What’s On in May 2018

The month of May is here with so many exciting family events you’ll be spoilt for choice. Here’s our…

What’s On in June 2017

Summer is finally here & the countdown to the family holidays has begun. Here’s our monthly list of events in…

What’s On in April 2017

Spring is finally here to stay and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled…

Every Mum Is an Island

In full view of the Mont Blanc bridge and yet concealed away from all the hustle and bustle of…

What’s On in May 2015

The month of May is here with so many exciting family events you’ll be spoilt for choice. Here’s our…

What’s On in April 2015

Spring is finally here to stay and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled…

Easter Activities 2015

Easter is just around the corner, so if you’re in town during the Easter break take a look…

Les Paquis New Clothes

If you think nothing exciting goes on in Geneva, think again. From the beginning of October last year,…

What’s On in June 2014

Summer is finally here & the countdown to your family holidays has begun. Here’s our monthly list of events…

Carouge Spring Festival

Le Printemps Carougeois, Carouge’s annual spring festival, is back from the 15th to the 25th of May 2014 with a…

Tell Me a Story

The Festival La Cour des Contes in Plan-les-Ouates is one of my favourite spring festivals in Geneva. For ten days,…

Just Dance

Spring is in the air & (very likely) in your step so dust off your dancing shoes because…

La Belle Saison

Nestled at the heart of a luxuriant park near the river Arve, Villa Bernasconi is one of Geneva’s best-kept…

Au Coeur Des Grottes

Tucked away in a quiet street in the heart of Geneva’s Les Grottes neighbourhood, Au Coeur des Grottes is a…

Japanese Delights in Geneva

A bright new star is shining in Geneva’s gourmand firmament and I’m overjoyed that Expat Husband decided we…

Puro Gelato

I’ve already posted about my ice-cream addiction (I was raised in Italy after all!) so please bear with me if…

For The Love of Books

Without a doubt, one of the nicest  and better-stocked kids bookshops in the Geneva area is La Librerit in Carouge.…

Geneva’s Firefighters Museum

Just when you think you have the whole city sussed and could navigate all its best child-friendly hideouts…

What’s On in June

Although it doesn’t feel like it yet, summer is finally here and we’re all still hoping for a…

Books in the Park

The 9th edition of the Festival livre et petite enfance will take place on the Promenade des Bastions in…

Night at the Museum

La Nuit des musées de Genève & “after en famille” will be taking place on Saturday 11th and Sunday…

A Cat at the Opera

Geneva Grand Théâtre is synonym with great cultural shows for the whole family. The latest treat they have in…

Café Brocante with Style

I have to thank lovely Paola from Uzume for introducing me to Le Coup de Girafe in Geneva’s Eaux-Vives. Tucked…

Springtime in Carouge

Part exciting showcase of contemporary street art, part unadulterated fun for all ages, the Festival de Printemps Carougeois is…

Celebrate Easter the Swiss Way

Have you seen all the gorgeous Swiss Easter decorations that are filling the shelves of nearly every shop?…

A Swiss Mum Who Blogs

Pauline is a Swiss mum-of-three and the freelance illustrator behind the enourmously funny Lavipo, a Swiss blog about motherhood…

Au Chien Bleu

Cozy, colourful and full-to-the-brim with books and educational toys, Au Chien Bleu in Geneva is everything you dream an independent children’s…

Baby & Making Playgroup

The “Baby + Making” playgroup Geneva is for parents who want to get creative with their little ones, meet…

Bags of Style

Our biggest thank you to La Muse boutique in Geneva (7, rue du Vieux-Collège) for inviting us to the…

Discover Plainpalais

You might have guessed by now that we have a very soft spot for Plainpalais, one of Geneva’s…

Join the Geneva Reading Society

What I love the most about Geneva’s discreet charm and reserved ethos, is that there’s always some amazing…

Le Verre a Monique

If you’d like to kick-off the festive season in style, book your little muffin’s favourite babysitter for the…

Geneva’s Historical Trams

As we were driving past Cornavin Station a few weeks ago, my boys screamed with excitement at the…

Sympa…les Poneys !

Little Miss Cutie is 2 and entering her “I love ponies” stage. She’ll squeal in delight every time we drive…

The Geneva Music Scene

Expats often complain that Geneva is “too quiet” and doesn’t offer much in terms of night-life or music gigs. If…

Brunch at the Farm

This is one of the local tips I wish someone had given me 4 years ago, so I am…