The Big Events That'll Make Memories On Holiday

The Big Events That'll Make Memories On Holiday

A family friendly holiday can be hard to come up with, especially if your kids are quite young and have a lot of needs to deal with. However, it’s a lot easier than it’s made out to be, and we’re going to prove that to you right now! After all, you should plan to make memories, and as kids, the memories we make help to form the adults we become, so here are some healthy and happy activities that’ll leave a big impact.

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WIN! A Fantastic Selection of Delicious Pasta for Autumn!

WIN! A Fantastic Selection of Delicious Pasta for Autumn!

WIN my Favourite Pasta varieties this September!

As a half a Italian family and huge lovers of Pasta. This Autumn I thought I would gift my wonderful readers a selection of some of my favourite Pasta shapes!

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Homeownership: When Hiring a Contractor Is Necessary

Homeownership: When Hiring a Contractor Is Necessary

Homeownership: When Hiring a Contractor Is Necessary

There are many odd jobs around the home that the average homeowner can do on their own. However, when a repair or addition requires a skill achieved through experience, it's best to hire a contractor or licensed professional

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Bad Habits to Fix Before Having Children

Bad Habits to Fix Before Having Children

Becoming a parent is a very exciting time in a person's life. We all enter the world of parenting blissfully unaware, unrealistically optimistic, and wanting the best for our children.

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Cucina Tipica; an Inspiring Italian Expat Adventure with Andrew Cotto

Cucina Tipica; an Inspiring Italian Expat Adventure with Andrew Cotto

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.

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How to find meaningful gifts this Fathers Day

How to find meaningful gifts this Fathers Day

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.

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A Bilingual Love Story

A Bilingual Love Story

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.

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How to Embrace the Art of New Languages and Diverse Cultures

How to Embrace the Art of New Languages and Diverse Cultures

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.

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Super Easy Spring Language Workbook for Children - Free Download

Super Easy Spring Language Workbook for Children - Free Download

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:

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Top 3 ways to secure your child's future

Top 3 ways to secure your child's future

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.

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Beautiful Italian cakes to impress on Easter Sunday

Beautiful Italian cakes to impress on Easter Sunday

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!

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