• Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Bar
    days out - the Netherlands

    {Amsterdam} Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Bar

    August 26, 2022 - By 

    A few years ago we had a day trip to Amsterdam from Wassennaar. I love Amsterdam but it wasn’t so much fun with two kids. So when we planned another day trip to Amsterdam we made sure to do our research on fun places to explore with kids. If you’re looking for fun things to do with kids in Amsterdam then I have a few recommendations. Our kids love travelling so whilst we arrived in Amsterdam by train at Amsterdam Centraal we knew we wanted to try the trams. They were super easy to use and a great way to…

  • The Hague
    Monday Happy List - the Netherlands

    Monday Happy Things {Week 410}

    August 22, 2022 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to sit down and write. Monday Happy Things {Week 410} We had a great week away in the Netherlands. It’s a really family-friendly place and it’s the third time we’ve been now. We went swimming, visited Amsterdam, The Hague and Leiden and ate our weight in pancakes. The…

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    Family Life - the Netherlands

    Five day trips from Duinrell

    July 7, 2019 - By 

    Last Summer we spent a week with Eurocamp at Duinrell in the Netherlands. We had such a great time that we are going back again this year. As well as spending a lot of time at Duinrell there are plenty of places within easy reach to explore. Day trips from Duinrell include Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Leiden, The Hague and Delft. I thought I would tell you a little more about these 5 days trips from Duinrell. Five day trips from Duinrell Amsterdam I first visited Amsterdam with my husband (then boyfriend!) over 15 years ago. I fell in love with the…

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    Family Life - the Netherlands

    My holiday essentials when travelling with kids

    June 19, 2019 - By 

    This post was written in collaboration with Panasonic but all thoughts and opinions are my own. We left it late but I’m so excited that we’ve finally booked our Summer holiday. We really wanted to spend a week abroad like last year. We were a little overwhelmed by all the choice so actually ended up booking to stay at the same place as last year – Duinrell in the Netherlands! We had such an amazing family holiday that we can’t wait to go back again. My holiday essentials when travelling with kids You probably won’t be surprised to hear that…

  • Family Life - mindfulness - Monday Happy List - the Netherlands

    Monday mindfulness – Summer holidays {Week 4}

    August 20, 2018 - By 

    Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend and are enjoying the school summer holidays. Each week I start off by writing my Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things blog post. It’s a great chance to reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures – it’s a post I always enjoy writing. Monday mindfulness – Summer holidays edition We had the most amazing week with Eurocamp at Duinrell, Wassenaar in the Netherlands. It’s been 15 years since we visited Amsterdam, and 2 years since we went…

  • Looking forward to our first Eurocamp holiday at Duinrell Holland
    Family Life - holidays - the Netherlands

    Our first Eurocamp holiday at Duinrell Holland

    July 18, 2018 - By 

    I have some exciting news to share. We’ve been busy planning an awesome Summer holidays – can you believe the school year is nearly over? This year has just flown by and we are all ready for a break from the school routine. And this year we are going abroad for a week to Duinrell! Looking forward to our first Eurocamp holiday As much as I love the 6 week holiday they do require a little planning. We are fortunate to be surrounded by Kids Clubs so my children will be spending some time at those. This year we’ve booked…

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    days out - exploring - holidays - the Netherlands

    Exploring Utrecht with Miffy

    August 23, 2015 - By 

    As a mum of two small children we love Miffy, the little white rabbit drawn by Dick Bruna. This year Miffy celebrates her 60th birthday with, amongst other things, a special exhibition called Celebrating 60 years of Miffy! at the Centraal Museum Utrecht. Exploring Utrecht with Miffy Dick Bruna was born and lives in Utrecht and created Miffy there so it is great to see such a huge exhibition dedicated to Miffy. The exhibition runs from 20 June 2015 until 20 September 2015 and earlier in the summer holidays my husband and I enjoyed a weekend away and found ourselves…