• Support after surgery with Biotona Phyto-Detox

    As some of you may know I had my breast implants removed a few months ago. I got a lump in my left armpit that became increasingly painful and radiated to my left breast. After an ultrasound and MRI scan, both implants were found to be leaking. The explant operation has now been completed, but unfortunately I have to go under the knife again because the painful lump in my armpit turns out to be silicone. Your body can't clean up silicones on its own, my body has been trying to detox the silicones for years. The beautiful brand Biotona ...

  • Recreation Park de Leistert

    By Frieda Monday, October 25, 2021 0 , Permalink 0

    Since Corona, recreation parks and campsites in the Netherlands have become even more popular than they already were. We Dutch like to book a holiday here with the children or a pleasant family weekend. Taking the whole family to the child-friendly recreation park De Leistert in Limburg is a great idea. Here you can book an overnight stay in various ways. If you like comfort and luxury, you can book a holiday in one of the beautiful modern bungalows in authentic Limburg farm style. If you're going for the outdoors, the 5-star campsite with a huge range of facilities is ...

  • BK pans made for life

    Take a look at your (grand)parents' kitchen cupboards and chances are you will find a pan from BK. BK has been a household name in the Dutch kitchen for 170 years with affordable quality pans in all shapes and sizes. In order to bring the traditional Dutch brand to the attention of the new generation of home cooks, BK shows that it is ready for a new cooking future. With a vision that powerfully conveys what BK stands for: connection, memories and good food. With BK pans that are made for life. Food connects Cooking is more than putting a meal on ...

  • Region of Surprises

    Last summer I was allowed to visit the very nice city of Leiden for a day for my birthday. This region is not called the Region of Surprises for nothing, because there are so many fun things to see and do here. I was pleasantly surprised when I was invited to visit Katwijk and the surrounding area, together with my 11-year-old son Job. With an overnight stay in the Pop-Up Cottage, a house on wheels that travels through Oegstgeest, Leiden, Wassenaar, Voorschoten and Katwijk. The last stop of the cottage was at Holiday Park Koningshof in Rijnsburg (Katwijk) where we ...

  • Don’t grow up, it’s a trap

    By Frieda Saturday, September 11, 2021 0 , Permalink 0

    Probably the house where you live now is the house where you want to grow old. We all hope to grow old physically and mentally healthy, but what if you later have difficulty walking or for whatever reason you no longer dare or can not go up the stairs? But some disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, for example, can also cause an error in judgment when climbing stairs. Stairlifts are then the ideal solution and really make a difference in quality of life with the necessary freedom and independence at home. Thanks to this affordable and sustainable solution, people ...

  • Going to the sun for a while? Consider these five holiday homes in Spain!

    By Frieda Wednesday, September 1, 2021 0 , , Permalink 0

    Did you doubt about leaving this summer, do you regret it and do you still want to go to the sun after the summer? Think about a holiday home in Spain! Nice weather is almost always guaranteed. Belvilla lists five holiday homes in Spain where you can go with a group of friends or your entire family. Holiday homes in Spain Calonge, Gerona Calonge is a lovely, historic village with a medieval castle. In this beautiful house, surrounded by green forests on the hills of Les Gavarres, you can enjoy the beautiful coast with beautiful beaches. You have access to two swimming pools: ...

  • City trip in our own country: this is what you can do in a surprising and versatile Vianen

    Last month I was invited with a number of friends to visit this Free City for a day. Planning an international holiday remains uncertain for the time being, but luckily there is plenty to see and do in our own country. Looking for a versatile city trip within the borders? Be surprised by Free City Vianen. The authentic town is a fifteen minute drive from the city of Utrecht and is surrounded by water and greenery. Stroll along the boutiques and taste the atmosphere of the historic town. Could you still use some tips? VVV Vianen in the cozy Voorstraat ...

  • Give your home more living space with a veranda

    By Frieda Tuesday, August 17, 2021 0 , , , Permalink 0

    A veranda on your house is almost a must in the Netherlands. The Dutch summers remain changeable and with a nice roof at home you can stay outside longer. We also have a veranda on our house and are thinking about expanding it with glass sliding walls. This way you increase your living space inside and you can enjoy under your roof all year round. Bring the outside in and create extra living space with, for example, a cozy sitting area. Your home will look bigger and with a heater you can ensure that the temperature remains pleasant even in ...

  • Insight Beach, day at the beach in city oasis Breda

    Last Thursday I was invited with a friend to come and chill for a day at Insight Beach in Breda. This great pop-up location started last summer in Eindhoven where it was a great success. This summer season Insight Beach will be open in Breda from 1 June, the location is located at the event location STRND, just outside the city center, a day at the beach in the city oasis of Breda. Insight Beach Countries around us also know that the infections in our country are increasing. There is a chance that your booked and well-deserved holiday will be jeopardized. When ...

  • HOTEL FLORA BATAVA OPENS DOORS

    History, nature and contemporary luxury come together in boutique hotel on the Vecht Last week I was invited together with a number of blog friends to this beautiful place on the Vecht for a delicious luxury High Tea. Hotel Flora Batava opens doors for guests where luxury and nature come together. We had beautiful weather and sat by the water at the tea house to enjoy all the goodies, with a view of the beautiful and luxurious boutique hotel and the surrounding area. After the High Tea we were given a tour of the hotel and we were allowed to take ...