It's Christmas time again! It is the most wonderful time of the year! OR NOT! Depending on where you are and your state of mind, this season often comes with a lot of woes as we are not yet out of this pandemic tunnel. We've been in this Pandemic for two years already and honestly, it is getting kind of exhausting. This season has not...
It's Thanksgiving week once more. I can't believe this year had gone so fast (as usual). 2021 may be a bit mild in comparison to the rollercoaster ride we had in the pandemic last 2020. Yet, we are still inside this Pandemic tunnel, trying hard to go to the light at the other side. Thanksgiving has been a yearly tradition of mine. It is...
Summer is slowly slipping away as the cool breeze of Autumn air touches our face. We breathe in and exhale as we look forward to the end of the pandemic tunnel. The cold season has officially started, yet we are hopeful that everything is starting to go back to normal.In the Netherlands, all covid restrictions have been lifted, provided that you have proof...
Summer.It is the most anticipated season of the year. School is out and so is the sun. Summertime is usually where people have big plans and go on long vacation. Since Daxton is going to school now, we can only have a long vacation during the summer as well.Everything is slowly opening up now that most people are getting their vaccine shots. We...
Playgroups Recommendation for Toddlers in Almere (and Amsterdam too!)
Almere Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Toddlerhood is another challenging phase for most parents. These kids have so much energy and their brain are like sponges that will soak up any information they see/hear/do. It is important to choose wisely the activities we introduce in their routines for it will slowly form their character and personality. Exhausted parents (either working or staying at home) have been constantly looking for ways...
Spring Season in the Netherlands [Cherry Blossoms & Tulip Fields]
Bollenstreekroute Monday, May 31, 2021
Spring is highly anticipated for its warm hugs of sunshine and warmth. The Netherlands is known for its crazy weather and paired with climate change, we experienced the most bizarre weather combination this Spring. However, no one is stopping the people to welcome the Cherry Blossoms and Tulip season.The first week of Spring, we were greeted with summer-high temperatures, which brought joy to...
When we moved here, we were already on the hunt for a rental home. Buying a home was not in our mind yet for we know that it’ll cost a lot for expats, just like in Singapore.In Singapore, we lived in a 4bedroom HDB shared with fellow Filipinos and it saved us more bucks. Here in the Netherlands, I haven’t encountered the same...
