Is the English language infiltrating every day Italian?
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The use of English within Italian every-day life is growing. This is something that’s easy to miss when you are English yourself. Have you noticed this?
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Cucina Tipica; an Inspiring Italian Expat Adventure with Andrew Cotto
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This week on Mammaprada I’m delighted to welcome award-winning author Andrew Cotto. Andrew has written three novels and is a regular contributor to The New York Times.
Read MoreHow to find meaningful gifts this Fathers Day
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Father’s Day is almost upon us! Sunday 16th June for those of you who aren’t great at remembering these special occasions!
It’s always tough finding presents for dads. They often end up with something dull like another pair of socks and can feel a little forgotten! Or they tell you they don’t want anything but you would really like to show how much you appreciate them.
Read MoreA Bilingual Love Story
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A Bilingual Love Story
When you hear the words love and story I bet you start thinking about two people poetically in love. Add Italy and you can already picture the two of them sharing dinner at a ristorante like Lady and The Tramp with candles slowly burning between their glasses of wine. And even if a love story about Italy often involves a man with dark eyelashes and a charming accent, we'll leave the men for now.
Read More#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.
Read MoreHow 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.
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