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Jo Linsdell-Feliciani, originally from the UK, has lived in Rome, Italy with her Italian husband for over 7 years. She had their first son in December 2007. She works fulltime as a freelance writer. Her books "Italian for tourists" and 'A Guide

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Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Good sources for book reviews: 1 of 18
You can find different types of book reviews depending on where you look. Most major newspapers and magazines will have at least a few featured books in review each week. Major book stores will also have information in store especially when there is an author appearance. You can also find reviews online. Here is a list of so... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice Dos and don'ts for wearing jeans: 1 of 9
Jeans, that staple wardrobe garment we just can't live without. For years they have been in fashion and show no signs of disappearing. They have been reinvented in numerous ways (partly thanks to the likes of bewitched (the Irish girlband from the 90's!)) and you can now find them with sequin detail, embroided designs etc...... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs Tips to make spicy food even children can eat: 1 of 9
Food habits begin to develop when we're born and we learn at an early age which foods we like and dislike. Young children learn by watching others and this also applies to their eating habits. Through the foods we serve and the examples we set we can help children form sound eating habits. Research has been done that shows w... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair (Other) Tips for the hair salon experience: 1 of 7
A visit to a hair salon should be a pampering treat that makes you feel good, relaxed and positive about yourself. In order to get the most out of your visit follow these simple rules: - Have an idea of what you want before you go to the salon. This will mean no last minute decisions that haven't been thought out properly an... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews How to assess the authenticity of an ethnic restaurant: 2 of 9
A good way of assessing the authenticity of an ethnic restaurant is to check out the other people who dine there e.g. a chinese restaurant with lots of chinese customers is likely to be more authenic than one that chinese people don't go to. Another way of checking is by the staff employed. If the staff come from the country... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to make a great gourmet gift basket: 4 of 16
When making a gourmet gift basket it is important to bear in mind who it is intended for. This is valid not only for the contents but also for the type and colour of the basket you choose. A good basket should include a variety of products fitting to the tastes to the recipient. A personal favourite of mine is a selection of... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Fashion trends you should ignore: 9 of 28
I'm sure if you look back in your photo albums you'll find pictures of you and your friends sporting some pretty wierd and wonderful styles over the years. The 70's super zeppas that must have been almost impossible to walk in; the 80's metallic, nylon tracksuits and extra big hair and shoulder pads; the early 90's tracksuit... More..
Jobs & Careers > Education Jobs How to be successful at student teaching: 6 of 18
Not all of us make good teachers. Not only do you have to know your stuff but you also have to know how to connect with your students and be able to adapt your teaching method to suit the personality of the student. You also need to know how to teach. It's not as simple as it might seem. There are many theories about teachin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Essential foods for maximizing newborn babies' nutrition: 2 of 6
A well balanced diet is important at any time of life. It is even more important when your pregnant, since what you eat has to meet your unborn babies needs as well as your own. The general rule is to eat as wide a variety of foods as possible as each one contains a different range of nutrients and in different amounts. Also... More..
Style & Beauty > Accessories How to make a simple handbag: 1 of 3
This is a guide to making a simple, everyday bag. you will need: A large piece of material- size depends of course on the size of the bag you want to make. The choice of material is dependent on the look you want your bag to have eg. a velvet in deep purple would work well for winter months whereas a colourful beach pattern ... More..