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How To Plan A Holiday On A Budget

amomentwithfranca · 19 February 2018 · 24 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

Filed Under: Travel, Guest Posts, Holidays, Tips

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 · 56 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

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Finance / Money, Security, Tips

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

Filed Under: Animals & Pets, Collaborative Posts, Tips

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

amomentwithfranca · 14 January 2018 · 36 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

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

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

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts, List, Tips

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 · 20 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

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

How To Stay Happy And Healthy Through Upheavals

amomentwithfranca · 1 December 2017 · 4 Comments

Times of change are undoubtedly stressful. How can you keep yourself calm and feeling good during inevitable upheavals? You’ll be feeling a lot of emotions and probably not like yourself on top of everything else! Here are some tips you can use to stay on top of your own health, … [Read more...] about How To Stay Happy And Healthy Through Upheavals

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Holiday Tips for Healthy Indulgence

amomentwithfranca · 30 November 2017 · 3 Comments

Drinking alcoholic drinks at a party is an accepted social activity and one that many partake in because it's enjoyable and agreeable. But you might not know about the biochemical changes that go on in your body when you imbibe — apart from the inevitable hangover the next day, … [Read more...] about Holiday Tips for Healthy Indulgence

Filed Under: Food, Christmas, Collaborative Posts, Tips

How to Get the Kids Excited About Going Back to School

amomentwithfranca · 29 November 2017 · 1 Comment

The children have enjoyed an exciting few weeks off school, with day-trips to museums and a holiday spent running in puddles and snow. There’s been plenty going on! Add to this a generally later bedtime, more relaxed days and tons of fun with family and friends. … [Read more...] about How to Get the Kids Excited About Going Back to School

Filed Under: Tips, Family, List, Parenting

Laminate vs Vinyl Flooring

amomentwithfranca · 9 November 2017 · 1 Comment

Laminate and Vinyl are incredibly alike and are both imitations of wood flooring. The main differences don’t automatically jump out at you as they are incredibly subtle. In this blog post, we’re going to show you how they differ, but also show you their benefits, and areas that … [Read more...] about Laminate vs Vinyl Flooring

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Home & Interiors, Tips

10 Things to Do Before You Buy a New Car

amomentwithfranca · 8 November 2017 · 8 Comments

Things to Do Before You Buy a New Car: Shopping for a new car can be a very exciting experience, but it's important not to let your excitement prevent you from thinking carefully about your purchase. After all, with a little luck, your car will be with you for a few years, so you … [Read more...] about 10 Things to Do Before You Buy a New Car

Filed Under: Tips, Cars, Collaborative Posts, List, Travel

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