Dream Travel Destinations: San Diego, California

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Dream Travel Destinations: San Diego, California

Dream Travel Destinations: San Diego, California

We have two milestone events in the Prada household this year, one big birthday and one big wedding anniversary! With that in mind we would really like to go away somewhere special and not the usual package holiday! 

I've always wanted to go to California, so I've been dreaming of where we can go and what balance we can strike with the adults having a memorable trip but also keeping the little ones occupied. I've been checking out San Diego vacation homes, where the best beaches are, wine tasting at the vineyards! And obviously a few child-friendly places. 

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#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #3 February 2018 - A Love Letter to Italy

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#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #3 February 2018 - A Love Letter to Italy

February: A Love Letter to Italy

As February is the month of love and Saint Valentine, we thought what better than to write a love letter to our beloved Italia!

What do you love about Italy? What's your relationship with the country? Does it make you fall head over heels one minute and frustrate you the next? Tell us how you feel? As always feel free to interpret this theme as you wish... 

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Bilingual Children - Week #4

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Bilingual Children - Week #4

Our Bilingual Week

Welcome to Week Four of Bilingual Children! I've been really busy last month collecting feedback from other Bilingual Mums. So throughout February I will be sharing all of their challenges, different approaches and reasons for helping their children learn a second or multiple languages.

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5 Simple Tips for Child Car Seat Safety

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5 Simple Tips for Child Car Seat Safety

Car Seat Safety for Babies & Toddlers

We all like to think that we are doing everything possible to protect our children. Unfortunately we can't be there all the time and for every eventuality but car travel and Car Seat Safety is something we can get right if we have a few extra precautions in place.

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Italian Summer Events - Turin Epicurean Capital

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Italian Summer Events - Turin Epicurean Capital

What is Turin Epicurean Capital?

Turin Epicurean Capital is a 3 day event in Turin, Italy. The year 2018 marks the 5th edition of the festival and it will take place from 20-22nd June. I organize the event to help promote Turin and shed some light on our beautiful royal city that is still pretty much under the radar despite most famous Italian brands and products being born right here.

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Mothers come in many forms - Guest Post by Ebony Drummond

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Mothers come in many forms - Guest Post by Ebony Drummond

Mothers come in many forms - Guest Post by Ebony Drummond

Today we have a touching post from Ebony of The Role Model Diaries. Ebony writes about the wonderful friendship she has with her partner's daughter and how she sees herself as less of a Step Mum but really a Role Model. It's very clear though that Ebony has a very strong and admirable mothering instinct! Have a read of this endearing story of two best friends...

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Bilingual Children - Week #3

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Bilingual Children - Week #3

Bilingual Children - Week #3

I recently asked other mums who are raising Bilingual Children if they could share their experiences, good and bad. I asked for tips and most importantly challenges, as we all know there are many!

Firstly I was amazed and delighted at how many of you came forward. However I also noticed that as usual us mums do worry if we are doing things the correct way or should have done approached this type of learning differently. 

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18 Trips to Take in Italy in 2018 - Part 2

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18 Trips to Take in Italy in 2018 - Part 2

Where to travel in Italy in 2018

Last week to lift our moods in dreary January I put together a list of 18 Trips to Take in Italy 2018!

Hopefully you have all now read Part 1, where you learnt about the first 9 destinations to add to your 2018 Italian Travel Wish List!

I wanted to help you explore areas you may not have heard of and this week is no different. 

So here are the final 9 destinations! I hope you enjoy them and get inspired! 

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The Origin of Spaghetti and Meatballs - Donatella Polizzi

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The Origin of Spaghetti and Meatballs - Donatella Polizzi

The Origin of Spaghetti and Meatballs - Donatella Polizzi

Is spaghetti and meatballs really Italian? It's delicious no doubt but there's a lot of snobbery around this dish and some quite extreme views on it's origin. I recently discovered the lovely Donatella Polizzi's posts on Italian food and culture on Facebook and she's agreed to share her knowledge here.

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18 Trips to Take in Italy in 2018 - Part 1

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18 Trips to Take in Italy in 2018 - Part 1

Where to travel in Italy in 2018

To lift everyone's spirits after Blue Monday, what could be better than a bit of dreamy Italian holiday inspiration?!

I've put together a list of 18 Trips to Take in Italy 2018 to help you explore areas you may not have heard of. Where I know experts in these destinations I've asked them to tell us why their town/ city is wonderful.

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Bilingual Children - Week #1

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Bilingual Children - Week #1

Our Bilingual Week

I'm starting a new series on Mammaprada. Every Wednesday I will give you a little insight into our bilingual learning. What has challenged us and which products we've found useful. There will be some interviews with others raising bilingual children, an expert in the subject or a creator of a product or service which helps us all in raising our children bilingually. 

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What to See and Do in My Favourite Italian City, Mantova

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What to See and Do in My Favourite Italian City, Mantova

Great Italian Cities: Mantova

Many years ago not long after Mr Prada and I were married, we went on an Italian road trip.  What is most surprising is that we were still married at the end of the trip as we always argue in the car! This is of course his fault rather than mine! Being in a car with an Italian, especially when they are suddenly back in their homeland means all sorts of insane driving practices seep out! How we got to Mantova is beyond me but it is one of our most memorable trips. 

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#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #2 January 2018 - 'Favourite Italian City'

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#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #2 January 2018 - 'Favourite Italian City'

January: Favourite Italian City

Happy New Year and Buon Anno! 

Our topic for the month of January as voted by you all is 'Favourite Italian City'

Which is your favourite city in Italy? Tell us about what to do there, or share a wonderful memory of you visiting this particular place. Please interpret this theme as you wish..

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7 Best Christmas Gifts for New Mums - Guest Post by Brigitte Evans

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7 Best Christmas Gifts for New Mums - Guest Post by Brigitte Evans

One of the common mistakes people make when shopping for new moms is getting them baby-related things. While this is a truly nice gesture and one that shows you care about her new role and her bundle of joy, of course, this is a time when a woman should be pampered.

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Best Italian Ski Resorts - Bormio

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Best Italian Ski Resorts - Bormio

The Best Italian Ski Resort - In my opinion! 

Bormio is one of those places you want to keep a secret! Papa' Prada has been coming here since he was six years old and we have been here together regularly for over ten years, more recently with our two children.

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#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #1 December 2017 - 'The Italian Connection'

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#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #1 December 2017 - 'The Italian Connection'

December: The Italian Connection

Our topic for the month of December is 'The Italian Connection'

What is your connection to Italy? Did you marry into an Italian family? Are you Italian? Do you just love Italia? You can interpret this however you wish and we can't wait to read your posts! All of the hosts will also write on this theme. 

We thought it was a great starting place to all learn a bit more about each

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Halloween Costumes at Crafty Pear!

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Halloween Costumes at Crafty Pear!

Want to get organised with that Halloween costume now? One less item on the to-do list? 

Take a look at Crafty Pear handmade Halloween costumes. Soft, durable and stylish. Your little ghouls will wear these all year round! 

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The rise of the mummy bloggers

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The rise of the mummy bloggers

Mummy bloggers have had their fair share of bad press recently. But is it well deserved? What does it take to become successful at blogging and actually make a living out of it? 

I spoke to Talya Stone, Creator of top 1% UK parenting  blog 'Motherhood The Real Deal'. We talked hours, pay, Mumsnet and the delightful Daily Mail! Find out more here...

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