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5 Home Decor Trends That Won’t Go Out Of Style

amomentwithfranca · 14 January 2022 · 21 Comments

When it comes to styling your home, you want to choose pieces you will still like in a few years. Especially if you have paid a lot of money for them. If you have kids, you want furniture and home decor that will withstand family life, look good, and not become dated because life … [Read more...] about 5 Home Decor Trends That Won’t Go Out Of Style

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An Expert’s Guide To Travelling While Working Remotely

amomentwithfranca · 21 December 2021 · 14 Comments

The past few years with the pandemic helped organizations realize the potential of remote working. In fact, several businesses are continuing working-from-home policies despite the world opening back up. After all, working from allows unparalleled flexibility and better work-life … [Read more...] about An Expert’s Guide To Travelling While Working Remotely

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5 Online Stores Like Revolve For Budget-Friendly & Stylish Outfits

amomentwithfranca · 19 December 2021 · 2 Comments

Are you shopping for a new outfit (or five) but don’t want to break your bank account in the process? Online stores like Revolve may be a good option. But Revolve isn’t the only online store that offers great looks at affordable prices. In fact, there are several online fashion … [Read more...] about 5 Online Stores Like Revolve For Budget-Friendly & Stylish Outfits

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Amtico Vinyl Flooring for Homes That Love Celebrations

amomentwithfranca · 19 November 2021 · 4 Comments

With Christmas just around the corner and a host of people preparing to invade your home to celebrate, your home can be comforting and welcoming with luxury vinyl flooring, also known as LVT. … [Read more...] about Amtico Vinyl Flooring for Homes That Love Celebrations

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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

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3 Ways a Skip Can Improve Your Building Works

amomentwithfranca · 3 November 2021 · 2 Comments

If your family is likely to grow again, or you want to make your home seem that much bigger, you might want to consider building on or adjusting, its current layout. In doing so, there may be a number of tools or services that you want to consider utilising. One such tool can be … [Read more...] about 3 Ways a Skip Can Improve Your Building Works

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5 Tips for Redesigning Your Bedroom

amomentwithfranca · 29 October 2021 · 6 Comments

What do you feel when you go into your bedroom? Your bedroom should be your haven, a place for you to unwind, relax, and get some good quality sleep. That is unless you are a parent and your child doesn't like to sleep. But when you go to bed, you want to feel happy and ready to … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Redesigning Your Bedroom

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LOV Flowers Review

amomentwithfranca · 12 October 2021 · 16 Comments

I love flowers!  I can't be without them, that is why I am always filling each room in my home with fresh flowers. I love how they smell and how much they brighten up a room. They definitely cheer me up and make me smile. Every morning I take pictures of my flowers and share them … [Read more...] about LOV Flowers Review

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Top Ways To Make Your Long-Distance Relationship Last

amomentwithfranca · 28 September 2021 · 5 Comments

Although the world is now like a global village, most couples dread long-distance relationships (LDR). But that is only before they end up in one and are left with no choice. Life is not a bed of roses and the human mind is a complex maze. Couples involved in an LDR realise the … [Read more...] about Top Ways To Make Your Long-Distance Relationship Last

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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

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10 Home Décor Rules that Work Like Magic Everytime

amomentwithfranca · 21 August 2021 · 10 Comments

Because sharing is caring, we’re revealing the top 10 home décor rules that most interior designers in the world swear by! Follow these design principles so you can revamp your home on your own and still get professional-looking interiors. … [Read more...] about 10 Home Décor Rules that Work Like Magic Everytime

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Quick Ways To Add Personality To Your Home

amomentwithfranca · 19 August 2021 · 6 Comments

You should feel comfortable and relaxed in your space. We spend a lot of time in our homes, and it should be a place we can come to de-stress and forget about the responsibilities of the outside world. Your home should reflect your personality and lifestyle – whether it’s through … [Read more...] about Quick Ways To Add Personality To Your Home

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What To Consider When Buying A House To Rent Out

amomentwithfranca · 7 August 2021 · 6 Comments

It is crucial to investigate, plan and look at all the pros and cons of investing any amount of cash. It could be anything from finding an investment app to consider as a new investor or purchasing a property to rent. However, today we will be focusing on some points that one … [Read more...] about What To Consider When Buying A House To Rent Out

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Revamping My Home Deco With My-Picture.co.uk

amomentwithfranca · 12 June 2021 · 6 Comments

For the past few months, we have been revamping our home. After painting the walls, we realised that they will look much better if we incorporate some wall deco. And what better than getting some of our favourite photos on our walls. I was very excited when My-Picture.co.uk … [Read more...] about Revamping My Home Deco With My-Picture.co.uk

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7 Spring Cleaning Tips

amomentwithfranca · 29 March 2021 · 10 Comments

I can't believe March is almost over! It has been great having the kids back to school. My girls have been super excited to see their friends and teachers again.  We had such a stressful couple of months before that, so it was really needed for the girls to get back into their … [Read more...] about 7 Spring Cleaning Tips

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Some Garden Ideas for Spring Lockdown

amomentwithfranca · 5 March 2021 · 15 Comments

Whilst spring might not have made a great start this year with some rather inclement weather descending on us, things might just be starting to look up. The unusually cold spell, frequent snow showers and heavy rains appear to be over, at least for the moment as you can never be … [Read more...] about Some Garden Ideas for Spring Lockdown

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✨ Happy Mother's Day✨.If you are in the UK, ✨ Happy Mother's Day✨.If you are in the UK, I hope you are having a lovely Mother's Day! 🌸🌸.We actually started the celebrations yesterday as Bella took me to @javawhiskersuk a new cat cafe in Westfield as a present for Mother’s Day. We spent 55 mins arround gorgeous kittens. I had a great time! I am a cat lover so this was a fab present for me! I will talk more about this experience on another post but if you swipe left you can see a little peak of our time there! 🐈😉.Today, the girls and Nick took me for the actually Mother’s Day celebration 🎉 to @cafejackss in Queen’s Park where we had brunch. It was a yummy treat. Swipe left to check it out! 😋 .After that we went for a walk. There was a small market nearby so it was nice to have a little look around 😍. We then went back home and spent the rest of the day chilling which is something, I’m not going to lie, I love doing! 😉😂.How was your day?#mothersdayuk #mothersdayweekend #mothersday2023 #motherofdaughters #mumoftwo #mumofgirls #mydaughters #lovemydaughters #daughterslove #mummydaughtertime #daughtersarethebest #daughtersrock #spendingtimetogether #happyfamilytime #familytime💕
✨My Girls✨.Due to the strikes we had Sienna ✨My Girls✨.Due to the strikes we had Sienna at home yesterday and today, and Bella only today. I thought it would be very chaotic but despite it always being louder when the girls are at home, especially my youngest one, lol, we did well..Bella did school work at home today and had the afternoon free. Sienna didn’t do school work. We only asked her to carry on doing Spanish and Maths via Duolingo. She also had Spanish lessons this afternoon (every Thursday she has lessons) so both days were manageable thankfully 😍.How was it for you? Did your kids stay at home or did they go to school? .PS: let’s hope things get better for teachers. I fully support the strikes. .#sistertime #sisterlylove #sistersgoals #hermanas #sistersforever #sistersforlife #sisterslove #siblingslove #lovemydaughters #raisingdaughters #mydaughters #londonkids #WembleyPark #wembley #londondesigneroutlet
✨Happy Weekend✨.How is your weekend going so ✨Happy Weekend✨.How is your weekend going so far? I am finally feeling more normal after the massive jetlag I had after my trip to South America. I am not sure why it hit me so much this time but it has taken me about two solid weeks to properly be back to my routine without feeling right. Waking up in the mornings was the worst. It was very hard, especially when I had to be on time for the school run! 😩.Anyway, everything feels better now! 😊.How long does it take you to be back to normal after a jetlag? Do you have any tricks or tips to speed this process? .📸 Selfy taken in Barranco, a lively district in Peru considered to be one of the most romantic and bohemian places to visit and being the home and working place of many Peruvian artists, musicians, designers, photographers among others 😎.#thisisme #selfie #instaselfie #smilemore #brunettehair #greeneyes #over40#over40blogger #overforty #overfortystyle #over40andfabulous #over40mom #outandabout #barrancolima
✨The Costa Verde✨.Lima, the capital of Peru ✨The Costa Verde✨.Lima, the capital of Peru is located on the coast. Walking along the sidewalk of the Malécon in Lima’s picturesque seaside district, Miraflores, you can admire the most beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. .The “Costa Verde” is a coastal road. It runs along the south-central part of the Lima coast. You can visit in the morning for a jog or in the evening to enjoy a relaxing walk. It is a very lively where people have fun in the open air..This is one of the best attractions on the coastal road. You will see several parks with sculptures of famous artists that make this walk even more unique and enjoyable. Along the route, you can find numerous recreational activities such as surfing and paragliding..If you keep walking you will arrive at “Larcomar” which is a shopping centre and has many restaurants and cafes so you can enjoy a coffee or a meal with the gorgeous ocean view too. .Pictures explained below:1. Start of my walk with the view of the ocean showing one the most gorgeous restaurants in Lima “La Rosa Nautica” where you can walk along the pier and then seat down for a meal with a sea view. Very scenic 😍2. 📸 Greater view of the coast showing the Pacific Ocean3. 🎥 Parque Chino (Chinese Park)4. 📸 Parque El Libro (The Book Park) showing a colorful sculpture, “Silencio” created by Peruvian artist José Tola.5. 📸 Parque del Amor (Love Park) showing its larger-than-life sculpture of two lovers in a deep embrace called “The Kiss”. The monument to love was created by Peruvian artist Víctor Delfín. 6. 📸 Faro de Lima (lighthouse)7. 🎥 View of the Pacific Ocean from Barranco area where you can see Lima Marina Club, a members only club. .If you visit Lima, I highly recommend you to have a walk along this gorgeous area. You won’t regret it! (Save this post for later 😀).Do you enjoy walks with a coastal view? When was the last time you did a walk with a scenic view? .#oceanviews #oceanview #costaverde #costaverdelima #miraflores #lima #visitlima #limaperu #mirafloreslima #limacity #cometoperu #limaperu #beautifulviews #beautifuldestinations #perutravel
✨Peruvian Suspiro Limeño✨."Suspiro Limeño" ✨Peruvian Suspiro Limeño✨."Suspiro Limeño" is one of my favourite Peruvian desserts. When I was In Peru, I of course, made sure to have it not only once but several times 😉.This dessert is made of manjar blanco (milk, sugar, almond flour, egg yolks, vanilla) and meringue (egg whites, port, cinnamon) 😘.The history behind this dessert starts with Amparo Ayarza who was the creator. Her husband, José Gálvez Barrenechea was a poet and was the one who gave it its name. The poet called it "Suspiro de Limeña", which means, 'Sigh of a Lima lady', because it is soft and sweet like the sigh of a woman. Love this 🥰.Have you ever tried "Suspiro Limeño"? Or have you heard of it before? Would you try it? .📸 Picture taken @panchitasazoncriolla in Lima that has one of the best versions of this dessert 🙌🏻.#suspirolimeño #peruviandessert #meringue #merengue #desserttime #dessertlover #dessertpic #dessertgram #peruvianfood #cocinaperuana #gastronomiaperuana #perufood #peruviancousine #whatisfordessert #dessertsofinstagram
✨Eating in Peru✨.One of the things that I lo ✨Eating in Peru✨.One of the things that I love the most about Peru besides family and friends of course, is the food! Peruvian food is one of the best in the world! It really is! And eating in Peru is a must! Trying any dish even if it is not neccesary a peruvian dish, it is cooked in such a way that the taste is just incredible! 😋 .While I was there for a couple of weeks I really made sure to try my favourite dishes again as well as new dishes and visiting classic restaurants as well as new restaurants and cafes that have opened in the last 5 years that I haven’t been able to visit. .If you go to Peru and stop in Lima, I really recommend you to visit @elmercadorestaurante, @cafedelima, @bottega_dasso, @panchitasazoncriolla, @eltiomario_restaurant, @lacaffettedilonato, @churreriamanolope, @franklinrestaurante, @lalamiraflores, @osakanikkei, @elpandelachola, @mattoniperu, @laterrazadelpardo, @cafevictoria_barranco among others! We have a really good list of restaurants and cafes that are worth a try. Peru is one of the best culinary destinations in the world 😋 .I also went to #limamarinaclub for dinner and the food together with the sea view was such an amazing atmosphere. This is a members club but I had to mention it because I really enjoyed this place ☺️.Have you tried Peruvian Food or eating in Peru? .#peruvianfood #cocinaperuana #peruvianrestaurant #gastronomiaperuana #perufood #peruviancousine #peruvian #limaperu #limafood #loveeating #foodiegram #food #over40 #over40blogger #overforty
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