What’s On in January & February 2018 January 14, 2018 If you’re still in a post-holiday daze, recovering from ringing in the new year with family and friends,… 0 Shares 0 0
House of Fairies December 13, 2016 Launched in March 2016 by Danish expat mum Benedicte Krüger Nielsen, House of Fairies is a great online shop stocking some… 0 Shares 0 0
French Classes for Mums January 21, 2016 We have some great news for expectant and new mums in Geneva looking to improve their French language skills!… 0 Shares 0 0
What’s On in December 2015 November 30, 2015 The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a fab list of events coming up in the… 0 Shares 0 0
Key English School April 27, 2015 If you’re looking for a fun & engaging holiday camp for your children this summer, then Key English School might… 0 Shares 0 0
Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip & Coconut Oil Cookies March 12, 2015 I’ve been meaning to give virgin coconut oil a try for a long time so when my middle… 0 Shares 0 0
Times Tables, The Fun Way March 3, 2015 My eldest boy has started learning times tables in earnest last year. If you’ve been through, or are… 0 Shares 0 0
Best Family Ski Resorts February 16, 2015 You’ll have to admit, one of the greatest perks of living in Geneva is being able to enjoy… 16 Shares 1 15
Alpine Fun at Basseruche November 14, 2014 Just a few weeks ago we spent a lovely day-out with friends at the Basseruche in St-Cergue (VD), a cozy restaurant… 4 Shares 1 3
10 Ways to Get Children into Hiking September 23, 2014 Switzerland has amazing mountains and I love hiking them with my children, aged 5 & 7. The question… 0 Shares 0 0
Tried & Tested: Unameit Stickers June 12, 2014 I have a confession to make (head bowed, fidgety fingers): while I am quite the proficient list-maker and… 0 Shares 0 0
Fun in the Woods May 22, 2014 A forest kindergarten experience in Geneva? Is that possible? Well, according to the information that has just landed… 0 Shares 0 0
How to Employ Nannies in Switzerland May 20, 2014 Families who hire nannies, babysitters or household help in Switzerland have to ensure that their employees are registered for… 29 Shares 29 0
Tried & Tested: Goodness Gracious Foods April 10, 2014 We’re back with another “Tried & Tested” post, where we give you the low-down on specific services and… 0 Shares 0 0
Little Bird Pilates March 13, 2014 If you’ve been wanting to give Pilates a try without the long-term commitment that typically comes with a… 0 Shares 0 0
Meet Petit Toi March 6, 2014 Alejandra is the mumpreneur behind Petit Toi in Lausanne, a design shop for children which opened its doors at the… 0 Shares 0 0
Why Choose Greycoat Lumleys February 20, 2014 Greycoat Lumleys is a respected, London-based recruitment company with a team specifically dedicated to the placement of childcare staff… 0 Shares 0 0
NEST of Love January 24, 2014 We all know how relocating abroad as a family can affect our children: sometimes we are able to… 0 Shares 0 0
Expat Mumpreneurs: Renata & Sara January 23, 2014 We are very happy to publish the story of expat mumpreneurs Renata Bossetti and Sara Mesquida, the hearts… 0 Shares 0 0
Au Coeur Des Grottes December 13, 2013 Tucked away in a quiet street in the heart of Geneva’s Les Grottes neighbourhood, Au Coeur des Grottes is a… 0 Shares 0 0
Boo Merino Giveaway November 12, 2013 We are delighted to announce our first ever giveaway with Luzern-based Boo.Merino, an online store of beautiful kidswear made… 0 Shares 0 0
Meet Zirkuss September 23, 2013 We’re so excited to welcome one of Switzerland’s coolest online kids stores amongst our advertisers, but even more… 0 Shares 0 0
Paper & Party Love September 3, 2013 A huge welcome to our new expat mumpreneur Carla Rippstein, founder of stationery website Paper & Party Love. Just… 0 Shares 0 0
Rockmybaby June 14, 2013 A very warm welcome to our latest sponsor: Rockmybaby Nanny & Babysitting Agency, launched in Switzerland by Tanya Jeannet in… 0 Shares 0 0
Swiss Mumpreneurs at Hiboutique June 13, 2013 As you might have guessed, we love to surf the net here at Geneva Family Diaries. A few… 0 Shares 0 0
Lilabloom Notebooks June 9, 2013 There’s nothing more inspiring than listening to the life story of other expat mums who, like us, have braved… 0 Shares 0 0
The Atila4Child Clothing Sale is on! June 3, 2013 Here at Geneva Family Diaries we’re great fans of Atila 4 child‘s gorgeous creations, so I jumped for… 0 Shares 0 0
Expat Dadpreneurs: Roel May 22, 2013 Our latest entrepreneurial inspiration comes from expat dad Roel van Gasselt, a Dutch father-of-two who moved to Carouge five… 0 Shares 0 0
Organic Fruit with a Local Accent April 15, 2013 One of the things I missed the most when we first moved to Geneva was all the healthy… 0 Shares 0 0
Learning French Can Be Easy April 4, 2013 Is learning or improving your French still at the top of your to-do list? If so, here’s some very useful… 0 Shares 0 0
A Swiss Mum Who Blogs March 17, 2013 Pauline is a Swiss mum-of-three and the freelance illustrator behind the enourmously funny Lavipo, a Swiss blog about motherhood… 0 Shares 0 0
Minimalisma Giveaway February 14, 2013 We are delighted to announce our first ever giveaway with Zürich-based Minimalisma, an online store of adorable baby… 0 Shares 0 0
Eco Design at Chougarou.com February 5, 2013 Our Expat Mumpreneur interviews are so inspiring and motivating that we can’t get enough of them. The latest expat mumpreneur to join our… 8 Shares 8 0
How to Choose the Right School in Geneva February 5, 2013 If you’re planning to settle in Geneva with your family, chances are that education will be a key… 1 Shares 1 0
Expat Mumpreneurs in Nyon January 29, 2013 Last Thursday, I could not resist the opportunity to visit again The Desalpes Company’s Home and Lifestyle collection… 0 Shares 0 0
Help at Moneypenny & Co. January 28, 2013 A warm welcome to Corinne Buck, the latest expat mumpreneur to share her story and great tips on… 0 Shares 0 0
Multilingual Children in Geneva January 19, 2013 When we moved from London to Geneva four years ago, Eldest Son was 3 years-old. Although I’d been speaking… 0 Shares 0 0
Genevacakes Giveaway ! January 17, 2013 Read the story behind the launch of Genevacakes, which has been kindly contributed by expat mum and founder… 0 Shares 0 0
Becoming a Father in Switzerland January 2, 2013 We’re back with part three of expat dad Paul Reed-Peck’s account of his move to Switzerland (click here to… 0 Shares 0 0
A Touch of Spice December 16, 2012 If – like me – you have been lacking time, inspiration or enthusiasm for your Christmas shopping, please let… 0 Shares 0 0
Help Your Expat Kids Cope December 10, 2012 “Oh, they’ll be fine! Children are amazing aren’t they? They just soak up languages like a sponge” I… 0 Shares 0 0
Sture & Folke Baby Blankets December 1, 2012 A few weeks ago I met Karin, a lovely expat mumpreneur from Sweden who has been living in… 0 Shares 0 0
Mac & Fred Champagne Evening December 1, 2012 Xmas is fast approaching and sometimes I feel in need of inspiration to find gifts for the girls in… 0 Shares 0 0
A Beginner’s Guide to Skiing in the Swiss Alps November 25, 2012 Getting to ski the enchanting Verbier slopes in Valais (one of Switzerland’s French speaking Cantons) is not for the… 0 Shares 0 0
An Expat Family in Aigle November 25, 2012 When you’re planning a move abroad or you’ve just put down your expat roots in a new place,… 0 Shares 0 0
Expat Dads: Settling In Switzerland November 10, 2012 We’re back with part two of expat dad Paul Reed-Peck’s account of his move to Switzerland (click here to read the first part… 0 Shares 0 0
The Desalpes Company November 6, 2012 Expat mum-of-three Mikée Westerling is the founder of The Desalpes Company, an online store of gorgeous home products made using… 0 Shares 0 0
No Homework, More Fun ? November 6, 2012 New expats moving to France will see educational reforms take place from September 2013. After months spent debating over… 0 Shares 0 0
Expat Dads Who Blog: Paul October 24, 2012 Our expat community in the Suisse Romande can count many fantastic expat dads who have taken the plunge… 0 Shares 0 0
She’s Toute Sweet ! October 21, 2012 Here at Geneva Family Diaries our eyes are definitely bigger than our tums, so we might be forgiven if… 0 Shares 0 0