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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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Win A Barbi Box With The 22nd National BBQ Week

amomentwithfranca · 26 May 2018 · 63 Comments

Hands up if you are also a BBQ lover like me! OMG, I love a good BBQ. I have some lovely memories of very tasty and yummy BBQs back home at my parent's beach house with a beautiful sea view! That was mesmerising! I miss that so much! Did you know that next week is National BBQ … [Read more...] about Win A Barbi Box With The 22nd National BBQ Week

Filed Under: Giveaways, Food, Tips

4 Ways to Tackle A Large Amount of Debt

amomentwithfranca · 21 May 2018 · 14 Comments

A large amount of debt can seem like an insurmountable burden. Though it might feel like you'll never get out from under your financial obligations, with some short- and long-term planning and a few lifestyle changes, you can get a handle on the amount you owe and work your way … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Tackle A Large Amount of Debt

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5 Tips For Getting Your Kids Ready For A Move

amomentwithfranca · 12 March 2018 · 13 Comments

Everybody knows that moving house can be one of the stressful things anyone can go through in their lives. Just thinking about completing the paperwork of buying a house, hiring the right removals company, and packing can make you start to feel anxious. Although moving can … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Getting Your Kids Ready For A Move

Filed Under: Home & Interiors, Parenting, Tips

Honest Kids Drinks & The Thirst For The Great Outdoors Guide

amomentwithfranca · 10 March 2018 · 18 Comments

It’s important to keep exploring the great outdoors whatever the weather. It’s funny because last week we had a lot of snow and people stayed indoors keeping warm. There are so many activities that you can do in the snow like building a snowman, sledging, making a foot trail, … [Read more...] about Honest Kids Drinks & The Thirst For The Great Outdoors Guide

Filed Under: Food, Nutrition, Parenting, Tips, Videos

How To Plan A Holiday On A Budget

amomentwithfranca · 19 February 2018 · 23 Comments

This is a guest post written by Hannah from Last Stop Lunar called “How To Plan A Holiday On A Budget”. If you are interested in ideas or suggestions on how to save money when you are travelling with your little ones, you will find this post very useful.  If you would like to … [Read more...] about How To Plan A Holiday On A Budget

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Getting Fit & The Power of Recovery

amomentwithfranca · 12 February 2018 · 42 Comments

It is challenging to keep focus and start getting fit after an indulgent December and depressing January. Honestly, I always start January by saying that I want to start getting fit by exercising more after eating all the yummy food in December. Then, when January begins, the … [Read more...] about Getting Fit & The Power of Recovery

Filed Under: Fitness, Collaborative Posts, Health, Home & Interiors, Lifestyle, List, Tips

“Boredom Challenge” with Petits Filous

amomentwithfranca · 6 February 2018 · 54 Comments

A couple of weeks ago I shared a post about a Free Play campaign I am supporting with Petits Filous and BritMums. I have always been an advocate of this type of play so I was happy to be able to spread the word even more about this campaign. However, even though I love it and I … [Read more...] about “Boredom Challenge” with Petits Filous

Filed Under: Food, Collaborative Posts, Nutrition, Parenting, Tips

Talking To Five Over 65 People About Fraud for Take Five Week

amomentwithfranca · 26 January 2018 · 25 Comments

You might have seen my blog post about supporting Take Five and specifically their Take Five Week. They have been very busy spreading useful information about how to spot scams to help prevent people from becoming victims of financial fraud. One of the big parts of this campaign … [Read more...] about Talking To Five Over 65 People About Fraud for Take Five Week

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Four Tips for Finding the Right Pet Sitter

amomentwithfranca · 17 January 2018 · Leave a Comment

Finding the right pet sitter is important but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Like everything else these days, you can easily go online and find a pet sitter. … [Read more...] about Four Tips for Finding the Right Pet Sitter

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Thumbs Up for Free Play! Why Letting Kids Entertain Themselves Is A Good Thing

amomentwithfranca · 14 January 2018 · 35 Comments

It's quite typical these days for kids to have their day, including play time, completely structured and planned out with timetables of classes and activities to follow. I have always struggled with this as I find it hard to have my girls' day with timings for everything. … [Read more...] about Thumbs Up for Free Play! Why Letting Kids Entertain Themselves Is A Good Thing

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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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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, Christmas, List, Tips, Toys & Games

5 Useful Toy Storage Ideas For Parents

amomentwithfranca · 8 December 2017 · 21 Comments

It’s a problem every parent faces in their home: containing the chaos of your children’s toys. Having a messy home cluttered with loads of books, dolls, toy cars, Lego, and cuddly toys can be an eyesore and safety hazard. With lots of things lying around, you can start to feel … [Read more...] about 5 Useful Toy Storage Ideas For Parents

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Collaborative Posts, Home & Interiors, Lifestyle, List, Tips

5 Things To Do To Avoid An Expensive Winter

amomentwithfranca · 6 December 2017 · 7 Comments

Winter is that time of year where it’s easy to feel a bit of financial pressure. Keeping your home warm, getting ill occasionally due to the cold weather, hosting plenty of Christmas parties, not to mention loads of Christmas shopping are just some of the things we spend a … [Read more...] about 5 Things To Do To Avoid An Expensive Winter

Filed Under: Home & Interiors, Collaborative Posts, Finance / Money, List, Tips

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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