Yesterday the blog turned two years. Two years ago I decided on the spot to start to publish my stuff online, for exercise, just because it was the right excuse to do some practice with English for an upcoming exam. I knew nothing about blogging, WordPress, how to create content for the Web, SEO, Analytics, Facebook groups of support between moms and bloggers, the use of social to convey the content of the blog, the importance of the feed in Instagram, telegram and groups of Like Exchange. And I could go on again… If you’re wondering why open a blog… View Post
How many times have we walked along both banks of the Thames near Tower Bridge without knowing about St Katharine Docks? A little hidden gem, where you can relax from the crowd and find a London that you don’t expect. We were lucky because, despite being mid-October, a blue sky and super mild temperatures have made this day even more beautiful, for everyone. I say for everyone because we always stroll around the city with our children, who want to run and play (as it should be). St Katharine Docks is a completely pedestrian area, so just perfect for families… View Post
Moving abroad for work is getting ordinary than ever, more and more families choose to make this decision. But if the choice to change life is something desired or an obligatory one, in any case it is a change that must be managed, especially when it involves a family. Moving abroad with children means changing home, environment, friends, leaving known places, changing a routine. It’s a challenging step for adults, and even more for our children, who may not fully understand what will happen to them. When we moved to London, my son was sixteen months old. We face it… View Post
If there’s one thing I’ve started to appreciate since I live in London it’s autumn. I must say that I never understood it before and almost annoyed me, with its meteorological uncertainty and the expectation of the fateful moment of the change of season. London dressed in autumn colors has enchanted me to make this season one of those that I love most. Are you planning a travel to a city with your family? Autumn in London with kids is simply perfect. And for many reasons. I made a selection of things to do, always following two criteria: suitable for… View Post
When I moved to London, I was pregnant of my second child. I was new to this country and with a little one for most of my day. I needed to make new friends and make networking. So I thought that a pregnancy class where to meet other mums could be a good start. I used to practice Vinyasa yoga before getting pregnant, and I missed a lot. When I found Louisa’s yoga for pregnancy class, I couldn’t be more happy. Louisa rans many pregnancy and postnatal yoga classes in West London. What I liked most was the combination of yoga exercises… View Post
I know Raimonda since I started to use Instagram for my blog. So, it’s been quite a long that we are virtual friends. She is an amazing mama, and even though it was her last week of pregnancy when we had this interview, she was happy to be my guest here to share her story for Mamas around the world. She is the mother of a toddler and a newborn, that I know how hard and busy can be. 1) Hi Raimonda, tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Raimonda. I’m originally from Lithuania. I lived in Italy,… View Post
We are huge fan of the Science Museum. We are a family with young children always looking for activities to let energy spread. It is known that when children are being interactive that they are learning. The Wonderlab at the Science Museum is like a large scientific playground, where kids can play and learn at the same time. Wonderlab Science Museum: where you can really touch the science Open in October 2016 and located at the third floor of the Science Museum, Wonderlab is the new Statoil gallery for children, rich of try-it-yourself science experiences. Consider to spend here at least… View Post
All children go crazy for the dinosaurs, and mine are not far behind. In my son’s backup, there are always some dinosaurs that come around with us. Also in our last trip to Amsterdam, they were absolutely the best travel friends for both of them. So when they found out we were going to see the Dinosaur World Live, a show with real dinosaurs, they were so exited! I was excited too, I watched Jurassic park the film, thousand of times! DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE: THE LOCATION We went to the show on a Sunday morning, the weather was pretty… View Post
For the column Mamas around the world today I take you to Switzerland where we meet Chiara. She is the protagonist of this interview about her life as an expat and how is living in Zurich with children. I know Chiara because she is a blogger as well, and she writes for the same blog as me, Not Only Mama. Chiara, who has just released her new blog, has an incredible taste in discovering niches and coffee shops, around Zurich. You can also follow her on Instagramle as My Wander Coffee. Interview for Mamas AROUND THE WORLD Chiara from… View Post
Brighton is a perfect one day trip from London and a beautiful seaside resort. You can reach Brighton by train in only one hour. If you are in London for several days or it is not the first time you visit it and want to see also the surroundings, it is a well worth day trip that I recommend absolutely to do. We are a family with two small children, (of 4 and 2 years) and we found Brighton comfortable and easy, absolutely family friendly! In this post I will tell you what we did, what we visited, where we… View Post
Are you looking for information for family holidays in South Sardinia? Sardinia is a stress-free destination, perfect for families because of its wide sand beaches, with the swallow water, its beautiful nature, its delicious and healthy food. My partner is from Sardinia, and as a local, we know where are the best locations and beaches around Cagliari. Today we bring you on the coast between Pula and Chia, where we spent our holidays. CALA VERDE We rented a flat in Santa Margherita di Pula, in a private resort halfway between Pula and Chia, about an hour’s drive from Cagliari. We are… View Post
Since I have been living abroad, the quality of time I spend with my loved ones has become a priority. I have always loved to travel, and in the last months I have been thinking about spending a weekend somewhere with my mother. I miss her, and I miss chatting together (without someone screaming) with a cup of tea and going shopping together. Then the idea for this post, because if you are thinking to spend some time with your mum as well, London is a perfect destination. I have selected the best things to do in London mother and… View Post
When it comes to take a fly with children, there are some small things that can make the journey more comfortable for everyone. Lately I had to fly alone with two small children (3 years and 18 months) but it was better than I thought. I’m here to say that it can be done and that it is possible to enjoy air travel with kids, just be prepared for every possibility. My children have taken flights since they were very little, even before moving to the UK, because grandparents live in Sardinia and my first child took the plane that… View Post
