In 2006 we moved to the USA from the Netherlands.
So, how does it feel being so far away from home. Leaving family, friends and my normal Dutch life behind.
We are still keeping up some Dutch traditions going in our family, like Sinterklaas and the things we do during the Holidays and Easter for example.
The Dutch seem the be very organized. I don’t see myself being very organized, but hey, thanks! Is it the way the Dutch raise their kids, keep their relationship going, manage work – parenting balance? I find things that are popping up on Facebook posts, books and articles. Is it a generalization?
Check out the Dutch things we find on our trips within the USA also.
Or the Dutch food I miss, but now I can make them from scratch.
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Sinterklaas
Sinterklaas tradition…in the USA
“Sinterklaas” is one of the Dutch traditions I miss the most in the US. Here you can find out what it is, how we used to celebrate it and how we celebrate it now in the US.
7 Indoor Treasure Hunt Ideas
Here are 5 super fun and easy Treasure Hunt ideas for all ages.
Holiday Dice Game for Groups
We played this game during Sinterklaas, but you can play it with any group, like your family, friends, sports team etc. The only thing you need is a die, a timer/alarm clock, presents and…. some wine;)
New Year’s Eve with Kids
Did you ever celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands? There are not many differences between the USA and the Netherlands. Here you can find fun activities to do with kids on New Years Eve !
Easter
6 Fun Easter Egg Hunt Ideas for Kids
Did you know we have 2 days of Easter celebrations in the Netherlands. Read all about it here and find 6 fun Easter Egg Hunt Ideas for kids of all ages.
Easter Brunch with the family
Always one of our favorite things to do. A Sunday brunch. Trying out new recipes. Easter brunch is extra special because of some fun table decorations and inviting friends and family.
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day Family Home Spa
Here you’ll find how Valentine’s Day is known in the Netherlands and how we celebrate this Holiday in the USA. A fun Home Spa for the Family to enjoy!
Halloween
Pumpkin Patch
One of the new traditions we started to do with our family, is going to a pumpkin patch. I never went to one in the Netherlands. Here you can find what it is and what we do.
Thanksgiving
A vegetarian menu for Thanksgiving
Another new holiday we do not have in the Netherlands: Thanksgiving. Here you can find out what it is and how to prepare a delicious vegetarian Thanksgiving meal for family and friends. They will come back next year (if you want;)
How to raise kids to be bilingual
It is not easy to keep Dutch traditions like our language going in our family. Especially when the kids are going to a school where they speak English and one of the parents speaks English. I personally think it is important for the kids to learn about the Netherlands and learn Dutch. But how do you do that? Read all about it here.
Birthday Parties
There are many differences in how people celebrate birthdays. Here you can find out how we celebrated birthdays in the Netherlands and how people celebrate them in the USA.
Spring Cleaning with kids
Something we probably need to do once a year in some kind of form. It is always so overwhelming for me, because I want to do it sometimes the extreme way (ripping up carpet and stuff like that), but here are some fun and creative ways how you can get your child involved with Spring Cleaning.
Activities to do with kids at home.
The sudden shut down of many countries in the world during the COVID pandemic in March 2020, asked for a lot of creativity for especially parents to figure out ways how to deal with kids at home. Keeping a school schedule? Do we get help from school? What activities can we do?
What did we do during the first weeks of the pandemic?
Which kind of activities can you do at home which are educational?