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10 Nov

Alla Ricerca di Avventura

Qualche anno fa, quando i bambini diventarono un poco più grandi, decidemmo di fare uno sforzo per uscire regolarmente in cerca di avventura. . .Per essere nella natura, esplorare nuove città, fare una passeggiata sulla spiaggia, acquistare qualcosa di nuovo e buono e mangiarla sotto un albero nella foresta o su una panchina di fronte […]

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7 Nov

In Search of Adventure

A few years back, when the kids became a little older, we decided to make an effort to get out regularly in search of adventure. . .To be in nature, explore new cities, take a walk on the beach, buy a tasty new treat and eat it under a tree in the forest, or on […]

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6 Nov

Thanksgiving Traditions

Why do you love Thanksgiving? What is your favorite part?! We still celebrate Thanksgiving every year here in Italy. I love the chance to celebrate with friends and family, to rejoice and be Thankful and to eat stuffing (my personal favorite!). This year I wanted a reminder staring back at me telling me: “Be thankful!” […]

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5 Nov

Biscotti Americani: con le Gocce di Cioccolato

Quando ci siamo trasferiti in Italia 16 anni fa, abbiamo vissuto in campagna durante i nostri primi tre anni. Era un posto stupendo, ma a volte mi sentivo un pò sola. Avevamo una sola macchina, ed eravamo troppo lontani dalla città per poter andare da qualche parte a piedi. Quindi, quando ci siamo trasferiti nella […]

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1 Nov

What are you Thankful for?

A thankful heart is a happy heart. Be glad for what you have, that’s an easy place to start. Veggie Tales, Thankfulness Song Thanksgiving is around the corner! Fall is my favorite season of the year, and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! I love the traditional food, the day off, the time with family and […]

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28 Oct

I am proud of you

I read a post recently where the author said that we should not say, “I’m proud of you” to your child, but instead “Be proud of yourself.” While it is important to encourage our children to be proud of an accomplishment or of the person they are becoming or of how they have improved, it […]

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24 Oct

Fool Proof Caramel Corn

I have heard that a lot of times… fool proof. But caramel is not fool proof. In fact caramel can be very tricky! I had a recipe that worked perfectly every time, it was “fool proof” and then I changed stove tops. My new stove top is gas, and it is new. Which means that […]

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21 Oct

Favorite Things Party

If you are looking for a unique, fun and easy idea for a get-together with friends, or a holiday party, a Favorite things party is a great idea! I have thrown one a few times, and each time was a lot of fun. It is a great opportunity to get to know each other a […]

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10 Oct

Shabby Chic Jars

A sweet little princess is turning one! Little Amira is turning one and her Mom chose the adorable Shabby chic theme. I love the colors in the shabby chic theme… they are so delicate and femminine. I also love the mix of casual and “shabby” with delicate lace borders or pearl strings. I made these […]

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7 Oct

Great Grandma’s Apple Crisp

We called my Great Grandma Meemo. She was my Mamma’s Grandma. She lived in California and we loved to visit her and my Grandma (her daughter). She was clever, and sweet and fun. She smiled a lot and had a lot of great stories to tell. I think it is pretty amazing that I got […]

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