Mommy on a Mission
Expat, Mom, gym rat and pinterest junky. Momming it up and trying to keep my sanity.
Category: Fun with the Kids
Is it Hamster Time?
So I think we can all agree that this is a weird Christmas. No Christmas markets, no ice skating, no dinners with friends and family, just an impending sense of guilt and doom. I would like to offer a suggestion to help salvage this… Continue Reading “Is it Hamster Time?”
The Groningen Redemption
For those of you who have been reading my blog for the last few months you know that I have been spending a lot of time in Groningen lately and that, over all, I am not a huge fan. It’s a lovely city with… Continue Reading “The Groningen Redemption”
Hullie Speelboerderij: Uden (Updated)
Hullie was never my favorite place to take my kids. I know that everyone has different tastes and that just because I don’t like a place doesn’t mean that it isn’t someone else’s favorite. Not that I don’t like Hullie, but to be fair… Continue Reading “Hullie Speelboerderij: Uden (Updated)”
An Open Letter to Groningen
OK Groningen, we need to talk. I know ya’ll are trying, I really do. I just think that, in the realm of “kids activities” ya’ll could use some help. And please, don’t think of me as a pesky foreigner coming in and telling ya’ll… Continue Reading “An Open Letter to Groningen”
Kings Day or Koningsdag: The Netherlands
Kings Day is probably the most confusing holiday in the Netherlands. There is no rhyme or reason to it that I can find. It’s is pretty much whatever you want it to be. Feel like sorting through all your old crap and sitting outside… Continue Reading “Kings Day or Koningsdag: The Netherlands”
Keukenhof, The Netherlands
I was asked yesterday (I think though maybe it was two days ago) why I have never written a blog about The Keukenhof. I have to admit I didn’t have an answer. I have been many times while living in the Netherlands and generally… Continue Reading “Keukenhof, The Netherlands”
Rainy Days and Cross Word Puzzles
It’s official, the weather has turned nasty. Remember those bright sunny days when all you wanted to do is go outside? I know, I barley do as well, it feels like ages ago (when in fact it was like, what, last month?). This time… Continue Reading “Rainy Days and Cross Word Puzzles”
Pompoenerie Best
Yesterday my kids and I went to a pumpkin patch in Best. I didn’t know what to expect, honestly. I have never been to a pumpkin patch in the Netherlands. In the US, Texas at least, visiting a pumpkin patch is a must do… Continue Reading “Pompoenerie Best”
Herfstvakantie: 2018
The fall break starts in 2 days for most kids in North Brabant. That means a whole week entertaining the kids. Luckily there is no shortage of activities and places to let them run off their energy. Within the center of Eindhoven the… Continue Reading “Herfstvakantie: 2018”
Hoeve de Nachtegaal: Wintelre
As anyone who follows me on FB or Instagram knows, we spend a ton of time at Bosschuur De Meren. It’s a great nature reserve in Wintelre with a water pump, sand pile and lots of nature. We love it there and go generally… Continue Reading “Hoeve de Nachtegaal: Wintelre”
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