Articles by Mariangela Garau

I am a huge supporter of teaching children through play. During play the mind is comfortable and open to new stimulus so it is not surprising that children learn more when they are relaxed. That’s …

This week our Monday Crafts feature was inspired by clearing up for spring. I learned a while back that there is no much point on keeping certain items of clothing in my son’s wardrobes, because …

BoostApak is the latest product by Trunki launching in May. It is a car booster seat that doubles as a backpack. This 2 in 1 product is the perfect travel accessory for children between 4 …

Another classic Dr. Seuss book makes it to the App Store. It is the turn of The Lorax, first published in 1971 and turned into eBook to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day …

With spring is in the air, the first thing I want to do is to put away those warm socks and with little feet getting bigger every season there is definitely no point in …

PostCarden designed by London based A Studio for Design is the perfect gift for any occasion. Earth Day is coming up next week so why not put a smile on someone’s face with a green …

I fell in love with Barcelona the moment I set foot there. A big city on the sea with good weather, culture, arts, lots of shops and sports. Add to that good food …

With spring on our doorstep creative ideas naturally go beyond the kitchen table and crafts are projected towards the outdoor. Even craft materials change with a little sunshine. I had a look on Panduro Hobby my …

These photos were taken last weekend during a stopover in Pisa before catching a plane back home. It is amazing the beautiful things you see just passing by. I know Pisa quite well as I …

With Earth Day coming up it is only natural to get the kids hands on with a green pastime, which is both educational and fun. Grow My First Pocket Garden is an easy way to …

I have just returned from my Easter break, which was also the Christening of my nephew. The cutest child you can imagine and my first godson. We were away only for a few days …

This chocolate cake looks great and by the sound of it tastes yummy too. The decoration process is a little laborious, but the result is worth the effort.