Mariangela G.

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Fun Christmas desserts

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 6:06 am
I love the crafts and recipes on Martha Stewart website and today I found a great idea for a fun Christmas d...
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Gifts guide and stocking fillers

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 5:47 am
After featuring advent calendars and Christmas trees it is only fair to give some space to gifts because if adul...
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Modern & ecofriendly Christmas trees

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 7:26 am
The best part of Christmas celebrations  is the build up to it and particularly the effort that goes into deco...
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D&G shoes

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 5:24 am
BD3Z4PP6VW9F Dolce & Gabbana have truly gone overboard with these amazing shoes, stilettos with funky platforms. The 14.5 cm heel and the 5cm platform call for training courses. The novice girls are a...
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Christmas Crafts: Advent Calendar part 2

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 5:37 am
For the second part of the advent calendar crafts edition we have been very laborious and I am very proud to pre...
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Photo Friday: A visit to the Tate Modern

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 5:46 am
These photos were taken during our visits to the Tate Modern in London last March. The first photo is a shot of ...
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Implementing cultural exposure to improve language skills

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 6:29 am
Raising a bilingual child is not just about teaching the command of the minority language, but also about giving...
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Original Advent Calendars

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 4:40 am
I have had a good look around for advent calendars, not to buy one as this year I will make my own but for origi...
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Family activities at the Natural History Museum

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 3:48 am
The Natural History Museum has always been one of my favourite museums and more so since I have been a mum. Now ...
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Mariangela G. is the author of Strictly Italian

Shopping in Milan

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 7:37 am
If we were playing an association game and you said Milan I would say shopping. Milan is no doubt one of the world’s shopping capitals. Most famous shopping spot in Milan has to be Galleria Vittorio...
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Christmas Crafts: Advent Calendar part 1

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 2:40 am
This week and next week’s crafts will focus on advent calendars. Advent calendars are often associated with sw...
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Photo Friday: A day at Barcelona Zoo

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 3:34 am
These photos were taken during our first visit to Barcelona and more specifically at the Zoo, which is one of th...
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Hanging Felt Tree Advent Calendar

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 5:30 am
This hanging Christmas tree is a very original advent calendar made of embroidered wool felt. Ea...
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A thrifty Christmas gift that will last all year round

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 7:59 am
Our house is covered with drawings.  The first point of display of a new drawing is always the fridge; thankful...
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Tate Kids: resources online for young artists

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 3:28 am
The Tate Modern is one of our favourite places, whenever we are in London we wander down to the South Bank and h...
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Modern lighting

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 9:02 am
I am not a fan of chandeliers; shiny pieces of crystal hanging from the ceiling gathering dust are not my idea of style. When it comes to lighting I like modern pieces and there is no substitution for...
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Christmas crafts: hanging paper mobile

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 3:39 am
Christmas decorations are everywhere in the outside world, although it might be a little early to put up a tree ...
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Photo Friday: the wonders of Lisbon

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 5:56 am
Lisbon is such a great place to visit, a city that sprouts Portuguese history from every corner. The architectur...
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Twin-Set collection Autumn/Winter 2009-10 by Simona Barbieri

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 8:34 am
The Twin-Set brand by Light Force is designed by Simona Barbieri who is the driving force behind a line of knitwear that began in the early nineties and quickly became popular with women who seek a st...
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Stella McCartney's new kids' line for Gap

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 3:44 am
I love Stella McCartney’s amazing kids’ collection for Gap. I especially like the boys’ line, after so man...
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Art material for perfect Christmas crafts

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 9:17 am
With Halloween over and dusted, Christmas lights are popping up everywhere with shop owners dying to get us into...
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Build, create and have fun with Happy Mais, the ecological bricks

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 6:17 am
I get so excited when I find new toys that are educational, stimulating and safe for the kids as well as  the planet, environment friendly, produced within a fair working environment and distributed ...
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Photo Friday: October sky at sunset

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 8:34 am
There might not be much in the way of autumn leaves sceneries in Sardinia, but the October sky at sunset makes up for it. The first picture was taken during a visit to my parents who live in a tiny mo...
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Capitan Eco teaches children the art of recycling

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 9:37 am
... with the town administration. School children are introduced to Capitan Eco the recycling pirate and each are given a booklet packed with comics, recycling facts, ... matter. All primary school...
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Halloween blog party

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 5:14 am
I have written about costumes, trick-or-treat bags and recycled decorations, but no Halloween selection would be complete without some food recipes so I have been riding the waves of the Internet and ...
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Adjusting to life in Italy

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 6:54 am
Moving to Italy should have been very easy for me, more like returning home than moving to a different country. Although I grew up in Italy, I had lived my adult life in the UK, which made me unaware ...
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Kids in Museums Manifesto: add your ideas to make museums more child friendly

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 6:01 am
I have recently come across to the brilliant Kids in Museums organisation that promotes family friendly visits to museums and art galleries across the country. The organisation was founded after write...
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Monday Crafts: Halloween decorations from recycled goods

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 8:38 am
I have been looking around for crafts ideas for more Halloween decorations to add to the hanging bats we made last week and I found two very good projects. Both involve recycling, which makes them tha...
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Photo friday: from Carrara to Viareggio for the carnival parade

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 5:28 am
Even something as boring as waiting for the train can reveal some interesting surroundings. The first photo was taken at the train station in Carrara (Italy) while we were waiting for the train to Via...
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Etsy find: printable original designs for party kits

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 4:29 am
You don’t have to spend a fortune to have funky party decorations, you just buy the graphics and print it all yourself from High resolutions PDF files and have fun in the process. Party preparation ...
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Five minutes of panic and all because of ice cream…

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 5:32 am
When you ask your husband where your son is, you expect an answer that points out to a place or it should at least involve coordinates of some sort. The alarmed answer/question “Wasn’t he with you...
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Colourful tables with Guzzini tableware

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 8:19 am
Brighten up your table with the colourful Guzzini tableware. I love the Gemme collection which is available in a variety of colours including lime green, yellow, fuchsia and orange. The collection fea...
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Educational events at the Science Museum in South Kensington

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 3:48 am
The Science Museum in South Kensington is one of my favourites to visit with kids. I have been taking my son there since he was 2, but now that he has reached the age where he can experience and most ...
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Monday crafts: Halloween decorations made of recycled tissue paper from shoe boxes

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 5:40 am
With Halloween approaching yesterday we made some very easy bats decorations. It was a completely recycled craft as we used the tissue paper from shoe boxes. Yes, we went shopping for shoes on Saturda...
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Photo Friday: a morning stroll in Hyde Park

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 5:58 am
I love London at this time of the year when the leaves fall and a walk in the park is so amazing especially if the sun is shining. Now that I no longer live in London, everytime I visit I am able t...
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Toy skips make funky storage

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 11:52 am
I love this funky toy storage in the form of a skip that comes either standard or personalised with the name of the child. The personalised version is great when you have more than one kid sharing a r...
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Pasta consumption figures are rising the world over

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 4:03 am
People who still believe they should stay off pasta if they want to loose weight couldn’t be more wrong. It is true 100 grams of pasta contain 360 calories, but the fat content is less than 1%, whic...
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Small steps in the right direction

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 5:44 am
There is no substitute for peer motivation. I have been trying to no avail to get my son to speak English and I know he could if he wanted to because he understands everything perfectly, but he insis...
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Magnificent Dolls' House Collection at the Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 4:52 am
The Doll’s House collection at the Museum of Childhood is one of the largest British Collections not in private hands. The earliest houses were built by carpenters who were commissioned to make exac...
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Monday Craft: how to use old fabric and socks to make new things

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2009, 5:01 am
We like crafts at our house, so yesterday my son and I made a little cushion out of an old shirt. It was very easy and the end result was better than I expected. I am not really the sewing type and I ...
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Photo Friday: a trip to Cagliari in the south of Sardinia

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 3:09 am
These photos were taken during our trip to the south of Sardinia two years ago when we went to spend a week-end with some dear friends who showed us around the city. Cagliari is the largest city in Sa...
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Etsy finds: waiting for Halloween

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 4:09 am
More favourite Halloween picks from Etsy: The first one is a handmade silly spider costume. Easy to wear as a child’s costume should be, the cape is made of felt which means it is also warm. There ...
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Il Gufo shoes, autumn-winter 09/10

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 8:06 am
As usual Il Gufo has come up with a stylish collection of kids’ shoes for both girls and boys. The autumn-winter 09/10 collection is particularly appealing with the great selection of boots and shoe...
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Luxury showers and bathtubs by Teuco

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 3:57 am
When it comes to kitchens and bathrooms Italian design is hard to beat. Teuco showers and bathtubs are all so beautifully designed and built that is hard to choose one. Provided one has the budget for...
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The V&A Museum of Childhood

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 5:57 am
  My last post about the Museum of Childhood consisted only of a few photos from a lovely afternoon we spent there with some friends who live nearby but I didn’t give enough information about this...
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Halloween costumes and face painting kits

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 5:11 am
It is a renowned fact and a sore point for mothers of boys when it comes to shopping for clothes, shoes and accessories the choice is very limited. We really have to make more of an effort to find coo...
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Photo Friday: the Museum of Childhood

Mariangela G. posted an article on - Oct 2, 2009, 3:42 am
These pictures were taken during a visit to the Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green before it was refurbished. The Museum of Childhood is such a good place to visit over and over again, a fantastic p...
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