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4 Easy Instant Pot Recipes That’ll Basically Cook Themselves

amomentwithfranca · 4 February 2021 · 11 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

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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

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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

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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

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Top 5 Halloween Family Movies

amomentwithfranca · 29 October 2020 · 10 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: Film & TV, Family, Halloween, List

7 Beautiful Beaches To Visit In Crete

amomentwithfranca · 12 September 2020 · 20 Comments

Back in July, we went to Crete for 10 days. It was our first time there and we loved it. The number of beaches to visit in Crete that are beautiful is amazing. Nick and I went to Greece for the first time a year ago when we stayed in Rhodes. We went for our 11th Wedding … [Read more...] about 7 Beautiful Beaches To Visit In Crete

Filed Under: Travel, Family, Holidays, List, Prime, Tips

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: Kids, Health, List

Six Things To Do To Improve Your Skin

amomentwithfranca · 30 June 2020 · 32 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

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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: Home & Interiors, Collaborative Posts, 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

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11 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

amomentwithfranca · 14 March 2020 · 15 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 · 10 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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5 Innovative Ways to Remodel Your Kitchen

amomentwithfranca · 26 September 2019 · 11 Comments

Looking for sleek and stylish upgrades to make to your new home? Have you thought to remodel your kitchen? It is a good place to start as this is such an important part of the home and somewhere that you will spend a lot of time. Additionally, there are many superb upgrades that … [Read more...] about 5 Innovative Ways to Remodel Your Kitchen

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7 Things To Do In Symi, Greece

amomentwithfranca · 6 July 2019 · 42 Comments

As you may know, Nick and I visited Rhodes for our 11th wedding anniversary enjoying a child-free week away. I wrote about our accommodation at Elefteria Apartments which was perfect for us. We really loved it and I was pleased we managed to find a great place to stay. … [Read more...] about 7 Things To Do In Symi, Greece

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6 Interesting London Tours To Take

amomentwithfranca · 15 April 2019 · 16 Comments

When taking the kids travelling, as much as you want to break up the usual routines of school, homework, classrooms, and the like, you also want to keep their minds engaged and not stop them from learning. Even if it isn’t the super academic, super ‘useful in the workplace’ kinds … [Read more...] about 6 Interesting London Tours To Take

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts, List, London

5 Romantic Holiday Destinations

amomentwithfranca · 13 February 2019 · 46 Comments

Have you ever been away for Valentine’s Day? As parents, it is hard to be able to take holidays or short trips away without the children isn’t it, even just for one night. Nick and I don’t manage to get away on our own that much as we love to take the girls on family holidays but … [Read more...] about 5 Romantic Holiday Destinations

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