Trick or treating in Italy airmail style We just received a package in the mail that said, open on October 31st or else… Sorry, but we couldn’t resist and out of the package came yummy
Tongue Twisted
tongue twisted talents I know we didn’t teach her this, ha ha…but, I noticed this past weekend that Julienne has started twisting her tongue in this way. You silly, little copycat! Isn’t it crazy how
Chestnut Season in Italy
we heart Chestnuts October is chestnut season in Italy and even though in Florence we don’t have apples to pick in the fall, we do have chestnuts! It has become a tradition that after we
Sagra di Castagne e Polenta / Chestnut & Polenta Festival
Sagra di Castagne & Polenta in Ronta The famous chestnut festival is located in Marradi, but we prefer Ronta (Borgo San Lorenzo), a smaller town nearby that holds a Chestnut/Polenta Festival in October. You order
Halloween in Florence
Halloween in Florence What are we doing this Halloween in Florence? Well, we are planning on going to the Halloween Party (Oct. 26th from 4-6pm) held at the St. James (Via Bernardo Rucellai, 9) American
Buttery Brussel Sprouts with Rosemary and Garlic
Brussel Sprouts are in season Uncle Calvin was making us jealous the other day when Julienne and I saw him sautéing up some yummy brussel sprouts on Skype…so, we obviously had to go out and
Feed, no wait…chase the birds!
it’s so cute and it flies, can we keep him? Julienne freaked out when she saw a bunch of pigeons at the park the other day, she threw off her backpack and started chasing them
Prevent Pregnancy Stretch Marks
Pregnancy Stretch Marks Does my mother have stretch marks, yes…could genetics play a role in getting those unwanted pregnancy stretch marks, yes. So, during my pregnancy, I was ready to accept my fate. But…fast forward
We missed you Matteo!
Matteo and Julienne the best of friends Vacation was just too long for you two, look how much Julienne missed you, Matteo! These inseparable buddies were on a fun playdate in the center of Florence
How to get Julienne to sleep soundly at nap-time
Play Soccer and Sleep well Living in Italy, it’s hard not to own a soccer ball. I would say that Julienne doesn’t really play soccer…she rolls, semi-kicks, bounces, tosses and walks around with the ball.