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The Best Light Trails In London 2022

amomentwithfranca · 19 December 2022 · 16 Comments

One of the most mesmerising activities to do during Christmas and the Winter months is to visit a light trail. They are a stunning show of colour lights that will make you and your family have the most magical experience. There are many light trails in London so I decided to make … [Read more...] about The Best Light Trails In London 2022

Filed Under: Christmas, Days Out, Family Days Out, List, London

Pines and Needles – Our Real Christmas Tree for 2022

amomentwithfranca · 15 December 2022 · 16 Comments

Each year we choose our real Christmas tree from Pines & Needles so here we are again. We love this tradition, which started 8 years ago! Every November we count down the days to the last weekend of the month to go and choose our Christmas tree all together as a family. It … [Read more...] about Pines and Needles – Our Real Christmas Tree for 2022

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The Best Christmas Markets in London 2022

amomentwithfranca · 11 December 2022 · 86 Comments

I love Christmas markets and there are some great Christmas markets in London to enjoy too. They are great to inject you with some Christmas spirit, browsing around for some inspiration for your Christmas gifts, eating some yummy food and of course, drinking a lovely mulled wine … [Read more...] about The Best Christmas Markets in London 2022

Filed Under: Christmas, Days Out, List, London

Fortnum & Mason Hampers: Win The Merrymaker’s Hamper

amomentwithfranca · 26 November 2022 · 207 Comments

The Christmas spirit is everywhere now. It is not long until Christmas and we have already started the countdown to that magical day! I know this Christmas will be tough for a lot of people due to the rise in the cost of living so I thought I would bring a little smile to one of … [Read more...] about Fortnum & Mason Hampers: Win The Merrymaker’s Hamper

Filed Under: Christmas, Food, Giveaways

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

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

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

5 Unique Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Loved Ones

amomentwithfranca · 26 November 2021 · 3 Comments

It’s almost time for our favourite festive season and we couldn’t be any more excited! Christmas is almost here and we’ll need to get a headstart with our shopping for Christmas gifts for our nearest and dearest. Since many of us exchange gifts for various occasions, going for … [Read more...] about 5 Unique Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Loved Ones

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10 Lovely Christmas Gifts For The Ladies In Your Life

amomentwithfranca · 11 November 2021 · 13 Comments

If you are hoping to get more organised this year with your Christmas gifts, then this is now the perfect time to start looking for new gifts ideas. Finding the perfect gift for the special lady in your life (mum, daughter, sister, niece, friend, girlfriend, etc) is definitely … [Read more...] about 10 Lovely Christmas Gifts For The Ladies In Your Life

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Win A Gibsons Merry Mischief Jigsaw Puzzle Advent Calendar

amomentwithfranca · 9 November 2021 · 43 Comments

It is November now so this means that officially the Festive Season has started! Hurrah! I love Christmas, so this is my favourite time of the year! It makes me feel so happy and joyful! With that in mind, if you are getting organised with your Christmas list already, you might … [Read more...] about Win A Gibsons Merry Mischief Jigsaw Puzzle Advent Calendar

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Trending Advent Calendars for Christmas 2021

amomentwithfranca · 4 November 2021 · 15 Comments

Last year I published a list of Trending Advent Calendars for 2020 and people found it useful, so I decided to do the same this year too. I have been looking for new Advent Calendars to share with you after attending different Christmas shows and Blogging Conferences with … [Read more...] about Trending Advent Calendars for Christmas 2021

Filed Under: Christmas, List, Review, Reviews

Mine4Sure Personalised Christmas Stockings Review

amomentwithfranca · 6 December 2020 · 16 Comments

Can you believe it is December already? This means that we are officially in the countdown to Christmas! Hurrah! One of the Christmas items that we always love putting next to our Christmas tree is of course our Christmas stockings. We have been using the same ones since the … [Read more...] about Mine4Sure Personalised Christmas Stockings Review

Filed Under: Christmas, Giveaways, Home & Interiors, Review, Reviews

Trending Advent Calendars for Christmas 2020

amomentwithfranca · 24 November 2020 · 13 Comments

I know this year has been different and not what we expected. It has been long and full of challenges so now that we are almost getting to the end we are all counting the days to Christmas and what better way to do this than with a cool Advent Calendar. I was searching for … [Read more...] about Trending Advent Calendars for Christmas 2020

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12 Movie Advent Calendar

amomentwithfranca · 15 November 2019 · 20 Comments

Are you looking for an advent calendar that doesn't involve chocolates? Would you like to try something different? If yes, I have the best suggestion for you. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is launching a whole new idea for an Advent Calendar. They are offering the 12 Family … [Read more...] about 12 Movie Advent Calendar

Filed Under: Film & TV, Christmas, Collaborative Posts, Family

Our Day at Kidzania London STEM Fair & Christmas Activities

amomentwithfranca · 20 December 2018 · 15 Comments

As I mentioned before in my blog post "KidZania London Kidpreneur Festival – Our First Ambassador Event", we will be attending various KidZania London events over the next 12 months and we will be sharing with you everything that is happening there so you don’t miss anything! Or … [Read more...] about Our Day at Kidzania London STEM Fair & Christmas Activities

Filed Under: Ambassador Role, Christmas, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out

Pines & Needles Real Christmas Trees – Delivery & Decorating Service

amomentwithfranca · 17 December 2018 · 2 Comments

Are you all ready for Christmas? It is not long now! Just 8 days! Wow! I feel this year has passed even quicker than last year! I love this time of the year! Seeing the streets looking so festive and the atmosphere is really lovely. I love London at Christmas too! The Christmas … [Read more...] about Pines & Needles Real Christmas Trees – Delivery & Decorating Service

Filed Under: Christmas, Home & Interiors, Lifestyle, Review, Reviews

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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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