A Perfect Spot for a Picnic
Ever the optimist, I decided to blog about one of our favourite family picnic spots in the area…
Books in the Park
The 9th edition of the Festival livre et petite enfance will take place on the Promenade des Bastions in…
What’s On in May
The month of May is here, let’s hope the weather will soon be back on track & bring…
Night at the Museum
La Nuit des musées de Genève & “after en famille” will be taking place on Saturday 11th and Sunday…
A Cat at the Opera
Geneva Grand Théâtre is synonym with great cultural shows for the whole family. The latest treat they have in…
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…
A Tribute to Women
Within minutes of meeting Paola Limonta, one half of the Geneva-based Swiss jewellery design team Uzume Spirit, I developed…
What’s On in April
Spring is finally here to stay and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled…
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…
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…
Baby & Making Playgroup
The “Baby + Making” playgroup Geneva is for parents who want to get creative with their little ones, meet…
Bags of Style
Our biggest thank you to La Muse boutique in Geneva (7, rue du Vieux-Collège) for inviting us to the…
What’s On in March
Spring is almost here and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled with…
See Annie the Musical in Geneva
Don’t miss Annie the musical in Geneva if you love nothing more than an all-time theatre classic, which is fun,…
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…
La Joie de Lire
The first time I came across one of Albertine’s books published by La Joie de Lire, I was in our…
How to Choose the Right School in Geneva
If you’re planning to settle in Geneva with your family, chances are that education will be a key…
Discover Plainpalais
You might have guessed by now that we have a very soft spot for Plainpalais, one of Geneva’s…
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…
What’s On in February
From skiing with the tiddlers to enjoying a delish family Sunday brunch, we’ve posted our favourite tips for a…
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…
Open Day at the Grand Theatre
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the largest production theatre in French-speaking Switzerland…
Perrault’s “Puss in Boots”
Our boys had a great time when they went to see Heidi at the Théâtre Rodolphe Töpffer in Geneva…
Sunday Survival Guide
It is one of the first things you will hear from other expats when you arrive in Geneva.…
Multilingual Children in Geneva
When we moved from London to Geneva four years ago, Eldest Son was 3 years-old. Although I’d been speaking…
Genevacakes Giveaway !
Read the story behind the launch of Genevacakes, which has been kindly contributed by expat mum and founder…
What’s on in January 2013
I can’t believe how fast 2012 has flown by, can you ? Now that January 2013 is here,…
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…
Share the Neighbourly Love !
Do you remember last summer’s “Jouez, je suis à vous!” public art event in Geneva, where a number of pianos located…
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…
What’s On in December
The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a fab list of events coming up in the…
Karen Millen in Geneva
There are special labels in the world of fashion that make every girl dream of bold glamour, style & smoking-hot…
Ready Steady Escalade – part 2
As promised, I am back with part 2 of my Escalade post to tell you a bit more…
Thalia et Bubu Xmas Showroom in Geneva
If you’re in Geneva this week and thinking how nice it would be to do a bit of…
Xmas at the Ariana Museum
The Ariana Museum (Musée suisse de la céramique et du verre) in Geneva houses one of grandest Ceramics and Glass…
Fave Stocking-Fillers from Little Home
Now it’s the time to start thinking about little presents for the kids’ teachers and stocking-fillers for my…
December at MAMCO
The agenda for December 2012 at MAMCO, Geneva’s Musée d’art moderne et contemporain, is filled with great events that…
Ready Steady Escalade – part 1
As a self-confessed queen of sloth I might not be the best person to blog about this, but…
It’s “Un R de Famille” !
What do you do when you come across a place that brings back some of your happiest childhood…
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…
Workshops for Budding Anthropologists
The autumn school holidays in the Canton of Geneva are nearly upon us, so if your children and teens…
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…
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…
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…
Best Child-Friendly Pizzeria in Geneva
When we’re feeling a bit homesick and crave the heartwarming taste of authentic Italian pizza we always head…
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…