Candice Criscione

Candice, a mamma of three, is an Italy trip planner and travel guide who has been living, traveling, and working in Italy for over two decades. She uses her extensive experience in Italy to help travelers plan their first (or tenth!) trip to bella Italia. She lives in Tuscany with her husband and three boys and when she's not writing for Mom in Italy or The Tuscan Mom, you can find her cycling the Tuscan hills and exploring Italy with her boys!

MERRY CHRISTMAS IN ITALIAN (Buon Natale) – Pronunciation, Variations, & Traditions

Italian Culture /

Christmas is one of our most important holidays here in Italy. December 25th is il giorno di Natale, and to celebrate, we come together with our families and sit for hours around the table eating delicious food prepared with love. The jolly atmosphere of Christmas makes Italians nicer than ever! You can easily find people […]

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Side street in Parma, Italy on a sunny autumn day.

THE 16 BEST THINGS TO DO IN PARMA, ITALY – Prosciutto, Parks, Piazzas & Parmigiano!

Traveling In Italy /

Fun things to do in Parma, the best things to do on a short visit to Parma, our favorite activities in the city of Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese! Colorful Parma was Italy’s 2020 Capital of Culture and the designation even went through 2021 (due to the pandemic’s freeze on travel).  Here’s our

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TAKING KIDS TO AN ITALIAN SOCCER GAME – 15 Tips For Before, During, & After the Match

Kids In Italy /

Updated on January 14, 2024 Calcio (soccer/football) in Italy is a huge part of Italian culture, so it’s only natural to want to bring your kids to a football match if you’re visiting Italy.  Are you wondering if your little ones are ready to go to a soccer match here? Or if the environment of

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FREE PRINTABLE ITALY WORD SEARCHES -10 Puzzles on Food, Fashion, People, Landmarks, and More!

Kids In Italy, Learning Italian /

Updated on November 19, 2023 Are you looking for an Italy-themed word search? Whether you want to work on them on your trip to Italy or from the comfort of your own home, we’ve got you covered. Keep scrolling for 10 free, printable Italy word search puzzles: Famous Italians Italian Food Italian Fashion Italian Pasta

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CHRISTMAS IN ITALY FOR KIDS – Traditions & How to Celebrate

Italian Culture, Kids In Italy /

Updated on January 7, 2025 Is your family visiting Italy during the holidays and you want to celebrate Christmas while you’re here? Are you a homeschooler and want to teach your kids about Christmas in Italy? Maybe you’re just curious about how we celebrate Christmas with kids in Italy. I’m a mamma of three boys

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FORTE DEI MARMI BEACH – What’s the Beach Like & Should You Use a Beach Club?

Traveling In Italy /

If you’re heading to the luxe Tuscan coast town of Forte dei Marmi, you’re probably thinking of spending some time at the beach. The Forte dei Marmi beach isn’t the most spectacular in Italy, but it is clean and beautiful, and the backdrop of the Apuan Alps is dramatic.    Forte dei Marmi has consistently

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