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Getting Ready to Undergo Laser Hair Removal

amomentwithfranca · 14 April 2016 · 11 Comments

Hola chicos, lately I have been thinking a lot about laser hair removal, which has led me to do some research about the subject to see if this could be a good solution for me instead of using an epilator. I feel that I spend so much time using the epilator that it might be time … [Read more...] about Getting Ready to Undergo Laser Hair Removal

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Now TV – Our Family Picks for April

amomentwithfranca · 13 April 2016 · Leave a Comment

You may have seen the Now TV badge which was recently added to my sidebar. This is because we were lucky enough to become part of the Now TV Blog Squad team. We love TV in our family although I have to be honest, I haven't been able to watch too much of it over the last year … [Read more...] about Now TV – Our Family Picks for April

Filed Under: Reviews, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Blog Squad, Jurassic World, Now TV, Peppa Pig, Sponge Out Of Water, The Age of Adaline, The Spongebob Movie

Three things you should know for toilet hygiene

amomentwithfranca · 18 March 2016 · 2 Comments

I have some great information that might be useful for you and good to know. As you all know, our toilets are often considered the dirtiest items within our household, however, this isn’t always the case, and some items which hold more bacteria may surprise you. Are you intrigued … [Read more...] about Three things you should know for toilet hygiene

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Mother’s Day Must Have Hamper

amomentwithfranca · 4 March 2016 · 61 Comments

I was contacted by Social Network Solutions a few weeks ago to be part of their last campaign that involved receiving a personalised Mother's Day Must Have Hamper with a variety of different products that mummies like me would love to have for Mother's Day. This sounded fantastic … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Must Have Hamper

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Top 6 Kitchen Trends for 2016

amomentwithfranca · 29 February 2016 · 16 Comments

We have been in our flat since 2007 which is about 9 years and we have never made any changes to our kitchen. This is something that we wanted to do a couple of years ago before Sienna was born but we never had the time to do it. I would like to give it a makeover at some point … [Read more...] about Top 6 Kitchen Trends for 2016

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Home & Interiors, Kitchen Tagged With: Bold Appliances, Colourful Cabinets, Colourful Sinks, Kitchen Trends, Large-format Flooring and luxury vinyl, Luxurious Worktops, Mayfair Granite, Pendant lighting and LED strips

#SagGoneGrooveOn – Pampers Active Fit with Magical Pods

amomentwithfranca · 27 February 2016 · 6 Comments

I'm sure that if any of you have toddlers will understand how active they can be all day long. My two girls are incredibly active but I must admit that Sienna blew away my expectations when she crawled at a very early stage (just before 6 months) and from it was incredible how … [Read more...] about #SagGoneGrooveOn – Pampers Active Fit with Magical Pods

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Cushions Wishlist

amomentwithfranca · 24 February 2016 · 3 Comments

Its been about 4 years since I changed my cushions in my living room but I'm always looking to get new looks and having a little bit of a makeover so it looks like we have a new room! :-) … [Read more...] about Cushions Wishlist

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Home & Interiors, Lifestyle, List Tagged With: Collaborative Post, Cushions, House of Fraser, Wishlist

Valentine’s Tech Wishlist

amomentwithfranca · 3 February 2016 · 7 Comments

We are now very close to Valentine's Day and I was thinking to do a list of potential presents that we could get for Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is a very special day for us because back in Feb 2007 on Valentine's Day, Nick had the great idea of proposing to me! Yes guys, on … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Tech Wishlist

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Braving a BBQ in Winter

amomentwithfranca · 1 February 2016 · 7 Comments

If you follow my blog you will know that I'm from Peru and at this time of the year my family and friends are in the middle of the Summer enjoying the sun, the beach and having great BBQ's. That made me feel a little bit nostalgic because I love BBQ's and thinking about that made … [Read more...] about Braving a BBQ in Winter

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My UK Travel Bucket List for 2016

amomentwithfranca · 31 December 2015 · 43 Comments

I love travelling and especially visiting and exploring new places. Now that we are a family of 4, travelling abroad becomes a little more difficult to do. It can be quite expensive and takes a lot of planning with 2 young children. Last April we travelled to Peru to introduce … [Read more...] about My UK Travel Bucket List for 2016

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Time to Disconnect

amomentwithfranca · 24 December 2015 · 50 Comments

I have been thinking a lot about the time that I spend with my mobile, laptop, iPad, PC and any other digital device!! We are in an era where everybody communicates with each other at any time through these devices! Even when you go out for dinner with family or friends, you are … [Read more...] about Time to Disconnect

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‘Cookson Christmas’ on Drama – The Girl

amomentwithfranca · 21 December 2015 · 11 Comments

Sponsored PostChristmas is upon us and we have been busy getting everything ready for it! This is the perfect time of the year to sit on your sofa with a cup of tea or a coffee, a blanket to warm your legs, cuddled up with your hubby or partner in front of the TV to finally … [Read more...] about ‘Cookson Christmas’ on Drama – The Girl

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Christmas, Reviews Tagged With: Catherine Cookson, Catherine Cookson Novels, Catherine Cookson's TV adaptation, Cookson Christmas, Drama, The Girl, UKTV Drama

Bedroom Makeover with Yorkshire Linen

amomentwithfranca · 26 November 2015 · 15 Comments

A few weeks ago I wrote a post about a Moodboard I put together for a makeover of my master bedroom in collaboration with Yorkshire Linen. I had to pick some items from their website for the value up to £70. After publishing that post they sent the items I had picked, so I … [Read more...] about Bedroom Makeover with Yorkshire Linen

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Yorkshire Linen can make your dreams come true!

amomentwithfranca · 25 September 2015 · 13 Comments

Two years ago when I found out that I was pregnant with my second daughter, Nick and I decided to redecorate our flat in order to get our home ready for little Sienna. … [Read more...] about Yorkshire Linen can make your dreams come true!

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