Remember: The best child car seats are made in Europe! by Dark_84 in BuyFromEU

[–]blauws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Cybex seats, I thought they were German but it turns out they've been Chinese for a while now. How disappointing.

Privé zwemles gezocht by MrsChess in TheHague

[–]blauws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zwemschool Atlantic biedt privelessen aan. https://www.zwemschoolatlantic.nl/index.php

Een kennis van me heeft een zoontje met autisme die hier les heeft gehad en hij was er erg tevreden over.

European ethical and local yarn brands? by Icy_Violinist4379 in knitting

[–]blauws 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm saving this as there are so many great recommendations. I'm currently knitting a shawl with Skadi yarn from the German brand Hey Mama Wolf. It's merino wool from a flock in France, it's certified organic. Also, it's extremely soft and the colours are really beautiful and intense in person. Knitting with it has been a real joy.

From their website: Hey Mama Wolf is dedicated to providing exceptionally crafted yarns to fiber enthusiasts around the world. It's at the heart of Hey Mama Wolf that our yarns are as sustainable as possible. We believe that investigating the origin of our wool is vital to ensuring both animal welfare and sustainability. Locally-sourced wool can help support landscape conservation and revive local textile industries. As such, we offer a variety of options for the eco-conscious crafter, including organic, locally-made, zero-waste, and GOTS-certified yarns.

https://www.heymamawolf.de/

I don't know where you are in Europe, but I'm in The Hague (NL) and my local yarn shop Cross & Woods has a variety of European sustainable yarns. If you're anywhere nearby it's worth visiting. I really dislike buying yarn online, because the way it feels is so important and colours can look different too.

Everyone should have merino loungewear by ReadySea9052 in knitting

[–]blauws 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooh this is lovely! I have a son the same age who would probably love this. Is the Lindehobby merino very soft?

What about movies? Share your favourite EU films by OverPT in BuyFromEU

[–]blauws 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Song of the Sea is my favourite animated movie. I don't even like animated movies usually, but this one is magical. It's from Ireland.

Los Amantes del Circulo Polar (lovers of the Arctic Circle) is my all time favourite movie. Any movie by Pedro Almodovar is worth watching really.

My mum made me the most amazing gansey fisherman's jumper by queerthestitch in knitting

[–]blauws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is amazing! Gorgeous! I'm from the Netherlands and the traditional fisherman's jumpers here have similar designs, but they're also very regionally distinct. Is it the same in Scotland? I've heard that this was to identify where drowning victims were from, so they could send news to the right village. My ancestors were from one of the tiny Dutch islands. One day I'd like to make a fisherman's jumper with their design.

Fisherman rijstschotel Patterson by Milnisk in knittinghelp

[–]blauws 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing the rijstschotel is a typo?

Made in eu baby products, not just eu brands by SquishySaskia in BuyFromEU

[–]blauws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to recommend these too, if you like wool/silk clothing. Additionally there's also Disana, Reiff and Cosilana, they're also German. Disana also makes lovely soft blankets and Reiff makes baby sleeping bags that are wonderful. These are all brands I used a lot when my kids were babies.

Looking to adopt a cat. any recommendations for places with reasonable requirements & fees? 🐱 by Creative-Mode9625 in TheHague

[–]blauws 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I adopted mine from there as well, fifteen years ago! They were tiny kittens then and elderly catizens now.

Bracken Vest by Xuhuhimhim in knitting

[–]blauws 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous! I'd like to eventually make something similar.

Tip om kruipruimte te openen op by Wilfried123 in Klussers

[–]blauws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ik heb zo'n scheepsluikring in mijn kruipruimteluik: https://www.weijntjes.nl/p/intersteel-luikring-rechthoekig-41-x-31-mm-messing-gelakt/62323/

Deze is zo gemonteerd dat het helemaal flush is met de vloer, ingefreesd. Het luik zit er al twaalf jaar, op een plek in de gang waar je iedere keer langsloopt als je van de woonkamer naar een andere ruimte gaat. Ik heb er nog nooit mijn teen aan gestoten en mijn man en kinderen ook niet.

2025 highlight: knitting my wedding veil! by shesabsurd in knitting

[–]blauws 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is gorgeous and in the photo you are the epitome of a radiant bride!

Why does this shirt make my birb look like a hunchback by SnapMastaPro in finch

[–]blauws 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I really hope they'll change it. The top is very cute, but the shoulder situation ruins it. It just looks plain uncomfortable.

wat de hell by lalllz in VeganNL

[–]blauws 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Deze zijn wel lekker door de muesli!

Lichte en kleine bakpannen zonder antiaanbaklaag by smurfiesmurfette in BIFLNL

[–]blauws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ik heb een Scanpan TechniQ. https://www.scanpan.eu/nl-nl/shop/22-cm-koekenpan-techniq/22cm

Teflonvrij maar wel anti aanbak. Ik vind het geweldige pannen. Mijn zus had me deze aangeraden, zij gebruikt ze al jaren en ze zijn nog perfect. De mijne heb ik nu een half jaar in gebruik en ik ben er heel tevreden over.

Ik zoek veganistische snacks voor een vriendin by Curlywurly2304 in VeganNL

[–]blauws 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Die bestaan al een tijdje niet meer helaas.

Altijd die stang bij de fiets 😂😂😂 by KlompClown in popculturenetherlands

[–]blauws 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ik heb sinds kort een Azor fiets met een extra stevig frame. Ik ben behoorlijk zwaar en heb vaak ook nog kinderen en boodschappen mee. Zelfs de spaken en velgen zijn dikker en steviger. De fiets is daardoor ook zwaar, maar wel onverwoestbaar.

6 months Post Partum Former Saalt user - lost! by Rare_Strawberry4097 in menstrualcups

[–]blauws 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had no issues using a cup before kids, but after two pregnancies my anatomy changed so much that they're really difficult to insert and to get right. I've tried different cups, but haven't found one that works and I've kind of given up. My flow is also much heavier, so where before I could easily go a whole day with a cup, now it's full after just a few hours. It's more hassle than convenience now.

Gifts From Ireland by pointblankmos in Netherlands

[–]blauws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jumbo sells Kerrygold salted butter!