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A Freelance Travel Blogger’s Guide to Invoicing

amomentwithfranca · 6 November 2021 · 3 Comments

For many individuals, working as a freelance travel blogger is the ultimate dream role. While you may enjoy creating your content and sharing it with the world, you may need to keep in mind that there are aspects of being a travel blogger that may require additional work. One … [Read more...] about A Freelance Travel Blogger’s Guide to Invoicing

Filed Under: Blogging, Blog Tips, Collaborative Posts, Finance / Money, Tips

5 Things You Can Do Today to Get Traffic to Your Website from Pinterest

amomentwithfranca · 14 June 2020 · 21 Comments

This is a guest post written by the lovely Emma from Me and B Make Tea called “5 Things You Can Do Today to Get Traffic to Your Website from Pinterest”. If you are interested in ideas or suggestions on how to improve your Pinterest, you will find this post very useful.  If you … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Can Do Today to Get Traffic to Your Website from Pinterest

Filed Under: Blogging, Blog Tips, Guest Posts

4 Simple Ways to Make Money From Your Blog

amomentwithfranca · 19 May 2017 · 1 Comment

Whether blogging is your chosen profession or just a way to pass the time, making some extra money from your website is never a bad idea. Reseller hosting packages, sponsored posts and the other tips in this article will allow you to make an income from your blog with ease. … [Read more...] about 4 Simple Ways to Make Money From Your Blog

Filed Under: Blog Tips, Blogging, List Tagged With: blogging, tips

A Moment in Paris: E-Fluent Spot 5

amomentwithfranca · 10 January 2017 · 56 Comments

Not long ago I mentioned that I was invited to Paris for E-Fluent Spot 5. Now that I have been there, I will tell you all about it! The last time that I was in Paris was a long time ago, although I did stop by when I travelled to France a few months ago but I didn't stay in … [Read more...] about A Moment in Paris: E-Fluent Spot 5

Filed Under: Travel, Blogging, Events, Press Trips Tagged With: E-Fluent Spot 5, event, International Event, Paris, Parole De Mamans, Selectour Afat

Heading to Paris for E-Fluent Spot 5

amomentwithfranca · 27 November 2016 · 49 Comments

I have been meaning to write this post since the moment I found out I was invited to Paris for 3 days. Yes, you are reading correctly! I'm off to Paris tomorrow for E-Fluent Spot 5 along with other British bloggers. This is an international event where we will meet over 500 … [Read more...] about Heading to Paris for E-Fluent Spot 5

Filed Under: Press Trips, Blogging, Events, Travel Tagged With: event, Paris

Meeting Your Idols: Expectation vs Reality

amomentwithfranca · 19 November 2016 · 74 Comments

As a lot of you know, I was so looking forward to meeting the Saccone Jolys since discovering they would be speaking at BlogFest (Mumsnet's Blogging Conference) in London last weekend. I had also been shortlisted in their Best Vlogger Category for the awards which would be taking … [Read more...] about Meeting Your Idols: Expectation vs Reality

Filed Under: Blogging, Events, Reflections

5 Reasons Why Serious Bloggers Need to Invest in Web Hosting

amomentwithfranca · 22 October 2016 · 1 Comment

If you are a blogger and you are ready to take things more seriously, one of the vital things to do to separate yourself from the pack, is web hosting which will be your first step to take your blog to the next level. The blogging world is now growing so much that it is becoming … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why Serious Bloggers Need to Invest in Web Hosting

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Our Night at The MAD Blog Awards

amomentwithfranca · 6 October 2016 · 75 Comments

I know I have been talking about the MAD (Mums and Dads) Blog Awards Gala for ages and it has taken me a little bit of time to get my post done. As most of you know, as finalists in the "Best Use of Video" category, we were looking forward to this Gala for months - since May in … [Read more...] about Our Night at The MAD Blog Awards

Filed Under: Awards, Blogging, Events, Nick, Reviews

10 Reasons To Go To FunFest Blogger Summit

amomentwithfranca · 2 August 2016 · 58 Comments

Last year in September I decided to go to my first blogger conference. At first I didn't know which blogger conference to pick as going to your first one is a big step and you want to choose one which will give you as many benefits as possible (learn, have fun, networking). I was … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons To Go To FunFest Blogger Summit

Filed Under: Ambassador Role, Blogging, Events, List Tagged With: Blogger Conference, Conference, kids, toys

BML 2016 – My Thoughts

amomentwithfranca · 2 July 2016 · 80 Comments

Hola chicos, here we are with another post about BML16. I'm sure you must be tired of reading about it all week but I cannot leave it and not write about my experience. So for all of you that are not bloggers and don't know much about blogging conferences, BML is BritMums Live … [Read more...] about BML 2016 – My Thoughts

Filed Under: Blogging, Videos, Vlogging Tagged With: #KCACOLS, BIBs, BML16, Brilliance in Blogging, Britmums, Britmums Live

Being a Blogger

amomentwithfranca · 14 September 2015 · 39 Comments

I have been tagged by the lovely and very talented Laura from Laura's Lovely Blog to do the "Being a Blogger Tag". Laura writes a parenting blog and she is a lover of handbags. Go and have a look at her blog if you haven't done yet. I'm sure you will love it as much as I do! ;-) … [Read more...] about Being a Blogger

Filed Under: Blogging, List, nominations, Tags Tagged With: Being a Blogger tag, blogger, blogging, tag

How to Link to any part of a Page or Post

amomentwithfranca · 5 September 2015 · 25 Comments

I'm going to start sharing some of the things I have learned and picked up since starting my journey as a blogger. I always find these kinds of tips so useful so I hope that by sharing a few of these things I can help out other bloggers. … [Read more...] about How to Link to any part of a Page or Post

Filed Under: Blog Tips, Blogging

2 Month Blogging Update

amomentwithfranca · 17 August 2015 · 160 Comments

I have been blogging for 2 months now. It took me a lot of time to feel brave enough to have the courage to start this blog and of course find the time to commit to it. … [Read more...] about 2 Month Blogging Update

Filed Under: Blogging, Giveaways, List Tagged With: amazon, amazon voucher, blogging, blogging update, giveaway, prize, update, win

My very first post: A reason to blog

amomentwithfranca · 28 May 2015 · 8 Comments

I'm very excited to finally start blogging. This has been an idea of mine for a long time but I never had the time or even maybe the courage to do it. I always thought that it was very cool to read all the blogs of parents documenting every special moment of their family lives, … [Read more...] about My very first post: A reason to blog

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✨ Cat Cafe In London✨.📍Bella and I went t ✨ Cat Cafe In London✨.📍Bella and I went to @javawhiskersuk , a cat cafe located in @westfieldlondon . This was my present for Mother’s Day from her🌸.🌟 Before we went inside, we had to go to a separate room to wash our hands and remove our shoes..🐾 They have 2 different rooms: the Cat Lounge and the Kitten Lounge and you can choose to stay from 55 mins to 1hr 55 mins. The prices vary depending on the room you choose and the length of time..🍰 When we stepped inside the room we were greeted by a group of gorgeous kittens. We ordered (before we went inside the room) a latte and a delicious chocolate muffin with chocolate melted inside that was so good. This was served to us in the room while we were surrounded by these adorable kittens..🐱 We spent 55 mins playing and petting the kittens. They were so cute. We loved interacting with them..🥰 Their cafe is also a foster home for homeless cats so if you are looking to adopt one, this is the place to visit! They have had 230 successful adoptions already! 🙌🏻.🚨 The only downside is that you have to be over 10 years old in order to be allowed inside the rooms 😬.🐈 If you are a cat lover like us, I highly recommend you visit Java Whiskers! It is the perfect place to unwind and relax with these beautiful kittens! 🙌🏻.Have you visited a Cat Cafe before? 🐈‍⬛ .#javawhiskers #catcafe #catcafelondon #londoncafe #westfieldlondon #londondayout #daysout #thingstodoinlondon #newplaces #londonguide #lovecats😻 #catsofinstagram #catloversday #londonthingstodo #whatsonlondon
✨ Happy Mother's Day✨.If you are in the UK, ✨ Happy Mother's Day✨.If you are in the UK, I hope you are having a lovely Mother's Day! 🌸🌸.We actually started the celebrations yesterday as Bella took me to @javawhiskersuk a new cat cafe in Westfield as a present for Mother’s Day. We spent 55 mins arround gorgeous kittens. I had a great time! I am a cat lover so this was a fab present for me! I will talk more about this experience on another post but if you swipe left you can see a little peak of our time there! 🐈😉.Today, the girls and Nick took me for the actually Mother’s Day celebration 🎉 to @cafejackss in Queen’s Park where we had brunch. It was a yummy treat. Swipe left to check it out! 😋 .After that we went for a walk. There was a small market nearby so it was nice to have a little look around 😍. We then went back home and spent the rest of the day chilling which is something, I’m not going to lie, I love doing! 😉😂.How was your day?#mothersdayuk #mothersdayweekend #mothersday2023 #motherofdaughters #mumoftwo #mumofgirls #mydaughters #lovemydaughters #daughterslove #mummydaughtertime #daughtersarethebest #daughtersrock #spendingtimetogether #happyfamilytime #familytime💕
✨My Girls✨.Due to the strikes we had Sienna ✨My Girls✨.Due to the strikes we had Sienna at home yesterday and today, and Bella only today. I thought it would be very chaotic but despite it always being louder when the girls are at home, especially my youngest one, lol, we did well..Bella did school work at home today and had the afternoon free. Sienna didn’t do school work. We only asked her to carry on doing Spanish and Maths via Duolingo. She also had Spanish lessons this afternoon (every Thursday she has lessons) so both days were manageable thankfully 😍.How was it for you? Did your kids stay at home or did they go to school? .PS: let’s hope things get better for teachers. I fully support the strikes. .#sistertime #sisterlylove #sistersgoals #hermanas #sistersforever #sistersforlife #sisterslove #siblingslove #lovemydaughters #raisingdaughters #mydaughters #londonkids #WembleyPark #wembley #londondesigneroutlet
✨Happy Weekend✨.How is your weekend going so ✨Happy Weekend✨.How is your weekend going so far? I am finally feeling more normal after the massive jetlag I had after my trip to South America. I am not sure why it hit me so much this time but it has taken me about two solid weeks to properly be back to my routine without feeling right. Waking up in the mornings was the worst. It was very hard, especially when I had to be on time for the school run! 😩.Anyway, everything feels better now! 😊.How long does it take you to be back to normal after a jetlag? Do you have any tricks or tips to speed this process? .📸 Selfy taken in Barranco, a lively district in Peru considered to be one of the most romantic and bohemian places to visit and being the home and working place of many Peruvian artists, musicians, designers, photographers among others 😎.#thisisme #selfie #instaselfie #smilemore #brunettehair #greeneyes #over40#over40blogger #overforty #overfortystyle #over40andfabulous #over40mom #outandabout #barrancolima
✨The Costa Verde✨.Lima, the capital of Peru ✨The Costa Verde✨.Lima, the capital of Peru is located on the coast. Walking along the sidewalk of the Malécon in Lima’s picturesque seaside district, Miraflores, you can admire the most beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. .The “Costa Verde” is a coastal road. It runs along the south-central part of the Lima coast. You can visit in the morning for a jog or in the evening to enjoy a relaxing walk. It is a very lively where people have fun in the open air..This is one of the best attractions on the coastal road. You will see several parks with sculptures of famous artists that make this walk even more unique and enjoyable. Along the route, you can find numerous recreational activities such as surfing and paragliding..If you keep walking you will arrive at “Larcomar” which is a shopping centre and has many restaurants and cafes so you can enjoy a coffee or a meal with the gorgeous ocean view too. .Pictures explained below:1. Start of my walk with the view of the ocean showing one the most gorgeous restaurants in Lima “La Rosa Nautica” where you can walk along the pier and then seat down for a meal with a sea view. Very scenic 😍2. 📸 Greater view of the coast showing the Pacific Ocean3. 🎥 Parque Chino (Chinese Park)4. 📸 Parque El Libro (The Book Park) showing a colorful sculpture, “Silencio” created by Peruvian artist José Tola.5. 📸 Parque del Amor (Love Park) showing its larger-than-life sculpture of two lovers in a deep embrace called “The Kiss”. The monument to love was created by Peruvian artist Víctor Delfín. 6. 📸 Faro de Lima (lighthouse)7. 🎥 View of the Pacific Ocean from Barranco area where you can see Lima Marina Club, a members only club. .If you visit Lima, I highly recommend you to have a walk along this gorgeous area. You won’t regret it! (Save this post for later 😀).Do you enjoy walks with a coastal view? When was the last time you did a walk with a scenic view? .#oceanviews #oceanview #costaverde #costaverdelima #miraflores #lima #visitlima #limaperu #mirafloreslima #limacity #cometoperu #limaperu #beautifulviews #beautifuldestinations #perutravel
✨Peruvian Suspiro Limeño✨."Suspiro Limeño" ✨Peruvian Suspiro Limeño✨."Suspiro Limeño" is one of my favourite Peruvian desserts. When I was In Peru, I of course, made sure to have it not only once but several times 😉.This dessert is made of manjar blanco (milk, sugar, almond flour, egg yolks, vanilla) and meringue (egg whites, port, cinnamon) 😘.The history behind this dessert starts with Amparo Ayarza who was the creator. Her husband, José Gálvez Barrenechea was a poet and was the one who gave it its name. The poet called it "Suspiro de Limeña", which means, 'Sigh of a Lima lady', because it is soft and sweet like the sigh of a woman. Love this 🥰.Have you ever tried "Suspiro Limeño"? Or have you heard of it before? Would you try it? .📸 Picture taken @panchitasazoncriolla in Lima that has one of the best versions of this dessert 🙌🏻.#suspirolimeño #peruviandessert #meringue #merengue #desserttime #dessertlover #dessertpic #dessertgram #peruvianfood #cocinaperuana #gastronomiaperuana #perufood #peruviancousine #whatisfordessert #dessertsofinstagram
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