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A Guide To Exploring Australian Beaches With Kids

amomentwithfranca · 17 November 2021 · 6 Comments

There’s nothing quite like loading the family and all of your toys into the car and heading off for a fun-filled day at the beach. With more than thirty-four thousand kilometres of coastline to explore in Australia, there are countless beaches for you to visit. In fact, the … [Read more...] about A Guide To Exploring Australian Beaches With Kids

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Family, Guide, Kids, Lifestyle, List, Parenting, Tips, Travel

Brand New Spook Comedy Scream Street Returns & Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 15 November 2021 · 12 Comments

A couple of weeks ago we were invited to a cool event to celebrate the brand new series of hilarious CBBC show Scream Street at Everyman Kings Cross Cinema. We had a morning of fun comedy as well as watching a few of their brand new episodes. Comedy Club 4 Kids hosted the event … [Read more...] about Brand New Spook Comedy Scream Street Returns & Giveaway

Filed Under: Events, Family, Film & TV, Giveaways, Kids, Sienna

Carrot Kitchen App Review & Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 30 October 2021 · 28 Comments

Have you been looking for ways to get your kids excited about cooking and healthy eating? Or perhaps you want to do fun and useful activities at home with your kids? Well, stop looking because I have a solution for you! And it is Carrot Kitchen App! My girls have been trying this … [Read more...] about Carrot Kitchen App Review & Giveaway

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Family, Food, Gadgets & Technology, Giveaways, Kids, Nutrition, Recipes, Review, Reviews, Sienna

Win A Bundle of DVDs For The Whole Family

amomentwithfranca · 15 October 2021 · 35 Comments

I can't believe we are in the middle of October and all the beautiful Autumn colours are starting to show up! I love this time of the year! It is one of my favourite seasons after Spring. And now that it is getting cooler and sometimes wet, there is nothing cosier than staying at … [Read more...] about Win A Bundle of DVDs For The Whole Family

Filed Under: Family, Film & TV, Giveaways

Tips For Getting Your Toddler To Have A Good Night’s Sleep

amomentwithfranca · 27 September 2021 · 16 Comments

Sometimes getting your little one down to sleep can feel like a struggle. Sleepless nights don’t always end when your child is a baby, with many toddlers finding it hard to get a good rest. If you’ve been having problems then this blog could really help you out. … [Read more...] about Tips For Getting Your Toddler To Have A Good Night’s Sleep

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Family, Kids, List, Parenting, Tips

Win A Tiny Pop Tiny Post Bundle

amomentwithfranca · 17 September 2021 · 27 Comments

Hey, you’ve got Tiny Post! Unpack brand-new shows and episodes on Tiny Pop from this September! To celebrate, I'm super excited to tell you that we are hosting a fantastic GIVEAWAY thanks to Tiny Pop so one of your little ones can Win A Tiny Pop Tiny Post Bundle! Hurrah! Find out … [Read more...] about Win A Tiny Pop Tiny Post Bundle

Filed Under: Competitions, Family, Film & TV, Giveaways, Kids, Toys & Games

Monopoly Lifesized Review

amomentwithfranca · 14 September 2021 · 22 Comments

If you are a fan of the Monopoly Board game, then you will be very excited to know that there is a huge version of it in Central London and you can visit to play with your family or friends. … [Read more...] about Monopoly Lifesized Review

Filed Under: Days Out, Family, Kids, Review, Reviews, Sienna

Understanding the Differences Between Whole Life Insurance and Term Life Insurance Policies

amomentwithfranca · 23 July 2021 · 11 Comments

Life insurance can be confusing, but it’s a must-have for all parents. If you are considering buying life insurance, you are taking a step in the right direction to protect your family. Life insurance can be a safety net for your loved ones if you unexpectedly pass away. Although … [Read more...] about Understanding the Differences Between Whole Life Insurance and Term Life Insurance Policies

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Family, Finance / Money

Top 5 Halloween Family Movies

amomentwithfranca · 29 October 2020 · 10 Comments

There are so many changes happening this year. Many of the things we all love to do as families have been changed or stopped due to the restrictions because of COVID. One holiday that will no doubt have changes to how we all celebrate is Halloween. … [Read more...] about Top 5 Halloween Family Movies

Filed Under: Family, Film & TV, List

7 Beautiful Beaches To Visit In Crete

amomentwithfranca · 12 September 2020 · 20 Comments

Back in July, we went to Crete for 10 days. It was our first time there and we loved it. Nick and I went to Greece for the first time a year ago when we stayed in Rhodes. We went for our 11th Wedding Anniversary so we didn't bring the girls. Whilst there, we also visited Symi. … [Read more...] about 7 Beautiful Beaches To Visit In Crete

Filed Under: Family, List, Tips, Travel

What To Do When You Find Out You’re Pregnant Abroad

amomentwithfranca · 24 June 2020 · 14 Comments

This is a guest post written by Rachel from Children of Wanderlust called “What To Do When You Find Out You're Pregnant Abroad”. If you have been in this situation too, perhaps this post would be an interesting read for you.  If you would like to know more about Rachel, please … [Read more...] about What To Do When You Find Out You’re Pregnant Abroad

Filed Under: Family, Guest Posts, Travel

Lockdown Celebrations In May 2020

amomentwithfranca · 6 June 2020 · 19 Comments

May has always been a busy month for us because we have a lot of birthdays and other celebrations such as our wedding anniversary that also falls in this month. This year I was wondering how the celebrations would be due to the lockdown but despite that, we actually all had a … [Read more...] about Lockdown Celebrations In May 2020

Filed Under: About Me, Bella, Family, Lockdown, Mother's Day, Nick

Family Summer Fashion

amomentwithfranca · 4 June 2020 · 19 Comments

As the summer season approaches, now is a great time to start looking at your family’s wardrobe to make sure everyone has a good variety of outfits that are up to date with the trends and appropriate for the hotter days to come. Babies and toddlers especially grow at a … [Read more...] about Family Summer Fashion

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Win A Bing Bundle

amomentwithfranca · 3 June 2020 · 53 Comments

Bing is a CBeebies show that is super popular in the UK. Little ones love this show. My girls love it too, especially my youngest who is a big fan. A couple of years ago,  Sienna and I went to St Albans to watch Bing Live at the Alban Arena. Sienna was so excited to see her … [Read more...] about Win A Bing Bundle

Filed Under: Family, Film & TV, Giveaways, Toys & Games

5 Fulfilling Family Lockdown Activities

amomentwithfranca · 16 May 2020 · 17 Comments

Are you struggling to juggle all of your usual plates in the air with the added pressure of lockdown? Physical health is paramount, but no matter how large your home is, spending so much time together can cause stresses and strains – even for families who are usually calm, cool … [Read more...] about 5 Fulfilling Family Lockdown Activities

Filed Under: Family, List, Lockdown

Our Jumanji Easter Adventure

amomentwithfranca · 14 April 2020 · 23 Comments

I hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend! We had so much fun because we received a cool Jumanji The Next Level box to do a Jumanji themed Easter Egg Hunt. The girls were desperate to do this Easter Egg Hunt since we received the box! Bless them! … [Read more...] about Our Jumanji Easter Adventure

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Family, Film & TV, Kids

6 Places to Visit In London With Kids

amomentwithfranca · 29 February 2020 · 20 Comments

I love London. I have been here since 2005 and I love to discover new places every day! Of course, now that I have kids, I try to look into things that will entertain us all as a family. Over the last year we have been to many different places that the girls have enjoyed a lot so … [Read more...] about 6 Places to Visit In London With Kids

Filed Under: Days Out, Family, Travel, Uncategorized

Win A 44 Cats Bundle

amomentwithfranca · 10 January 2020 · 34 Comments

Are your little ones 44 Cats fans? They are very cool. My girls love cats so this show is perfect for them. Did you know that there are some new episodes of 44 Cats already live? So to celebrate this, we are running a lovely GIVEAWAY for one of my lovely readers to Win A 44 Cats … [Read more...] about Win A 44 Cats Bundle

Filed Under: Family, Film & TV, Giveaways

The London Transport Museum During Christmas

amomentwithfranca · 22 December 2019 · 19 Comments

I can't believe it's now only 3 sleeps to 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, … [Read more...] about The London Transport Museum During Christmas

Filed Under: Bella, Christmas, Days Out, Family, Reflections, Reviews, Sienna, Travel

Cutty Sark 150th Anniversary Weekend

amomentwithfranca · 2 December 2019 · 14 Comments

We were invited last weekend to visit the Cutty Sark for the 150th Anniversary celebration weekend. We have been there before and the girls loved it so we were excited to go back. The last time we visited it was raining a lot so we couldn't explore the top deck much so this time … [Read more...] about Cutty Sark 150th Anniversary Weekend

Filed Under: Days Out, Events, Family

12 Movie Advent Calendar

amomentwithfranca · 15 November 2019 · 20 Comments

Are you looking for an advent calendar that doesn't involve chocolates? Would you like to try something different? If yes, I have the best suggestion for you. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is launching a whole new idea for an Advent Calendar. They are offering the 12 Family … [Read more...] about 12 Movie Advent Calendar

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Family, Film & TV

Kew Gardens: Things To Do

amomentwithfranca · 26 October 2019 · 24 Comments

At the end of the summer, we were invited to watch Alice in Wonderland show at Kew Gardens. Can you believe that I have never visited before? I was super excited to go. The Alice in Wonderland show had been on over the summer. It is not on anymore. We saw the morning show and … [Read more...] about Kew Gardens: Things To Do

Filed Under: Days Out, Family, Kids, Travel

LEGOLAND: What Rides To Do

amomentwithfranca · 12 October 2019 · 22 Comments

We were lucky enough to be invited to the LEGOLAND  to a screening of LEGO DC: Batman Family Matters and to play through the catalogue of LEGO Games. The event was at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Hotel in Windsor. This hotel is amazing! My girls were so impressed. We definitely … [Read more...] about LEGOLAND: What Rides To Do

Filed Under: Days Out, Events, Family, Review, Reviews, Travel

Our Weekend In Vallée du Loir & Le Mans – Part 2

amomentwithfranca · 12 September 2019 · 14 Comments

This is the second part of our trip to Vallée du Loir and Le Mans. We had such a great first day! Make sure to catch my first post Our Weekend In Vallée du Loir & Le Mans - Part 1. Our schedule for days two and three was just as full and we were excited to explore some more. … [Read more...] about Our Weekend In Vallée du Loir & Le Mans – Part 2

Filed Under: Family, Kids, Press Trips, Travel

9 Things To Do At IWM Duxford

amomentwithfranca · 7 September 2019 · 15 Comments

l always run out of ideas for places to take my girls on a family day out, are you the same? We like to go out and explore new places together and we are constantly looking for exciting places to visit where the girls can explore as well as learn. We were approached by IWM … [Read more...] about 9 Things To Do At IWM Duxford

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Days Out, Family

Our Weekend In Vallée du Loir & Le Mans – Part 1

amomentwithfranca · 16 August 2019 · 24 Comments

One of my favourite things to do as a family is to take the girls to explore new places together and create new memories. I am so lucky we are able to do this and especially when we are invited to visit new places on press trips. As was the case with our last trip to spend a … [Read more...] about Our Weekend In Vallée du Loir & Le Mans – Part 1

Filed Under: Family, Food, Kids, Press Trips, Travel

Making New Memories This Summer With Kinder Ice Cream

amomentwithfranca · 21 July 2019 · 30 Comments

Happy National Ice Cream Day! And with a click of the fingers, the summer is now upon us. It is crazy how the months have passed by so quickly and finally; our kids are off school ready to start the summer holidays. I love the summer because it is the time where we can be … [Read more...] about Making New Memories This Summer With Kinder Ice Cream

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Family, Food, Kids, Travel

Queens – A Fantastic Skating Family Day Out Experience

amomentwithfranca · 4 May 2019 · 20 Comments

Bella has been asking to go ice skating a lot lately, so it was great timing when Queens approached us to go to their venue and review their skating experience. Have you visited recently? We have visited twice in the past, Once for a birthday party for one of Bella’s friends and … [Read more...] about Queens – A Fantastic Skating Family Day Out Experience

Filed Under: Bella, Days Out, Family, Review, Reviews, Sienna

Why Staybridge Suites Manchester Is The Perfect Place To Stay As A Family

amomentwithfranca · 8 April 2019 · 41 Comments

There are so many places in the UK I would love to visit and explore. I have to admit to only recently getting around to exploring London even more as you might have seen over on my Instagram page. One place I wanted to visit was Manchester. I had a quick visit in 2017 to the … [Read more...] about Why Staybridge Suites Manchester Is The Perfect Place To Stay As A Family

Filed Under: Family, Press Trips, Review, Reviews, Travel

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