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Pine Cone Fairies

I just love crafts which are inspired by nature, and these pine cone fairies have to be one of my

The festive season is approaching, and many of you will be starting to make plans to travel to family or

Holidays are thrilling, extremely hectic and at times overwhelming. December is filled with shopping, children’s theatre recitals and caroling events

These Christmas cookies originate from the Basel area but are a delight for families throughout northern Switzerland. Traditionally containing the

Most international families find they can handle a certain amount of change in life and become experts at planning house moves

When I pictured Switzerland before moving here many years ago, I imagined snow-covered mountains, cows on alpine pastures, herders producing

Changes in the environment have a devastating effect on us all. One of our traditional nursery rhymes has changed into

If your child is like mine, you probably have lots of found objects from your forest walks, that holiday at the

Soup is a tantalizing staple in Switzerland that is usually enjoyed with salad before a main course. This recipe will

One of our challenges in spring and early summer is planning outdoor activities. What to do! Will it rain or