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5 Great Things To Do In Mauritius

amomentwithfranca · 23 July 2016 · Leave a Comment

Mauritius is the beautiful Indian Ocean island famous for its white sandy beaches and lagoons, but if you're looking for some time away from the beach or to perhaps even get a little closer to the ocean, then read on for some ideas about some great things to do. My husband who … [Read more...] about 5 Great Things To Do In Mauritius

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, List, Travel Tagged With: Holidays, Mauritius, Things To Do

5 Boden Summer Fashion Picks For Girls

amomentwithfranca · 20 July 2016 · Leave a Comment

This week it feels like summer has truly arrived in the UK with the balmy weather we're having. When I found out about the latest boden.co.uk promotional codes available on the My Favourite Voucher Codes website, I just had to check out their summer collection to see if I could … [Read more...] about 5 Boden Summer Fashion Picks For Girls

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Airbourne Airshow: 10 Reasons To Take The Kids (for Free)

amomentwithfranca · 18 July 2016 · 10 Comments

Like music festivals, summer here in the UK wouldn't be the same without the various airshows that take place during this time of the year. Airbourne is an annual airshow in Eastbourne, East Sussex on the south coast of England. Not only is it one of the UK’s largest airshows, … [Read more...] about Airbourne Airshow: 10 Reasons To Take The Kids (for Free)

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, Travel Tagged With: Airbourne, Airshow, Eastbourne, Families, kids, Red Arrows, Things To Do, Travel

Type the Hype Discovery Parcel Unboxing Video

amomentwithfranca · 15 July 2016 · 34 Comments

I was so excited to receive the Type the Hype Discovery Parcel which I have made an unboxing video showing all the products that were inside. Type the Hype is a lovely network where they put together bloggers with brands. If you are a blogger I would recommend you to register … [Read more...] about Type the Hype Discovery Parcel Unboxing Video

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How Much Is Too Much Food For Toddlers? #rethinktoddlerportionsizes

amomentwithfranca · 11 July 2016 · 71 Comments

Hola chicos, knowing what and how much to feed our kids is not easy. I know many of you might be asking yourself the same question, "How much food is too much food for toddlers?".  Since having my girls I've always worried if what they are eating is what they need. With Bella I … [Read more...] about How Much Is Too Much Food For Toddlers? #rethinktoddlerportionsizes

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, List, Nutrition, Tips Tagged With: #rethinktoddlerportionsizes, food, Food for Toddlers, Portions Sizes, The Infant and Toddler Forum, Tot it Up Analysis Challenge

5 Things To Do in Battersea For Families

amomentwithfranca · 10 July 2016 · 2 Comments

In this post I have selected 5 things to do in Battersea for families. Living in London it always seems like there is one area or another within the city that is up and coming. One such area is Battersea, which has traditionally been the less favourable neighbour to the likes of … [Read more...] about 5 Things To Do in Battersea For Families

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, List, London, Travel Tagged With: Families, kids, Things To Do, Travel

HayMax Review

amomentwithfranca · 6 July 2016 · 24 Comments

I have already mentioned before that I suffer from hayfever through the whole year. The months when it seems to get worse are April and June. I think during these months the pollen is at its highest level. This year has been the worst year that I can remember as I have been … [Read more...] about HayMax Review

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Health Tagged With: Allergen, Aloe Vera, Balms, barrier balm, Frankincense, Hayfever, HayMax, Kids balms, Lavender, Pure

The Great British Tennis Weekend #GBTW

amomentwithfranca · 5 July 2016 · 62 Comments

Hola chicos, everyone who knows me will know that I love tennis. I love this sport so much which is why it is the only one I really follow. Since settling in the UK, Wimbledon has become my favourite tournament and the one that I look forward to the start of each year. We are now … [Read more...] about The Great British Tennis Weekend #GBTW

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Family Tagged With: #GBTW, Andy Murray, British Laws Association, Clubspark, Free sessions, Free Tennis, Great British Weekend, Tennis, Wimbledon

3 Steps To Planning The Perfect Corporate Event

amomentwithfranca · 29 June 2016 · 9 Comments

Hola chicos, regular readers may know I have been trying to build a community of bloggers around my KCACOLS Linky. It's a great little community and my hope is to be able to setup some events in different regions to meet up with people who are party of the linky group so we can … [Read more...] about 3 Steps To Planning The Perfect Corporate Event

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Time To Go Camping?

amomentwithfranca · 21 June 2016 · 17 Comments

Half Term is upon us which means it's that time of year when we all head off for that well-deserved holiday for a week. Holiday tastes and trends are changing, and it seems that with each year, more and more families decide to take up camping, and now more than ever it’s a hobby … [Read more...] about Time To Go Camping?

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5 Gas Safety Tips For The Home

amomentwithfranca · 20 June 2016 · 5 Comments

Hola chicos, gas safety in the home is something you should be very aware of, particularly when there are children around. Following on from a post we recently did covering BBQ safety tips, we were asked to contribute towards a gas safety ebook by Flogas covering tips for gas … [Read more...] about 5 Gas Safety Tips For The Home

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Little House of Science – Classes for Curious Minds

amomentwithfranca · 16 June 2016 · Leave a Comment

Hola chicos, now that our kids are surrounded by technology and they are constantly playing with tablets and ipads I have been thinking about the importance of getting my girls interested in exploring our world too. Our kids are naturally little explorers and they are curious and … [Read more...] about Little House of Science – Classes for Curious Minds

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Having Fun With Teletubbies #TeletubbiesLearn

amomentwithfranca · 16 June 2016 · 28 Comments

I can clearly recall watching the Teletubbies back in Peru quite a few years ago with my niece when she was just one year old. She would wake up super early between 6 and 7 am which for me at the time still felt like night time (I was in my twenties). I used to wake up way later … [Read more...] about Having Fun With Teletubbies #TeletubbiesLearn

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Reviews Tagged With: BBC iPlayer, Cbeebies, Dipsy, Laa laa, New Series, Po, T, Teletubbies, TV Show

Educational Play with Schleich Animal Figures

amomentwithfranca · 10 June 2016 · Leave a Comment

Hola chicos, knowing how to encourage your kids to get the most out of their play is not an easy job. My girls love to play and sometimes I just let them be so they can play together or explore on their own and that encourages creativity and other skills in itself. However, there … [Read more...] about Educational Play with Schleich Animal Figures

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Reviews Tagged With: Animal Figures, Educational Play Brochure, Educational Play the Schleich Way, Schleich

Are Our Kids Missing Out On Childhood?

amomentwithfranca · 5 June 2016 · 69 Comments

I'm sure I'm not alone in questioning whether my kids are missing out on childhood. Do I wish they had the childhood I had? Despite growing up in a developing country, I was fortunate to have a carefree childhood and never went without. Due to advances in technology, kids have … [Read more...] about Are Our Kids Missing Out On Childhood?

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Gadgets, kids, Missing Childhood, Technology

5 Father’s Day BBQ Tips

amomentwithfranca · 2 June 2016 · 1 Comment

It's almost Father's Day which arrives at the beginning of summer, a time of year when many dad’s love to BBQ. I'm sure dads (and mums!) will be dusting off the barbecue and getting ready to fire up that grill in anticipation of the summer ahead. Barbecuing can be dangerous or … [Read more...] about 5 Father’s Day BBQ Tips

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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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