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Tips for Using a Loan to Finance Your Next Holiday: A Practical Guide

amomentwithfranca · 23 July 2022 · 6 Comments

When the holiday season rolls around, it is natural to want to splurge and give your loved ones the best gifts you can find. However, many of us cannot do so due to financial limitations. That is why many people look for ways to finance their next holiday. … [Read more...] about Tips for Using a Loan to Finance Your Next Holiday: A Practical Guide

Filed Under: Finance / Money, Holidays, Tips, Travel

5 Financial Decisions All Expecting Parents Need to Consider

amomentwithfranca · 4 June 2022 · 16 Comments

If you’re expecting a child it is normal to feel overwhelmed! We’re going over the most important financial decisions you need to consider before the due date … [Read more...] about 5 Financial Decisions All Expecting Parents Need to Consider

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How Can I Avoid Becoming a Victim of Scams?

amomentwithfranca · 2 December 2021 · 14 Comments

With the number of scams currently in operation throughout the country, it can be difficult to feel adequately secure, even within the walls of your home. You may need to find ways to protect yourself from these scams so that you don’t lose money, access to accounts, or become … [Read more...] about How Can I Avoid Becoming a Victim of Scams?

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A Freelance Travel Blogger’s Guide to Invoicing

amomentwithfranca · 6 November 2021 · 3 Comments

For many individuals, working as a freelance travel blogger is the ultimate dream role. While you may enjoy creating your content and sharing it with the world, you may need to keep in mind that there are aspects of being a travel blogger that may require additional work. One … [Read more...] about A Freelance Travel Blogger’s Guide to Invoicing

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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: Finance / Money, Collaborative Posts, Family

9 Budgeting Tips To Make Your Life A Little Easier

amomentwithfranca · 23 January 2020 · 15 Comments

Budgeting is something that seems to have a bad vibe around it, and over the years it hasn’t exactly gotten the best reputation. It’s often thought of as something designed to keep you from doing what you want and to tie you down to a way of spending. … [Read more...] about 9 Budgeting Tips To Make Your Life A Little Easier

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20 Cogs: Easy Ways To Get Paid

amomentwithfranca · 13 January 2020 · 20 Comments

20Cogs is one of the UK’s largest reward sites, they’ve helped thousands of people across the UK pay off debts, holidays or pesky bills. The average 20Cogs member cashes out around £200 and one they’ve completed everything they need to do they’ll receive the payment via BACS or … [Read more...] about 20 Cogs: Easy Ways To Get Paid

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How Money Can Affect Relationships

amomentwithfranca · 10 January 2020 · 14 Comments

Money and love tend to go hand-in-hand. It can make or break a relationship in many cases if you aren’t careful. Whether you are dating or married, chances are that money holds energy in your relationship. … [Read more...] about How Money Can Affect Relationships

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Easy Ways To Save For A Rainy Day

amomentwithfranca · 30 September 2019 · 24 Comments

No matter how much you plan, occasionally something unexpected will happen. Life is like that. One day, everything is fine, the next your washing machine or car needs to be repaired. When that day comes it is nice to have some cash available to deal with that emergency. … [Read more...] about Easy Ways To Save For A Rainy Day

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Are You Overspending On Your Credit Cards?

amomentwithfranca · 9 November 2018 · 12 Comments

Credit cards have many uses, but they are also very easy to overspend on. Exceeding your credit card limit is a remarkably easy trap to fall into, and carries with it a number of risks. Your credit score is one of the major reasons why you should always be wary of even coming … [Read more...] about Are You Overspending On Your Credit Cards?

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Time To Break Your Piggy Banks Thanks To Coinstar

amomentwithfranca · 22 May 2018 · 11 Comments

How many times do you get fed up with the amount of penny any two pence coins you find yourself carrying? Sometimes you accumulate so many that they won't be useful at all, taking more space in your wallet than the more useful larger value coins and notes. I never end up using … [Read more...] about Time To Break Your Piggy Banks Thanks To Coinstar

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4 Ways to Tackle A Large Amount of Debt

amomentwithfranca · 21 May 2018 · 14 Comments

A large amount of debt can seem like an insurmountable burden. Though it might feel like you'll never get out from under your financial obligations, with some short- and long-term planning and a few lifestyle changes, you can get a handle on the amount you owe and work your way … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Tackle A Large Amount of Debt

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Talking To Five Over 65 People About Fraud for Take Five Week

amomentwithfranca · 26 January 2018 · 25 Comments

You might have seen my blog post about supporting Take Five and specifically their Take Five Week. They have been very busy spreading useful information about how to spot scams to help prevent people from becoming victims of financial fraud. One of the big parts of this campaign … [Read more...] about Talking To Five Over 65 People About Fraud for Take Five Week

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5 Things To Do To Avoid An Expensive Winter

amomentwithfranca · 6 December 2017 · 7 Comments

Winter is that time of year where it’s easy to feel a bit of financial pressure. Keeping your home warm, getting ill occasionally due to the cold weather, hosting plenty of Christmas parties, not to mention loads of Christmas shopping are just some of the things we spend a … [Read more...] about 5 Things To Do To Avoid An Expensive Winter

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How To Save When Buying Patio Furniture

amomentwithfranca · 15 May 2017 · 2 Comments

If you are investing in new furniture for your patio, you can choose from a number of options in terms of purchasing, reusing, or finishing items you already own, in order to keep costs down. So rather than simply toss your old items, consider some of these ways to give your … [Read more...] about How To Save When Buying Patio Furniture

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5 Simple Money Saving Tips

amomentwithfranca · 11 April 2017 · 3 Comments

5 Simple Money Saving Tips. It's certainly a lot easier spending money than it is making it or saving it. Having a family complicates matters further, as costs just seem to spiral! There always seems to be a never-ending need to spend money. It's never easy when there are things … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Money Saving Tips

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Save Money On Amazon With 3 Simple Steps

amomentwithfranca · 4 December 2016 · Leave a Comment

Save Money On Amazon With 3 Simple Steps. As parents our time can be precious trying to get everything done. It can be a never ending cycle of preparing meals, getting kids ready for school, taking them to parties, washing and cleaning and then you need a rest of course.This is … [Read more...] about Save Money On Amazon With 3 Simple Steps

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✨Happy Friday✨.Did you have a good week? Unf ✨Happy Friday✨.Did you have a good week? Unfortunately, it wasn’t that good for us because the girls have been under the weather. Bella started first with a sore throat and high fever for a few days and then when Bella got better, Sienna started! She got a horrible cough but no temperature. Her cough was that bad that she couldn’t sleep very well for a couple of nights. They are both much better now and back to school.. The weather hasn’t helped either. It has been so cold lately! I literally feel frozen all the time. Thankfully it is looking better atm as the temperatures are starting to rise. I decided to get my flu vaccine, so I hope it protects me from all these viruses that are going around! Have you had the flu vaccine too? .On another note, I went yesterday to a parents meeting about GCSE options for Bella. I can’t believe she needs to think about it already ahead of Year 9. The time really goes fast. Are your kids dealing with GCSEs too?.📸 Sharing this beautiful bouquet of flowers from @freddiesflowers to brighten up our day.#flowerarrangement #flowerdelivery #bouquetofflowers #flowersmakemehappy #loveflowers #flowersoftheday #flowersoftheweek #flowerlover #freshflowers #flowerobsession #bunchofflowers #foreverflowers #flowersofinstagram #homesweethome
Ad✨FUL London✨.I love going to the hairdress Ad✨FUL London✨.I love going to the hairdresser. It is one of my favourite things to do. There is nothing like the feeling you get when everything is done and your hair looks fantastic! I was so excited when @livetruelondon invited me again to visit one of their salons in London to try out a new treatment using their new hair care brand @ful_london Swipe left to see the final look ☺️.On the blog there is my review of this new hair treatment that has transformed my hair! Check the link in my bio ☺️.Do you invest in hair products? Do you like hair masks? .#livetruelondon #haircareproduct #haircareproducts #haircaretips #colouredhair #hairtreatment #blondehair #hairmask #balayagehair #over40 #over40blogger #overforty #overfortystyle #over40andfabulous #over40mom
✨Cadbury World✨.During the holidays we went ✨Cadbury World✨.During the holidays we went to @cadburyworlduk in Birmingham. The in-laws live close to the city so we decided to visit..I was surprised with the amount of activities they offer. I thought it was just a quick visit to the factory but how wrong I was. See below all the activities included with the price 👇🏻🍫 Aztec Jungle🍫 The Cadbury Story🍫 Journey to Europe🍫 4D Chocolate Adventure 🍫 Manufacturing 🍫 Gill Cocks Collection🍫 Making chocolate story🍫 Cadabra car ride🍫 Bull Street🍫 The Bournville Experience🍫 Chocolate Making🍫 Advertising Avenue🍫 Purple Planet🍫 Have a go discovering different chocolate making techniques and doodle your name with chocolate🍫 Cadbury World Chop with amazing prices🍫 Cadbury World Cafe🍫 African Adventure Play area (outside)🍫 Green Screen (you pay extra for photos)🍫 Character Meeting.You don’t have to do all the activities. You can go at your own pace and skip the activities you don’t fancy doing. Useful Information:📍 Cadbury World, 69 Linden Rd, Bournville, Birmingham B30 1JR💰 £18.95 Adults (16+), £13.95 Child (3-15), £59.85 Family of 4 (max 2 adults), Free for Under 3. 🍫 You get free chocolate! ⏰ THE MAIN ATTRACTION LASTS 1.5 - 2 HOURS. On average, visitors spend around 3-4 hours visiting Cadbury World. ℹ️ AGE RECOMMENDATION suitable for all ages.As you can see, there was plenty to do which entertained us for hours! The Cadabra car ride was cool! Watch the video until the end to see the activities we did ☺️.It was such a fun day out. We definitely recommend you to visit if you are in the area. And…..who doesn’t want some free chocolate, right? 🍫We sure did! 😂😋🙌🏻.Have you visited Cadbury World before?.#cadburyworldbirmingham #cadburyworld #cadbury #cadburydairymilk #cadburychocolate #chocolate #chocolatefactory #familydaysout #familydayout #familyfuntime #familyfunday #ukattractions #thingstodoinbirmingham #thingstodowithkids #familytime💕
Ad PR Invite✨Matilda The Musical✨.I was so e Ad PR Invite✨Matilda The Musical✨.I was so excited to take Sienna to watch @matildathemusical at Cambridge Theatre in Covent Garden thanks to @londontheatre (swipe left until the end to see a short video of the stage beautifully decorated) 🎭.I have already seen this musical twice with Bella but it was finally the time to take Sienna now she is older. She is the No 1 fan of Matilda. She knows all the songs and dances so she was over the moon to watch it in person. Apparently, she would love one day to be in that stage too! Bless her! 🥰.Even though I have seen it before, each time has brought a different experience for me as they change/rotate the cast often so it feels like a new show watching a new Matilda each time. This is the type of show that you wouldn’t mind watch it many times! 😀.Useful Information:📍Cambridge Theatre, Earlham St, London WC2H 9HU (near Tube is Covent Garden)💰 From £20.00 – No fees⏰ RUNNING TIME 2 hours, 35 minutes (including 20 min interval)ℹ️ AGE RECOMMENDATION 6+.It is such a fantastic show. This cast is amazing! We were so impressed! We can definitely recommend you to go and watch it too! Check @londontheatre for fabulous deals for this show and many others. .Have you seen Matilda?.#MatildatheMusical #londontheatre #theatrelife #westend #musicaltheatre #theatrekid #whatsonstage #8yearsold #thingstodoinlondon #londonwithkids #whatsonlondon #timeoutlondon #letsdolondon #musicaltheatrelife #theatreforkids
✨Twist Museum✨.Nick took Sienna to @twist_mu ✨Twist Museum✨.Nick took Sienna to @twist_museum during the holidays and they had such a fun time!.Twist is an immersive, interactive museum. The exhibits are illusions that challenge your senses. You will learn about how you experience colour, perspective, shape, sound, heat and more. It is a surreal experience. .See below some details:📍 248 Oxford St, Oxford Circus, London, W1C 1DH🎟️ Adult ticket £23.50 | Aged 17 and under £18.50 | £74 Family ticket (up to 2 adults and 2 children | Children 3 and under go free🕰️ Monday to Thursday 11.00am - 8.00pm | Friday & Saturday 11.00am - 9.00pm (last entry 8.00pm) | Sunday 10.00am - 7.30pm.They enjoyed the experience so definitely recommend to visit if you are in Central London and want to try something different.Do you like inmersive activities?.#twistmuseum #londonmuseum #artmuseums #artgallerylondon #funactivities #artinstallation #mysecretlondon #londonist #museumofillusions #immersiveexperiences #immersiveart #thingstodoinlondon #artandtechnology #artandculture #illusionart
Ad PR Invite✨Bubble Waffle✨.We visited @hans Ad PR Invite✨Bubble Waffle✨.We visited @hansandgretel.uk store inside @hamleys on the 1st floor @westfieldlondon for the best dessert experience ever! 😀.All their desserts look amazing! Very pretty and of course instagramable! 😉 They have yummy ice creams, sweets, waffles, chimney cakes, etc 🍭🍦🍬.We tried their bubble waffle with ice cream which was out of this world! 😋 Watch the video until the end to see it! .If you have a sweet tooth like us, then this is the place for you! 🙌🏻.Have you tried bubble waffles before?.PS: Happy New Year! Hope we all have a wonderful 2023! 🎉 #hansandgretel #bubblewaffle #bubblewaffles #desserttime #dessertlover #dessertgram #dessertoftheday #dessertlondon #londonfoodie #londonfood #londoneats #eatlondon #dessertsofinstagram #icecreamlover #thingstodoinlondon
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