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…

See Heidi in Geneva !

I was so excited when I read about this, I nearly fell off my chair ! Yes, it’s really…

Best Fondue in Town ?

As the colours of autumn in Geneva turn to even more intense hues of ochre, burnt umber, copper…

Birthday Planning Tips

At one point or another, we’ve all been thrown into a frenzy by the scary prospect of having to organize…

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…

Sunday Brunch with Kids

When it’s too cold and rainy to enjoy a family stroll but not cold enough that ski season…

November at MAMCO

The agenda for November 2012 at MAMCO, Geneva’s Musée d’art moderne et contemporain, is filled with great events…

Geneva’s Historical Trams

As we were driving past Cornavin Station a few weeks ago, my boys screamed with excitement at the…

Halloween Tales

Looking for some indoor fun for your little munchkins this Halloween ? Here’s some suggestions for this Wednesday…

Love Esther Zaricot

We can’t stop grinning from ear to ear since Mme Esther Zaricot agreed to give us this interview. She’s a Swiss…

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…

Sympa…les Poneys !

Little Miss Cutie is 2 and entering her “I love ponies” stage. She’ll squeal in delight every time we drive…

Heaven in a Tiny Pot

I’m sure it’s just me but – no matter how hard or how many times I try –…

Swiss Fashion Event in Geneva

A girl will always love fashion, even when most of her wardrobe is covered in dried-up Play-doh and…

Gourmands in Geneva

With more (Michelin) stars than the Milky Way and an array of delicious auberges, the area around Geneva…

Fun at the Museum

As mentioned in a previous post, I am a bit of an art addict and like to share this…

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:…

A Scary Night in Morges !

For all the little monsters in our household Halloween can never come soon enough. Imagine our delight then when…

Vintage Toy Exhibition in Carouge

The Musée de Carouge has organised “Jouets et loisirs d’antan” – a fantastic exhibition of antique and vintage toys, which…

Expat Mumpreneurs: Michelle

Our “Expat Mumpreneurs” section is very close to our hearts. We have the greatest admiration for all the talented,…

ASK Information Day

Unique event in Geneva: a special needs education fair Saturday October 6th 2012 Crown Plaza Hotel, Geneva 9:30am – 3pm…

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…

Swiss School

Moving to a different country is daunting enough for anyone. Thinking about enrolling your children into a local…

The Geneva Music Scene

Expats often complain that Geneva is “too quiet” and doesn’t offer much in terms of night-life or music gigs. If…

Les Fetes de Geneve

From the 19th of July to the 12th of August 2012 Geneva will be celebrating its fabulous summer…

Geneva for Free

We’ve all heard the bleak refrain that usually accompanies the mention of living in Geneva: “It’s one of…

Summer in Geneva

Summertime in Geneva can seem like a very quiet affair to most expats since many foreign families tend to take the children…

Yoga in the Park

If you love yoga, or always wanted to try it but never had the chance, why not make…

Meet La Maison de Colette

La Maison de Colette is definitely one of my favourite Geneva blogs. Created by Marion, a French mother-of-one and…

Walking the Jura

One of our favourite walks in the Jura is from St. Cergue  to La Barillette. As you look…

I Art Geneva

I’ve always had a very soft spot for art and design so – whenever possible – I try to…

The Tintin Connection

With the release of Spielberg’s 3D movie last year, cartoon-character Tintin has enjoyed a well-deserved revival. But did…

Make a Splash!

Now that summer is finally here, what better way to enjoy the sunshine than let your little ones…

Eyebrow Threading in Geneva

Threading is an ancient method of hair removal involving the use of a a twisted cotton thread rolled…