#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #19 May 2019
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May 2019
Welcome to our May edition of the #Dolcevitabloggers linkup! The Linkup button below will be available from Sunday 19th May and open for one week.
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How to Embrace the Art of New Languages and Diverse Cultures
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In your household you always welcome the idea of new languages and diverse cultures, but how can you make the most of your passions? For you it is so important that your children are brought up in a world that is bursting with vibrancy and wide beliefs.
Read MoreSuper Easy Spring Language Workbook for Children - Free Download
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Super Easy Spring Language workbook for children - Free download
We’ve reached the Summer term! I hope you’re all back to school and into a routine?
For all school subjects, Spring is great season to inspire little ones to learn. There are so many animals, colours, words to use and get their minds buzzing.
Due to this I’ve created another language workbook to support their learning.
If you downloaded the Easter workbook I did earlier in the month, you know what to expect. If not, here is what’s included:
Read MoreTop 3 ways to secure your child's future
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Top 3 ways to secure your child's future
Are you worried about your child’s future? This is perfectly normal considering the the uncertainty regarding Brexit and other factors. However, this should not stop you from making future plans, and if anything thinking ahead is probably the best thing you can do in this financial climate.
Read MoreWhy you'll love listening to The Big Travel Podcast
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Why you'll love listening to The Big Travel Podcast
This week I’ve been chatting to a very inspiring friend of mine, Lisa Francesca Nand. A travel journalist, writer, filmmaker and regular on radio and TV in the UK, Lisa has a long list of accomplishments!
She is also a brilliant, kind friend, mum of two gorgeous boys and the creator of what has become one of the top rated podcasts on iTunes around the world, ‘The Big Travel Podcast’.
Read More#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #15 April 2019
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April 2019
Welcome to our Easter edition of the #Dolcevitabloggers linkup! The Linkup button below will be available from Sunday 21st April and open for one week.
Read MoreBeautiful Italian cakes to impress on Easter Sunday
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Beautiful Italian cakes to impress on Easter Sunday
Easter is big in Italy both as a religious festival and as a reason to gather together with family and friends.
As with the UK, lamb features on the menu. It's cooked in various ways depending on which region of Italy you are in.
One year we sent my Father-in-law to buy the lamb as I was in charge of the cooking and he came back with goat!
Read MoreHow to up your second language vocabulary this Easter
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I’ve created an Easter-themed vocabulary workbook to guide both you and your child. Learn some Easter-themed vocab and have fun together at the same time!
Read MoreItalian Inspired Gifts for Mother's Day
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Are you a mamma or do you have a mama who always plays down the importance of Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday as we call it in the UK?
A mama who tells everyone not to worry and it’s just a ‘hallmark’ day but actually would just love breakfast in bed and some flowers?
Read MoreBest Travel Shoes for Kids
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When you travel a lot with kids, you have to have good footwear. Your kids need to be protected but comfortable. You need something that’s a space saver in the suitcase but is easy to deal with when it comes to slipping them on and off.
Here are some of the best kids shoes for travel that I’ve found.
Read More#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #14 March 2019
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March 2019
Our third #Dolcevitabloggers linkup of 2019! The Linkup button below will be available from Sunday 17th March and open for one week.
Read MoreWorld Book Day 2019 - Bilingual Book Ideas
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I can’t believe it’s that time of year again when we all celebrate the brilliant initiative World Book Day! It seems to come around so quickly and this year I have two children old enough to take part!
They will be going to school as a shark and a penguin carrying their favourite books. There has been a bit of backlash this year from people claiming that children just dress up and don’t actually care about the books.
Read MoreHow to cook Italian food; but not pizza or pasta
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Involtini al Formaggio is not a dish everyone thinks of when they think of Italian food. There are a wealth of dishes for every season, in every region.
Read More#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #13 February 2019
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February 2019
Our second #Dolcevitabloggers linkup of 2019! The Linkup button below will be available from Sunday 17th February and open for one week.
Read MoreHow to add value to your home, whether you want to love it or leave it!
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How to add value to your home, whether you want to love it or leave it!
Creating a home just how you like it takes time. It can be a daunting process! There’s so much advice out there and because we all move more regularly than previous generations we never know if we are investing in a change for us or a change for its saleability.
Our home was a mix of very bright decor and bodged repairs when we bought it. What we’ve learnt in the last few years of updating it is that there are 5 main things that make a difference whether you’re planning to stay or sell.
Read MoreHow to bring more natural light into your home
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How to bring more natural light into your home
Do you wish you could bring more natural light in to your home?
Our ground floor is quite dark so I’m always conscious of this. We’ve combated the issue in several ways and they make such an impact.
Read MoreThree ways to revamp your garden for Spring
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Three ways to revamp your garden for Spring
At the moment I am looking at a very miserable, brown Winter garden. Nothing is growing and I can’t imagine how it could be transformed!
However I do this every year and it always amazes me how such little touches can create magic even in my small London garden.
These are the things I’m going to get on with in the next month and I advise you to start here!
Read MoreFound the perfect home, what now?
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Found the perfect home, what now?
Moving house is definitely one of the most stressful things you can do in your life. It is thought to be one of the toughest after divorce or loss!
Living in London with renting, buying, changes in family size, we have unfortunately moved a lot of times. Maybe 6 now in 10 years! Each time we move I remember a part of the process that I never want to do by myself again.
Thankfully there are various ways you can make your life easier and these are my top tips for an easier transition.
Read More5 educational Apps for Primary School aged children in 2019
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Here's a list of 5 educational apps for primary aged children, in these topics: English, math, science, languages and art. Give your child a flying start!
Read MoreFrom London lawyer to Italian cashmere luxury label; the woman behind Lois Avery
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How to go from London lawyer to Italian cashmere luxury label?
If you follow Mammaprada on Instagram you’ll know I’m a huge fan of the beautiful Italian cashmere scarves of Lois Avery. I’ve met some of the most inspiring people in the last 3 years that I’ve been using Instagram and one of them is the lovely Jennie, Founder of Lois Avery.
She has the most dreamy, Italian feed, plenty of travel inspiration, shots of her super soft scarves and she shares her very personal journey of creating this amazing brand around her 3 children.
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