As you might know, almost two years ago I switched to cloth nappies after three years of disposables. Today, having experienced it all—the good, bad and the ugly—and knowing what… Read More
Thoughts after two years of cloth nappies
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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.
How I find babysitters while traveling around the world
This has been the question of the month: How do you find babysitters while traveling? Well, my work, my mental sanity, my survival and the relationship with my husband depend… Read More
Budapest with small kids
This is not a sponsored post. However, I’m a journalist and some businesses sometimes offer to sponsor our visit. Thanks to Lilla from the Budapest Tourist Office for providing us… Read More
Vienna with small children in 48 hours
This is not a sponsored article. I’m a journalist, though, so when we visit cities I write about it here and some places offer to sponsor some activities. Thank you… Read More
Unconditional love
Unconditional love. That’s what we owe the people we bring into this world. Our love is too often conditioned. When we temporarily withdraw love because of their bad behavior. When… Read More
The “gift fund” envelope for children’s birthdays (and say no to consumerism)
I’ve never been a gift fanatic. I like birthdays, I like giving a gift if I know it’s just perfect, I like the detail of a candle to celebrate a… Read More
Do you like your mommy body? (ie, when you don’t recognize yourself in the mirror after pregnancy)
This is a photo I would have never thought I’d publish. Or even consider publishing. Or even take. A photo that strips me not only of my clothes, but of… Read More
Kids simply don’t need (many?) toys
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
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…
