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Dreams Sleep Match Technology – Why You should Try It Too

amomentwithfranca · 30 April 2019 · 30 Comments

How often do you change your mattress? It has been a while since Nick and I looked at changing our mattress. Choosing a new mattress is a big job. How do you know for sure you are buying the right mattress for your needs? This is especially important if you share the bed with … [Read more...] about Dreams Sleep Match Technology – Why You should Try It Too

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Estarer Sporty Backpack Review

amomentwithfranca · 15 March 2019 · 42 Comments

Do you find you always need to take a lot of things with you when you go for a day out with the kids? Crazy isn’t it? I feel like we need to find the perfect bag that works for us when we are out and about so we can take all the things we need with us. This is where the Estarer … [Read more...] about Estarer Sporty Backpack Review

Filed Under: Review, Family, Lifestyle, Reviews

FastKlean Cleaning Services Review

amomentwithfranca · 11 March 2019 · 30 Comments

How often do you give your home a good spring clean? I mean a really deep clean and not just the basics that we do all the time? It can be hard to find the time to do especially if you have children. This is why I think services like this are great as you can hire a company to do … [Read more...] about FastKlean Cleaning Services Review

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How Mammalo Can Simplify Your Life

amomentwithfranca · 6 February 2019 · 15 Comments

How many times have you put something off because you couldn’t do it yourself? Be it home repairs, cleaning tasks or even things like booking in for a haircut because you need a new stylist and have no idea where to start looking? I know it can be hard to look for people to carry … [Read more...] about How Mammalo Can Simplify Your Life

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Hoover Velocity Evo – All You Need To Know

amomentwithfranca · 4 January 2019 · 21 Comments

A vacuum cleaner is something that we all need to use at home but there are always so many different options to choose from that it can be hard to know what to pick or which model is best suited to your needs. … [Read more...] about Hoover Velocity Evo – All You Need To Know

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High Quality Flooring Supplies With Lifestyle Flooring

amomentwithfranca · 23 December 2018 · 11 Comments

A few years ago, we decided to change all of the carpet in our home to laminate flooring. We thought it would look better and easier to keep the house clean and tidy. Also, it was useful to do this because I suffer from allergies and now Bella also has asthma and eczema, … [Read more...] about High Quality Flooring Supplies With Lifestyle Flooring

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Pines & Needles Real Christmas Trees – Delivery & Decorating Service

amomentwithfranca · 17 December 2018 · 2 Comments

Are you all ready for Christmas? It is not long now! Just 8 days! Wow! I feel this year has passed even quicker than last year! I love this time of the year! Seeing the streets looking so festive and the atmosphere is really lovely. I love London at Christmas too! The Christmas … [Read more...] about Pines & Needles Real Christmas Trees – Delivery & Decorating Service

Filed Under: Christmas, Home & Interiors, Lifestyle, Review, Reviews

Hotpoint SUPREMECHEF MWH338SX Microwave Oven Review

amomentwithfranca · 28 November 2018 · 21 Comments

We were in need of a new microwave for a while! The one we had wasn't performing very well anymore. It was overcooking the food, the light wasn't working, so in general it was definitely time to say goodbye and find something new. So when AO.com got in touch and asked me to … [Read more...] about Hotpoint SUPREMECHEF MWH338SX Microwave Oven Review

Filed Under: Food, Gadgets & Technology, Home & Interiors, Recipes, Review, Reviews

Preparing Your Garden For Winter – Your Go-to Guide

amomentwithfranca · 3 October 2018 · 12 Comments

Now that summer is over, you might start to notice the activity in your garden, backyard and even flowerpots begin to slow down. Crape Myrtle Trees from The Tree Center will still be in bloom, some flowers will be showing off one last burst of colour, before the cold weather … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Garden For Winter – Your Go-to Guide

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Montem Sneaky Snuggler Puffy Camping Blanket Review

amomentwithfranca · 11 September 2018 · 51 Comments

We received a Montem Sneaky Snuggler Puffy Camping Blanket. I love blankets. We have lots at home. I have a thing that when I am laying down on the sofa or the bed over the duvet, I certainly need one blanket to cover me. I think my girls love to do the same so now we are all 3 … [Read more...] about Montem Sneaky Snuggler Puffy Camping Blanket Review

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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

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How To Decorate Your Home With Botanical Designs

amomentwithfranca · 29 May 2018 · 14 Comments

Over the past couple of years, botanical designs have skyrocketed. They now appear on everything from wallpaper to textiles, and ornaments inspired by the outdoors are more popular than they’ve ever been. When you’re looking to redecorate your home, botanicals are a timeless … [Read more...] about How To Decorate Your Home With Botanical Designs

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Labels4Kids Review & Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 17 May 2018 · 28 Comments

I like having all my girls's things for school and nursery properly labeled so then we avoid losing them. I really hate it when something does get lost. When Bella started school 4 years ago, she seemed to lose her things easily, so having things labelled really helped. Our … [Read more...] about Labels4Kids Review & Giveaway

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7 Creative Ways To Waterproof Your Kitchen

amomentwithfranca · 16 May 2018 · 17 Comments

Are you looking for ways to waterproof your kitchen? Kitchen leaks are a major cause of water waste every year From toilet and shower head leaks to indoors or outdoors, leaks are a major problem that can run up a homeowner’s utility bill. Worse, these leaks, if undetected, can … [Read more...] about 7 Creative Ways To Waterproof Your Kitchen

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10 Reasons Why You Should Get An Adult Micro Scooter

amomentwithfranca · 25 April 2018 · 34 Comments

Since my daughters have had scooters, I always wondered what it would be like to get an adult scooter. I see them so happy and free when they are using theirs that I wanted to experience that same feeling too! Micro kindly sent me an adult scooter to try and you are not going to … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons Why You Should Get An Adult Micro Scooter

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Songmics Shoes Storage Bench Review

amomentwithfranca · 17 March 2018 · 73 Comments

It's crazy how a family can own so many pairs of shoes. You would have expected me to say that it was just me who owns lots of shoes but no, that is not necessarily the case. My husband has so many pairs of shoes too. He normally puts some next to his bedside and some in the … [Read more...] about Songmics Shoes Storage Bench Review

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Ad✨Folding Piano✨.We recently got the Foldin Ad✨Folding Piano✨.We recently got the Folding Controller 49 (FC49) piano thanks to @carryonpiano and we love it! It is great for the whole family. It is so easy to carry around and play anywhere!🎹 .Bella and Sienna love playing with this piano. They tend to take turns but it is Bella who actually spends more time trying new songs. SWIPE LEFT to see how compact the FC49 (photos of Bella folding it, storing it and putting it in her bag to take anywhere). Also check the video 🎥 of Bella playing at the end, so you can see how it sounds 😀.See below Key Features:🌟 Completely wireless MIDI Controller with internal battery🌟 49 Velocity Sensitive Keys🌟 Built in USB rechargeable LI-ION battery for 8 hours playing time🌟 Folds to the size of a 25 Key Controller🌟 Lightweight at 1KG🌟 Built In Arpeggiator🌟 Trackpad & Touch Sensitive Keys🌟 Pre-Mapped Transport Controls 🌟 Sustain Pedal Input🌟 MIDI Output over Bluetooth, USB or dedicated 3.5mm MIDI output.🌟 Works with 10S, Android, MAC and PCo🌟 Free Software Included. Record and produce with CUBASE/CUBASIS LE🌟 Get access to 40 keys lessons with Melodics to improve your skills.The FC49 is the perfect solution for entry-level students and musicians on the go as well as a great value creative musical tool for all abilities and ages. .Find out more through their website via the link in my profile! ☺️.Do you or your kids like playing piano?.#carryonpiano #playingpiano #foldingpiano #piano🎹 #digitalpiano #pianoplayer #pianomusic #kidsdeco #teensroom #desksetup #deskdecor #deskinspiration #deskgoals #productivespaces #minimalsetup
✨Breakfast✨.Nothing like a healthy filling b ✨Breakfast✨.Nothing like a healthy filling breakfast, right? I have been trying to keep eating a good breakfast every morning to help me with my low iron! .Most days I have branflakes and sometimes weetabix but Fridays to Sundays, I make a little effort and prepare overnight oats. I love them! They are so tasty and leave me satisfy for hours which means not craving for snacks until lunch time! Win win 😀.I prepare the oats with chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract, honey and leave it overnight. In the morning, I serve it with strawberries, blueberries, banana and honey. It is so good! 😋 I vary the fruit that I put in but everything else is the same..What do you like eating for breakfast?.#overnightoats #oatsforbreakfast #easybreakfast #simplebreakfast #togobreakfast #quickbreakfast #breakfastideas #healthybreakfastideas #breakfastinspo #breakfastbowl #breakfastgoals #breakfastlover #oatmealbowl #breakfastclub #oatmealbowl
✨Teacher’s Strike Day✨.Happy hump day! So ✨Teacher’s Strike Day✨.Happy hump day! So we have our first teacher’s strike day today which means no school and learning from home..Bella is doing her school work via Google classroom so she will follow her normal school day that way and Sienna doesn’t have a structured day from school today so she should have a day off but we have agreed for her to do some work too, so she will be reading, practicing for her spelling test and doing some maths. This way we can all have a productive day 😉, well hopefully! 😬. Have you been affected by the strike today? What are your plans? .#sistertime #sisterlylove #sistersgoals #sisterhood #hermanas #sistersforever #sistersforlife #sisterslove #siblingslove #lovemydaughters #raisingdaughters #mydaughters #westfield #westfieldlondon #londonkids
✨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💕
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