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Fortnum & Mason Hampers: Win The Merrymaker’s Hamper

amomentwithfranca · 26 November 2022 · 207 Comments

The Christmas spirit is everywhere now. It is not long until Christmas and we have already started the countdown to that magical day! I know this Christmas will be tough for a lot of people due to the rise in the cost of living so I thought I would bring a little smile to one of … [Read more...] about Fortnum & Mason Hampers: Win The Merrymaker’s Hamper

Filed Under: Christmas, Food, Giveaways

Carrot Kitchen App Review

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

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

The Top Hat Restaurant & Bar Review

amomentwithfranca · 18 September 2021 · 54 Comments

Sienna and I visited The Top Hat Restaurant & Bar when we went to play Monopoly Lifesized Junior Experience and we loved it! The food was really good! … [Read more...] about The Top Hat Restaurant & Bar Review

Filed Under: Food, Kids, Lifestyle, Review, Reviews, Sienna

ChocFace: Edible Chocolate Images – Review

amomentwithfranca · 1 May 2021 · 53 Comments

If you are looking for a gift that is different, thoughtful and especially delicious, then don't look further because ChocFace is the perfect gift to give to any loved ones. I am sure your friends or family would be absolutely delighted to receive a gift like this. … [Read more...] about ChocFace: Edible Chocolate Images – Review

Filed Under: Food, Giveaways, Review, Reviews

Win A Fortnum & Mason Easter Hamper

amomentwithfranca · 17 March 2021 · 102 Comments

It is not long for Spring to be officially here on Saturday 20th March. Spring is one of my favourite seasons because it's the time of year when everything in nature is changing and promising new life and new hope. After the long, dark, winter months, spring is literally a breath … [Read more...] about Win A Fortnum & Mason Easter Hamper

Filed Under: Food, Easter, Giveaways

4 Easy Instant Pot Recipes That’ll Basically Cook Themselves

amomentwithfranca · 4 February 2021 · 11 Comments

There are many beneficial reasons to have an Instant Pot in your kitchen. This appliance drastically reduces how long it takes to cook most foods in the oven or on the stove. Because of its short cooking time, Instant Pots are popular among those without lots of spare time to … [Read more...] about 4 Easy Instant Pot Recipes That’ll Basically Cook Themselves

Filed Under: Food, List

Win A Fortnum & Mason “The Fortnum’s Express” Hamper

amomentwithfranca · 7 December 2020 · 115 Comments

I can't believe it is almost Christmas and we are reaching the end of the year. I am not sure you but I feel this year has passed by very quickly considering the kind of year we had. I was thinking that I would love to bring a big smile to one of you lovely readers during this … [Read more...] about Win A Fortnum & Mason “The Fortnum’s Express” Hamper

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Win A Fabulous Fortnum & Mason Hamper

amomentwithfranca · 12 August 2020 · 125 Comments

Who doesn't love a good hamper? I do! Due to the lockdown back in May, I missed properly celebrating my blog anniversary. This year this little blog turned 5 years old. I still can't believe I have been doing this for all these years. I never thought I will be lasting so long but … [Read more...] about Win A Fabulous Fortnum & Mason Hamper

Filed Under: Food, Giveaways

What To Do & Where To Eat in Vallee Du Loir With Kids

amomentwithfranca · 15 February 2020 · 13 Comments

Back in July, we were invited on a press trip to discover how Valle Du Loir and Le Mans were great destinations for family holidays. We had so much fun on our trip, we did so much it was really busy but we loved it! I wanted to share more with you about what we got up if you are … [Read more...] about What To Do & Where To Eat in Vallee Du Loir With Kids

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

Yumbles – A Chocolate Indulgence Hamper!

amomentwithfranca · 27 September 2019 · 60 Comments

Who doesn't love chocolate? I do! So when I got a delivery of the Virginia Hayward Chocolate Indulgence Hamper from Yumbles £29.99 I couldn't wait to try it out! There was so much in the hamper and it looked really impressive it was hard not to tuck in right away! … [Read more...] about Yumbles – A Chocolate Indulgence Hamper!

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The Delicious Nutritionist: Trying A Healthier Lifestyle

amomentwithfranca · 8 September 2019 · 7 Comments

During the summer I was following a diet plan with The Delicious Nutritionist. I have been wanting to eat healthier for a while now, but I can never find the right thing that works for me. I need something that is quick and easy to prepare that I can stick to. … [Read more...] about The Delicious Nutritionist: Trying A Healthier Lifestyle

Filed Under: Food, Health, Lifestyle, Review, Reviews

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: Press Trips, Family, Food, Kids, Travel

Making New Memories This Summer With Kinder Ice Cream

amomentwithfranca · 21 July 2019 · 31 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

MEATliquor – Why We Loved It There!

amomentwithfranca · 31 May 2019 · 10 Comments

If you caught our previous post about how much fun we had ice skating at Queens, you will know that whilst we were there, we broke up our time on the ice by having some food at MEATLIQUOR. It was such a great family day and we had the best time whilst there. In 2017, MEATliquor, … [Read more...] about MEATliquor – Why We Loved It There!

Filed Under: Food, Review, Reviews

Tredwells & Matilda The Musical – Celebrating Their New Partnership

amomentwithfranca · 28 May 2019 · 24 Comments

Last Sunday, Bella, Bella’s friend and I went to a lovely event. We went to have a delicious meal at Tredwells in Convent Garden. And straight after we went to watch Matilda The Musical. We were so excited to celebrate the new partnership between Tredwells and Matilda the … [Read more...] about Tredwells & Matilda The Musical – Celebrating Their New Partnership

Filed Under: Theatre & shows, Events, Food, Review, Reviews

All You Need To Know About The New Kinder Ice Cream Range For Families

amomentwithfranca · 12 April 2019 · 26 Comments

As you know I am a Kinder Ice Cream Ambassador for the summer. I have been sharing the new Kinder Ice Creams on my socials and introduced them to all my readers earlier this month. It was so much fun to go to the launch event at the Observation Point a few weeks back. I loved … [Read more...] about All You Need To Know About The New Kinder Ice Cream Range For Families

Filed Under: Food, Ambassador Role

Eating At Cocotte In Hoxton Square

amomentwithfranca · 30 March 2019 · 14 Comments

It’s not often that Nick and I have lunch together in the middle of the week but recently we were asked to review Cocotte in their new home in Hoxton Square. It is so close to Nick’s work we thought it would be perfect to meet up in the day. Cocotte has two main locations in … [Read more...] about Eating At Cocotte In Hoxton Square

Filed Under: Food, Review, Reviews

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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
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✨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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