I always wanted a toy kitchen for my kids. They love toy kitchens everywhere we go. So one day last December, despite we were selling everything we own, I gave… Read More
Kids simply don’t need (many?) toys
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Mums & Babies
We don’t know how to be parents, we learn it everyday as we go. This is my way of motherhood, the small victories and the bitter defeats, my inconvenient truths and the endless life lessons. And also all the baby products and toys we love the most.
A dad is a mom with a penis
Since I became a mom, every time I show up somewhere without the kids (especially at the beginning, when Oliver was a baby and then when Emily arrived), the first… Read More
Responsible eating is the diet of the future (Would you like to teach it to your kids?)
The other day, as it happens often, I got into a discussion about raising kids plant-eaters VS raising them meat-eaters. And even if I know I’m getting myself in a… Read More
Happy fourth birthday, my little man!
My sweet little monkey, Today you turn four, and there’s something I want to tell you: I have one huge regret in my short life as a mama, and it… Read More
I don’t want to spend my free time with other kids (moms can be honest with each other)
Have you ever felt like you don’t want to see or hear other babies or toddlers when yours are in school and you finally have some time for yourself? Well,… Read More
What are you going to do with your jobs? (We’re selling everything to travel the world)
Since I told you that we’re selling everything we own to travel the world for a few years, I’m getting lots of questions (I’d have questions, too… it’s pure craziness!).… Read More
Review of Emily’s balance bike woom 1 + Surfboard
You all know it, I love Woom bikes. I truly, deeply believe they’re the best kid bikes on the market. In the past two years, I’ve seen tens of children… Read More
How did the kids take it? (We’re selling everything to travel the world)
Since I told you that we’re selling everything we own to travel the world for a few years, I’m getting lots of questions (I’d have questions, too… it’s pure craziness!).… Read More
We’re giving our dog away to be able to travel the world
I was raised around dogs. When we got Colbie in 2009 I never for a second thought I would one day give her to another family. Yet, she was the… Read More
Happy second birthday, little Emily!
My sweet little Emily, When you were born, Oliver decided to stop breastfeeding, started wanting always daddy, and I “lost” my little boy. It’s been hard for me and it… Read More
Raise the future right
This morning I was at the “parent school” (yes, a school for parents) organized by my kids’ Montessori school and I was sad to see so few parents. But then, as we talked and shared our experiences, I was amazed…
Ever thought of making your own Christmas traditions?
Ruckeli baby carrier: cute, functional and versatile
We’re selling everything to travel the world!
List of our puzzles in progression with links to buy them
This list of puzzles reflects more or less Oliver’s progression (that Emily is also starting to follow)
Christmas in Gothenburg with a baby (almost 1) and a toddler (2.5)
We spent Christmas 2017 in Gothenburg, and here’s some tips to visit the city with young kids
Want a change in your life? Find the cave!
Zoo Animals Block Puzzle by Hape
Teaching your kids to tidy up is not *that* hard
These are the “tools” that worked for us and I feel like sharing them because they’ve worked twice and with two VERY different children
How to live a more eco-friendly, low-impact lifestyle with kids
In this interview Papá de G asked me about our ways to live a more low impact lifestyle with kids.