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Supporting a Child with Anxieties and Emetophobia: 10 Strategies for Growth and Progress

amomentwithfranca · 26 May 2023 · 4 Comments

Parenthood is a journey filled with countless joys and challenges, and as parents, we often find ourselves facing unexpected hurdles. One such challenge my family and I have experienced over the past year is supporting my now 13-year-old daughter, Bella, through her anxieties and … [Read more...] about Supporting a Child with Anxieties and Emetophobia: 10 Strategies for Growth and Progress

Filed Under: Bella, Health, Mental Health, Parenting

King’s Dog Daycare & Dog Cafe In London: Pet-A-Pooch Experience

amomentwithfranca · 5 May 2023 · 21 Comments

My daughter Bella is obsessed with dogs. Due to her anxieties, being in contact with dogs seems to relax her and help her with her feelings. She has been asking for a dog for months, and because this is not possible right now, I thought going to a dog cafe could be a great idea. … [Read more...] about King’s Dog Daycare & Dog Cafe In London: Pet-A-Pooch Experience

Filed Under: Animals, Animals & Pets, Bella, Days Out, Experiences, Review, Reviews

Java Whiskers Cat Cafe in London: Our Experience

amomentwithfranca · 28 April 2023 · 1 Comment

Are you a cat lover looking for a unique and relaxing way to spend your afternoon? If so, a visit to a cat cafe might be just what you need! Cat cafes have been popping up all over the world, offering visitors the chance to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while surrounded by … [Read more...] about Java Whiskers Cat Cafe in London: Our Experience

Filed Under: Animals, Bella, Days Out, Experiences, Review, Reviews

The London Transport Museum At Christmas

amomentwithfranca · 8 November 2022 · 19 Comments

I can't believe it is almost Christmas! The time has passed so quickly. We love this time of the year! London transforms itself so nicely that it's beautiful to go out for a walk around Central London, especially around Covent Garden. Talking about Covent Garden, have you been to … [Read more...] about The London Transport Museum At Christmas

Filed Under: Days Out, Bella, Christmas, Family, Family Days Out, London, Reflections, Reviews, Sienna, Travel

Ravensburger CreArt Painting By Numbers Kit for Children Review

amomentwithfranca · 14 May 2022 · 54 Comments

My eldest daughter, Bella got a cool kit to review from Ravensburger. We love Ravensburger products. We have different puzzles and games at home from them and they are great. She received a CreArt Pawesome Polar Bear Painting By Numbers Kit. She likes arts and crafts, so this kit … [Read more...] about Ravensburger CreArt Painting By Numbers Kit for Children Review

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Bella, Review, Reviews

10 Christmas Gifts Ideas For Kids

amomentwithfranca · 11 December 2021 · 16 Comments

Following on from my 10 Lovely Christmas Gifts For The Ladies In Your Life post, I thought to also do a list of Christmas Gifts Ideas For Kids. We received a few lovely products to review that we liked a lot, so I thought it could be nice to put them all together here so it might … [Read more...] about 10 Christmas Gifts Ideas For Kids

Filed Under: Guide, Art & Crafts, Bella, Books, Christmas, Kids, List, Review, Reviews, Sienna, Toys & Games

Our Pines and Needles Christmas Tree

amomentwithfranca · 1 December 2021 · 16 Comments

It has become a family tradition for us to pick our Christmas tree together every year from Pines and Needles around the end of November. I guess due to the pandemic we got our tree quite early last year (the 3rd weekend of November) and we kind of enjoyed it, so we decided to do … [Read more...] about Our Pines and Needles Christmas Tree

Filed Under: Bella, Christmas, Review, Reviews, Sienna

SnapWatch: The Snappy Happy Way To Tell Time – Review

amomentwithfranca · 21 April 2021 · 32 Comments

There is now a new cool way to tell the time for our kids and it is called SnapWatch. This watch is not only useful but super fun too! If your little ones like snap bands, then they will love SnapWatch. I also have great news. … [Read more...] about SnapWatch: The Snappy Happy Way To Tell Time – Review

Filed Under: Gadgets & Technology, Bella, Kids, Review, Reviews, Sienna

Lockdown Celebrations In May 2020

amomentwithfranca · 6 June 2020 · 19 Comments

May has always been a busy month for us because we have a lot of birthdays and other celebrations such as our wedding anniversary that also falls in this month. This year I was wondering how the celebrations would be due to the lockdown but despite that, we actually all had a … [Read more...] about Lockdown Celebrations In May 2020

Filed Under: Lockdown, About Me, Bella, Birthdays, Family, Mother's Day, Nick

Blume Baby Pop – How Many Blume Babies Will You Pop?

amomentwithfranca · 18 April 2020 · 11 Comments

We are getting into the world of Blume Dolls quite late but since discovering it we are loving them so much! We received a Series 2 set as well as a set of their new Blume Baby Pop to review. I am doing a separate blog post for the Blume Dolls. This post is all about the Blume … [Read more...] about Blume Baby Pop – How Many Blume Babies Will You Pop?

Filed Under: Bella, Sienna, Toys & Games

Bandai Bananas Collectibles: Introducing Series 3

amomentwithfranca · 30 October 2019 · 14 Comments

Last week we received a wonderful hamper full of real fruit. It looked amazing. But this wasn't an ordinary fruit hamper. It was more special than that because inside the hamper and hidden within the real fruit, we found series 3 Bandai Bananas collectibles, the most lovely … [Read more...] about Bandai Bananas Collectibles: Introducing Series 3

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Review, Reviews, Sienna

Scruff A Luvs Families Review

amomentwithfranca · 26 August 2019 · 7 Comments

Have you heard of Scruff A Luvs Families? Would your kids like to rescue an abandoned pet? They can when they take a Scruff a Luvs family. Will it be a cat or a dog you will find when you wash, dry and groom your new pet? Plus, how many babies will mummy be having? You could have … [Read more...] about Scruff A Luvs Families Review

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

Hatchimals Pixies Review

amomentwithfranca · 26 July 2019 · 29 Comments

We were recently invited to a Christmas in July event. If you’ve not heard of it before, it is when brands showcase what they are releasing in time for Christmas. We are so lucky to be invited and this year, Bella and Sienna had broken up from school so they got to come with me … [Read more...] about Hatchimals Pixies Review

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

The Mousetrap – A Murder Mystery Play By Agatha Christie

amomentwithfranca · 16 May 2019 · 22 Comments

Sometimes it can be quite hard to spend quality time with Bella and Sienna on their own. Do you find that too if you have two or more children? I like to be able to spend time with the girls one on one and I love that there are so many things I can enjoy doing with Bella now she … [Read more...] about The Mousetrap – A Murder Mystery Play By Agatha Christie

Filed Under: Theatre & Shows, Bella, Events, London, Review, Reviews

Smartick – A Fantastic Math Programme For Kids & 25% Discount Code

amomentwithfranca · 8 May 2019 · 22 Comments

Do you worry about how to help your child at home with their homework or if they are struggling in a certain class? I do and I really want my girls to have as much support with their education as possible. Sometimes though, paying for tutors, or even finding them, isn’t an … [Read more...] about Smartick – A Fantastic Math Programme For Kids & 25% Discount Code

Filed Under: Kids, Bella, Review, Reviews, Sienna

Queens – A Fantastic Skating Family Day Out Experience

amomentwithfranca · 4 May 2019 · 20 Comments

Bella has been asking to go ice skating a lot lately, so it was great timing when Queens approached us to go to their venue and review their skating experience. Have you visited recently? We have visited twice in the past, Once for a birthday party for one of Bella’s friends and … [Read more...] about Queens – A Fantastic Skating Family Day Out Experience

Filed Under: Days Out, Bella, Family, Family Days Out, London, Review, Reviews, Sienna

The #SNAPSTAR Girls – New Influencer Dolls

amomentwithfranca · 26 April 2019 · 14 Comments

Have you heard of SNAPSTAR dolls before? They are a fun new range of dolls based in the world of fashion, beauty, music, photography and design. The SNAPSTAR girls are a trendsetting collective of 6 social influencers! … [Read more...] about The #SNAPSTAR Girls – New Influencer Dolls

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

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