Weekend 13-15 June 2014
This week has been HOT, HOT, HOT! If the weather forecast is to be believed, it should cool down this weekend after a bit of rain tonight, but hopefully that won’t keep families indoors! Lots going...
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Outdoor Cinema Season
We’re only a few weeks away from the end of term for both public and private schools, which means it is soon the start of summer and summer activities. One of my favourites is outdoor cinema....
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Daycare Blog
Last year, mompreneur Delphine Stent Torriani got her location, paperwork, and staffing together and was able to open up a new daycare, or crèche, in Mies. Her goal was to open a facility that could...
View ArticleFete de la Musique
It’s the second last weekend of June, or the Summer Solstice, so it is time for the annual Fetes de la Musique, or music festivals. There are music festivals all across Geneva and Vaud (worldwide...
View ArticleCrossborder Shopping Changes
There is good news and bad news for expatriate parents out there — customs regulations are changing on 1 July 2014. Whereas wine imports will increase (up to five litres from 2 litres), meat imports...
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U23 cycling in Nyon
As of 9 July 2014, the streets of Nyon were dedicated to the 2014 Swiss Youth cycling championships. Races do a loop around the Nyon and Crans-pres-Celigny and will impact traffic in the area. For...
View ArticleSafe during the summer holidays
After a week of rain, the weather promises to be warm and sunny for the rest of the week. And hopefully for the rest of the summer. We are a few weeks into the summer holidays, we may have a new...
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Protecting your Kids and Pets in the Heat/Sun
The sun and the heat are finally going to make an appearance, so it’s time to remind parents and pet owners about what they can do to keep everyone safe from the sun: 22′C and sunny is no way to die 1....
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Water Safety
Along with this week’s posts about health and safety and staying safe in the summer heat, comes a repost about ensuring you are safe IN THE WATER. The images about Water Safety go viral every summer...
View ArticleCoaching Blog: Where am I holding back?
Guest post by Debbie Croft: At the beginning of summer, I told myself I was going to do the Sprint Triathlon at Nyon as it had been more than 2 years since I had entered an event; yet it was the 3rd...
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Educationblog: School Supplies 3
It’s that time of year again, BACK TO SCHOOL! I posted the last few years with information on what parents need for their children who are just starting out in 1P/2P or 3P, this year I post the list...
View Article23-24 August – Last Weekend before La Rentree
On Monday, public schools across Vaud open their doors to our children. Whether your kids are starting new or know all about school, there are feelings of joy, trepidation, and exhaustion ahead. So...
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La Rentrée | Back to School
Today is the first day back to school for children in the Canton de Vaud and the Canton de Genève. Kids alone or kids accompanied by their parents or daycare providers are back on the roads and...
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Know-it-All Passport 2015-2016
The new edition of the Know-it-All passport, a handbook to English-Speaking Geneva, Vaud and Neighbouring France, has finally hit the shelves. Now in its 9th iteration, the KIAP has been around now...
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Nyon News (Sept 2014)
Earlier this year, the City of Nyon published its information letter “Vivre a Nyon” which was distributed to all mailboxes across the city and commune of Nyon. The major articles covered: The School...
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Desalpe Season – And the cow’s go marching home
It’s that time of year again, cool weather, damp mornings, the risk of frost. Which means higher elevations are even cooler and chillier… not good for cattle. So, this weekend the herds of cattle...
View ArticleFall Troc Season & Wine Season
The Desalpe de Saint-Cergue marks the official start to autumn in Western Switzerland, and with autumn we have the onset of second-hand sales, fairs, trocs, vide greniers and puces. The first weekend...
View ArticleWhat’s On – 11-12 October 2014
This weekend in Western Switzerland, what is there to look forward to? Holidays begin in Canton Vaud Swiss Fantasy Show in Morges 50e expo de Coss in Cossonay “Enfance” exhibit at the Alex Forel museum...
View ArticleIt’s Winter?!
The mountains are topped with snow, the weather is cooler, Christmas decorations are out in the shops AND outdoor ice rinks are slowly opening. Yup, we are transitioning from fall into winter...
View ArticleLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
The weather outside is frightful… in fact the snow is delightful! The snow has finally fallen and is staying on the ground both in the valley and up on the mountains. So it’s time to consider...
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