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5 Classic Christmas Movie Picks

amomentwithfranca · 7 November 2022 · 15 Comments

Christmas is upon us and it seems to be getting colder and colder outside, so what better than to snuggle up in front of the TV with your loved ones to watch some great Christmas movies. With services like Sky, Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ amongst others, there is so much to … [Read more...] about 5 Classic Christmas Movie Picks

Filed Under: Film & TV, Christmas, List

Turning A Bathroom Into A Focal Point

amomentwithfranca · 31 October 2022 · 31 Comments

Bathrooms are primarily used for utility and not for living but that shouldn't be a reason to design the room solely for practicality and not for comfort. This is especially true when you consider that the shower and especially the bathtub should be a place of relaxation and … [Read more...] about Turning A Bathroom Into A Focal Point

Filed Under: Bathrooms, Collaborative Posts, Home & Interiors, Lifestyle

Kitchen Essentials You Need To Elevate Your Cooking

amomentwithfranca · 27 October 2022 · 14 Comments

Whether you love cooking and are looking to upgrade your kitchen utensils, or you’re at the start of your cooking journey and want to improve your cooking skills, here’s a list of all the necessary tools you will need to take your cooking to the next level. … [Read more...] about Kitchen Essentials You Need To Elevate Your Cooking

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Why It’s a Good Idea to Get Expert HVAC Repair Services

amomentwithfranca · 26 October 2022 · Leave a Comment

It's inconvenient when your home's air conditioner, heater, or ventilation equipment doesn't do its job. As the system tries to keep up, not only will you be uncomfortable, but your energy expenses may also begin to increase. … [Read more...] about Why It’s a Good Idea to Get Expert HVAC Repair Services

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Back Garden Upgrade: Best Hot Tub Ideas for a Magical Space

amomentwithfranca · 24 October 2022 · 30 Comments

Hot tubs have been taking the home design world by storm for the past decade, particularly in the wake of the pandemic with so many of us spending more time at home. While it presents a sizeable initial investment, a hot tub has loads of benefits. … [Read more...] about Back Garden Upgrade: Best Hot Tub Ideas for a Magical Space

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Babymoon: What Is It and Why Should You Plan One?

amomentwithfranca · 21 October 2022 · 1 Comment

Welcoming a child into your home is one of the most magical experiences you could ask for. The opportunity to grow a family together with your partner is a profound one and one that presents new joys and challenges in equal measure. … [Read more...] about Babymoon: What Is It and Why Should You Plan One?

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4 Budget Tips for Travelling to Bali

amomentwithfranca · 17 October 2022 · Leave a Comment

Are you dreaming of travelling to Bali but don't know how to make it happen on a budget? You're not alone! Many people want to visit this beautiful country but think that it's too expensive. The good news is that it is possible to travel to Bali on a budget! … [Read more...] about 4 Budget Tips for Travelling to Bali

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These 9 Tips Can Make Your Hotel Staycation Feel Extra Special

amomentwithfranca · 11 October 2022 · Leave a Comment

It’s good to go on a vacation when the stresses of daily life start taking a toll on you. Travelling to new places and sightseeing can rejuvenate both your mind and body. However, planning a long getaway can take a lot of time, effort, and money—especially if you’re travelling to … [Read more...] about These 9 Tips Can Make Your Hotel Staycation Feel Extra Special

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How to Increase the Privacy of Your Garden

amomentwithfranca · 7 October 2022 · Leave a Comment

For most of us, privacy is important. After all, we wouldn’t appreciate having a living room with see-through walls without the ability to cut off the outside world from view (and vice versa). … [Read more...] about How to Increase the Privacy of Your Garden

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European City Breaks Just a Short Hop From the UK

amomentwithfranca · 29 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

A city break is a short trip or holiday to a city, usually lasting between two and four days, making them ideal for a long-weekend getaway. City breaks are a popular way to travel and perfect for people who have wanderlust and want to escape for a few days without breaking the … [Read more...] about European City Breaks Just a Short Hop From the UK

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Best Red Wines for Fall to Try

amomentwithfranca · 26 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

With the summer waving goodbye, fall is already knocking at the door. Slowly but surely we can take the cosy clothes out of the closet and prepare for our favourite autumn holidays. The cool and crisp air season is a favourite among wine lovers. A glass of good red, the sound of … [Read more...] about Best Red Wines for Fall to Try

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What to See While Touring Europe | Art Galleries, Museums, Palaces

amomentwithfranca · 22 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

Europe might be one of the smallest continents in the world, but it is not short of tourist attractions. While some countries in Europe are known as tourist hotspots, others also have places that will appeal to visitors from other continents. Considering Europe's small landmass, … [Read more...] about What to See While Touring Europe | Art Galleries, Museums, Palaces

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HoMedics Handheld Shiatsu Massager Review

amomentwithfranca · 27 August 2022 · 138 Comments

Not long ago, I shared some items that the girls chose to give to Nick for Father's Day, and one of the items was the HoMedics Handheld Shiatsu Massager which he loves so much. It was one of his favourite presents from the girls. Also, it seemed to be quite popular among my … [Read more...] about HoMedics Handheld Shiatsu Massager Review

Filed Under: Gadgets & Technology, Giveaways, Review, Reviews

Cool Gift Ideas For Kids With Wicked Uncle

amomentwithfranca · 26 August 2022 · 83 Comments

Do you feel overwhelmed when you need gift ideas for kids friends' birthdays, for your nieces and nephews or even for your own kids? You don't have a clue what to get them and you feel lost? Well, let me tell you that I also felt this way but since I heard about Wicked Uncle, … [Read more...] about Cool Gift Ideas For Kids With Wicked Uncle

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4 Great Hours In Chrissi Island, Greece

amomentwithfranca · 14 August 2022 · 37 Comments

While we were staying in Crete for a couple of weeks, we decided to do a day trip to Chrissi Island. We were after turquoise water and sandy beaches and Chrissi Island ticked these boxes after being recommended to us by local friends, so we decided to have a little adventure. … [Read more...] about 4 Great Hours In Chrissi Island, Greece

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How To Add A New Dimension (And Detail) To Your Shaker Kitchen

amomentwithfranca · 2 August 2022 · 12 Comments

The words that best describe the Shaker kitchen are simplicity, functionality, and high quality. More and more people choose this option when doing kitchen remodelling. A Shaker kitchen has a linear design, is reasonably priced, and is low maintenance. Some combine Shakers with … [Read more...] about How To Add A New Dimension (And Detail) To Your Shaker Kitchen

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Ad✨Folding Piano✨.We recently got the Foldin Ad✨Folding Piano✨.We recently got the Folding Controller 49 (FC49) piano thanks to @carryonpiano and we love it! It is great for the whole family. It is so easy to carry around and play anywhere!🎹 .Bella and Sienna love playing with this piano. They tend to take turns but it is Bella who actually spends more time trying new songs. SWIPE LEFT to see how compact the FC49 (photos of Bella folding it, storing it and putting it in her bag to take anywhere). Also check the video 🎥 of Bella playing at the end, so you can see how it sounds 😀.See below Key Features:🌟 Completely wireless MIDI Controller with internal battery🌟 49 Velocity Sensitive Keys🌟 Built in USB rechargeable LI-ION battery for 8 hours playing time🌟 Folds to the size of a 25 Key Controller🌟 Lightweight at 1KG🌟 Built In Arpeggiator🌟 Trackpad & Touch Sensitive Keys🌟 Pre-Mapped Transport Controls 🌟 Sustain Pedal Input🌟 MIDI Output over Bluetooth, USB or dedicated 3.5mm MIDI output.🌟 Works with 10S, Android, MAC and PCo🌟 Free Software Included. Record and produce with CUBASE/CUBASIS LE🌟 Get access to 40 keys lessons with Melodics to improve your skills.The FC49 is the perfect solution for entry-level students and musicians on the go as well as a great value creative musical tool for all abilities and ages. .Find out more through their website via the link in my profile! ☺️.Do you or your kids like playing piano?.#carryonpiano #playingpiano #foldingpiano #piano🎹 #digitalpiano #pianoplayer #pianomusic #kidsdeco #teensroom #desksetup #deskdecor #deskinspiration #deskgoals #productivespaces #minimalsetup
✨Breakfast✨.Nothing like a healthy filling b ✨Breakfast✨.Nothing like a healthy filling breakfast, right? I have been trying to keep eating a good breakfast every morning to help me with my low iron! .Most days I have branflakes and sometimes weetabix but Fridays to Sundays, I make a little effort and prepare overnight oats. I love them! They are so tasty and leave me satisfy for hours which means not craving for snacks until lunch time! Win win 😀.I prepare the oats with chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract, honey and leave it overnight. In the morning, I serve it with strawberries, blueberries, banana and honey. It is so good! 😋 I vary the fruit that I put in but everything else is the same..What do you like eating for breakfast?.#overnightoats #oatsforbreakfast #easybreakfast #simplebreakfast #togobreakfast #quickbreakfast #breakfastideas #healthybreakfastideas #breakfastinspo #breakfastbowl #breakfastgoals #breakfastlover #oatmealbowl #breakfastclub #oatmealbowl
✨Teacher’s Strike Day✨.Happy hump day! So ✨Teacher’s Strike Day✨.Happy hump day! So we have our first teacher’s strike day today which means no school and learning from home..Bella is doing her school work via Google classroom so she will follow her normal school day that way and Sienna doesn’t have a structured day from school today so she should have a day off but we have agreed for her to do some work too, so she will be reading, practicing for her spelling test and doing some maths. This way we can all have a productive day 😉, well hopefully! 😬. Have you been affected by the strike today? What are your plans? .#sistertime #sisterlylove #sistersgoals #sisterhood #hermanas #sistersforever #sistersforlife #sisterslove #siblingslove #lovemydaughters #raisingdaughters #mydaughters #westfield #westfieldlondon #londonkids
✨Happy Friday✨.Did you have a good week? Unf ✨Happy Friday✨.Did you have a good week? Unfortunately, it wasn’t that good for us because the girls have been under the weather. Bella started first with a sore throat and high fever for a few days and then when Bella got better, Sienna started! She got a horrible cough but no temperature. Her cough was that bad that she couldn’t sleep very well for a couple of nights. They are both much better now and back to school.. The weather hasn’t helped either. It has been so cold lately! I literally feel frozen all the time. Thankfully it is looking better atm as the temperatures are starting to rise. I decided to get my flu vaccine, so I hope it protects me from all these viruses that are going around! Have you had the flu vaccine too? .On another note, I went yesterday to a parents meeting about GCSE options for Bella. I can’t believe she needs to think about it already ahead of Year 9. The time really goes fast. Are your kids dealing with GCSEs too?.📸 Sharing this beautiful bouquet of flowers from @freddiesflowers to brighten up our day.#flowerarrangement #flowerdelivery #bouquetofflowers #flowersmakemehappy #loveflowers #flowersoftheday #flowersoftheweek #flowerlover #freshflowers #flowerobsession #bunchofflowers #foreverflowers #flowersofinstagram #homesweethome
Ad✨FUL London✨.I love going to the hairdress Ad✨FUL London✨.I love going to the hairdresser. It is one of my favourite things to do. There is nothing like the feeling you get when everything is done and your hair looks fantastic! I was so excited when @livetruelondon invited me again to visit one of their salons in London to try out a new treatment using their new hair care brand @ful_london Swipe left to see the final look ☺️.On the blog there is my review of this new hair treatment that has transformed my hair! Check the link in my bio ☺️.Do you invest in hair products? Do you like hair masks? .#livetruelondon #haircareproduct #haircareproducts #haircaretips #colouredhair #hairtreatment #blondehair #hairmask #balayagehair #over40 #over40blogger #overforty #overfortystyle #over40andfabulous #over40mom
✨Cadbury World✨.During the holidays we went ✨Cadbury World✨.During the holidays we went to @cadburyworlduk in Birmingham. The in-laws live close to the city so we decided to visit..I was surprised with the amount of activities they offer. I thought it was just a quick visit to the factory but how wrong I was. See below all the activities included with the price 👇🏻🍫 Aztec Jungle🍫 The Cadbury Story🍫 Journey to Europe🍫 4D Chocolate Adventure 🍫 Manufacturing 🍫 Gill Cocks Collection🍫 Making chocolate story🍫 Cadabra car ride🍫 Bull Street🍫 The Bournville Experience🍫 Chocolate Making🍫 Advertising Avenue🍫 Purple Planet🍫 Have a go discovering different chocolate making techniques and doodle your name with chocolate🍫 Cadbury World Chop with amazing prices🍫 Cadbury World Cafe🍫 African Adventure Play area (outside)🍫 Green Screen (you pay extra for photos)🍫 Character Meeting.You don’t have to do all the activities. You can go at your own pace and skip the activities you don’t fancy doing. Useful Information:📍 Cadbury World, 69 Linden Rd, Bournville, Birmingham B30 1JR💰 £18.95 Adults (16+), £13.95 Child (3-15), £59.85 Family of 4 (max 2 adults), Free for Under 3. 🍫 You get free chocolate! ⏰ THE MAIN ATTRACTION LASTS 1.5 - 2 HOURS. On average, visitors spend around 3-4 hours visiting Cadbury World. ℹ️ AGE RECOMMENDATION suitable for all ages.As you can see, there was plenty to do which entertained us for hours! The Cadabra car ride was cool! Watch the video until the end to see the activities we did ☺️.It was such a fun day out. We definitely recommend you to visit if you are in the area. And…..who doesn’t want some free chocolate, right? 🍫We sure did! 😂😋🙌🏻.Have you visited Cadbury World before?.#cadburyworldbirmingham #cadburyworld #cadbury #cadburydairymilk #cadburychocolate #chocolate #chocolatefactory #familydaysout #familydayout #familyfuntime #familyfunday #ukattractions #thingstodoinbirmingham #thingstodowithkids #familytime💕
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