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GEOMAG Mechanics Gravity Loops & Turns Set Review & Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 8 November 2022 · 113 Comments

We are so excited to receive a track set from GEOMAG to review which actually couldn't come at a better time as we are looking for ideas for Christmas gifts for the girls. We got the Mechanics Gravity Loops & Turns where you can build a circuit driven by the invisible forces … [Read more...] about GEOMAG Mechanics Gravity Loops & Turns Set Review & Giveaway

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

The London Transport Museum During Christmas

amomentwithfranca · 8 November 2022 · 19 Comments

I can't believe it is almost Christmas! The time has passed so quickly. We love this time of the year! London transforms itself so nicely that it's beautiful to go out for a walk around Central London, especially around Covent Garden. Talking about Covent Garden, have you been to … [Read more...] about The London Transport Museum During Christmas

Filed Under: Days Out, Bella, Christmas, Family, Family Days Out, London, Reflections, Reviews, Sienna, Travel

Rainbow High Shadow High Dolls Review

amomentwithfranca · 8 July 2022 · 60 Comments

Sienna loves Rainbow High dolls. She is a big fan and she has been collecting them for the past year.  She got super excited when we received a parcel containing their last collection of dolls: Shadow High! She was over the moon when she got to unbox it! They are like nothing we … [Read more...] about Rainbow High Shadow High Dolls Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Collaborative Posts, Giveaways, Review, Reviews, Sienna

10 Christmas Gifts Ideas For Kids

amomentwithfranca · 11 December 2021 · 16 Comments

Following on from my 10 Lovely Christmas Gifts For The Ladies In Your Life post, I thought to also do a list of Christmas Gifts Ideas For Kids. We received a few lovely products to review that we liked a lot, so I thought it could be nice to put them all together here so it might … [Read more...] about 10 Christmas Gifts Ideas For Kids

Filed Under: Guide, Art & Crafts, Bella, Books, Christmas, Kids, List, Review, Reviews, Sienna, Toys & Games

Our Pines and Needles Christmas Tree

amomentwithfranca · 1 December 2021 · 16 Comments

It has become a family tradition for us to pick our Christmas tree together every year from Pines and Needles around the end of November. I guess due to the pandemic we got our tree quite early last year (the 3rd weekend of November) and we kind of enjoyed it, so we decided to do … [Read more...] about Our Pines and Needles Christmas Tree

Filed Under: Bella, Christmas, Review, Reviews, Sienna

Brand New Spook Comedy Scream Street Returns

amomentwithfranca · 15 November 2021 · 12 Comments

A couple of weeks ago we were invited to a cool event to celebrate the brand new series of hilarious CBBC show Scream Street at Everyman Kings Cross Cinema. We had a morning of fun comedy as well as watching a few of their brand new episodes. Comedy Club 4 Kids hosted the event … [Read more...] about Brand New Spook Comedy Scream Street Returns

Filed Under: Events, Family, Family Events, Film & TV, Kids, Sienna

Carrot Kitchen App Review

amomentwithfranca · 30 October 2021 · 28 Comments

Have you been looking for ways to get your kids excited about cooking and healthy eating? Or perhaps you want to do fun and useful activities at home with your kids? Well, stop looking because I have a solution for you! And it is Carrot Kitchen App! My girls have been trying this … [Read more...] about Carrot Kitchen App Review

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Family, Food, Gadgets & Technology, Kids, Nutrition, Recipes, Review, Reviews, Sienna

Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron: Must Have Toy For Christmas

amomentwithfranca · 25 October 2021 · 18 Comments

Are you ready for some magic, spells and potions? If so, then let me tell you that we have the toy that will bring this magic to you! We received the most fantastic toy to review! It is the Magic Mixies from Moose Toys. It is absolutely amazing! This toy is sure to be a must have … [Read more...] about Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron: Must Have Toy For Christmas

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

The Top Hat Restaurant & Bar Review

amomentwithfranca · 18 September 2021 · 54 Comments

Sienna and I visited The Top Hat Restaurant & Bar when we went to play Monopoly Lifesized Junior Experience and we loved it! The food was really good! … [Read more...] about The Top Hat Restaurant & Bar Review

Filed Under: Food, Kids, Lifestyle, Review, Reviews, Sienna

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

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

Build Your Own Microscope Kit Review

amomentwithfranca · 13 February 2021 · 48 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

Blume Baby Pop – How Many Blume Babies Will You Pop?

amomentwithfranca · 18 April 2020 · 12 Comments

We are getting into the world of Blume Dolls quite late but since discovering it we are loving them so much! We received a Series 2 set as well as a set of their new Blume Baby Pop to review. I am doing a separate blog post for the Blume Dolls. This post is all about the Blume … [Read more...] about Blume Baby Pop – How Many Blume Babies Will You Pop?

Filed Under: Bella, Sienna, Toys & Games

Bandai Bananas Collectibles: Introducing Series 3

amomentwithfranca · 30 October 2019 · 15 Comments

Last week we received a wonderful hamper full of real fruit. It looked amazing. But this wasn't an ordinary fruit hamper. It was more special than that because inside the hamper and hidden within the real fruit, we found series 3 Bandai Bananas collectibles, the most lovely … [Read more...] about Bandai Bananas Collectibles: Introducing Series 3

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

Scruff A Luvs Families Review

amomentwithfranca · 26 August 2019 · 7 Comments

Have you heard of Scruff A Luvs Families? Would your kids like to rescue an abandoned pet? They can when they take a Scruff a Luvs family. Will it be a cat or a dog you will find when you wash, dry and groom your new pet? Plus, how many babies will mummy be having? You could have … [Read more...] about Scruff A Luvs Families Review

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

Smartick – A Fantastic Math Programme For Kids & 25% Discount Code

amomentwithfranca · 8 May 2019 · 22 Comments

Do you worry about how to help your child at home with their homework or if they are struggling in a certain class? I do and I really want my girls to have as much support with their education as possible. Sometimes though, paying for tutors, or even finding them, isn’t an … [Read more...] about Smartick – A Fantastic Math Programme For Kids & 25% Discount Code

Filed Under: Kids, Bella, Review, Reviews, Sienna

Queens – A Fantastic Skating Family Day Out Experience

amomentwithfranca · 4 May 2019 · 20 Comments

Bella has been asking to go ice skating a lot lately, so it was great timing when Queens approached us to go to their venue and review their skating experience. Have you visited recently? We have visited twice in the past, Once for a birthday party for one of Bella’s friends and … [Read more...] about Queens – A Fantastic Skating Family Day Out Experience

Filed Under: Days Out, Bella, Family, Family Days Out, London, Review, Reviews, Sienna

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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💕
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