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Christmas

Holiday Season Survival for a Stress-Free Family Visit

amomentwithfranca · 19 September 2025 · Leave a Comment

The holiday season can be a source of great joy and spiritual comfort. At the same time, it can also be hugely stressful, especially if you intend to travel the country to see friends and family. When high expectations are also a factor, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. … [Read more...] about Holiday Season Survival for a Stress-Free Family Visit

Filed Under: Cars, Christmas, Collaborative Posts, Tips, Travel

10 Festive London Restaurants You Can’t Miss This Christmas

amomentwithfranca · 7 December 2024 · 8 Comments

As Christmas draws near, London transforms into a winter wonderland, with some of its best restaurants pulling out all the stops to create a magical holiday dining experience. If you’re looking for festive London restaurants that combine stunning decor with seasonal menus, here … [Read more...] about 10 Festive London Restaurants You Can’t Miss This Christmas

Filed Under: Christmas, Eating Out, Food, List, London, What's On

5 of the Best Ways to Spend Your Winter Holidays

amomentwithfranca · 3 December 2024 · 12 Comments

Winter is a magical time to explore, relax, or explore new adventures. Whether you love the festive buzz, crave sunny beaches, or seek serene moments, there’s a perfect winter escape for everyone and today, we’ll be exploring 5 of the best ways to spend your winter holidays. … [Read more...] about 5 of the Best Ways to Spend Your Winter Holidays

Filed Under: Christmas, Collaborative Posts, Tips, Travel

5 Enchanting Ice Skating Rinks to Visit in London This Winter

amomentwithfranca · 6 November 2024 · 13 Comments

When the holiday season descends upon London, it brings the sparkle of fairy lights, festive markets, and the magical allure of ice skating rinks. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or looking to glide into the holiday spirit, London’s ice skating rinks provide a spellbinding … [Read more...] about 5 Enchanting Ice Skating Rinks to Visit in London This Winter

Filed Under: Christmas, Days Out, Family Days Out, London, What's On

Tips For Taking Stunning Photos This Christmas

amomentwithfranca · 25 September 2024 · 3 Comments

Christmas is such a special time for millions of families. Festive lights, decorations, and cosy atmospheres all contribute to lifelong memories for adults and kids alike. Taking stunning photos during this magical season is essential to capturing these moments, allowing you to … [Read more...] about Tips For Taking Stunning Photos This Christmas

Filed Under: Christmas, Collaborative Posts, Gadgets & Technology, Tips

A Christmas Gift Guide with Cotton Traders

amomentwithfranca · 12 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

It is the season for joy, warmth, and the delight of giving thoughtful gifts. In this Christmas Gift Guide featuring Cotton Traders, explore a Christmas range that goes beyond the usual, providing cosy comforts, sophisticated ambience, and thoughtful gifts for everyone on your … [Read more...] about A Christmas Gift Guide with Cotton Traders

Filed Under: Christmas, Collaborative Posts, Fashion, List, Review, Reviews

The Best Light Trails In London 2022

amomentwithfranca · 19 December 2022 · 20 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 · 18 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 2023

amomentwithfranca · 11 December 2022 · 95 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 2023

Filed Under: Christmas, Days Out, List, London

Fortnum & Mason Hampers: Win The Merrymaker’s Hamper

amomentwithfranca · 26 November 2022 · 221 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 · 30 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 · 145 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 · 21 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 · 20 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

Filed Under: Christmas, Collaborative Posts, List

10 Lovely Christmas Gifts For The Ladies In Your Life

amomentwithfranca · 11 November 2021 · 14 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

Filed Under: Christmas, List

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

Filed Under: Christmas, Giveaways

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