Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? I sort of forgot it was happening! I knew it was looming but we don’t make a big deal of it here as we try and do little things for each other throughout the year.
Read MoreMilan is not a city that’s easy on the budget, with some of the highest hotel and restaurant prices in Italy. But sightseeing there is inexpensive, with many attractions free and others modestly priced.
Read MoreAs a parent, you naturally want the best possible healthcare for your youngsters. They’re your pride and joy, after all, and seeing them in the best possible health 100% of the time is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Read MoreWe’ve survived January! I can almost feel that Spring is around the corner. Well if I try really hard! We’ve had quite a mild Winter so far and the Spring bulbs are already showing their faces.
Read MoreIs your bedroom decor looking a bit tired? Would you love to refresh the mood and create a place of sanctuary? How relaxing we find our bedroom and how easily we drop off to sleep has a huge effect on your levels of energy each day.
Read MoreEver since you were little, you have been exposed to so many different cultures and countries. You believe this has benefited you in a number of ways, so you definitely want your children to have the same experiences too.
Read MoreThe food is one of the best things about going away. Whether you’re embarking on a pizza-filled Italian trip or are dying to get your hands on some Spanish paella, days surrounding yourself in the best cuisines are guaranteed to go down well.
Read MoreWinter has definitely arrived now and I can feel it! Due to this, I know that our heating bills will soon start to rise rapidly. I have two children and work from home so we are in the house a great deal.
Read MoreWinter is a great time for diving into weather science with your children. The cold snow and air lend themselves to some great opportunities for fun and simple activities that captivate your child and leave them with a new understanding of sometimes complicated concepts. these easy winter science lessons will help you make the most of this cold season.
Read MoreWe love the Venice carnival but it can be very expensive to visit. Here we talk about what the carnival actually is and how you can work around the expense!
Read MoreWant more people to trust your brand? A strong visual brand identity can be one way of doing this. A distinctive logo or unique colour scheme can help to make a brand more memorable. This familiarity can then lead to greater trust.
Read MoreAs many of you know; here at Mammaprada, we are raising our children bilingually. We’ve spoken to them in only our native languages English and Italian from birth. It’s been and still is a fascinating journey and the rewards are incredible.
Read MoreWe all want the best for our kids, which means that we have to ensure that we pave the way for a happy and productive school life. However, nothing comes for free, including said school life. To make sure they have the best experience, you will find yourself reaching into your pocket more often than not. But here’s how you can make sure it doesn’t totally eat up the budget.
Read MoreThe online world is not secure as we hope it will be as parents. Growing up, your children are going to experience a lot of activity with the online world, so here are some tips to keep your children safe while online and browsing.
Read MoreLast year I shared some great Italian films to watch on Amazon Prime. Italian movies and shows are a great way to practice your Italian and learn about Italian culture. And if you struggle to understand you can easily add the English subtitles and watch in your native language.
Read MoreWe’re almost at the end of term! I hope you’re getting organised for Christmas and taking a break.
Christmas is a really fun time to inspire your children to learn a language. There are so many characters, animals, colours and foods to talk about.
Read MoreLife is so busy when you grow up. You have to balance your time between a career that is going to take you places and a family that gives you a reason to breathe.
The fact that life is packed with things to keep you busy shouldn't stop you from enjoying yourself with your children. Children pick up on it when we are too busy to play, or to read, or to sit and just listen to the gobbledegook they come out with. They know when they need to be quiet to let you be, and that draws it into the spotlight: you need time with your kids.
Read MoreAs someone who does two different school runs every morning and afternoon I’m spending a lot of time in my car! Combined with running my own business it’s often tempting to try and multitask and answer queries or emails whilst on the go.
You would think as we all know it’s illegal to use your phone while driving that this wouldn’t be an issue today. However, the number of road accidents in which mobiles are a factor has increased by 24% in five years!
So how much should we be checking our screens and just how much difference does it make to your reaction times?
Read MoreIf you’re worrying about what to buy family and friends this Christmas it’s time to find something special at one of our favourite London Silversmiths Hersey & Son.
I last wrote about this family firm for Father’s Day as they always have wonderful gifts for men, however this time I have a great Giveaway for you as well to help with that Christmas shopping!
Read MoreIn September I was lucky enough to make a trip to Tuscany. The weather was still beautiful and I enjoyed several activities in this stunning region, some of which you may have wondered about trying yourself.
I’ve always wanted to do an Italian cookery class. I’m married to an Italian and have had lots of lessons from Nonna and Zia (Grandmother’s and Aunts) however there is always another dish to learn in Italy as food is so regional.
Read MoreMammaprada features: Raising Bilingual Children, Italian culture, Italian travel, Italian Food and Posts in Italian/ Italiano. We also offer Bilingual Resources for language learning, such as bilingual books, bilingual audio CDs and DVDs,. Other topics we write about are Parenting and Lifestyle.
I’m Kristie Prada & here you'll find our family’s experiences on travel to languages, parenting, recipes & much more. Thank you for visiting!
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