’s Firefighters Museum
Just when you think you have the whole city sussed and could navigate all its best child-friendly hideouts…
Organic Fruit with a Local Accent
One of the things I missed the most when we first moved to Geneva was all the healthy…
Au Chien Bleu
Cozy, colourful and full-to-the-brim with books and educational toys, Au Chien Bleu in Geneva is everything you dream an independent children’s…
Best Burgers at Inglewood Geneva
Want to know where to get the best burger in town ? If so, head to Inglewood Geneva just another…
Join the Geneva Reading Society
What I love the most about Geneva’s discreet charm and reserved ethos, is that there’s always some amazing…
L’Artichaut Bistrot Gourmand
Young chef Florian Le Bouech is at the helm of one of our favourite bistrots in Carouge: L’Artichaut,…
Karen Millen in Geneva
There are special labels in the world of fashion that make every girl dream of bold glamour, style & smoking-hot…
It’s “Un R de Famille” !
What do you do when you come across a place that brings back some of your happiest childhood…
Sunday Brunch with Kids
When it’s too cold and rainy to enjoy a family stroll but not cold enough that ski season…
Halloween Tales
Looking for some indoor fun for your little munchkins this Halloween ? Here’s some suggestions for this Wednesday…
Sympa…les Poneys !
Little Miss Cutie is 2 and entering her “I love ponies” stage. She’ll squeal in delight every time we drive…
What’s On in October 2016
Here’s our events listings for the month of October, remember to keep checking our listings regularly as we will…
What’s On in September 2015
The summer holidays have flown by so fast and it’s time to go back to our routines but…
Japanese Delights in Geneva
A bright new star is shining in Geneva’s gourmand firmament and I’m overjoyed that Expat Husband decided we…
Art for Kids
Do you love art ? Would you like to introduce your little budding artists to some of the…
It’s a Geneva Mystery
If, like me, you love it when friends come over to visit but you’re running out of ideas…
L’Asticot in Geneva
The story of Swiss ethical label L’Asticot began in 2009, when young mums Christie and Danièle put their creative pencils…
A Swiss Mum Who Blogs
Pauline is a Swiss mum-of-three and the freelance illustrator behind the enourmously funny Lavipo, a Swiss blog about motherhood…
Bags of Style
Our biggest thank you to La Muse boutique in Geneva (7, rue du Vieux-Collège) for inviting us to the…
Discover Plainpalais
You might have guessed by now that we have a very soft spot for Plainpalais, one of Geneva’s…
Sunday Survival Guide
It is one of the first things you will hear from other expats when you arrive in Geneva.…
Lyli Meets the Stone-Muncher
Swiss-born illustrator and children author Céline Eimann will be launching her latest book “Lily meets the Stone-Muncher” on…
What’s On in December
The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a fab list of events coming up in the…
Ready Steady Escalade – part 1
As a self-confessed queen of sloth I might not be the best person to blog about this, but…
Shopping & Fun at Les Automnales
Late autumn in Geneva can be a bit tricky: too late in the season to enjoy more of those balmy, cloudless October days…
Geneva’s Historical Trams
As we were driving past Cornavin Station a few weeks ago, my boys screamed with excitement at the…
Who’s Afraid of the Creepy Crawlies ?
On Sunday I took my pretend children to the Vivarium de Meyrin. When I say “pretend children” I don’t…
Apple Picking in Geneva
One of the perks of living in Geneva is that, although it’s the second biggest city in Switzerland, you’re…
Festival Champ Libre
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th of October 2015 will see the launch of the first ever Festival Champ…
Free Geneva Pass
This Thursday 10th of September 2015 is “Jeûne genevois”, an annual public holiday in Canton Geneva, which means offices, schools, shops and…
What’s On in September 2014
The summer holidays have flown by so fast we barely had time to dry out our bathing suits.…
Geneva’s First Funky Brunch
As you know, I am always on the lookout for new & scrumptious places for a family Sunday brunch so…
It’s Pick-Your-Own Season
Although many crops have been damaged by this summer’s storms, it is still possible to pick-your-own autumn fruits…
For The Love of Books
Without a doubt, one of the nicest and better-stocked kids bookshops in the Geneva area is La Librerit in Carouge.…
Café Brocante with Style
I have to thank lovely Paola from Uzume for introducing me to Le Coup de Girafe in Geneva’s Eaux-Vives. Tucked…
Baby & Making Playgroup
The “Baby + Making” playgroup Geneva is for parents who want to get creative with their little ones, meet…
Languages & Storytime in Geneva
There’s nothing my little monkeys and I love more than a good story, so we were over the moon to…
Baby & Toddler Playgroup in Geneva
If you’ve just moved to Geneva with very young children, you’ll be happy to know about a fantastic infant…
Le Verre a Monique
If you’d like to kick-off the festive season in style, book your little muffin’s favourite babysitter for the…
December at MAMCO
The agenda for December 2012 at MAMCO, Geneva’s Musée d’art moderne et contemporain, is filled with great events that…
L’Asticot Sale in Geneva
The story of Swiss ethical label L’Asticot began in 2009, when young mums Christie and Danièle put their creative…
Best Fondue in Town ?
As the colours of autumn in Geneva turn to even more intense hues of ochre, burnt umber, copper…
November at MAMCO
The agenda for November 2012 at MAMCO, Geneva’s Musée d’art moderne et contemporain, is filled with great events…
Not Suitable for Vegetarians
If you’re a vegetarian please look away now. If you’re a carnivore foodie though, rejoice because Autumn in Switzerland is…
Until the Cows Come Home
As summer draws to an end and autumn begins, it’s time for a unique event not to be missed in Switzerland:…