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Mommy on a Mission

Expat, Mom, gym rat and pinterest junky. Momming it up and trying to keep my sanity.

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    Is it Hamster Time?

    So I think we can all agree that this is a weird Christmas. No Christmas markets, no ice skating, no dinners with friends and family, just an… Read more “Is it Hamster Time?”

    December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 by melissabirdwell

    Cheers to a wonderfully calm Sinterklaas 2020

    SO, the Christmas season is here. At this point I would normally be in a complete panic about getting everything done. All the magic that has to… Read more “Cheers to a wonderfully calm Sinterklaas 2020”

    November 29, 2020January 7, 2022 by melissabirdwell

    What’s normal anyway?

    A lot has changed in the last three years. I’ve gotten divorced, lived in a caravan, landed a pretty decent job, found an amazing house to rent,… Read more “What’s normal anyway?”

    November 4, 2020 by melissabirdwell

    The Groningen Redemption

    For those of you who have been reading my blog for the last few months you know that I have been spending a lot of time in… Read more “The Groningen Redemption”

    August 13, 2019 by melissabirdwell

    The Next Chapter

    I have been undecided about the best time to share this, then I decided that the best time is whenever I feel comfortable. Because I don’t really… Read more “The Next Chapter”

    June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 by melissabirdwell

    Hullie Speelboerderij: Uden (Updated)

    Hullie was never my favorite place to take my kids. I know that everyone has different tastes and that just because I don’t like a place doesn’t… Read more “Hullie Speelboerderij: Uden (Updated)”

    May 21, 2019 by melissabirdwell

    An Open Letter to Groningen

    OK Groningen, we need to talk. I know ya’ll are trying, I really do. I just think that, in the realm of “kids activities” ya’ll could use… Read more “An Open Letter to Groningen”

    May 5, 2019 by melissabirdwell

    Kings Day or Koningsdag: The Netherlands

    Kings Day is probably the most confusing holiday in the Netherlands. There is no rhyme or reason to it that I can find. It’s is pretty much… Read more “Kings Day or Koningsdag: The Netherlands”

    April 23, 2019April 24, 2019 by melissabirdwell

    Keukenhof, The Netherlands

    I was asked yesterday (I think though maybe it was two days ago) why I have never written a blog about The Keukenhof. I have to admit… Read more “Keukenhof, The Netherlands”

    March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 by melissabirdwell

    Women’s March on Amsterdam 2019

    Two years ago, after the election of the 45th president of the United States we took to the streets. We did not march, as the right would… Read more “Women’s March on Amsterdam 2019”

    March 14, 2019 by melissabirdwell

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