#tricks... and tips!

This public holiday celebrated in Italy on 15th August was once an agricultural festival that marked the end of the harvest and the start of autumn rest (for both people and Mother Nature). Today, Ferragosto splits the summer in two:...
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Privacy is all about personal space (and drawers). I realised this just the other day, when the lovely lady who irons my shirts and trousers kindly decided to reorganise my underwear and sock drawer. A sweet and professional gesture, albeit...
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Living in a big city, with its frantic pace and activity that (almost) never lets you slow down, means you don’t have time to stand still ⏰. Waiting a few minutes longer than necessary for the bus 🚌, hitting a...
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When a child cries, there is often a well-intentioned adult, who will chime in with “Enough with those tears; you're a big boy now!”. This seemingly harmless phrase reflects a skewed perception of emotions for both boys and girls.Is there...
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Ever noticed how we all have some degree of a control freak inside us? We love to be the boss of our destiny, calling the shots on our daily lives, and being the architects of our style. That’s why we...
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