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Everyday full UV eye protection with New ZEISS UVProtect Technology

amomentwithfranca · 15 August 2018 · 39 Comments

Recently I took a little trip up to Convent Garden with Bella to get my eyes checked at Tom Davies Bespoke Opticians. I love taking Bella to Central London because she enjoys every single minute of it. It is really nice to get some mummy daughter time once in a while and this was … [Read more...] about Everyday full UV eye protection with New ZEISS UVProtect Technology

Filed Under: Health, Collaborative Posts, Gadgets & Technology, Lifestyle, Review, Reviews

5 Places To Visit From London For A Last Minute Holiday!

amomentwithfranca · 31 July 2018 · 24 Comments

We love to travel together as a family and we are so lucky to have visited some really fun places already this year. If you follow my Instagram, you probably have seen from my stories and photos that we have just come back from a trip to France. But going away, even just for a … [Read more...] about 5 Places To Visit From London For A Last Minute Holiday!

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts, Holidays

Flight Delayed or Cancelled? These Tips Will Help

amomentwithfranca · 11 July 2018 · 13 Comments

Is there anything more likely to ruin a vacation or trip, than a delayed or cancelled flight? Whether you were trying to save money on your family vacation and your connecting flight got cancelled, or you're staring at a "DELAYED" sign after a long business trip, the first thing … [Read more...] about Flight Delayed or Cancelled? These Tips Will Help

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4 Must-Haves for Mompreneurs

amomentwithfranca · 19 June 2018 · 3 Comments

Are you part of the 71 percent of mompreneuers who are the main childcare providers? If so, each day can be a juggling act of managing carpools, running the household, and squeezing in time for your business. Give yourself a head start with tools to help you build a successful … [Read more...] about 4 Must-Haves for Mompreneurs

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Chickenpox – What You Need To Know & How We Treated It

amomentwithfranca · 2 June 2018 · 27 Comments

When my eldest daughter Bella first started nursery I thought that at some point she would get chickenpox. I remembered reading the notice board announcements when a new bout of chickenpox was going through the nursery. I was always hoping that she would not have it because there … [Read more...] about Chickenpox – What You Need To Know & How We Treated It

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How To Decorate Your Home With Botanical Designs

amomentwithfranca · 29 May 2018 · 14 Comments

Over the past couple of years, botanical designs have skyrocketed. They now appear on everything from wallpaper to textiles, and ornaments inspired by the outdoors are more popular than they’ve ever been. When you’re looking to redecorate your home, botanicals are a timeless … [Read more...] about How To Decorate Your Home With Botanical Designs

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4 Ways to Tackle A Large Amount of Debt

amomentwithfranca · 21 May 2018 · 14 Comments

A large amount of debt can seem like an insurmountable burden. Though it might feel like you'll never get out from under your financial obligations, with some short- and long-term planning and a few lifestyle changes, you can get a handle on the amount you owe and work your way … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Tackle A Large Amount of Debt

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7 Creative Ways To Waterproof Your Kitchen

amomentwithfranca · 16 May 2018 · 17 Comments

Are you looking for ways to waterproof your kitchen? Kitchen leaks are a major cause of water waste every year From toilet and shower head leaks to indoors or outdoors, leaks are a major problem that can run up a homeowner’s utility bill. Worse, these leaks, if undetected, can … [Read more...] about 7 Creative Ways To Waterproof Your Kitchen

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St Tropez Gradual Tan 1 Minute Pre-Shower Tanning Mousse Review

amomentwithfranca · 11 May 2018 · 23 Comments

If you have seen my social media channels lately, you will know by now that I have been testing one of the latest St Tropez tanning products. They have a huge variety of products for you to choose from so you will always find the one that is just right for you. In this post, I … [Read more...] about St Tropez Gradual Tan 1 Minute Pre-Shower Tanning Mousse Review

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Early Easter Egg Hunt With Cadbury

amomentwithfranca · 28 March 2018 · 33 Comments

The weather was so miserable over the last few days so we were not been able to get out a lot this last weekend, so we decided to do an early Easter Egg Hunt at home. As soon as we suggested the idea to the girls, they were very excited with the idea. Of course, who would say NO … [Read more...] about Early Easter Egg Hunt With Cadbury

Filed Under: Food, Bella, Collaborative Posts, Easter, Family, Review, Reviews, Sienna

How To Travel To Croatia With Children

amomentwithfranca · 23 March 2018 · 30 Comments

With the crystal-clear seas lapping at the Croatian coastline, framed by a vast array of museums, fortresses and incredible countryside, Croatia offers the perfect haven for families travelling with the kids in tow. But why should you travel to Croatia with children for your next … [Read more...] about How To Travel To Croatia With Children

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Why Looking After Yourself Means Caring For Others

amomentwithfranca · 15 March 2018 · 16 Comments

It can be a bit confusing to hear when riding on planes, that you are supposed to help yourself before helping others. We are always advised to put oxygen masks on ourselves before others. Why is this? You are not in a good position to help other people unless you are able to … [Read more...] about Why Looking After Yourself Means Caring For Others

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How Are Chemical Peels Done?

amomentwithfranca · 17 February 2018 · 11 Comments

A chemical peel is a procedure that helps someone to smooth out their skin for a softer and more appealing texture. This technique involves taking away the deadened, outer layers of skin, which means that you can exposed the untouched layer underneath. By getting a chemical peel, … [Read more...] about How Are Chemical Peels Done?

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Getting Fit & The Power of Recovery

amomentwithfranca · 12 February 2018 · 43 Comments

It is clearly very difficult to keep focus and start getting fit after an indulgent December and depressing January. Honestly, I always start January saying that I want to start getting fit by exercising more after eating all the yummy food in December. Then, when January starts, … [Read more...] about Getting Fit & The Power of Recovery

Filed Under: Fitness, Collaborative Posts, Health, Home & Interiors, Lifestyle, List, Tips

“Boredom Challenge” with Petits Filous

amomentwithfranca · 6 February 2018 · 54 Comments

A couple of weeks ago I shared a post about a Free Play campaign I am supporting with Petits Filous and BritMums. I have always been an advocate of this type of play so I was happy to be able to spread the word even more about this campaign. However, even though I love it and I … [Read more...] about “Boredom Challenge” with Petits Filous

Filed Under: Food, Collaborative Posts, Nutrition, Parenting, Tips

7 Inspirational Children’s Book Characters

amomentwithfranca · 2 February 2018 · 25 Comments

Children’s literature has always been a treasured genre. I’m sure we can all look back over our childhood and pick out some of our favourite characters and books – the ones that stuck with us throughout the years and the ones and we continue to read to our own children … [Read more...] about 7 Inspirational Children’s Book Characters

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✨Breakfast✨.Nothing like a healthy filling b ✨Breakfast✨.Nothing like a healthy filling breakfast, right? I have been trying to keep eating a good breakfast every morning to help me with my low iron! .Most days I have branflakes and sometimes weetabix but Fridays to Sundays, I make a little effort and prepare overnight oats. I love them! They are so tasty and leave me satisfy for hours which means not craving for snacks until lunch time! Win win 😀.I prepare the oats with chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract, honey and leave it overnight. In the morning, I serve it with strawberries, blueberries, banana and honey. It is so good! 😋 I vary the fruit that I put in but everything else is the same..What do you like eating for breakfast?.#overnightoats #oatsforbreakfast #easybreakfast #simplebreakfast #togobreakfast #quickbreakfast #breakfastideas #healthybreakfastideas #breakfastinspo #breakfastbowl #breakfastgoals #breakfastlover #oatmealbowl #breakfastclub #oatmealbowl
✨Teacher’s Strike Day✨.Happy hump day! So ✨Teacher’s Strike Day✨.Happy hump day! So we have our first teacher’s strike day today which means no school and learning from home..Bella is doing her school work via Google classroom so she will follow her normal school day that way and Sienna doesn’t have a structured day from school today so she should have a day off but we have agreed for her to do some work too, so she will be reading, practicing for her spelling test and doing some maths. This way we can all have a productive day 😉, well hopefully! 😬. Have you been affected by the strike today? What are your plans? .#sistertime #sisterlylove #sistersgoals #sisterhood #hermanas #sistersforever #sistersforlife #sisterslove #siblingslove #lovemydaughters #raisingdaughters #mydaughters #westfield #westfieldlondon #londonkids
✨Happy Friday✨.Did you have a good week? Unf ✨Happy Friday✨.Did you have a good week? Unfortunately, it wasn’t that good for us because the girls have been under the weather. Bella started first with a sore throat and high fever for a few days and then when Bella got better, Sienna started! She got a horrible cough but no temperature. Her cough was that bad that she couldn’t sleep very well for a couple of nights. They are both much better now and back to school.. The weather hasn’t helped either. It has been so cold lately! I literally feel frozen all the time. Thankfully it is looking better atm as the temperatures are starting to rise. I decided to get my flu vaccine, so I hope it protects me from all these viruses that are going around! Have you had the flu vaccine too? .On another note, I went yesterday to a parents meeting about GCSE options for Bella. I can’t believe she needs to think about it already ahead of Year 9. The time really goes fast. Are your kids dealing with GCSEs too?.📸 Sharing this beautiful bouquet of flowers from @freddiesflowers to brighten up our day.#flowerarrangement #flowerdelivery #bouquetofflowers #flowersmakemehappy #loveflowers #flowersoftheday #flowersoftheweek #flowerlover #freshflowers #flowerobsession #bunchofflowers #foreverflowers #flowersofinstagram #homesweethome
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✨Cadbury World✨.During the holidays we went ✨Cadbury World✨.During the holidays we went to @cadburyworlduk in Birmingham. The in-laws live close to the city so we decided to visit..I was surprised with the amount of activities they offer. I thought it was just a quick visit to the factory but how wrong I was. See below all the activities included with the price 👇🏻🍫 Aztec Jungle🍫 The Cadbury Story🍫 Journey to Europe🍫 4D Chocolate Adventure 🍫 Manufacturing 🍫 Gill Cocks Collection🍫 Making chocolate story🍫 Cadabra car ride🍫 Bull Street🍫 The Bournville Experience🍫 Chocolate Making🍫 Advertising Avenue🍫 Purple Planet🍫 Have a go discovering different chocolate making techniques and doodle your name with chocolate🍫 Cadbury World Chop with amazing prices🍫 Cadbury World Cafe🍫 African Adventure Play area (outside)🍫 Green Screen (you pay extra for photos)🍫 Character Meeting.You don’t have to do all the activities. You can go at your own pace and skip the activities you don’t fancy doing. Useful Information:📍 Cadbury World, 69 Linden Rd, Bournville, Birmingham B30 1JR💰 £18.95 Adults (16+), £13.95 Child (3-15), £59.85 Family of 4 (max 2 adults), Free for Under 3. 🍫 You get free chocolate! ⏰ THE MAIN ATTRACTION LASTS 1.5 - 2 HOURS. On average, visitors spend around 3-4 hours visiting Cadbury World. ℹ️ AGE RECOMMENDATION suitable for all ages.As you can see, there was plenty to do which entertained us for hours! The Cadabra car ride was cool! Watch the video until the end to see the activities we did ☺️.It was such a fun day out. We definitely recommend you to visit if you are in the area. And…..who doesn’t want some free chocolate, right? 🍫We sure did! 😂😋🙌🏻.Have you visited Cadbury World before?.#cadburyworldbirmingham #cadburyworld #cadbury #cadburydairymilk #cadburychocolate #chocolate #chocolatefactory #familydaysout #familydayout #familyfuntime #familyfunday #ukattractions #thingstodoinbirmingham #thingstodowithkids #familytime💕
Ad PR Invite✨Matilda The Musical✨.I was so e Ad PR Invite✨Matilda The Musical✨.I was so excited to take Sienna to watch @matildathemusical at Cambridge Theatre in Covent Garden thanks to @londontheatre (swipe left until the end to see a short video of the stage beautifully decorated) 🎭.I have already seen this musical twice with Bella but it was finally the time to take Sienna now she is older. She is the No 1 fan of Matilda. She knows all the songs and dances so she was over the moon to watch it in person. Apparently, she would love one day to be in that stage too! Bless her! 🥰.Even though I have seen it before, each time has brought a different experience for me as they change/rotate the cast often so it feels like a new show watching a new Matilda each time. This is the type of show that you wouldn’t mind watch it many times! 😀.Useful Information:📍Cambridge Theatre, Earlham St, London WC2H 9HU (near Tube is Covent Garden)💰 From £20.00 – No fees⏰ RUNNING TIME 2 hours, 35 minutes (including 20 min interval)ℹ️ AGE RECOMMENDATION 6+.It is such a fantastic show. This cast is amazing! We were so impressed! We can definitely recommend you to go and watch it too! Check @londontheatre for fabulous deals for this show and many others. .Have you seen Matilda?.#MatildatheMusical #londontheatre #theatrelife #westend #musicaltheatre #theatrekid #whatsonstage #8yearsold #thingstodoinlondon #londonwithkids #whatsonlondon #timeoutlondon #letsdolondon #musicaltheatrelife #theatreforkids
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