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Important Warning for Parents: Children Falling Victim to Text Scams

amomentwithfranca · 4 February 2023 · Leave a Comment

A recently published article highlights a concerning new issue. As children spend more time on mobile devices, they are becoming vulnerable to text scams that promise rewards or ask for personal information. As a result, parents are being urged to educate their children about the … [Read more...] about Important Warning for Parents: Children Falling Victim to Text Scams

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Gadgets & Technology, Kids, Parenting, Security

7 Signs That You Would be a Great Foster Parent

amomentwithfranca · 3 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

Foster parents offer a home to children who need it. Often, placements are short, sometimes even overnight while a parent is in the hospital. Some placements are regular, when the same foster family offers a temporary home to the same child, to offer their parents respite and … [Read more...] about 7 Signs That You Would be a Great Foster Parent

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Win A Bundle Of Lovely Goodies To Celebrate My Blog Anniversary

amomentwithfranca · 10 June 2022 · 91 Comments

Hello lovely readers, it has been another year since I started this blog.  My blog anniversary was in May and guess how long I have been doing this? It has been 7 years already! I still can't believe it! Time really flies! I didn't manage to celebrate it in May, so I thought I … [Read more...] about Win A Bundle Of Lovely Goodies To Celebrate My Blog Anniversary

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10 Christmas Gifts Ideas For Kids

amomentwithfranca · 11 December 2021 · 16 Comments

Following on from my 10 Lovely Christmas Gifts For The Ladies In Your Life post, I thought to also do a list of Christmas Gifts Ideas For Kids. We received a few lovely products to review that we liked a lot, so I thought it could be nice to put them all together here so it might … [Read more...] about 10 Christmas Gifts Ideas For Kids

Filed Under: Guide, Art & Crafts, Bella, Books, Christmas, Kids, List, Review, Reviews, Sienna, Toys & Games

A Guide To Exploring Australian Beaches With Kids

amomentwithfranca · 17 November 2021 · 6 Comments

There’s nothing quite like loading the family and all of your toys into the car and heading off for a fun-filled day at the beach. With more than thirty-four thousand kilometres of coastline to explore in Australia, there are countless beaches for you to visit. In fact, the … [Read more...] about A Guide To Exploring Australian Beaches With Kids

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts, Family, Guide, Kids, Lifestyle, List, Parenting, Tips

Brand New Spook Comedy Scream Street Returns

amomentwithfranca · 15 November 2021 · 12 Comments

A couple of weeks ago we were invited to a cool event to celebrate the brand new series of hilarious CBBC show Scream Street at Everyman Kings Cross Cinema. We had a morning of fun comedy as well as watching a few of their brand new episodes. Comedy Club 4 Kids hosted the event … [Read more...] about Brand New Spook Comedy Scream Street Returns

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

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

Tips For Getting Your Toddler To Have A Good Night’s Sleep

amomentwithfranca · 27 September 2021 · 18 Comments

Sometimes getting your little one down to sleep can feel like a struggle. Sleepless nights don’t always end when your child is a baby, with many toddlers finding it hard to get a good rest. If you’ve been having problems then this blog could really help you out. … [Read more...] about Tips For Getting Your Toddler To Have A Good Night’s Sleep

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Family, Kids, List, Parenting, Tips

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

Win A Tiny Pop Tiny Post Bundle

amomentwithfranca · 17 September 2021 · 27 Comments

Hey, you’ve got Tiny Post! Unpack brand-new shows and episodes on Tiny Pop from this September! To celebrate, I'm super excited to tell you that we are hosting a fantastic GIVEAWAY thanks to Tiny Pop so one of your little ones can Win A Tiny Pop Tiny Post Bundle! Hurrah! Find out … [Read more...] about Win A Tiny Pop Tiny Post Bundle

Filed Under: Film & TV, Competitions, Family, Giveaways, Kids, Toys & Games

Monopoly Lifesized Review

amomentwithfranca · 14 September 2021 · 23 Comments

If you are a fan of the Monopoly Board game, then you will be very excited to know that there is a huge version of it in Central London called Monopoly Lifesized and you can visit to play with your family or friends. … [Read more...] about Monopoly Lifesized Review

Filed Under: Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, Family Events, Kids, London, Review, Reviews, Sienna, Toys & Games, Travel

Sociable Soccer 21 Game Review

amomentwithfranca · 29 May 2021 · 12 Comments

The delayed Euro 2020 football tournament will be taking place across Europe this Summer with several games taking place here in the UK including the Final itself. It's great then that the latest 2021 update for the Sociable Soccer game is now available on Apple Arcade so … [Read more...] about Sociable Soccer 21 Game Review

Filed Under: Gadgets & Technology, Kids, Nick, Toys & Games

9 Easy Ways to Encourage Your Children to Spend More Time Outside

amomentwithfranca · 15 May 2021 · 18 Comments

These days children are spending less time outdoors, thanks to the rise of phones, tablets and streaming services. But with some simple tips, you can help to encourage them to have just as much fun outside as they do indoors. Keep on reading to find out how. … [Read more...] about 9 Easy Ways to Encourage Your Children to Spend More Time Outside

Filed Under: Tips, Collaborative Posts, Kids

Win a Gigantosaurus Bundle to Celebrate New Episodes on Tiny Pop

amomentwithfranca · 14 May 2021 · 35 Comments

Do your kids watch Gigantosaurus? This TV show is perfect for all dinosaur fans. If you have a little one at home that is a Gigantosaurus fan, you will love to know that they are back with new episodes airing on Tiny Pop. And to celebrate it, I am super excited to tell you that … [Read more...] about Win a Gigantosaurus Bundle to Celebrate New Episodes on Tiny Pop

Filed Under: Film & TV, Giveaways, Kids, Toys & Games

SnapWatch: The Snappy Happy Way To Tell Time – Review

amomentwithfranca · 21 April 2021 · 32 Comments

There is now a new cool way to tell the time for our kids and it is called SnapWatch. This watch is not only useful but super fun too! If your little ones like snap bands, then they will love SnapWatch. I also have great news. … [Read more...] about SnapWatch: The Snappy Happy Way To Tell Time – Review

Filed Under: Gadgets & Technology, Bella, Kids, Review, Reviews, Sienna

Win A Fantastic My Little Pony: Pony Life Bundle To Celebrate Easter Moves On Tiny Pop

amomentwithfranca · 6 April 2021 · 32 Comments

Do your little ones love My Little Pony? My youngest daughter does and so was Bella when she was younger. It is such a cute show, isn't it? Easter Moves is running on Tiny Pop until the 18th of April and the channel will be airing lots of popular programs including Pony Life … [Read more...] about Win A Fantastic My Little Pony: Pony Life Bundle To Celebrate Easter Moves On Tiny Pop

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Collaborative Posts, Easter, Film & TV, Giveaways, Kids, Uncategorized

Barracudas Activity Day Camp Is Open For Easter

amomentwithfranca · 16 March 2021 · 9 Comments

Easter is down the corner and you might be thinking about what to do to entertain your kids during the holidays. After so many months of being trapped at home due to the pandemic and just a few weeks back at school, the last thing we want is to have them back at home bored. … [Read more...] about Barracudas Activity Day Camp Is Open For Easter

Filed Under: Easter, Collaborative Posts, Kids

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