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Build Your Own Plane Launcher Kit Review

amomentwithfranca · 22 October 2020 · 16 Comments

We recently received a Plane Launcher kit from Build Your Own which has launched a new range of eco-friendly toys. Sienna loves paper planes, so she was super keen to be involved. She wanted to build it despite this toy being targeted to older kids, 8 years and above. We were … [Read more...] about Build Your Own Plane Launcher Kit Review

Filed Under: Review, Reviews, Toys & Games, Uncategorized

3 Easy Ways To Bring A New Look To your Living Room For Less Than £100

amomentwithfranca · 16 October 2020 · 12 Comments

After living in the same home for years, you’ll notice that your decoration around the house becomes stale and you get bored with the look of your rooms. So you’ll want to redecorate to keep things fresh, or at least make a few changes to bring some new life into the room so that … [Read more...] about 3 Easy Ways To Bring A New Look To your Living Room For Less Than £100

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Sustainable Palm Oil – Why Your Weekly Shop Shouldn’t Be A Guilt Trip

amomentwithfranca · 12 October 2020 · 15 Comments

Sustainability seems to be the buzzword of late. For a good few years now, people have been making the shift from single-use wasteful products to ones that are better for the environment yet still practical for everyday life. Despite recent ongoing efforts, sustainability is … [Read more...] about Sustainable Palm Oil – Why Your Weekly Shop Shouldn’t Be A Guilt Trip

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Sustainable Food

#KCACOLS – 11th October 2020

amomentwithfranca · 10 October 2020 · 3 Comments

Welcome back to #KCACOLS. We had 41 link ups last time! THANK YOU ALL so much for being part of the linky! I really appreciate your support. For new people joining us this week, I really hope you like #KCACOLS and that you come back again next time! You can also find out more … [Read more...] about #KCACOLS – 11th October 2020

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Win A Fantastic PJ Masks Bundle – Watch The 1 Hour Movie Event, Heroes Of The Sky On Tiny Pop

amomentwithfranca · 2 October 2020 · 39 Comments

Are your little ones PJ Masks fans? My girls love the TV show, especially Sienna. She thinks it is a lot of fun. If you have a little one at home that is a PJ Masks fan, you will love to know that they are back with a new 1 hour movie event this Saturday 3rd October on Tiny Pop. … [Read more...] about Win A Fantastic PJ Masks Bundle – Watch The 1 Hour Movie Event, Heroes Of The Sky On Tiny Pop

Filed Under: Film & TV, Giveaways, Toys & Games

Lily Blanche – Treasuring My Precious Memories With My Gorgeous Butterfly Locket

amomentwithfranca · 28 September 2020 · 22 Comments

When I was little, my mum had an amazing collection of jewellery and I remember I used to admire every single piece. She would tell me the story behind each and some were passed through generations. It was very special. I love the idea of not only cherishing the gorgeous designs … [Read more...] about Lily Blanche – Treasuring My Precious Memories With My Gorgeous Butterfly Locket

Filed Under: Fashion, Giveaways, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Review, Reviews

GoBoat London: A Unique Way To Explore London

amomentwithfranca · 26 September 2020 · 21 Comments

During the summer we were kindly invited by GoBoat London for a super fun experience sailing London's canals. We have never done this before even though it is so close to us, so we were super excited to do this as our first experience.⁣ After so many months stuck at home due to … [Read more...] about GoBoat London: A Unique Way To Explore London

Filed Under: Days Out, Review, Reviews

#KCACOLS – 27th September 2020

amomentwithfranca · 26 September 2020 · Leave a Comment

Welcome back to #KCACOLS. We had 39 link ups last time! THANK YOU ALL so much for being part of the linky! I really appreciate your support. For new people joining us this week, I really hope you like #KCACOLS and that you come back again next time! You can also find out more … [Read more...] about #KCACOLS – 27th September 2020

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Baby Born Surprise Dolls Series 4 – Review & Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 25 September 2020 · 40 Comments

We love Baby Born Surprise Dolls.  We have reviewed them since they first came out and the girls really like them because they are so much fun to open and discover what little baby is inside. We received a new bundle of Baby Born Surprise Dolls series 4. This time, Sienna helped … [Read more...] about Baby Born Surprise Dolls Series 4 – Review & Giveaway

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#KCACOLS – 13th September 2020

amomentwithfranca · 12 September 2020 · 5 Comments

Welcome back to #KCACOLS. We had 42 link ups last time! THANK YOU ALL so much for being part of the linky! I really appreciate your support. For new people joining us this week, I really hope you like #KCACOLS and that you come back again next time! You can also find out more … [Read more...] about #KCACOLS – 13th September 2020

Filed Under: #KCACOLS

7 Beautiful Beaches To Visit In Crete

amomentwithfranca · 12 September 2020 · 18 Comments

Back in July, we went to Crete for 10 days. It was our first time there and we loved it. Nick and I went to Greece for the first time a year ago when we stayed in Rhodes. We went for our 11th Wedding Anniversary so we didn't bring the girls. Whilst there, we also visited Symi. … [Read more...] about 7 Beautiful Beaches To Visit In Crete

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How to Clean the Carpet at Home Easily?

amomentwithfranca · 23 August 2020 · 18 Comments

Carpeted flooring must be properly taken care of by ordering a professional carpet cleaning service once a year. Carpets used in offices need to be professionally cleaned 2-3 times a year because they are subjected to serious operational stresses every day. … [Read more...] about How to Clean the Carpet at Home Easily?

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Home & Garden, Tips

The Royal Observatory Greenwich: A Family Day Out After Lockdown

amomentwithfranca · 21 August 2020 · 36 Comments

A week ago we went to Greenwich to visit the Royal Observatory kindly invited by Royal Museums Greenwich which is now reopen to the public for the first time since March. We haven't visited the Royal Observatory before so we were very excited to explore it inside. We have been to … [Read more...] about The Royal Observatory Greenwich: A Family Day Out After Lockdown

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Days Out, Review, Reviews, Travel

How To Make The Most Of The Space In Your Small RV Rental

amomentwithfranca · 16 August 2020 · 18 Comments

Travelling with a small RV rental is an exciting way to discover nature and experience life in remote places. While hotels can be restricting, hiring a camper will grant you the freedom to explore and head off the beaten track, away from the typical tourist sights. … [Read more...] about How To Make The Most Of The Space In Your Small RV Rental

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#KCACOLS – 16th August 2020

amomentwithfranca · 15 August 2020 · Leave a Comment

Welcome back to #KCACOLS. We had 42 link ups last time! THANK YOU ALL so much for being part of the linky! I really appreciate your support. For new people joining us this week, I really hope you like #KCACOLS and that you come back again next time! You can also find out more … [Read more...] about #KCACOLS – 16th August 2020

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Win A Fabulous Fortnum & Mason Hamper

amomentwithfranca · 12 August 2020 · 124 Comments

Who doesn't love a good hamper? I do! Due to the lockdown back in May, I missed properly celebrating my blog anniversary. This year this little blog turned 5 years old. I still can't believe I have been doing this for all these years. I never thought I will be lasting so long but … [Read more...] about Win A Fabulous Fortnum & Mason Hamper

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So Slime Tie-Dye Kit Review

amomentwithfranca · 7 August 2020 · 20 Comments

My girls are obsessed with slime. They love it and they are always trying to make their own mixes and spend hours playing with it. I personally don't love slime so much because I can see it everywhere in the house but I know it stimulates them and gets them entertained so I am … [Read more...] about So Slime Tie-Dye Kit Review

Filed Under: Review, Reviews, Toys & Games

6 Ideas to Revamp Your Bathroom

amomentwithfranca · 7 August 2020 · 15 Comments

There are a lot of ways you can improve the aesthetic and feel of a bathroom. Through remodelling work, you can have an entirely new room brought to life, you can create a more spacious area or redesign your entire bathroom to suit your preferences. … [Read more...] about 6 Ideas to Revamp Your Bathroom

Filed Under: Bath products, Collaborative Posts, Tips

Things To Consider When Looking For Vacation Rentals

amomentwithfranca · 6 August 2020 · 18 Comments

Traveling can do wonders to your mind and body as this improves your communication skills and broadens your horizons. Traveling can also boost your confidence, as well as provide real-life lessons. Traveling can be fun, but only if you’ve chosen the right vacation rental for your … [Read more...] about Things To Consider When Looking For Vacation Rentals

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Tips, Travel

#KCACOLS – 2nd August 2020

amomentwithfranca · 1 August 2020 · Leave a Comment

Welcome back to #KCACOLS. We had 31 link ups last time! THANK YOU ALL so much for being part of the linky! I really appreciate your support. For new people joining us this week, I really hope you like #KCACOLS and that you come back again next time! You can also find out more … [Read more...] about #KCACOLS – 2nd August 2020

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Healthier Gums With the Silk’n ToothWave Electric Toothbrush

amomentwithfranca · 30 July 2020 · 27 Comments

I am regularly looking for products that will help me to improve my dental care. I used to have issues with my gums as they used to bleed a lot so I was always worried I would get gum disease. So now I am always conscious about taking care of my teeth and keeping my gums in good … [Read more...] about Healthier Gums With the Silk’n ToothWave Electric Toothbrush

Filed Under: Beauty, Collaborative Posts, Health, Review, Reviews

7 Things To Do To Help Your Child With Anxiety Over Bedtime Fears

amomentwithfranca · 18 July 2020 · 13 Comments

I am not sure if you have had an experience in the past of watching a scary movie and then feel so scared to go to bed? Well, imagine this scenario but with a child? This feeling can be intensified ten times more. But what I would like to discuss here is what to do when your … [Read more...] about 7 Things To Do To Help Your Child With Anxiety Over Bedtime Fears

Filed Under: Health, Kids, List

#KCACOLS – 19th July 2020

amomentwithfranca · 18 July 2020 · 2 Comments

Welcome back to #KCACOLS. We had 36 link ups last time! THANK YOU ALL so much for being part of the linky! I really appreciate your support. For new people joining us this week, I really hope you like #KCACOLS and that you come back again next time! You can also find out more … [Read more...] about #KCACOLS – 19th July 2020

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Win A Barbie Mermaid Doll To Celebrate Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures Airing On Tiny Pop

amomentwithfranca · 15 July 2020 · 53 Comments

Do your kids love Barbie dolls? My girls absolutely love them! They have a lovely collection at home and they play with them all the time. It is so much fun to see them playing and using their imagination to create cool stories for their barbies. It is so cool to see them now on … [Read more...] about Win A Barbie Mermaid Doll To Celebrate Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures Airing On Tiny Pop

Filed Under: Film & TV, Giveaways, Toys & Games

#KCACOLS – 5th July 2020

amomentwithfranca · 4 July 2020 · 3 Comments

Welcome back to #KCACOLS. We had 37 link ups last time! THANK YOU ALL so much for being part of the linky! I really appreciate your support. For new people joining us this week, I really hope you like #KCACOLS and that you come back again next time! You can also find out more … [Read more...] about #KCACOLS – 5th July 2020

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Six Things To Do To Improve Your Skin

amomentwithfranca · 30 June 2020 · 31 Comments

With the years my skin has become very sensitive and I had to change the way I treat it. I never used to have problems with my skin before but now every product I use to remove my makeup, for some reason, is causing me an allergic reaction. It can leave me with irritated skin for … [Read more...] about Six Things To Do To Improve Your Skin

Filed Under: Beauty, List

What To Do When You Find Out You’re Pregnant Abroad

amomentwithfranca · 24 June 2020 · 14 Comments

This is a guest post written by Rachel from Children of Wanderlust called “What To Do When You Find Out You're Pregnant Abroad”. If you have been in this situation too, perhaps this post would be an interesting read for you.  If you would like to know more about Rachel, please … [Read more...] about What To Do When You Find Out You’re Pregnant Abroad

Filed Under: Family, Guest Posts, Travel

#KCACOLS – 21st June 2020

amomentwithfranca · 20 June 2020 · Leave a Comment

Welcome back to #KCACOLS. We had 40 link ups last time! THANK YOU ALL so much for being part of the linky! I really appreciate your support. For new people joining us this week, I really hope you like #KCACOLS and that you come back again next time! You can also find out more … [Read more...] about #KCACOLS – 21st June 2020

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Since the announcement on Monday, I cannot stop feeling so hopeful and positive! I can’t wait for 8th March so the girls can go back to school. We already received an email from the school confirming this is happening so we are very excited. The girls are really looking forward to seeing their friends. They need that interaction! ❤️⁣
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I also cannot stop smiling today because I managed to book an appointment at the hairdresser for 13th April. Whoop Whoop! This was due way before this pandemic started so you can imagine how much I need it! This makes me incredibly happy! 😃⁣
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We haven’t booked any holidays yet but we are looking for options. We definitely need a break but really contemplating booking somewhere abroad as we definitely need guaranteed good weather. I just want to lay down on the beach sunbathing with a cocktail. 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜? 🏝✈️⁣
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📸 I am sharing a photo that we took this time last year in Carnaby, Soho. We went to eat at @pastaiolondon with my niece who was staying with us. I can’t wait to go back there and have a meal at Pastaio again. The food is delicious! 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚?⁣
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#london4all #carnabystreet #carnabylondon #visitlondon #thisislondon #mysecretlondon #cityoflondon #mylondon #londonguru #londonphotography #prettylittlelondon #london_city_photo #thisislondon #londonvibes #prettycitylondon⁣
✨𝔻ℝ𝔼𝔸𝕄𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕆𝔽 𝕋ℝ ✨𝔻ℝ𝔼𝔸𝕄𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕆𝔽 𝕋ℝ𝔸𝕍𝔼𝕃𝕃𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝔸𝔾𝔸𝕀ℕ✨⁣
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I can’t believe half term is over already! Honestly, I think it passed super quick! 𝘿𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚? ⁣
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We didn’t do much apart from watching movies, visits to the GP, Pharmacy and supermarkets. We didn’t even manage to do walks either 🙈 My girls are obsessed with Roblox so I feel I have to drag them out of the flat so we can go for a walk! 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙠𝙞𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙗𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙤?⁣
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I don’t think I am ready for another term of homeschooling but the good news is that at least our batteries are recharged. Let’s see what Boris says tomorrow. Do you think we will be out of this lockdown soon? ⁣
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I got a lot of messages about Bella’s burn so I wanted to say Thank You so much as well as giving you an update. We went on Friday to the GP and the nurse changed her dressing. We saw it and it has healed well and the nurse was happy with it but I am worried as it still looks very big and the scar might not vanish that easily. Bella doesn’t seem to be worried which is a relief as you don’t want your kids to be traumatised after an accident like this. Bless her!⁣
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I guess we just have to give it time and hopefully with lots of creams it will disappear. I will have to change her dressing by myself on Tuesday, so I will check how it is looking by then. Fingers crossed it is getting better. 🤞🏻⁣
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📸 I am sharing a photo from Symi, Greece. Nick and I visited it for our 10th anniversary back in May 2019 childfree. What would I do for holidays like this again? We went to Rhodes and took a ferry to visit this gorgeous island. It is an under 2 hours trip. 🚤  𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙮𝙢𝙞 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚? If not it is definitely somewhere you should add to your travel bucket list. If you would like to find more about Symi I have added a blog post I have written when we visited (link in my bio). ⁣
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#symi #greeceislands #greekisland #visitgreece #beeachlifestyle #beachview #discovergreece #beautifulviews #symiisland #symigreece #greek #beautifuldestinationsaroundtheworld #europetravel #dreamingofsummer #travelagain⁣
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These two are my world! I love them so much! When they get hurt, I feel it too! It is a pain inside my heart that won’t go away until I know they are okay. This is how I felt on Tuesday night when my eldest daughter, Bella (10 years old) had an accident at home. ⁣
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If you have watched my stories, you probably know that she hurt herself. She was pouring some hot water from the kettle into a hot water-bottle. She got distracted and poured some of the water on her legs. 😞⁣
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At the start it didn’t look that bad. So we did everything we thought we should do when something like that happens. We put cold water on her leg straight away, then we put lots of aloe vera very often for about 1 hour. We have a bottle of 100% aloe vera which is amazing for this kind of burn. ⁣
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It was time to go to bed, so we put aloe vera one more time and wrapped her leg with cling film. We also gave her ibuprofen for the pain and some ice inside a zip bag which seemed to help with the hot sensation she had in that area. ⁣
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She slept that night with me, so I was able to check on her during the night. Thankfully, she slept through the night but when she woke up, we checked her skin and inevitably she had a big blister. It didn’t look good, so we called the GP and we got an emergency appointment straight away which was very helpful. ⁣
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When we arrived the nurse cleared the area and burst the blister. It looked better after that and she covered her skin with a special dressing to avoid any infections. She is fine at the moment. It doesn’t hurt her anymore which is a relief as it could be uncomfortable. ⁣
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We have been asked to go back to the GP on Friday, so the nurse can change her dressing. We are really hoping her skin has healed well and that she won’t have a big scar. I know this will take time and hopefully with creams it will vanish. But right now we are just waiting for Friday, so we can see her skin again. Fingers crossed it is all good! Wish us luck! 🤞🏻⁣
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𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚? ⁣
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Ad ✨𝔽𝔼𝔹ℝ𝕌𝔸ℝ𝕐 𝔽𝔸𝕄𝕀𝕃𝕐 𝔽𝕀𝕃𝕄 ℂ𝕃𝕌𝔹✨⁣
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We are so excited to join the 'February Family Film Club' this week with @SonyPicsAtHome and @Cineworld. You can join in every weekday afternoon this Spring Half Term! How cool is that? 😃⁣
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Cinemas may not be open right now but there are plenty of brilliant family-friendly films to enjoy at home. Grab the popcorn and settle down for some family film treats to watch every afternoon at 2pm from today Monday 15th to Friday 19th February.⁣
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Swipe left to check out these “February Family Film Club” recommendations to keep your movie-loving kids happy during the half term holiday. ⁣
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Also, be sure to join in the film fun on social with @SonyPicsAtHome and @Cineworld and let us know what you’re watching, adding the hashtag #SonyHalfTerm!⁣
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Today we are watching Peter Rabbit! The mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers stars in his own fun-filled comedy film. My girls love Peter Rabbit and they are super excited for Peter Rabbit 2 which will be released at Cineworld Cinemas later this year! Hurrah! 🙌🏻⁣
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All films are available to Download & Keep or Rent On Digital from all digital platforms. Check out my stories before 2 pm to swipe up the link to today's movie.⁣
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𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙚 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 ‘𝙁𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗' 𝙩𝙤𝙤?⁣
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#watchingmovies #cozyvibes #movietime #movietime🎬 #familymovie #sisterstime #kidsmovies #filmtime #mondayvibes #stayinghome #raisingdaughters #mydaughters #mydaughterrocks⁣
AD ✨𝔾𝔼𝕋 𝕐𝕆𝕌ℝ 𝕂𝕀𝔻𝕊 ℂ𝕆𝕆𝕂𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕎𝕀𝕋ℍ 𝕄𝔸ℙ𝕃𝔼 𝔽ℝ𝕆𝕄 ℂ𝔸ℕ𝔸𝔻𝔸 𝔸ℕ𝔻 ℂ𝕆𝕆𝕂 𝕊ℂℍ𝕆𝕆𝕃✨⁣
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I am not very good at cooking. Luckily for me, Nick not only enjoys cooking but he is actually very good at it. And it looks like the girls have inherited his skills as they are quite good too, especially Bella. ⁣
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We received a fun and interactive workbook that @maplecanadauk and @cookschoolclub have created together to encourage young children to get cooking.  These workbooks are aimed for children aged three to eleven years old. The idea is to help children to better understand their food and teach them new skills. ⁣
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There are 3 workbooks. One for children aged three to five (early years), another one for kids five to seven-year-olds (key stage 1), and the final book for ages seven to eleven (key stage 2). Each workbook contains two recipes, a series of activities and a list of the key skills learnt from completing the book together with a step-by-step recipe video. These workbooks are perfect to do while we are in lockdown surviving homeschooling, It is a fun activity to do with your kids. ⁣
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The recipe they chose was 𝙈𝙖𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨. It has lots of vegetables, baked beans, bread among other ingredients. And of course, the most important ingredient was the 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙮𝙧𝙪𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝘼𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧. There are four grades of Canadian maple syrup and each has its own distinct colour, flavour profile and qualities (Golden, Amber, Dark and Very Dark) which brings different tastes and versatility, it is good for you as well as being a natural source of energy. ⁣
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The girls did a fantastic job. The Canadian Maple Syrup was the highlight of the recipe. It gave it a pinch of sweetness that was delicious. And the best part is that they had a lot of fun! ⁣
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The workbooks are free to download from @maplecanadauk website. There is a link in my bio. ⁣
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𝘿𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙠𝙞𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜?⁣
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#MapleCookSchool ⁣
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#cookingwithkids #cookingfromscratch #cookingisfun #cookingtime #learningtocook #kidscooking #cookingathome #cookingwithlove #kidsinthekitchen #littlechef #maplesyrup #cookingtips #familycook
✨ℕ𝕆𝕋 𝕃𝕆ℕ𝔾 to ℍ𝔸𝕃𝔽 ✨ℕ𝕆𝕋 𝕃𝕆ℕ𝔾 to ℍ𝔸𝕃𝔽 𝕋𝔼ℝ𝕄✨⁣
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SO happy that it is Wednesday already! So, 2 more days and it’s finally Half Term! I can’t wait to forget about homeschooling and just relax with the girls. It would be nice to stay a little bit longer in bed and not stress about any Zoom meetings at 8:40 am!⁣
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Today was actually a good day! We managed to get all the school work done on time. No screams or tantrums at all which was nice! So this afternoon I had some time to catch up with my emails and do some work which always gives me such a feeling of relief. ⁣
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I don’t think I have mentioned it here before but we are doing some redecorating in our flat. I suppose, the same as a lot of people in this country! Or even around the world! Am I right? What else can you do, right? Home seems to be the place that we spend 99% of the time, so what better investment than make it a little bit more comfy for us. ⁣
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We are painting the bathrooms, the hallway, the kitchen and the master bedroom. We are planning to change all the cabinet doors and drawers in the kitchen. It is a little project that we've had in mind since the lockdown started and I can’t wait to see how it all looks in the end. ⁣
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𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨?⁣
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📸  Sharing another photo of the day it snowed so much in London a couple of weeks ago. And look at our snowmen!  We were so proud of the results! 😉⛄️❄️⁣
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#snowman⛄️ #doyouwanttobuildasnowman #winterwonderland #mydaughters #lifewithkids⁣
#makingmemories❤️ #appreciatethelittlethings #babyitscoldoutside❄️ #funinthesnow #snowfun #snowdays #snowtime #winterfun #winterwonderland❄️ #motherhoodunplugged⁣
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✨𝕃𝔼𝕋’𝕊 𝕊𝕄𝕀𝕃𝔼 ✨⁣ ✨𝕃𝔼𝕋’𝕊 𝕊𝕄𝕀𝕃𝔼 ✨⁣
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You might have noticed that I haven’t been around much lately! It has been a tough week. I think I started on the wrong foot already because I spent all my energy doing my taxes during the weekend (yes I know, I am always the same each year leaving things until the last minute but this time it was actually impossible to get anything done on time). So instead of recharging my energy during the weekend and relaxed after a long week of homeschooling, I got myself into a stressful situation because I was dreading the deadline. At the end I managed to submit on time but it really drained me. 𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙖𝙭𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙤?⁣
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So, I started this week feeling very tired and restless and this probably got to me that bad that I started feeling under the weather. You can imagine that this combination is of course a bomb: “homeschooling + feeling ill” is the worst plus trying to add to it some deadlines for work! I was feeling awful so I just needed a break from here. ⁣
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Today, I managed to get some work done which made me feel much better and suddenly the cold went away. I am certain my issue was 80% stress and 20% a mild cold. It is just so hard to deal with everything lately, isn’t it? ⁣
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I am honestly counting the days to half term. 𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙖 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠, 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙚?⁣
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📸 I was going through my camera roll today looking for a photo to share and instead I found this slow motion video that Sienna was very keen to do while playing in the one excited snow day we got in London. As soon as I saw it made me smile and made me have positive thoughts, so I thought to share it with you so perhaps it will make you smile too! I guess the snow always makes people happy, doesn’t it? ⁣
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#makingmemories❤️ #snowday⁣❄️ #appreciatethelittlethings #babyitscoldoutside❄️ #winterwalks #funinthesnow #snowfun #snowdays #snowtime #winterfun #winterwonderland❄️ #motherhoodunplugged #simplemoments #theheartcaptured⁣
AD ✨𝕍𝔼𝔾𝔸ℕ𝕌𝔸ℝ𝕐  ℂ𝕆𝕄ℙ𝔼𝕋𝕀𝕋𝕀𝕆ℕ✨⁣
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I am not plant-based but I do enjoy plant-based meals. I tried to incorporate them as much as I can to my weekly diet.⁣
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I am not sure about you but for me 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩 is the most important meal of the day. It is the meal that will set you up for the day. Now that we are on a national lockdown we will need all that help to keep us strong and focused while home schooling right?⁣
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With this in mind, I wanted to share with you a breakfast bowl that I have been eating since the start of January. As you know, I love @Weetabixofficial but this time I wanted to try something new so I bought Oatibix. I haven’t tried it before and I love it. 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙊𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙭?⁣
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I have mixed it with @Alpro Oat No Sugars which goes so well together. It is lovely! 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙡𝙥𝙧𝙤 𝙉𝙤 𝙎𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚?⁣
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See below the recipe:⁣
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🌟 2x *Oatibix Biscuits⁣
🌟 200 ml Alpro Oat No Sugars⁣
🌟 1 x Banana 🍌⁣
🌟 Blueberries ⁣
🌟 Raspberries⁣
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It is super yummy! This is a quick and easy alternative that you can use throughout Veganuary. Check out my stories to see how I prepared it 😃⁣
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𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 👉🏻 Weetabix is running a Veganuary Challenge Competition within their channels for the chance to “𝙒𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧’𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙭 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙡𝙥𝙧𝙤 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨”. How amazing is that?So check out @Weetabixofficial account for more details. (T&Cs apply).⁣
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𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩-𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙥𝙨 𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙭 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙡𝙥𝙧𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨?⁣
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#HaveYouHadYourWeetabix #Veganuary #GoodForYou #plantpower⁣
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*NOTE 👉🏻 Oatibix: Beta-glucans contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. One 48g serving provides 2.0g of beta glucan soluble fibre from whole oats, which is two thirds of 3g, the suggested daily intake⁣
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