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Healthier Gums With the Silk’n ToothWave Electric Toothbrush

amomentwithfranca · 30 July 2020 · 27 Comments

I am regularly looking for products that will help me to improve my dental care. I used to have issues with my gums as they used to bleed a lot so I was always worried I would get gum disease. So now I am always conscious about taking care of my teeth and keeping my gums in good … [Read more...] about Healthier Gums With the Silk’n ToothWave Electric Toothbrush

Filed Under: Beauty, Collaborative Posts, Health, Review, Reviews

7 Things To Do To Help Your Child With Anxiety Over Bedtime Fears

amomentwithfranca · 18 July 2020 · 13 Comments

I am not sure if you have had an experience in the past of watching a scary movie and then feel so scared to go to bed? Well, imagine this scenario but with a child? This feeling can be intensified ten times more. But what I would like to discuss here is what to do when your … [Read more...] about 7 Things To Do To Help Your Child With Anxiety Over Bedtime Fears

Filed Under: Health, Kids, List

COVID19 – Did I Have It?

amomentwithfranca · 11 April 2020 · 17 Comments

This week has been one of the scariest ones for me. I have been unwell and I have never felt like this before. I got some symptoms and straight away I asked myself if this could be COVID-19. … [Read more...] about COVID19 – Did I Have It?

Filed Under: Health

The Health Risks of High Cholesterol

amomentwithfranca · 11 March 2020 · 13 Comments

Cholesterol is a waxy and fatty substance found in your cells and your blood. Although it's typically considered to come mainly from your diet, your liver actually produces most of the cholesterol your body needs. … [Read more...] about The Health Risks of High Cholesterol

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Health

Do I Have A Medical Malpractice Case?

amomentwithfranca · 17 February 2020 · 5 Comments

Medical malpractice is when someone experiences an injury resulting in ill health due to the negligence of a hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional. It can relate to an incorrect diagnosis, the issuing of incorrect medication or negligence during procedures. … [Read more...] about Do I Have A Medical Malpractice Case?

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Health

Travelling With A Terminal Diagnosis

amomentwithfranca · 14 February 2020 · 5 Comments

It is becoming more common for people to travel. Low-cost airlines have made seeing the world far more accessible. This means that it is also more common for people with a terminal diagnosis to travel. Someone who is diagnosed with mesothelioma, or any other fatal illness may … [Read more...] about Travelling With A Terminal Diagnosis

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Health, Travel

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

Visiting Turkey For A Hair Transplant

amomentwithfranca · 2 February 2019 · 8 Comments

One of the features that make us who we are is our hair don’t you think? We all have different colours and styles and it is one of the great features of our bodies that makes us who we are and contributes to our individuality. I am so lucky to have a lot of hair and so many of us … [Read more...] about Visiting Turkey For A Hair Transplant

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Health, Travel

Playbrush – Girls Having So Much Fun When Brushing Their Teeth

amomentwithfranca · 10 December 2018 · 20 Comments

Do you worry about your kids not brushing their teeth properly? In the mornings when my girls are in a rush to be ready for school, I'm concerned that they aren't brushing them as thoroughly as they should be. Then, sometimes in the evenings, they can be tired and sleepy after a … [Read more...] about Playbrush – Girls Having So Much Fun When Brushing Their Teeth

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Gadgets & Technology, Health, Review, Reviews

3 Supplements That Will Help You Feel Strong & Radiant This Winter

amomentwithfranca · 24 November 2018 · 8 Comments

As we get older we can all do with a little extra help keeping our bodies in the best condition they can be in. I know myself, being over 40 now that there are certain parts of my body that I would like to give a little bit of TLC to, whether it be in the form of supplements or … [Read more...] about 3 Supplements That Will Help You Feel Strong & Radiant This Winter

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Health

How Foobot Can Improve The Air Quality Of Your Home

amomentwithfranca · 22 November 2018 · 38 Comments

I have mentioned several times in previous posts that we suffer from allergies and asthma at home. Bella has eczema and suffers from asthma which has even resulted in her having to stay at the hospital after an attack. Her eczema has ups and downs and when it is up, it can really … [Read more...] about How Foobot Can Improve The Air Quality Of Your Home

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

Healthy Lunches – #GreatLunchBoxChallenge With Pomegreat

amomentwithfranca · 13 November 2018 · 28 Comments

There has been a lot of debate in recent years about school lunches. I am sure you have seen Jamie Oliver getting very involved with the topic as he has spearheaded a national campaign to improve the content of school lunches a few years ago. This is definitely an issue and it is … [Read more...] about Healthy Lunches – #GreatLunchBoxChallenge With Pomegreat

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Back To School With Vamousse

amomentwithfranca · 9 October 2018 · 45 Comments

This September, Sienna has joined Bella at school full time. She is so excited and has been telling me every day how happy she is! I really feel so relieved to hear that she is enjoying school and that she has made new friends already. And Bella has started Year 4, and even … [Read more...] about Back To School With Vamousse

Filed Under: Bella, Collaborative Posts, Health, Sienna

Everyday full UV eye protection with New ZEISS UVProtect Technology

amomentwithfranca · 15 August 2018 · 39 Comments

Recently I took a little trip up to Convent Garden with Bella to get my eyes checked at Tom Davies Bespoke Opticians. I love taking Bella to Central London because she enjoys every single minute of it. It is really nice to get some mummy daughter time once in a while and this was … [Read more...] about Everyday full UV eye protection with New ZEISS UVProtect Technology

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Gadgets & Technology, Health, Lifestyle, Review, Reviews

Weaning Advice for Parents During a Heatwave & Doidy Cup Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 27 June 2018 · 31 Comments

We’re having a heatwave! Apparently, June and July are set to be very hot here in the UK! This is actually lovely as we don't tend to get this type of weather very often so we are embracing it, however, because this is not something we are very used to in this country, it is … [Read more...] about Weaning Advice for Parents During a Heatwave & Doidy Cup Giveaway

Filed Under: Giveaways, Health, Nutrition, Parenting, Tips

MuscleFood – First Update

amomentwithfranca · 25 June 2018 · 17 Comments

If you have read my blog post about Introducing MuscleFood, you might be wondering how I am getting on. As I mentioned in that post, I initially planned to give a weekly update but because I didn't start the meal plan and the exercise plan at the same time this wasn’t practical. … [Read more...] about MuscleFood – First Update

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

Introducing MuscleFood Do The Unthinkable Food & Fitness Programme

amomentwithfranca · 11 June 2018 · 16 Comments

I have been thinking for months about getting back on track with my fitness and health routine. I have been putting it aside for too long now despite my short attempts of actually trying to do something now and then. Unfortunately, I have been failing each time I tried. It is … [Read more...] about Introducing MuscleFood Do The Unthinkable Food & Fitness Programme

Filed Under: Fitness, Food, Health, Nutrition, Review, Reviews

Chickenpox – What You Need To Know & How We Treated It

amomentwithfranca · 2 June 2018 · 27 Comments

When my eldest daughter Bella first started nursery I thought that at some point she would get chickenpox. I remembered reading the notice board announcements when a new bout of chickenpox was going through the nursery. I was always hoping that she would not have it because there … [Read more...] about Chickenpox – What You Need To Know & How We Treated It

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Why Looking After Yourself Means Caring For Others

amomentwithfranca · 15 March 2018 · 16 Comments

It can be a bit confusing to hear when riding on planes, that you are supposed to help yourself before helping others. We are always advised to put oxygen masks on ourselves before others. Why is this? You are not in a good position to help other people unless you are able to … [Read more...] about Why Looking After Yourself Means Caring For Others

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Health

What is Fractional Skin Resurfacing?

amomentwithfranca · 20 February 2018 · 6 Comments

The science of skincare provides beauty mavens with a never-ending supply of new treatments and products. Due to the surplus of skincare treatments, however, it can be hard to determine the best way to improve skin texture. You can use awesome resources like this one to … [Read more...] about What is Fractional Skin Resurfacing?

Filed Under: Beauty, Health

Getting Fit & The Power of Recovery

amomentwithfranca · 12 February 2018 · 43 Comments

It is clearly very difficult to keep focus and start getting fit after an indulgent December and depressing January. Honestly, I always start January saying that I want to start getting fit by exercising more after eating all the yummy food in December. Then, when January starts, … [Read more...] about Getting Fit & The Power of Recovery

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Fitness, Health, Home & Garden, Lifestyle, List, Tips

4 Bad Habits That Stop You Fitting Into Your Favourite Clothes

amomentwithfranca · 13 January 2018 · 3 Comments

Aside from the health disadvantages, one of the worst parts about putting on a few pounds is not being able to fit into your favourite outfits. In many cases, you might not even notice you're gaining weight until you're unable to button your jeans. … [Read more...] about 4 Bad Habits That Stop You Fitting Into Your Favourite Clothes

Filed Under: Fitness, Health, Lifestyle

Christmas Holidays Around The World With Treated.com

amomentwithfranca · 21 December 2017 · 3 Comments

It is not long to Christmas now and hopefully I will be able to slow down, relax and enjoy some quality time with my family. Here in England, there are only 3 public holidays over the Christmas and New Year period (even Scotland have 4!) so unless you use your holidays at work … [Read more...] about Christmas Holidays Around The World With Treated.com

Filed Under: Christmas, Collaborative Posts, Health, Travel

Simply Having A Toddler-Sized Christmas Time

amomentwithfranca · 20 December 2017 · 6 Comments

If you follow my blog, you may have read a post I published a few months ago about the Think Toddler Size Challenge where I took part in the Infant & Toddler Forum Toddler-Sized challenge. The aim was to encourage parents everywhere to turn the evidence-based guidance on … [Read more...] about Simply Having A Toddler-Sized Christmas Time

Filed Under: Christmas, Collaborative Posts, Food, Health, Nutrition

Having A Healthy Pregnancy With Sea-Band + Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 18 December 2017 · 19 Comments

I remember being pregnant with both my girls. It is of course a very exciting time and you cannot contain your happiness but at the same time, it can be very confusing with lots of conflicting advice! You get emotional too together with the feeling of sickness, life can be very … [Read more...] about Having A Healthy Pregnancy With Sea-Band + Giveaway

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Giveaways, Health

How To Stay Happy And Healthy Through Upheavals

amomentwithfranca · 1 December 2017 · 4 Comments

Times of change are undoubtedly stressful. How can you keep yourself calm and feeling good during inevitable upheavals? You’ll be feeling a lot of emotions and probably not like yourself on top of everything else! Here are some tips you can use to stay on top of your own health, … [Read more...] about How To Stay Happy And Healthy Through Upheavals

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Health, Tips

Families Feel Great With Pomegreat

amomentwithfranca · 29 November 2017 · 2 Comments

Back in May we introduced you to Pomegreat, in a post where I also discussed finding the time to enjoy a nice family moment, perhaps having dinner or just spending time together in general. Pomegreat is pure pomegranate juice packed with delicious ruby pomegranates which have a … [Read more...] about Families Feel Great With Pomegreat

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Food, Health

Getting through the holidays with Berocca

amomentwithfranca · 23 October 2017 · 9 Comments

There is no doubt that parenting can be very hard. You can easily end up with no energy! One such time can be the school holidays. Entertaining the kids daily can be tiring, leaving you feeling exhausted at the end of each day! … [Read more...] about Getting through the holidays with Berocca

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Health

Natvia: The 100% Sweetener – Win A Natvia Product Bundle

amomentwithfranca · 14 September 2017 · 40 Comments

This might sound a little bit funny but I can't live without sweetener. I always carry it with me everywhere I go. I'm not sure if this is because my dad is diabetic but I have this need to cut sugar and I substitute my intake with it as much as I can.  I am always looking for … [Read more...] about Natvia: The 100% Sweetener – Win A Natvia Product Bundle

Filed Under: Food, Giveaways, Health

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Since the announcement on Monday, I cannot stop feeling so hopeful and positive! I can’t wait for 8th March so the girls can go back to school. We already received an email from the school confirming this is happening so we are very excited. The girls are really looking forward to seeing their friends. They need that interaction! ❤️⁣
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I also cannot stop smiling today because I managed to book an appointment at the hairdresser for 13th April. Whoop Whoop! This was due way before this pandemic started so you can imagine how much I need it! This makes me incredibly happy! 😃⁣
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We haven’t booked any holidays yet but we are looking for options. We definitely need a break but really contemplating booking somewhere abroad as we definitely need guaranteed good weather. I just want to lay down on the beach sunbathing with a cocktail. 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜? 🏝✈️⁣
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📸 I am sharing a photo that we took this time last year in Carnaby, Soho. We went to eat at @pastaiolondon with my niece who was staying with us. I can’t wait to go back there and have a meal at Pastaio again. The food is delicious! 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚?⁣
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#london4all #carnabystreet #carnabylondon #visitlondon #thisislondon #mysecretlondon #cityoflondon #mylondon #londonguru #londonphotography #prettylittlelondon #london_city_photo #thisislondon #londonvibes #prettycitylondon⁣
✨𝔻ℝ𝔼𝔸𝕄𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕆𝔽 𝕋ℝ ✨𝔻ℝ𝔼𝔸𝕄𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕆𝔽 𝕋ℝ𝔸𝕍𝔼𝕃𝕃𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝔸𝔾𝔸𝕀ℕ✨⁣
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I can’t believe half term is over already! Honestly, I think it passed super quick! 𝘿𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚? ⁣
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We didn’t do much apart from watching movies, visits to the GP, Pharmacy and supermarkets. We didn’t even manage to do walks either 🙈 My girls are obsessed with Roblox so I feel I have to drag them out of the flat so we can go for a walk! 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙠𝙞𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙗𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙤?⁣
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I don’t think I am ready for another term of homeschooling but the good news is that at least our batteries are recharged. Let’s see what Boris says tomorrow. Do you think we will be out of this lockdown soon? ⁣
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I got a lot of messages about Bella’s burn so I wanted to say Thank You so much as well as giving you an update. We went on Friday to the GP and the nurse changed her dressing. We saw it and it has healed well and the nurse was happy with it but I am worried as it still looks very big and the scar might not vanish that easily. Bella doesn’t seem to be worried which is a relief as you don’t want your kids to be traumatised after an accident like this. Bless her!⁣
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I guess we just have to give it time and hopefully with lots of creams it will disappear. I will have to change her dressing by myself on Tuesday, so I will check how it is looking by then. Fingers crossed it is getting better. 🤞🏻⁣
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📸 I am sharing a photo from Symi, Greece. Nick and I visited it for our 10th anniversary back in May 2019 childfree. What would I do for holidays like this again? We went to Rhodes and took a ferry to visit this gorgeous island. It is an under 2 hours trip. 🚤  𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙮𝙢𝙞 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚? If not it is definitely somewhere you should add to your travel bucket list. If you would like to find more about Symi I have added a blog post I have written when we visited (link in my bio). ⁣
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#symi #greeceislands #greekisland #visitgreece #beeachlifestyle #beachview #discovergreece #beautifulviews #symiisland #symigreece #greek #beautifuldestinationsaroundtheworld #europetravel #dreamingofsummer #travelagain⁣
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These two are my world! I love them so much! When they get hurt, I feel it too! It is a pain inside my heart that won’t go away until I know they are okay. This is how I felt on Tuesday night when my eldest daughter, Bella (10 years old) had an accident at home. ⁣
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If you have watched my stories, you probably know that she hurt herself. She was pouring some hot water from the kettle into a hot water-bottle. She got distracted and poured some of the water on her legs. 😞⁣
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At the start it didn’t look that bad. So we did everything we thought we should do when something like that happens. We put cold water on her leg straight away, then we put lots of aloe vera very often for about 1 hour. We have a bottle of 100% aloe vera which is amazing for this kind of burn. ⁣
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It was time to go to bed, so we put aloe vera one more time and wrapped her leg with cling film. We also gave her ibuprofen for the pain and some ice inside a zip bag which seemed to help with the hot sensation she had in that area. ⁣
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She slept that night with me, so I was able to check on her during the night. Thankfully, she slept through the night but when she woke up, we checked her skin and inevitably she had a big blister. It didn’t look good, so we called the GP and we got an emergency appointment straight away which was very helpful. ⁣
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When we arrived the nurse cleared the area and burst the blister. It looked better after that and she covered her skin with a special dressing to avoid any infections. She is fine at the moment. It doesn’t hurt her anymore which is a relief as it could be uncomfortable. ⁣
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We have been asked to go back to the GP on Friday, so the nurse can change her dressing. We are really hoping her skin has healed well and that she won’t have a big scar. I know this will take time and hopefully with creams it will vanish. But right now we are just waiting for Friday, so we can see her skin again. Fingers crossed it is all good! Wish us luck! 🤞🏻⁣
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𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚? ⁣
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Ad ✨𝔽𝔼𝔹ℝ𝕌𝔸ℝ𝕐 𝔽𝔸𝕄𝕀𝕃𝕐 𝔽𝕀𝕃𝕄 ℂ𝕃𝕌𝔹✨⁣
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We are so excited to join the 'February Family Film Club' this week with @SonyPicsAtHome and @Cineworld. You can join in every weekday afternoon this Spring Half Term! How cool is that? 😃⁣
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Cinemas may not be open right now but there are plenty of brilliant family-friendly films to enjoy at home. Grab the popcorn and settle down for some family film treats to watch every afternoon at 2pm from today Monday 15th to Friday 19th February.⁣
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Swipe left to check out these “February Family Film Club” recommendations to keep your movie-loving kids happy during the half term holiday. ⁣
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Also, be sure to join in the film fun on social with @SonyPicsAtHome and @Cineworld and let us know what you’re watching, adding the hashtag #SonyHalfTerm!⁣
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Today we are watching Peter Rabbit! The mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers stars in his own fun-filled comedy film. My girls love Peter Rabbit and they are super excited for Peter Rabbit 2 which will be released at Cineworld Cinemas later this year! Hurrah! 🙌🏻⁣
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All films are available to Download & Keep or Rent On Digital from all digital platforms. Check out my stories before 2 pm to swipe up the link to today's movie.⁣
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𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙚 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 ‘𝙁𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗' 𝙩𝙤𝙤?⁣
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#watchingmovies #cozyvibes #movietime #movietime🎬 #familymovie #sisterstime #kidsmovies #filmtime #mondayvibes #stayinghome #raisingdaughters #mydaughters #mydaughterrocks⁣
AD ✨𝔾𝔼𝕋 𝕐𝕆𝕌ℝ 𝕂𝕀𝔻𝕊 ℂ𝕆𝕆𝕂𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕎𝕀𝕋ℍ 𝕄𝔸ℙ𝕃𝔼 𝔽ℝ𝕆𝕄 ℂ𝔸ℕ𝔸𝔻𝔸 𝔸ℕ𝔻 ℂ𝕆𝕆𝕂 𝕊ℂℍ𝕆𝕆𝕃✨⁣
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I am not very good at cooking. Luckily for me, Nick not only enjoys cooking but he is actually very good at it. And it looks like the girls have inherited his skills as they are quite good too, especially Bella. ⁣
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We received a fun and interactive workbook that @maplecanadauk and @cookschoolclub have created together to encourage young children to get cooking.  These workbooks are aimed for children aged three to eleven years old. The idea is to help children to better understand their food and teach them new skills. ⁣
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There are 3 workbooks. One for children aged three to five (early years), another one for kids five to seven-year-olds (key stage 1), and the final book for ages seven to eleven (key stage 2). Each workbook contains two recipes, a series of activities and a list of the key skills learnt from completing the book together with a step-by-step recipe video. These workbooks are perfect to do while we are in lockdown surviving homeschooling, It is a fun activity to do with your kids. ⁣
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The recipe they chose was 𝙈𝙖𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨. It has lots of vegetables, baked beans, bread among other ingredients. And of course, the most important ingredient was the 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙮𝙧𝙪𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝘼𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧. There are four grades of Canadian maple syrup and each has its own distinct colour, flavour profile and qualities (Golden, Amber, Dark and Very Dark) which brings different tastes and versatility, it is good for you as well as being a natural source of energy. ⁣
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The girls did a fantastic job. The Canadian Maple Syrup was the highlight of the recipe. It gave it a pinch of sweetness that was delicious. And the best part is that they had a lot of fun! ⁣
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The workbooks are free to download from @maplecanadauk website. There is a link in my bio. ⁣
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𝘿𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙠𝙞𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜?⁣
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#MapleCookSchool ⁣
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#cookingwithkids #cookingfromscratch #cookingisfun #cookingtime #learningtocook #kidscooking #cookingathome #cookingwithlove #kidsinthekitchen #littlechef #maplesyrup #cookingtips #familycook
✨ℕ𝕆𝕋 𝕃𝕆ℕ𝔾 to ℍ𝔸𝕃𝔽 ✨ℕ𝕆𝕋 𝕃𝕆ℕ𝔾 to ℍ𝔸𝕃𝔽 𝕋𝔼ℝ𝕄✨⁣
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SO happy that it is Wednesday already! So, 2 more days and it’s finally Half Term! I can’t wait to forget about homeschooling and just relax with the girls. It would be nice to stay a little bit longer in bed and not stress about any Zoom meetings at 8:40 am!⁣
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Today was actually a good day! We managed to get all the school work done on time. No screams or tantrums at all which was nice! So this afternoon I had some time to catch up with my emails and do some work which always gives me such a feeling of relief. ⁣
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I don’t think I have mentioned it here before but we are doing some redecorating in our flat. I suppose, the same as a lot of people in this country! Or even around the world! Am I right? What else can you do, right? Home seems to be the place that we spend 99% of the time, so what better investment than make it a little bit more comfy for us. ⁣
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We are painting the bathrooms, the hallway, the kitchen and the master bedroom. We are planning to change all the cabinet doors and drawers in the kitchen. It is a little project that we've had in mind since the lockdown started and I can’t wait to see how it all looks in the end. ⁣
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𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨?⁣
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📸  Sharing another photo of the day it snowed so much in London a couple of weeks ago. And look at our snowmen!  We were so proud of the results! 😉⛄️❄️⁣
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#snowman⛄️ #doyouwanttobuildasnowman #winterwonderland #mydaughters #lifewithkids⁣
#makingmemories❤️ #appreciatethelittlethings #babyitscoldoutside❄️ #funinthesnow #snowfun #snowdays #snowtime #winterfun #winterwonderland❄️ #motherhoodunplugged⁣
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✨𝕃𝔼𝕋’𝕊 𝕊𝕄𝕀𝕃𝔼 ✨⁣ ✨𝕃𝔼𝕋’𝕊 𝕊𝕄𝕀𝕃𝔼 ✨⁣
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You might have noticed that I haven’t been around much lately! It has been a tough week. I think I started on the wrong foot already because I spent all my energy doing my taxes during the weekend (yes I know, I am always the same each year leaving things until the last minute but this time it was actually impossible to get anything done on time). So instead of recharging my energy during the weekend and relaxed after a long week of homeschooling, I got myself into a stressful situation because I was dreading the deadline. At the end I managed to submit on time but it really drained me. 𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙖𝙭𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙤?⁣
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So, I started this week feeling very tired and restless and this probably got to me that bad that I started feeling under the weather. You can imagine that this combination is of course a bomb: “homeschooling + feeling ill” is the worst plus trying to add to it some deadlines for work! I was feeling awful so I just needed a break from here. ⁣
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Today, I managed to get some work done which made me feel much better and suddenly the cold went away. I am certain my issue was 80% stress and 20% a mild cold. It is just so hard to deal with everything lately, isn’t it? ⁣
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I am honestly counting the days to half term. 𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙖 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠, 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙚?⁣
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📸 I was going through my camera roll today looking for a photo to share and instead I found this slow motion video that Sienna was very keen to do while playing in the one excited snow day we got in London. As soon as I saw it made me smile and made me have positive thoughts, so I thought to share it with you so perhaps it will make you smile too! I guess the snow always makes people happy, doesn’t it? ⁣
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#makingmemories❤️ #snowday⁣❄️ #appreciatethelittlethings #babyitscoldoutside❄️ #winterwalks #funinthesnow #snowfun #snowdays #snowtime #winterfun #winterwonderland❄️ #motherhoodunplugged #simplemoments #theheartcaptured⁣
AD ✨𝕍𝔼𝔾𝔸ℕ𝕌𝔸ℝ𝕐  ℂ𝕆𝕄ℙ𝔼𝕋𝕀𝕋𝕀𝕆ℕ✨⁣
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I am not plant-based but I do enjoy plant-based meals. I tried to incorporate them as much as I can to my weekly diet.⁣
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I am not sure about you but for me 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩 is the most important meal of the day. It is the meal that will set you up for the day. Now that we are on a national lockdown we will need all that help to keep us strong and focused while home schooling right?⁣
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With this in mind, I wanted to share with you a breakfast bowl that I have been eating since the start of January. As you know, I love @Weetabixofficial but this time I wanted to try something new so I bought Oatibix. I haven’t tried it before and I love it. 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙊𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙭?⁣
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I have mixed it with @Alpro Oat No Sugars which goes so well together. It is lovely! 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙡𝙥𝙧𝙤 𝙉𝙤 𝙎𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚?⁣
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See below the recipe:⁣
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🌟 2x *Oatibix Biscuits⁣
🌟 200 ml Alpro Oat No Sugars⁣
🌟 1 x Banana 🍌⁣
🌟 Blueberries ⁣
🌟 Raspberries⁣
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It is super yummy! This is a quick and easy alternative that you can use throughout Veganuary. Check out my stories to see how I prepared it 😃⁣
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𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 👉🏻 Weetabix is running a Veganuary Challenge Competition within their channels for the chance to “𝙒𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧’𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙭 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙡𝙥𝙧𝙤 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨”. How amazing is that?So check out @Weetabixofficial account for more details. (T&Cs apply).⁣
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𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩-𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙥𝙨 𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙭 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙡𝙥𝙧𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨?⁣
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#HaveYouHadYourWeetabix #Veganuary #GoodForYou #plantpower⁣
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*NOTE 👉🏻 Oatibix: Beta-glucans contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. One 48g serving provides 2.0g of beta glucan soluble fibre from whole oats, which is two thirds of 3g, the suggested daily intake⁣
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