Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Exclusive heart-warming interview with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Elisa about her new record ‘Secret Diaries’

Multi-platinum international singer-songwriter Elisa from Italy reveals a brand-new exclusive 5-track EP, ‘Secret Diaries’, available on all streaming platforms, via Island Records. I had the honour to interview her and find out that she is a very gentle soul full of grace and who can connect with audiences in a very deep way. She is a loving mum and wife who has manifested her love to her…
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Fitness & Health

Your baby’s skin is 15 times thinner than yours! Protect your little one from UV rays this summer

Sunburn at a young age increases the chances of melanoma (skin cancer) in later life by 80%. You need to be sure you’re properly protecting your little one’s sensitive skin. What does this mean for babies? Babies under 6 months shouldn’t be exposed to any UV rays and should always remain shaded. These young ones shouldn’t be wearing sun cream either, as their skin is too sensitive and…
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Parenting Skills

How to Save Money and the Environment in One Go

While any money saving tip is well-appreciated by mums everywhere, it gets even better when those tips help to save the environment at the same time. Have you ever stopped to think of all the waste you are producing on a yearly basis that perhaps you could avoid, at least in part? Here are a few tips that will help you stretch that tight budget you are probably raising a family on while doing your…
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Cultur-Italy EzineRecipes

Italian Recipe: Flatbread with Parma Ham, Mozzarella, and Cherry Tomatoes

To celebrate National Picnic Week, I have chosen ayummy recipe idea from Italy donated by the Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma: Flatbread with Parma Ham, Mozzarella, and Cherry Tomatoes. The simple reason is that Parma Hamis becoming increasingly popular with British picnickers. It does not contain nitrites thanks to its all-natural production process, and is an excellent option for…
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Cultur-Italy EzineRecipes

Italian Recipe: Parma Ham Scotch Eggs

After a rather gloomy start to Spring, the weather is finally improving just in time for National Picnic Week, which is being celebrated across the UK from the 21st – 30th June 2019. As an Italian, opt for Italian picnic recipes. This recipe for Parma Ham Scotch Eggs is the first of two yummy recipe ideas for food on the go donated by by the Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma. As British…
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Parenting Skills

Types of Cleaning You Can Do Yourself and Ones You Can't

Here are tips on types of cleaning you can do yourself and ones you can’t. When your rental period comes to an end, it is important to get your rent deposit back. The money can help you relocate to your new house. But for a refund to be made, you have to clean the house before you move out. Many property owners and agents are very strict on this before they give the refund. Well, if…
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Fitness & Health

Does Your Child Grind His or Her Teeth at Night?

Grinding your teeth at night can lead to a number of problems and it’s something that around 15% to 33% of children deal with. It can cause long-term problems such as significant dental damage. If your child grinds his or her teeth at night, you’re likely to notice that they’re showing signs of pain in their jaw. You may even hear them grinding their teeth in their sleep in more severe…
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Baby & Toddlers

Top Tips for Toddler Proofing Your Home

It’s the second hardest age after the terrible teens but a lot sooner: here come the terrible twos. By this age your little one has found their feet and wants to make every room in your home a race track, and every available item on display a snack. But our homes aren’t as open as a race track, and ornaments certainly aren’t edible. So how can we toddler proof our homes to ensure that…
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Fitness & Health

Reverse ageing: a chat with Dr Michael Mosley, the intermittent fasting guru

TV medic Dr Michael Mosley’s new book TheFast 800was launched earlier this year but it has taken me some time to read it and more importantly to get my head around the concept of intermittent fasting. I have never dieted in my life and never fasted. I am Italian and I love my food. The concept of being deprived of food is alien to me. However, I am very keen on reverse ageing. I…
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Parenting Skills

It's Time To Get Ready For Those Older Milestones!

As parents, we often build our idea of what stage of life our kids are at by the milestones that they hit. The first time they roll over, the first time they crawl, first words, first steps, all of these are signs that your child is developing and growing up and they can be some of the most exciting times of your child’s life. However, as your child gets older, it’s easy to feel like a…
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