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Buying Second Hand Furniture Online

amomentwithfranca · 21 September 2016 · 4 Comments

Have you ever wonder about wanting to change your furniture because it is old or because it is not looking good anymore or because you are bored of it and you need a change? Well, I have been having those thoughts lately. For example, we have an old sofa at home which I … [Read more...] about Buying Second Hand Furniture Online

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Home & Interiors, List, Tips Tagged With: Delivery, Ebay, Second-hand furniture, Shiply, Transport of furniture

5 Major Events Coming to Glasgow Soon

amomentwithfranca · 6 September 2016 · 1 Comment

The summer and all its festivities may be coming to a close, but all is not lost! There are still plenty of events to keep you entertained for the remainder of the year, with many taking place in one of the UK’s most popular cities.Glasgow has become well known for its … [Read more...] about 5 Major Events Coming to Glasgow Soon

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Events, Glasgow, Travel

The 5 Biggest Value-Adding Home Improvements

amomentwithfranca · 3 September 2016 · 4 Comments

For all the talk of the housing crisis, one thing never seems to change: Brits are a nation of home improvers. Indeed, particularly in London, the growing trend is to ‘improve, not move’, and it’s wonderful that we’re all inclined to optimise what we have, rather than constantly … [Read more...] about The 5 Biggest Value-Adding Home Improvements

Filed Under: Home & Interiors, Collaborative Posts, List Tagged With: Home Improvement, Value adding

Pros and Cons of Tablets for Toddlers

amomentwithfranca · 26 August 2016 · 5 Comments

You want to spend as much time as you can with your toddler. You want to do fun things like playing games, reading books and going to the park or indoor gym. While you enjoy your one-on-one time, you also have a home to manage, phone calls to make and a desire to have a bit of … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Tablets for Toddlers

Filed Under: Gadgets & Technology, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Cons, Pros, Tablets, Toddlers

Matching Mummy and Daughters Party Dresses with #GeorgeMiniMe

amomentwithfranca · 25 August 2016 · 70 Comments

Every day my daughters are becoming more aware about their clothes and what they want to wear, especially Bella who is now 6 years old! She loves choosing her outfits and she is always very excited about getting gorgeous new dresses. In fact, lately she only wants to wear dresses … [Read more...] about Matching Mummy and Daughters Party Dresses with #GeorgeMiniMe

Filed Under: Fashion, Bella, Collaborative Posts, Sienna Tagged With: #GeorgeMiniMe, Asda, dresses, George, matching

Back To School

amomentwithfranca · 23 August 2016 · Leave a Comment

How crazy is it that we are now half way through the holidays and in a few weeks our little ones will start a new school year! My daughter Bella will start Year 2 in September Year and I can't believe how this has happened already. The time has flown by so quickly. I still … [Read more...] about Back To School

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Bella Tagged With: Back to School, Discounts, Stationary

How Concrete Flooring Can Increase Your Property Value

amomentwithfranca · 23 August 2016 · Leave a Comment

A concrete floor is an often overlooked flooring surface. Even though your current property may have concrete floors, they are probably hidden away under laminate or carpet or, in the case of the garage or outbuildings, under years of grime, cobwebs and oil patches. … [Read more...] about How Concrete Flooring Can Increase Your Property Value

Filed Under: Home & Interiors, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Concrete Flooring, Increase Value of Property, Midland Concrete Floors

5 Ideal Career Changes for Mum’s Stuck in a Rut

amomentwithfranca · 19 August 2016 · 1 Comment

There is no doubt that your children are the best things that have ever happened to you. They bring joy and comfort most of the time but, let’s be honest, as a mum you can soon find yourself in a rut with a monotonous routine to boot. Up between 6 and 7am, the usually herding … [Read more...] about 5 Ideal Career Changes for Mum’s Stuck in a Rut

Filed Under: Work & Career, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Beauty Treatments, Career, Changing career, Childcare, Childminder, Counselling, Courses, NCC Home Learning, Nursery Nurse, Proof Reader

Interpretation of your dreams – #DreamsExplained

amomentwithfranca · 18 August 2016 · 69 Comments

After suddenly waking up from a weird dream, have you ever wondered what the actual meaning of it was? Dreaming is something that we all do but sometimes those dreams can be a little bit strange, making no sense what so ever. This leaves us wondering what the real meaning behind … [Read more...] about Interpretation of your dreams – #DreamsExplained

Filed Under: Bella, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: #DreamsExplained, Adjustamatic, Dreams, sleeping, Sleeping patters

10 Great European Football Tournaments For Kids

amomentwithfranca · 16 August 2016 · 1 Comment

If you run or are involved with a kids football team, through a school or otherwise, you might want to consider travelling to and taking part in an international football tournament. You can only imaging the challenge and excitement that comes with taking part in a top European … [Read more...] about 10 Great European Football Tournaments For Kids

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Countries, Europe, Football, Football Tournaments, kids

Eltham Palace & Gardens Review

amomentwithfranca · 15 August 2016 · 51 Comments

Last week, Bella and I were invited to visit Eltham Palace and Gardens which is an English Heritage property. We have never been before so we were very excited to spend our day there. Since Bella's little sister was born we haven't been able to give her the same attention that … [Read more...] about Eltham Palace & Gardens Review

Filed Under: Reviews, Bella, Collaborative Posts, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, London, Travel Tagged With: Art Deco, Eltham Palace & Gardens, English Heritage, Gardens, Palace

What’s Your Mum Salary?

amomentwithfranca · 15 August 2016 · 2 Comments

It's a shame us mums don't get paid for what we do. It's a demanding 24 hour job, with a shift that lasts 7 days a week, 365 days a year! You can often find me working as a cleaner, chef, taxi driver, waitress, doctor, stylist, counsellor, teacher, personal assistant - you name … [Read more...] about What’s Your Mum Salary?

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Finance / Money

Appreciating Everyday Moments with Bella

amomentwithfranca · 12 August 2016 · 72 Comments

We were recently approached by Channel Mum and Cadbury's Dairy Milk buttons to make a video about capturing shared everyday moments with my daughter Bella (Sienna was a bit too young for this particular campaign). It sounded like an interesting project and it's a brand we love so … [Read more...] about Appreciating Everyday Moments with Bella

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Bella Tagged With: Memory Lane, Shared Moments

5 Reasons to Choose Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors

amomentwithfranca · 30 July 2016 · 10 Comments

For those who aren't aware, put simply, a bifold is a door that slides open while its panels fold up and stack neatly against the wall – like a concertina. Bifold doors are also known as bi-folding doors, folding sliding doors, glass sliding doors and sliding room dividers. They … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Choose Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Home & Interiors, Tips Tagged With: 5 Reasons, Alumnium, Bifold Doors

5 Important Tips for The Perfect Kitchen

amomentwithfranca · 26 July 2016 · 4 Comments

Tips for The Perfect Kitchen: The kitchen is the beating heart of your home, that much is beyond doubt. Not only is it the room in which, on average, most active waking hours are spent but it is where the most important activities of your day take place. Where you eat and where … [Read more...] about 5 Important Tips for The Perfect Kitchen

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Home & Interiors, List, Tips Tagged With: Kitchen, Perfect Kitchen, tips

Coloured Windows – Window Colours That Suit Your Property

amomentwithfranca · 25 July 2016 · Leave a Comment

In the past, when it came to windows, you could have any colour you wanted, as long as it was white :-). Well times have moved on and there is now a much wider choice available. This means you can now choose a colour that best suits your property. In this post I will be looking … [Read more...] about Coloured Windows – Window Colours That Suit Your Property

Filed Under: Home & Interiors, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Coloured windows

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Ad | ✨Let’s Hope Into Easter With Wenzel’s✨.Spring is finally here and thanks to @wenzelsthebakers new Easter range we can start getting into the spirit! 🐣🐰.We received a delicious basket with a selection of treats to have a little taste 😋. We got a Cadbury Creme Egg Croisnut, a gingerbread bunny, an Easter Cupcake trio, a Cornflake Nest, a couple of Premium Cupcakes together with a bunch of little chocolate eggs, a trio of Lindt bunnies and an Easter Activity Craft. Ah, and let’s not forget the daffodils! 🌼.I also have yummy news! 😀 For all of you who would like to receive an Easter prize too, your are in luck as they are hosting a giveaway for all the ‘Good Eggs’ in our communities. 🙌🏻Simply post a picture of your Wenzel’s Easter treats and shout out why someone you know is a ‘Good Egg’ tagging @WenzelsTheBakers and use #WenzelsGoodEgg for the chance to win an Easter box. 👍🏻.You can get the latest Easter range at their stores or you can order online! 🍩 .Will you try them? 😋😋😋. #WenzelstheBakers #Wenzels #Eastertreats #easterbasket #sweettreats #cupcakesdaily #cupcakesofinstagram #easterforkids #easterdoughnuts #easterfood #easterinspiration #foodreel #gingerbreadcookies #easterparty
✨ 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
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