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A Gift For Every Dad With Boots

amomentwithfranca · 10 June 2022 · 42 Comments

Do you get stuck when it comes to purchasing gifts for Fathers Day? It can be hard to know what to buy for some men, don't you think? How many pairs of socks can you buy for one man? Plus, I am sure men feel a bit neglected getting the same type of gifts all the time, am I right? … [Read more...] about A Gift For Every Dad With Boots

Filed Under: Father's Day, Collaborative Posts, Guide, List, Nick

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

Lockdown Celebrations In May 2020

amomentwithfranca · 6 June 2020 · 19 Comments

May has always been a busy month for us because we have a lot of birthdays and other celebrations such as our wedding anniversary that also falls in this month. This year I was wondering how the celebrations would be due to the lockdown but despite that, we actually all had a … [Read more...] about Lockdown Celebrations In May 2020

Filed Under: Lockdown, About Me, Bella, Birthdays, Family, Mother's Day, Nick

Regatta Outdoors – Fabulous Winter Jackets For The Whole Family

amomentwithfranca · 25 January 2019 · 20 Comments

We have worked together with Regatta many times in the past on the blog and we are big fans of their products. This winter they sent us some coats to keep the whole family warm and dry during the colder weather. We love that not only do their products keep us dry and warm but we … [Read more...] about Regatta Outdoors – Fabulous Winter Jackets For The Whole Family

Filed Under: Fashion, Bella, Family, Nick, Sienna

Lighthouse Clothing Review

amomentwithfranca · 25 September 2018 · 25 Comments

I love discovering new brands and trying new clothing ranges. I am always searching new trends and new brands. So when Lighthouse Clothing got in touch with us to try some of their clothes for the whole family, we were very excited! I really love doing family shoots showing … [Read more...] about Lighthouse Clothing Review

Filed Under: Fashion, Bella, Nick, Review, Reviews, Sienna

Regatta Outdoors – Something For The Whole Family

amomentwithfranca · 9 June 2018 · 42 Comments

As you all might know, we are big fans of Regatta Outdoors clothes. We love wearing their clothes because they are very comfortable, they are of a high standard, they keep us very warm and dry. But best of all, we love them because we feel great when we are wearing their clothes! … [Read more...] about Regatta Outdoors – Something For The Whole Family

Filed Under: Fashion, Bella, Nick, Review, Reviews, Sienna

Red Letter Days & iFly Indoor Skydiving Event at Milton Keynes

amomentwithfranca · 11 May 2017 · 47 Comments

I was invited for what turned out to be one of the best experiences I have ever had in my whole life. Red Letter Days invited me to iFly in Milton Keynes for an indoor skydiving experience. This was actually very interesting because I'm afraid of heights and I am also … [Read more...] about Red Letter Days & iFly Indoor Skydiving Event at Milton Keynes

Filed Under: Events, Days Out, Lifestyle, Nick, Videos Tagged With: iFly, Indoors skydiving, Milton Keynes, RDLTasters, Red Letter Days, Skydiving

Family Outdoor Style With Regatta

amomentwithfranca · 4 December 2016 · 121 Comments

If you follow my blog you would probably have read about our fun day with model Vogue Williams & Regatta. It was a cool photoshoot that I did with my little girls. Afterwards we were each given some clothes. We loved everything we got so I thought that it would be nice to do … [Read more...] about Family Outdoor Style With Regatta

Filed Under: Fashion, Bella, Family, Nick, Reviews, Sienna Tagged With: Fleeces, Hats, Hoodies, jackets, Regatta Outdoors, Wellies

Anki Overdrive – The Christmas Party of The Future

amomentwithfranca · 23 November 2016 · 36 Comments

On Sunday we went to a super cool event. It was a Christmas Party organised by the lovely people at Anki Overdrive. They were showing their latest products over 5 different tracks within the 2 floors of a cool pub in London, The Driver. … [Read more...] about Anki Overdrive – The Christmas Party of The Future

Filed Under: Events, Bella, Nick, Sienna Tagged With: Anki, Anki Overdrive, cars, Christmas Party of the Future, event, Game, intelligent game, trucks

Celebrating Britain’s Super Powers With npower

amomentwithfranca · 2 November 2016 · 50 Comments

I'm so excited to share with you a fantastic campaign that npower has recently launched to celebrate Britain's Super Powers. This campaign celebrates the fun, practical, clever and entertaining everyday super powers that Britain’s families have. When npower did some research … [Read more...] about Celebrating Britain’s Super Powers With npower

Filed Under: Events, Bella, Collaborative Posts, Family, Nick, Sienna, Videos Tagged With: Bluewater, London, npower, Peter Andre, Powers, Super, Superpower Campaign, superpowers

Family Trip To Durham with Virgin Trains East Coast

amomentwithfranca · 12 October 2016 · 47 Comments

During the summer we were contacted by Virgin Trains East Coast to review their First Class service to one of the destinations on the East Coast line, such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, York, Leeds, Aberdeen, Durham and Lincoln among others. We chose Durham as we have never … [Read more...] about Family Trip To Durham with Virgin Trains East Coast

Filed Under: Press Trips, Bella, Family, Lifestyle, Nick, Reviews, Sienna, Travel Tagged With: Durham, Family Trip, Family Weekend Away, First Class Lounge, First Class Trains, James Martin Menu, Kings Cross Station, London, Travel, Travelling with Kids, Virgin Trains, Virgin Trains East Coast

Our Night at The MAD Blog Awards

amomentwithfranca · 6 October 2016 · 75 Comments

I know I have been talking about the MAD (Mums and Dads) Blog Awards Gala for ages and it has taken me a little bit of time to get my post done. As most of you know, as finalists in the "Best Use of Video" category, we were looking forward to this Gala for months - since May in … [Read more...] about Our Night at The MAD Blog Awards

Filed Under: Awards, Blogging, Events, Nick, Reviews

Disney on Ice: Fit to Dance with Peter Andre

amomentwithfranca · 15 September 2016 · 44 Comments

We were so lucky to be invited to an exclusive VIP Fit To Dance event with Disney On Ice skaters and Disney On Ice super fan Peter Andre. This event was held at The Dominion Theatre Studio where we were told there would be storytelling and dancing fun. Bella loves storytelling … [Read more...] about Disney on Ice: Fit to Dance with Peter Andre

Filed Under: Events, Competitions, Fitness, Nick Tagged With: competition, Disney On Ice, Fit To Dance, Junior Andre, Peter Andre

Peppa Pig Summer Bundle

amomentwithfranca · 30 August 2016 · Leave a Comment

I was so excited when I found out that we were going to receive a Peppa Pig Summer Bundle to enjoy during the summer holidays. You may have seen the nice, bright cute badge that we have on our sidebar which means that we were chosen to be Peppa Pig Summer Bloggers! My youngest … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig Summer Bundle

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, List, Nick, Reviews, Sienna Tagged With: Peppa Pig

4 Privet Drive Launch Event at Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studios Tour London

amomentwithfranca · 2 June 2016 · 68 Comments

I'm incredibly excited to tell you about the great opportunity that Nick and I received to be invited to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London near Watford. In celebration of the upcoming 15th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour … [Read more...] about 4 Privet Drive Launch Event at Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studios Tour London

Filed Under: Events, London, Nick, Travel Tagged With: Fiona Shaw, Four, Harry Potter, Petunia Dursley, Privet Drive, The Dursley's Home, Warner Bros. Studions

Great Little Trading Co (GLTC) Showroom

amomentwithfranca · 17 May 2016 · 27 Comments

We were invited to celebrate the launch of the new Great Little Trading Co (GLTC) flagship showroom in Wandsworth, London. I absolutely love this brand so when I received the invitation I was so excited to attend the event to see all of their gorgeous products. … [Read more...] about Great Little Trading Co (GLTC) Showroom

Filed Under: Events, Bella, Family, Home & Interiors, Nick Tagged With: GLTC, Great Little Trading Company, London, Showroom, Wandsworth

Gazillion 33-in-1 Incredibubble Wand Review

amomentwithfranca · 6 May 2016 · 39 Comments

We were so excited  to get to try out the amazing Gazillion 33-in-1 Incredibubble Wand! It can produce upto 33 bubbles using only one wand! How amazing is that? When I told Bella about it when it arrived, she was asking to try it every day, LOL! … [Read more...] about Gazillion 33-in-1 Incredibubble Wand Review

Filed Under: Reviews, Bella, Family, Nick, Sienna Tagged With: Argos, Bubble, fun, Gazillion, having fun, Incredibubble Wand, Kids Toys, Outdoor toys, Toy

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✨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
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✨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💕
Ad PR Invite✨Matilda The Musical✨.I was so e Ad PR Invite✨Matilda The Musical✨.I was so excited to take Sienna to watch @matildathemusical at Cambridge Theatre in Covent Garden thanks to @londontheatre (swipe left until the end to see a short video of the stage beautifully decorated) 🎭.I have already seen this musical twice with Bella but it was finally the time to take Sienna now she is older. She is the No 1 fan of Matilda. She knows all the songs and dances so she was over the moon to watch it in person. Apparently, she would love one day to be in that stage too! Bless her! 🥰.Even though I have seen it before, each time has brought a different experience for me as they change/rotate the cast often so it feels like a new show watching a new Matilda each time. This is the type of show that you wouldn’t mind watch it many times! 😀.Useful Information:📍Cambridge Theatre, Earlham St, London WC2H 9HU (near Tube is Covent Garden)💰 From £20.00 – No fees⏰ RUNNING TIME 2 hours, 35 minutes (including 20 min interval)ℹ️ AGE RECOMMENDATION 6+.It is such a fantastic show. This cast is amazing! We were so impressed! We can definitely recommend you to go and watch it too! Check @londontheatre for fabulous deals for this show and many others. .Have you seen Matilda?.#MatildatheMusical #londontheatre #theatrelife #westend #musicaltheatre #theatrekid #whatsonstage #8yearsold #thingstodoinlondon #londonwithkids #whatsonlondon #timeoutlondon #letsdolondon #musicaltheatrelife #theatreforkids
✨Twist Museum✨.Nick took Sienna to @twist_mu ✨Twist Museum✨.Nick took Sienna to @twist_museum during the holidays and they had such a fun time!.Twist is an immersive, interactive museum. The exhibits are illusions that challenge your senses. You will learn about how you experience colour, perspective, shape, sound, heat and more. It is a surreal experience. .See below some details:📍 248 Oxford St, Oxford Circus, London, W1C 1DH🎟️ Adult ticket £23.50 | Aged 17 and under £18.50 | £74 Family ticket (up to 2 adults and 2 children | Children 3 and under go free🕰️ Monday to Thursday 11.00am - 8.00pm | Friday & Saturday 11.00am - 9.00pm (last entry 8.00pm) | Sunday 10.00am - 7.30pm.They enjoyed the experience so definitely recommend to visit if you are in Central London and want to try something different.Do you like inmersive activities?.#twistmuseum #londonmuseum #artmuseums #artgallerylondon #funactivities #artinstallation #mysecretlondon #londonist #museumofillusions #immersiveexperiences #immersiveart #thingstodoinlondon #artandtechnology #artandculture #illusionart
Ad PR Invite✨Bubble Waffle✨.We visited @hans Ad PR Invite✨Bubble Waffle✨.We visited @hansandgretel.uk store inside @hamleys on the 1st floor @westfieldlondon for the best dessert experience ever! 😀.All their desserts look amazing! Very pretty and of course instagramable! 😉 They have yummy ice creams, sweets, waffles, chimney cakes, etc 🍭🍦🍬.We tried their bubble waffle with ice cream which was out of this world! 😋 Watch the video until the end to see it! .If you have a sweet tooth like us, then this is the place for you! 🙌🏻.Have you tried bubble waffles before?.PS: Happy New Year! Hope we all have a wonderful 2023! 🎉 #hansandgretel #bubblewaffle #bubblewaffles #desserttime #dessertlover #dessertgram #dessertoftheday #dessertlondon #londonfoodie #londonfood #londoneats #eatlondon #dessertsofinstagram #icecreamlover #thingstodoinlondon
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