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How To Make Your Family and Friends Feel Special This Easter

amomentwithfranca · 20 February 2021 · 9 Comments

After our subdued Christmas celebrations in 2020, we were all hoping to spend some quality time with our family and friends over the Easter bank holiday weekend. However, the vaccine is still rolling out across the UK and it looks like we will be under lockdown restrictions for a … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Family and Friends Feel Special This Easter

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Easter, List

4 Easy Instant Pot Recipes That’ll Basically Cook Themselves

amomentwithfranca · 4 February 2021 · 7 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

How To Cope With The Winter Blues This Year – 6 Things that Help Me

amomentwithfranca · 21 December 2020 · 45 Comments

Thinking about the New Year often brings mixed emotions. There are the excitement and build-up of Christmas, New Year parties and cheer (less so in 2020!) and then bam, January. Back to the start of the year. Long, dark evenings. Cold, wet weather. Continued Covid. And pretty … [Read more...] about How To Cope With The Winter Blues This Year – 6 Things that Help Me

Filed Under: List, Reflections

The Top 10 toys for 2020

amomentwithfranca · 29 November 2020 · 50 Comments

With Christmas fast approaching, many of us are already in full Christmas mode. And who can blame us! There has been little to enjoy this year. So getting ahead when it comes to buying the top 10 toys for 2020 can only be a good thing when it comes to making Christmas 2020 the … [Read more...] about The Top 10 toys for 2020

Filed Under: List, Toys & Games

Trending Advent Calendars for Christmas 2020

amomentwithfranca · 24 November 2020 · 12 Comments

I know this year has been different and not what we expected. It has been long and full of challenges so now that we are almost getting to the end we are all counting the days to Christmas and what better way to do this than with a cool Advent Calendar. I was searching for … [Read more...] about Trending Advent Calendars for Christmas 2020

Filed Under: Christmas, List

Top 5 Halloween Family Movies

amomentwithfranca · 29 October 2020 · 7 Comments

There are so many changes happening this year. Many of the things we all love to do as families have been changed or stopped due to the restrictions because of COVID. One holiday that will no doubt have changes to how we all celebrate is Halloween. … [Read more...] about Top 5 Halloween Family Movies

Filed Under: Family, Film & TV, List

7 Beautiful Beaches To Visit In Crete

amomentwithfranca · 12 September 2020 · 18 Comments

Back in July, we went to Crete for 10 days. It was our first time there and we loved it. Nick and I went to Greece for the first time a year ago when we stayed in Rhodes. We went for our 11th Wedding Anniversary so we didn't bring the girls. Whilst there, we also visited Symi. … [Read more...] about 7 Beautiful Beaches To Visit In Crete

Filed Under: Family, List, Tips, Travel

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

Six Things To Do To Improve Your Skin

amomentwithfranca · 30 June 2020 · 31 Comments

With the years my skin has become very sensitive and I had to change the way I treat it. I never used to have problems with my skin before but now every product I use to remove my makeup, for some reason, is causing me an allergic reaction. It can leave me with irritated skin for … [Read more...] about Six Things To Do To Improve Your Skin

Filed Under: Beauty, List

5 Lockdown Home Improvement Hacks

amomentwithfranca · 25 May 2020 · 23 Comments

In ordinary circumstances, even the most house proud amongst us don’t always notice when certain nooks and crannies of our homes are looking slightly shabby – we’re far too busy with the hustle and bustle of family and work to inspect our living spaces every day. … [Read more...] about 5 Lockdown Home Improvement Hacks

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Home & Garden, List, Lockdown, Tips

5 Fulfilling Family Lockdown Activities

amomentwithfranca · 16 May 2020 · 17 Comments

Are you struggling to juggle all of your usual plates in the air with the added pressure of lockdown? Physical health is paramount, but no matter how large your home is, spending so much time together can cause stresses and strains – even for families who are usually calm, cool … [Read more...] about 5 Fulfilling Family Lockdown Activities

Filed Under: Family, List, Lockdown

11 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

amomentwithfranca · 14 March 2020 · 16 Comments

Are you ready for Mother's Day? It's on Sunday 22nd March so it's literally just around the corner! Time flies doesn't it? I love Mother's Day. It is a day that I feel even closer with my girls and every year I love to see their handmade cards! So sweet! If you are looking for … [Read more...] about 11 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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Benidorm Is Always Summer

amomentwithfranca · 14 October 2019 · 11 Comments

Escape the cold and head to beautiful Benidorm, for #BenidormAlwaysSummer. The culture of Benidorm is dedicated to supporting tourism year-round with beautiful beaches, fine dining, and a summer nightlife you’ll never forget. The temperate climate, devoting to relaxation, and … [Read more...] about Benidorm Is Always Summer

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Our Top 10 Toys Of 2018

amomentwithfranca · 24 December 2018 · 35 Comments

We have been lucky enough to review some amazing toys this year. My girls love trying out new toys and it is fun to watch them interact in different ways with them and each other. It is lovely to see them playing together as we review them. … [Read more...] about Our Top 10 Toys Of 2018

Filed Under: List, Toys & Games

The Best Surprise Presents For Your Loved Ones

amomentwithfranca · 26 September 2018 · 14 Comments

Ever wondered how to treat your other half when they are not anticipating it? Being able to show your love and affection out of the blue makes a big statement and will brighten up their day for sure. Below are some ideas of what gifts and things you can do to really make an … [Read more...] about The Best Surprise Presents For Your Loved Ones

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4 Must-Haves for Mompreneurs

amomentwithfranca · 19 June 2018 · 3 Comments

Are you part of the 71 percent of mompreneuers who are the main childcare providers? If so, each day can be a juggling act of managing carpools, running the household, and squeezing in time for your business. Give yourself a head start with tools to help you build a successful … [Read more...] about 4 Must-Haves for Mompreneurs

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10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

amomentwithfranca · 6 March 2018 · 11 Comments

I am still getting used to celebrating Mother's Day in March. In my country, we celebrate it in May so it has taken me 13 years to familiarise myself with this new date. I love Mother's Day. It is a day when I feel even more connected with my girls. It is nice to see them even … [Read more...] about 10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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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

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Men

amomentwithfranca · 10 February 2018 · 27 Comments

In this post I am sharing some Valentine's Day gift ideas for men. I am sure the man in your life would be very happy to receive some of these ideas as a gift for Valentine's Day. You may be here after reading Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Women but check it out if you haven't … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Men

Filed Under: Days Out, Fashion, List, Review, Reviews, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Women

amomentwithfranca · 9 February 2018 · 6 Comments

I can't believe Valentine's Day is upon us already! It is nice to look out for Valentines because it’s a lovely excuse to be spoilt a little by our loved ones. It isn’t just the day of love but the day of friendship so I would like to share a list of gift ideas below that could … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Women

Filed Under: Beauty, Food, Home & Garden, List, Review, Reviews, Valentine's Day, Wishlist

7 Inspirational Children’s Book Characters

amomentwithfranca · 2 February 2018 · 25 Comments

Children’s literature has always been a treasured genre. I’m sure we can all look back over our childhood and pick out some of our favourite characters and books – the ones that stuck with us throughout the years and the ones and we continue to read to our own children … [Read more...] about 7 Inspirational Children’s Book Characters

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Perfect Places To Stay On Your Somerset Hen Weekend

amomentwithfranca · 19 December 2017 · 6 Comments

There are plenty of reasons to choose Somerset for a hen weekend. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing escape to the country, a night out in a big city or something in between, this is a place where you can find it all. … [Read more...] about Perfect Places To Stay On Your Somerset Hen Weekend

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The Best Christmas Gifts for Babies

amomentwithfranca · 13 December 2017 · 8 Comments

Christmas gifts for babies are really more gifts for the parents since infants don’t really care what is in the boxes under the tree. They just want to rip open the paper. … [Read more...] about The Best Christmas Gifts for Babies

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5 Tips To Protect Your Families Gadgets This Christmas

amomentwithfranca · 12 December 2017 · 5 Comments

Over the past few months, you may have heard about rising security concerns as the number of internet connected devices in the home increases. It seems that these days just about every toy, device, or home appliance has internet connectivity or a related app. On one hand, this is … [Read more...] about 5 Tips To Protect Your Families Gadgets This Christmas

Filed Under: Gadgets & Technology, List, Tips, Toys & Games

How To Stay On Top Of Crucial House Maintenance

amomentwithfranca · 4 December 2017 · 2 Comments

You already know all the things you should be doing to keep your home with good specs, like inspecting fire alarms, cleaning kitchen fans and running water in unused spaces to avoid bacteria build up. However, it’s not always easy to keep track of (or want to do) all of these … [Read more...] about How To Stay On Top Of Crucial House Maintenance

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How to Get the Kids Excited About Going Back to School

amomentwithfranca · 29 November 2017 · 1 Comment

The children have enjoyed an exciting few weeks off school, with day-trips to museums and a holiday spent running in puddles and snow. There’s been plenty going on! Add to this a generally later bedtime, more relaxed days and tons of fun with family and friends. … [Read more...] about How to Get the Kids Excited About Going Back to School

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10 Things to Do Before You Buy a New Car

amomentwithfranca · 8 November 2017 · 4 Comments

Shopping for a new car can be a very exciting experience, but it's important not to let your excitement prevent you from thinking carefully about your purchase. After all, with a little luck, your car will be with you for a few years, so you want to make sure that it's going to … [Read more...] about 10 Things to Do Before You Buy a New Car

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6 things to do With the Family this Winter – Guest Post

amomentwithfranca · 24 October 2017 · 2 Comments

This is a guest post written by the lovely Emma from Me and B Make Tea called “6 things to do With the Family this Winter”. If you are interested in ideas or suggestions of what to do with your little ones during the winter, you will find this post very useful.  If you would like … [Read more...] about 6 things to do With the Family this Winter – Guest Post

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Home Staging Strategies for Big Families

amomentwithfranca · 17 July 2017 · 1 Comment

Selling a house is no easy task. You have to manage real estate agents and banks while also looking for a new place to live. Plus, you still need to make sure your house is attractive to potential buyers. Keeping your house looking good may sound difficult, especially when you … [Read more...] about Home Staging Strategies for Big Families

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Wow, February literally passed by so quickly! I can’t believe March is already here and it is welcoming us with such lovely weather, isn’t it? ⁣
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This weekend was lovely. We literally were out for a walk without a jacket. It was so warm that it felt like Spring already. It definitely brought a big smile to all of us. The sun lifts your spirit, doesn’t it? ⁣
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One more week of homeschooling and we will be starting to get some normality. The girls are so excited to go back to school. If the days keep being so nice, we will be using our scooters to go to school! I can’t wait as I really need an excuse to keep myself more active. ⁣
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I also started a diet last week. I ordered a 28-day meal plan in which I have to follow my daily allowed calories according to my BMI. Tomorrow will be one week of it and I am not going to lie, I have struggled because I was so hungry but I got my willpower back and was determined to keep going. I will check my weight tomorrow, so fingers crossed it paid off. ⁣
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We also decided to book a couple of holidays. One in May and another one in July, so we are super excited! Something to look forward to. Let’s hope all plans stay the same. 🤞🏻⁣
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📸  I am sharing a photo of @ivychelsgarden. We went there a year ago. Such a gorgeous place! 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚?⁣
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#instagrammable #londonlife #prettylittlelondon #londonvibes #visitlondon #thisislondon #mysecretlondon #mylondon #londonguru #prettylittlelondon #london_city_photo #ilovelondon #londonlove #londonforyou #londonmoment⁣
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✨𝔽𝔼𝔼𝕃𝕀ℕ𝔾 ℙ𝕆𝕊𝕀𝕋 ✨𝔽𝔼𝔼𝕃𝕀ℕ𝔾 ℙ𝕆𝕊𝕀𝕋𝕀𝕍𝔼✨⁣
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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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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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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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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⁣
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