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…

Child-Friendly Restaurants

We have posted so many bits of information about child-friendly restaurants in the Geneva region both on the blog…

What’s On in April 2014

Spring is finally here to stay and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled…

What’s On in March 2014

Spring is almost here and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled with…

Carnival Celebrations

Carnival celebrations are so popular across Switzerland and France that it would be a shame to miss out…

Indoor Playcentres

Considering we still have so many rainy days ahead of us, I reckoned a post about indoor play…

It’s a CrocO’deal

I might be late to the party but CrocO’deal Coffee in Divonne-les-Bains is such a fab child-friendly haven that I…

More Birthday Tips

My middle son’s birthday is coming up soon (panic!) and this means I’ve been going through all the…

L’Enfance de l’Art

If you have children aged 0 to 3 don’t miss the upcoming L’Enfance de l’Art Festival, which will be taking…

French-Style Steak & Chips

Recently opened, L’Entrecôte Mademoiselle in Divonne-les-Bains is a great place to enjoy French-style steak & chips at a reasonable price. The…

The Botanic Experience

Is your Xmas clock ticking fast or have you just run out of groceries and didn’t manage to…

Organic Lunch

A few weeks ago, Expat Husband and I booked (or should this be begged?) the kids’ favourite baby-sitter…

What’s On in November

Here’s our events listings for the month of November, remember to keep checking our blog on a general…

What’s On in October

Here’s our events listings for the month of October, remember to keep checking our blog on a general…

What’s On in September

The summer holidays have flown by so fast we barely had time to dry out our bathing suits.…

Gift of Love

Who doesn’t love buying gifts for a new baby ? It’s not always easy to get it right, though,…

Skiing at La Clusaz

La Clusaz, in the French region of Rhône-Alpes, is our “go to” ski-resort of choice. Perfect for beginners and…

Cookery Books for Smurfs

Best things really do come in small packages as is the case with these cool tiny cookery books…

Follow the Yellow Trail

One of my favourite pastimes in Autumn is going out for walks with the children. France is great…

It’s BBQ Time

If you’re looking for a fun, easy restaurant that you can enjoy with the kids, why not try the…

Weekend in Versailles

Geographically speaking, living in Geneva means being right at the centre of Europe. You can get pretty much…

The French Village of Pérouges

We came across the French village of Pérouges on our way to Lyon a couple of years ago: the children needed to…

Come & Play !

How do French people organise playdates ? Since moving to England, I’ve realised how easy and flexible playdates…

Sunday Lunch “en famille”

French families traditionally spend long Sunday lunches together, with lots of verve and scrumptious food. Sundays can get a bit…

Vive la Classe Verte !

If your children attend a French school, chances are they will be taken on a ‘classe verte’ during…

Sunday Market in Divonne

A trip over the border to the weekly market in the French spa town of Divonne-les-Bains  is a…

Mums Rule the Playground

We all had a favourite playground game when we were little, but can you keep up with your little…