Recently we visited the Sauier Museum in Aathal, which is the dinosaur museum! The museum is quite close to Zurich, about a 30 minute drive, or you can take the train. There is a mix of (mostly) indoor and outdoor things to see and a just a touch of "scary" to be perfect for little kids, too. We started off in the ocean room, Carter explained how the ocean dinosaurs lived and that they are ... Read More about Zurich Kids: Aathal Dinosaur Museum
Easter Craft for Kids: Easter Egg Stained Glass
To help decorate for Easter we created these very easy Easter Egg stained glass plates! You probably have all the materials on hand so it's also quick to set up for those kids who want to do an activity "right now!!!" All you need is: paper plates (or plain paper, it's really up to you), strips of tissue paper and clear contact paper. Cut an Easter Egg shape in your paper plates. ... Read More about Easter Craft for Kids: Easter Egg Stained Glass
Salt Dough Easter Eggs!
Yum This week for Mini Chef Monday's we have another fun Easter recipe for you! This is a recipe and craft activity all in one, and a great way to do some Easter decorating together with your kids. We created salt dough Easter eggs, which are easy to make and you can customize them to match your Easter decor. Salt Dough Easter Eggs: You will need: 1 cup flour, plus extra for ... Read More about Salt Dough Easter Eggs!
Sportferien with a visit from Our US Friends!
In the winter Swiss schools have a break called Sportferien, or "sports holiday." Sportferien is different than Christmas holiday break, and takes place in February (in Zurich at least). This two week break is generally used to go skiing, or do other winter sports, or go on holiday with your family. Often, schools will even do a trip together where they kids go to the ski camp with their teachers ... Read More about Sportferien with a visit from Our US Friends!
Carrot Cake Dip with Easter Bunny Chips!
Yum Hippity hoppity Easter is this month! Recently Carter has been on a carrot kick, he loves them! I actually don't really like carrots so I never bought them, but I noticed he always took carrots for snack at playgroup and such, so I started buying them and he just eats them up! Carter and I whipped up this delicious dip using carrots, which is perfect for Easter- Carrot Cake dip! To make ... Read More about Carrot Cake Dip with Easter Bunny Chips!
