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Ravensburger CreArt Painting By Numbers Kit for Children Review & Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 14 May 2022 · 53 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 & Giveaway

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

10 Christmas Gifts Ideas For Kids

amomentwithfranca · 11 December 2021 · 16 Comments

Following on my latest 10 Lovely Christmas Gifts For The Ladies In Your Life, 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 be … [Read more...] about 10 Christmas Gifts Ideas For Kids

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Bella, Books, Christmas, Guide, 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 & Giveaway

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, I have teamed up with SnapWatch to host a GIVEAWAY so … [Read more...] about SnapWatch: The Snappy Happy Way To Tell Time – Review & Giveaway

Filed Under: Bella, Gadgets & Technology, Giveaways, 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: About Me, Bella, Family, Lockdown, Mother's Day, Nick

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

amomentwithfranca · 18 April 2020 · 12 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, Uncategorized

The London Transport Museum During Christmas

amomentwithfranca · 22 December 2019 · 19 Comments

I can't believe it's now only 3 sleeps to 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, … [Read more...] about The London Transport Museum During Christmas

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

Bandai Bananas Collectibles: Introducing Series 3

amomentwithfranca · 30 October 2019 · 15 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: Bella, Review, Reviews, Sienna, Toys & Games

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

Hatchimals Pixies Review

amomentwithfranca · 26 July 2019 · 30 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: Bella, Review, Reviews, Toys & Games

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: Bella, Events, Review, Reviews, Theatre & shows

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: Bella, Kids, 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: Bella, Days Out, Family, 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: Bella, Review, Reviews, Toys & Games

Rollplay Nighthawk: Having A Blast With This Super Cool Ride-on Toy

amomentwithfranca · 24 April 2019 · 19 Comments

Have you heard of the Rollplay Nighthawk? It is a super fun outdoor ride-on toy for kids aged 6+. The Nighthawk is the latest addition to the Rollplay ride-on portfolio for preteens allowing you to ride and glide in style. The girls were super excited when I told them we were … [Read more...] about Rollplay Nighthawk: Having A Blast With This Super Cool Ride-on Toy

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

The Where Is Peter Rabbit Show At Theatre Royal

amomentwithfranca · 22 April 2019 · 7 Comments

We love to watch shows together as a family. My girls love, especially Bella, love to watch the shows and follow the story. We have seen a lot of shows and it is one of our favourite things to do together. We were super excited to be invited along to the premiere of the new Where … [Read more...] about The Where Is Peter Rabbit Show At Theatre Royal

Filed Under: Bella, Events, Review, Reviews, Sienna, Theatre & shows

Baby Born Surprise Dolls – Review & Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 13 April 2019 · 42 Comments

Two things my girls love are dolls and collectable toys. Are your kids the same? Do you have a lot of collectable toys at home too? We have been lucky enough to be able to review Baby Born dolls in the past, so when they sent us some items from their new range of Baby Born … [Read more...] about Baby Born Surprise Dolls – Review & Giveaway

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

L.O.L. Surprise! DIY Glitter Factory Review

amomentwithfranca · 2 April 2019 · 26 Comments

My girls are obsessed with L.O.L dolls. Especially Sienna. She plays with the dolls she has all the time. She really loves them. They both equally love glitter so imagine combining both of these things together in one set. Introducing the L.O.L. Surprise! DIY Glitter Factory. … [Read more...] about L.O.L. Surprise! DIY Glitter Factory Review

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

Introducing Boxy Girls Season 1 – Review

amomentwithfranca · 21 February 2019 · 12 Comments

My girls love their dolls. We have so many different types of dolls but they love to play with them all. The girls recently received a couple of characters from the new Boxy Girls range. … [Read more...] about Introducing Boxy Girls Season 1 – Review

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

Regatta Outdoors – Fabulous Winter Jackets For The Whole Family

amomentwithfranca · 25 January 2019 · 20 Comments

We have worked together with Regatta many times in the past on the blog and we are big fans of their products. This winter they sent us some coats to keep the whole family warm and dry during the colder weather. We love that not only do their products keep us dry and warm but we … [Read more...] about Regatta Outdoors – Fabulous Winter Jackets For The Whole Family

Filed Under: Bella, Family, Fashion, Nick, Sienna

DesignaFriend Dolls – The Perfect Collection For Little Aspiring Fashionistas Review

amomentwithfranca · 11 January 2019 · 8 Comments

Not long ago we were invited to Icetank in Convent Garden for a VIP Style Event with DesignaFriend. It was a fun event that I knew my girls would love. They would get the chance to be pampered and be creative whilst surrounded by dolls. What’s not to love. … [Read more...] about DesignaFriend Dolls – The Perfect Collection For Little Aspiring Fashionistas Review

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

YELLIES! – The New Craze Toy From Hasbro

amomentwithfranca · 21 November 2018 · 32 Comments

Are you looking for some ideas for your Christmas gift list? Well, I think you are in the correct place because I have something very cool to definitely put on your list. I am talking about the brand new YELLIES! from Hasbro! If it is made by Hasbro you know it is going to be … [Read more...] about YELLIES! – The New Craze Toy From Hasbro

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

First Act Discovery Ukelele Review & Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 19 November 2018 · 37 Comments

A few weeks ago, Bella came back from school and she said: "I'm learning to play a new instrument at school and I love it". I was curious to know which instrument was it, so I immediately asked her which one. She then replied: "The Ukelele and please I want one! Can you get one … [Read more...] about First Act Discovery Ukelele Review & Giveaway

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

Back To School With Vamousse

amomentwithfranca · 9 October 2018 · 45 Comments

This September, Sienna has joined Bella at school full time. She is so excited and has been telling me every day how happy she is! I really feel so relieved to hear that she is enjoying school and that she has made new friends already. And Bella has started Year 4, and even … [Read more...] about Back To School With Vamousse

Filed Under: Bella, Collaborative Posts, Health, Sienna

Minoti Clothing Review

amomentwithfranca · 29 September 2018 · 42 Comments

I love fashion, especially kids fashion, so I love finding gorgeous outfits for my girls. They love dressing up, so it is super fun to take photos of them when they are trying out new outfits. My eldest is really into fashion and you can find her every day trying different … [Read more...] about Minoti Clothing Review

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

Lighthouse Clothing Review

amomentwithfranca · 25 September 2018 · 25 Comments

I love discovering new brands and trying new clothing ranges. I am always searching new trends and new brands. So when Lighthouse Clothing got in touch with us to try some of their clothes for the whole family, we were very excited! I really love doing family shoots showing … [Read more...] about Lighthouse Clothing Review

Filed Under: Bella, Fashion, Nick, Review, Reviews, Sienna

L.O.L. Surprise! Biggie Pets Review

amomentwithfranca · 28 August 2018 · 40 Comments

As I mentioned before, Bella loves L.O.L Surprise! dolls. We reviewed the L.O.L. Surprise Pearl Surprise back in April and Bella absolutely loved it. It was so much fun discovering all the surprises that were inside. This time, we have received another L.O.L Surprise! which I … [Read more...] about L.O.L. Surprise! Biggie Pets Review

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

Spearmark Brand New Back To School Range Review & Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 18 August 2018 · 75 Comments

Are you starting your back to school shopping? We have been going through the list of things we need and one of the things my girls love the most is choosing their new lunch bags. We have been collaborating with Spearmark for almost a year and their school products are some of … [Read more...] about Spearmark Brand New Back To School Range Review & Giveaway

Filed Under: Bella, Food, Giveaways, Review, Reviews

Glam Goo Slime Fantasy Pack Review

amomentwithfranca · 30 July 2018 · 17 Comments

Bella is obsessed with slime. She spends hours making and playing with it. I'm not so much of a fan because I can see it everywhere which then makes me crazy, LOL! This slime from Glam Goo comes with containers that your kids can put the slime into which is a great idea because … [Read more...] about Glam Goo Slime Fantasy Pack Review

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

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