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A complete Guide for High School Students to Study in the Netherlands

November 23, 2023

Considering studying abroad? It is a logical step for us to introduce our kids to colleges and universities in The Netherlands. All three of them have dual citizenships. So, does the Netherlands have a vibrant academic environment, picturesque landscapes, and a unique cultural experience for our youngsters? We just visited 5 art colleges in the… Read More A complete Guide for High School Students to Study in the Netherlands

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How to organize an outdoor Halloween Party?

October 4, 2021

The days are getting shorter and the nights longer…and colder. But that doesn’t keep us from getting nice and toasty at a bon fire! Bring out the blankets, pillows, hot cocoa and S’mores! We are ready for some outdoor fun! October is here and soon Halloween will be too. Because of the pandemic we didn’t… Read More How to organize an outdoor Halloween Party?

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Easy Crochet Projects for kids (and beginner adults)

August 29, 2021

Two years ago I was getting back into another craft technique, crocheting. While I was making a winter hat (without pattern) for my 5 year old, she was looking over my shoulder and asked :”Watcha Doin’?” “I’m trying to make you a hat for the snow.” She took some leftover yarn and one of my… Read More Easy Crochet Projects for kids (and beginner adults)

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Do you remember these Dutch Crafts from school?

August 15, 2021

Last week I found a Pinterest board with 1980’s Dutch things on it, from movies, to sweets, toys and home gadgets. One of the things was a small wooden puppet or a wooden toad stool (in English called a knitting Nancy) for spool knitting or “French” knitting. I always thought it was a typical Dutch… Read More Do you remember these Dutch Crafts from school?

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Remember these typical Dutch games from school?

August 15, 2021

Last week I found a Pinterest board with 1980’s Dutch things on it, from movies, to sweets, toys and home gadgets. One of the things were marbles (“knikkers” in Dutch). I use them for the kids to run through a maze, but I had actually forgotten what we used to play with these marbles. More… Read More Remember these typical Dutch games from school?

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5 best Summer Drinks, so your kids don’t feel left out this summer!

June 27, 2021

SUMMER IS HERE! Even though today is our anniversary and it’ll be a rainy day….for the next 6 day actually! I’m gearing up for the warmer weather and try to figure out what to drink on our newly made corner bench on our deck. Here are 5 Summer Drinks and these will be so great… Read More 5 best Summer Drinks, so your kids don’t feel left out this summer!

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Awesome Outdoor Family activities for the summer

May 29, 2021

Every year, a few weeks before the summer vacation starts, parents are stressing out about what to do during the summer. I did too, a few years ago. Especially when the kids were smaller. Now the kids are bigger and the older kids take care of the younger one. Not only that, but now the… Read More Awesome Outdoor Family activities for the summer

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What are great craft materials and toys for children?

May 29, 2021

Before I had children, I never really thought much about the influence of toys on kids. When I was in college to become an occupational therapist it became more clear about the different kinds of craft materials and toys you can offer children to get them to explore and create. I always tried to avoid… Read More What are great craft materials and toys for children?

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Creative ways how to get kids to help with Spring cleaning.

March 6, 2021

We had a week of very nice sunny weather. There is still frost in the morning, so are we allowed to say it is almost SPRING???? The feeling of opening up de house and letting the fresh air come in, is almost inevitable. I am starting to make lists of what needs to be done… Read More Creative ways how to get kids to help with Spring cleaning.

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Fix your child’s handwriting problems with these Fun Activities.

February 6, 2021

Okay, I have to admit something. This is my, well one of my parenting fails. Of course, there are many more, but where do we as parents learn how to do things? You learn from your own parents, from their mistakes and great ideas. There is no parenting school. You talk to friends with kids,… Read More Fix your child’s handwriting problems with these Fun Activities.

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A complete Guide for High School Students to Study in the Netherlands

How to organize an outdoor Halloween Party?

Easy Crochet Projects for kids (and beginner adults)

Do you remember these Dutch Crafts from school?

Remember these typical Dutch games from school?

5 best Summer Drinks, so your kids don’t feel left out this summer!

Awesome Outdoor Family activities for the summer

What are great craft materials and toys for children?

Creative ways how to get kids to help with Spring cleaning.

Fix your child’s handwriting problems with these Fun Activities.