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A Family Day Out At The O2

amomentwithfranca · 14 September 2016 · 66 Comments

Bella and I had a great mummy and daughter time during the summer as we were invited to spend a family day out at The O2 in London. As soon as I received this invitation I told Bella and she was so excited as we both knew it was going to be a fun adventure for us. … [Read more...] about A Family Day Out At The O2

Filed Under: Reviews, Bella, Days Out, Events, Family, Family Days Out, London, Travel Tagged With: Family Days Out, Las Iguanas, Nissan Innovation Station, Sky Studios, The O2

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! London Family Day Out

amomentwithfranca · 5 September 2016 · 65 Comments

Not long ago we had the opportunity to visit and review Ripley's Believe It or Not! London with my family. We hadn't been there before so we were all pretty excited about visiting this well known London attraction. We don't live too far from central London, so our journey … [Read more...] about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! London Family Day Out

Filed Under: Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, London, Reviews, Travel Tagged With: Attraction, family day out, London

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

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

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

London Aquarium Visit

amomentwithfranca · 22 June 2016 · 80 Comments

We were so lucky to be invited to go and visit the London Sea Life Aquarium with the girls. I was really excited to go because its been a few years since we last went. It has been refurbished since we last visited and they have also added two additional areas which are fantastic. … [Read more...] about London Aquarium Visit

Filed Under: Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, London, Reviews, Travel Tagged With: Fishes, Jellyfish, London Aquarium, London Sealife Aquarium, Penguins, Polar Bears, Sharks, Tropical Fishes, Turtles

Tips for a Great Outdoor Family Weekend in Norwich

amomentwithfranca · 1 June 2016 · 37 Comments

With summer nearly here and everything in beautiful bloom, there’s no better time to get outside and play! Regular readers will know that I'm always on the look out for places to visit in the UK, so today I'm writing about another location that you might not have visited … [Read more...] about Tips for a Great Outdoor Family Weekend in Norwich

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, Travel Tagged With: Norwich, Travel

Breakfast at Wyevale Garden Centre – Syon Park

amomentwithfranca · 22 April 2016 · 29 Comments

Hola chicos, during the Easter Holidays we were invited over to Wyevale Garden Centre to have a delicious breakfast at one of our nearest centres in Syon Park. We were very excited to go and enjoy a different Saturday morning breakfast with our girls. … [Read more...] about Breakfast at Wyevale Garden Centre – Syon Park

Filed Under: Events, Days Out, Easter, Family, Family Days Out Tagged With: Breakfast, Easter Bunny, Egg Hunting, Garden Centre, Syon Park, Wyevale Garden Centre

Steam Train Adventure

amomentwithfranca · 9 April 2016 · 35 Comments

Hola chicos, over the Easter weekend we spent some time with family in the pretty Cotswolds, so we took the opportunity to do a bit of tourism. We decided to visit Toddington Railway station, so we could embark on a Steam Train adventure! … [Read more...] about Steam Train Adventure

Filed Under: Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, Travel Tagged With: Cheltenham Station, Chugginton, Cotswolds, Easter Bunny, GWR, railway, Steam engine, Steam Train, The Polar Express, Thomas the Tank Engine, Toddington Station, train, Winchcombe station

Peter Rabbit at Willows Activity Farm

amomentwithfranca · 2 April 2016 · 41 Comments

You may have seen my recent post about the Easter Egg Hunt we did with the girls at Willows Activity Farm in St Albans. As part of our visit we had a little sneak preview of the brand new Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground that is now open to the public. … [Read more...] about Peter Rabbit at Willows Activity Farm

Filed Under: Events, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, Travel Tagged With: kids, Outdoors Actvities, Peter Rabbit, playground, The Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, Willow Activity Farm

Easter Eggstravaganza at Willows Activity Farm

amomentwithfranca · 27 March 2016 · 22 Comments

We had such a great time last weekend at Willows Activity Farm where they had awesome Easter Eggstravaganza activities organised for the kids. … [Read more...] about Easter Eggstravaganza at Willows Activity Farm

Filed Under: Bella, Days Out, Easter, Events, Family, Family Days Out, Sienna Tagged With: Bunnies, Easter, Easter Egg Hunt, Egg Hunt, Fab Easter Decoration, Farm, Kids activities, Willows Activity Farm, Wooden Eggs

A Lovely Sunday Afternoon in Golders Hill Park

amomentwithfranca · 6 November 2015 · 39 Comments

On a recent Sunday afternoon, we decided to go out of the house and have some fresh air. We had been at home all morning and were desperate to do something different and to get the girls out of the house. You are not going to believe how good it is sometimes to just go for a nice … [Read more...] about A Lovely Sunday Afternoon in Golders Hill Park

Filed Under: Bella, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, Nick, Sienna, Travel Tagged With: Deer, family time, Free Zoo, Going Out, Golders Hill Park, park, parklife, Pond

Shrek’s Adventure London Review

amomentwithfranca · 22 September 2015 · 88 Comments

There are so many good new attractions in and around London now it can be hard to choose which one you should do. However, I can certainly say that one of the attractions that you and your kids should definitely not miss is the amazing and so entertaining Shrek's Adventure … [Read more...] about Shrek’s Adventure London Review

Filed Under: Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, London, Reviews, Travel

Day Out at Hyde Park in London

amomentwithfranca · 17 September 2015 · 15 Comments

We went to one of my favourite places in London, Hyde Park! This park is so beautiful and incredibly big! There is a lot of space to walk around, have some fresh air, eat something, take the kids to one of the playgrounds and finally just sit down and enjoy the view of The … [Read more...] about Day Out at Hyde Park in London

Filed Under: Bella, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, Nick, Sienna, Travel, Vlogging Tagged With: Family Days Out, having lunch, Hyde Park, Serpentine Bar & Kitchen, Serpentine Lake, walking around

The View from The Shard

amomentwithfranca · 24 August 2015 · 69 Comments

We spent a sunny Saturday afternoon venturing into Central London on the Tube with the girls to visit The Shard. It was a great day out for all of us and the views of London from the top floors were amazing. … [Read more...] about The View from The Shard

Filed Under: Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, London, Review, Travel Tagged With: day out, family, family day out, Fortnum & Mason, London, skyscraper, the Shard, The View from The Shard, view, view of London

Lichfield Family Day Out

amomentwithfranca · 2 August 2015 · 26 Comments

Lichfield Family Day Out

Last weekend we were in the Midlands where Nick's parents live and we decided to do something different. There are a lot of nice places around but this time we chose to visit Lichfield as it is a place that I have heard a lot of nice things about and I was looking forward to … [Read more...] about Lichfield Family Day Out

Filed Under: Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, Travel Tagged With: baby, Beacon Park, Cathedral, family, family day out, family video, Lichfield, Midlands, playground, Staffordshire

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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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