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Mischievous Children’s Characters We Can’t Help but Love

amomentwithfranca · 14 December 2017 · 14 Comments

Whether they see them in their favourite storybooks or watch them on TV, most children have a favourite fictional character. The most popular characters are naughty but nice, love to play practical jokes, and always know how to make our children laugh. … [Read more...] about Mischievous Children’s Characters We Can’t Help but Love

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

The Snowman At The Peacock Theatre

amomentwithfranca · 12 December 2017 · 9 Comments

We were invited to the press performance of The Snowman at the Peacock Theatre in Central London. My girls love this short film. It is a classic we watch with the girls at home every Christmas. I've actually lost count of how many Bella has seen it now as she likes to watch it … [Read more...] about The Snowman At The Peacock Theatre

Filed Under: Christmas, Family, Film & TV, London, Review, Reviews, Theatre & Shows

Moccis – Luxury Hand-sewn Swedish Moccasins

amomentwithfranca · 7 December 2017 · 87 Comments

One of the things that I love the most about the winter season is the feeling of cosiness! The idea of wrapping up and feeling comfortable is so appealing! Since I was little, I learned from my mother that as soon as you get back home you need to get comfy, so the first thing … [Read more...] about Moccis – Luxury Hand-sewn Swedish Moccasins

Filed Under: Fashion, Collaborative Posts, Family, Lifestyle, Review, Reviews, Sienna

Wonder Multimedia Screening & Introducing The Kindness Elves

amomentwithfranca · 6 December 2017 · 12 Comments

One of the things I love most in life, apart from travelling, is watching movies at the cinema. When I was young, I vividly remember going on a Saturday with my mother to watch a marathon of movies. I just cannot tell you how much I loved that! We were crazy, I know, but we would … [Read more...] about Wonder Multimedia Screening & Introducing The Kindness Elves

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

My Christmas Dinner Traditions

amomentwithfranca · 5 December 2017 · 40 Comments

I have been asked by Balsam Hill to talk about my Christmas Dinner Traditions as part of a project about discovering what people around the world have for Christmas dinner. I thought this was a very interesting project to be a part of, so here are my Christmas Dinner traditions. … [Read more...] about My Christmas Dinner Traditions

Filed Under: Christmas, Collaborative Posts, Family, Food

How to Get the Kids Excited About Going Back to School

amomentwithfranca · 29 November 2017 · 1 Comment

The children have enjoyed an exciting few weeks off school, with day-trips to museums and a holiday spent running in puddles and snow. There’s been plenty going on! Add to this a generally later bedtime, more relaxed days and tons of fun with family and friends. … [Read more...] about How to Get the Kids Excited About Going Back to School

Filed Under: Tips, Family, List, Parenting

Meeting Lovely Therapy Ponies With My Little Pony

amomentwithfranca · 27 November 2017 · 33 Comments

A couple of weeks ago we were invited to a super cute event. It was perfect for my girls because they love ponies and especially for Bella who loves animals! I was so excited for them. Since I mentioned spending the day at stables in Burgess Hill, they couldn't stop talking about … [Read more...] about Meeting Lovely Therapy Ponies With My Little Pony

Filed Under: Film & TV, Bella, Days Out, Events, Family, Family Days Out, Sienna

How To Know If Your Child Is Ready For A Cruise

amomentwithfranca · 8 November 2017 · 2 Comments

A cruise is a wonderful family vacation opportunity. When you have young children, however, you may worry that they’re not ready yet. The last thing you want is to feel trapped on a boat with your kid when he or she won’t stop crying. Here’s a guide on how to know if your child … [Read more...] about How To Know If Your Child Is Ready For A Cruise

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts, Family, Tips

6 Things To Do With Your Family This Winter

amomentwithfranca · 24 October 2017 · 2 Comments

This is a guest post written by the lovely Emma from Me and B Make Tea called “6 things to do With the Family this Winter”. If you are interested in ideas or suggestions of what to do with your little ones during the winter, you will find this post very useful.  If you would like … [Read more...] about 6 Things To Do With Your Family This Winter

Filed Under: Guest Posts, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, List

Optimalprint – Keep Your Memories Alive Through Flipbooks

amomentwithfranca · 14 October 2017 · 14 Comments

I love taking photos on my phone. Wherever I go, I try to capture the moment so I can remember it forever. The advent of smartphones with great cameras means we can take better pictures so there is no need for dedicated cameras to be able to capture those special or everyday … [Read more...] about Optimalprint – Keep Your Memories Alive Through Flipbooks

Filed Under: Gadgets & Technology, Family, Review, Reviews

Goodbye Christopher Robin London Zoo Tour

amomentwithfranca · 11 October 2017 · 16 Comments

You have probably seen my previous blog post about our experience at the Goodbye Christopher Robin World Premiere. One of the activities organised around the release of the movie was a visit to London Zoo. If you have seen the movie already, you will have seen that some parts … [Read more...] about Goodbye Christopher Robin London Zoo Tour

Filed Under: Film & TV, Animals & Pets, Days Out, Events, Family, Family Days Out, London, Travel

Ham House and Garden Review: Our Day at a National Trust Site

amomentwithfranca · 2 October 2017 · 48 Comments

Ham House and Garden Review: I really like visiting sites that are part of the National Trust because they manage some really stunning buildings, with gorgeous gardens and an amazing history. It's great to visit this kind of places with your family. My girl's love it because they … [Read more...] about Ham House and Garden Review: Our Day at a National Trust Site

Filed Under: Travel, Bella, Collaborative Posts, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, London, Review, Reviews, Sienna

A Nice Morning Trolling Up With Now TV

amomentwithfranca · 13 September 2017 · 16 Comments

We were invited to a really cool event where NOW TV had a Pop-Up Troll Salon. The event was to celebrate the release of family movie Trolls on NOW TV. We absolutely love this movie and my girls are in love with Poppy. It is so cute and funny. … [Read more...] about A Nice Morning Trolling Up With Now TV

Filed Under: Events, Bella, Family, Film & TV, Sienna

A Morning At Battersea Dogs & Cats Home With Hasbro

amomentwithfranca · 3 September 2017 · 26 Comments

As part of the Hasbro Toy Tribe, we not only get to review the latest Hasbro toys but we also get the opportunity to attend their great events too. On this occasion we were invited one morning to visit Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to meet Chatty Charlie, the Barkin' Beagle pet, … [Read more...] about A Morning At Battersea Dogs & Cats Home With Hasbro

Filed Under: Animals & Pets, Bella, Events, Family

The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature Screening

amomentwithfranca · 2 September 2017 · 16 Comments

We were invited to a special screening of The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature at the Warner Bros headquarters in London! Unfortunately, I was unable to go so instead the girls went with Daddy. The girls didn't want to miss this event so of course, they were very happy for him to take … [Read more...] about The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature Screening

Filed Under: Film & TV, Events, Family

Back to Kidzania: Pet Wellbeing Centre Review

amomentwithfranca · 29 August 2017 · 40 Comments

We love KidZania London. Since our first visit, we have been back a few times but those visits were with Bella only. This time we were asked to come back and try one of their new activities: the Pet Wellbeing Centre. I was really excited to go back with all the family. If you … [Read more...] about Back to Kidzania: Pet Wellbeing Centre Review

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

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