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Monopoly Lifesized Review

amomentwithfranca · 14 September 2021 · 22 Comments

If you are a fan of the Monopoly Board game, then you will be very excited to know that there is a huge version of it in Central London called Monopoly Lifesized and you can visit to play with your family or friends. … [Read more...] about Monopoly Lifesized Review

Filed Under: Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, Family Events, Kids, London, Review, Reviews, Sienna, Toys & Games, Travel

Delph Sun Care Range Review

amomentwithfranca · 22 July 2021 · 41 Comments

Now that we are ready for the summer and the weather is so hot we need to think about protecting our skin from the sun even more. I am getting older so I really need to take care of my skin even more than when I was younger. I actually regret not putting on stronger sun creams … [Read more...] about Delph Sun Care Range Review

Filed Under: Beauty, Review, Reviews

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

Filed Under: Home & Interiors, Collaborative Posts, Review, Reviews

ChocFace: Edible Chocolate Images – Review

amomentwithfranca · 1 May 2021 · 53 Comments

If you are looking for a gift that is different, thoughtful and especially delicious, then don't look further because ChocFace is the perfect gift to give to any loved ones. I am sure your friends or family would be absolutely delighted to receive a gift like this. … [Read more...] about ChocFace: Edible Chocolate Images – Review

Filed Under: Food, Giveaways, Review, Reviews

SnapWatch: The Snappy Happy Way To Tell Time – Review

amomentwithfranca · 21 April 2021 · 32 Comments

There is now a new cool way to tell the time for our kids and it is called SnapWatch. This watch is not only useful but super fun too! If your little ones like snap bands, then they will love SnapWatch. I also have great news. … [Read more...] about SnapWatch: The Snappy Happy Way To Tell Time – Review

Filed Under: Gadgets & Technology, Bella, Kids, Review, Reviews, Sienna

The Secret Connection – An Online Magical Night

amomentwithfranca · 17 April 2021 · 16 Comments

After months of feeling trap at home we have lost our way to connect with people. We are slowly starting to go out and being able to interact again however shows, theatres and plays are still not open yet. I miss so much this type of interaction. There is nothing like a good show … [Read more...] about The Secret Connection – An Online Magical Night

Filed Under: Theatre & shows, Review, Reviews

Getting Fit With The Vibrapower Slim 3

amomentwithfranca · 16 March 2021 · 59 Comments

I am sure you can agree with me that the start of 2021 hasn’t been the one we all wanted. With the lockdown, finding the motivation to get up and be active without our usual routines and access to gyms has been very difficult. For the past year, I have let myself down. I honestly … [Read more...] about Getting Fit With The Vibrapower Slim 3

Filed Under: Fitness, Collaborative Posts, Gadgets & Technology, Health, Review, Reviews

Build Your Own Microscope Kit Review

amomentwithfranca · 13 February 2021 · 47 Comments

Not long ago we received a Plane Launcher Kit from Build Your Own which was so much fun. Sienna loved playing with it. We have now received another product from the same eco-friendly range to review. It is the Build Your Own Microscope kit. This kit is also aimed to 8+ years old … [Read more...] about Build Your Own Microscope Kit Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Review, Reviews, Sienna

Scrubbingtons Full Scrub Range Review

amomentwithfranca · 31 January 2021 · 44 Comments

There is nothing more satisfying than seeing your little ones looking clean and fresh. Since this pandemic started my girls are also more aware of keeping their hands washed many times during the day as well as being very keen to have a daily wash to scrub any messy dirt away, … [Read more...] about Scrubbingtons Full Scrub Range Review

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Our Favourite Toy Reviews of 2020

· 23 January 2021 · 23 Comments

We are so lucky to have reviewed some really great toys over the past few years. Bella and Sienna have really had their work cut out, putting the different toys through their paces to find out exactly how good they are and if they are suitable for different children of all kinds … [Read more...] about Our Favourite Toy Reviews of 2020

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Rock Luggage Vintage Range Review

amomentwithfranca · 9 January 2021 · 93 Comments

I know we haven't had many opportunities to travel last year and it is looking like it will be like that at least for the start of this new year but for now, thinking of all the places that I would love to visit when we are allowed to travel again, is making me happy. We were so … [Read more...] about Rock Luggage Vintage Range Review

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Lotil Skincare Range Review

amomentwithfranca · 3 January 2021 · 60 Comments

I am always looking for new products for my skin. Now that I am getting older it seems that my skin needs even more attention. I have dry skin and tend to develop mild eczema now and then so I really need to hydrate it constantly. I also have allergies that irritate my skin, so … [Read more...] about Lotil Skincare Range Review

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Mine4Sure Personalised Christmas Stockings Review

amomentwithfranca · 6 December 2020 · 16 Comments

Can you believe it is December already? This means that we are officially in the countdown to Christmas! Hurrah! One of the Christmas items that we always love putting next to our Christmas tree is of course our Christmas stockings. We have been using the same ones since the … [Read more...] about Mine4Sure Personalised Christmas Stockings Review

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

Nixplay Smart Photo Frame – A Fab Way To Display Your Photos

amomentwithfranca · 16 November 2020 · 10 Comments

As I have mentioned before, I love taking photos. Wherever I go I am always with my phone in my hands trying to capture special moments of my girls, beautiful sceneries, gorgeous places, and anything that inspires me or catches my eyes. Doing this though means that I end up … [Read more...] about Nixplay Smart Photo Frame – A Fab Way To Display Your Photos

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Build Your Own Plane Launcher Kit Review

amomentwithfranca · 22 October 2020 · 16 Comments

We recently received a Plane Launcher kit from Build Your Own which has launched a new range of eco-friendly toys. Sienna loves paper planes, so she was super keen to be involved. She wanted to build it despite this toy being targeted to older kids, 8 years and above. We were … [Read more...] about Build Your Own Plane Launcher Kit Review

Filed Under: Uncategorized, Review, Reviews, Toys & Games

Lily Blanche – Treasuring My Precious Memories With My Gorgeous Butterfly Locket

amomentwithfranca · 28 September 2020 · 22 Comments

When I was little, my mum had an amazing collection of jewellery and I remember I used to admire every single piece. She would tell me the story behind each and some were passed through generations. It was very special. I love the idea of not only cherishing the gorgeous designs … [Read more...] about Lily Blanche – Treasuring My Precious Memories With My Gorgeous Butterfly Locket

Filed Under: Jewellery, Fashion, Giveaways, Lifestyle, Review, Reviews

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