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How Thermally Efficient Are Your Aluminium Bi-fold Doors?

amomentwithfranca · 26 October 2016 · 2 Comments

When it comes to Bi-Fold doors, there has been a rise in demand for aluminium-based designs for contemporary-style extensions and new builds, which comes from its strength, aesthetic and low maintenance requirements. There are alternatives, such as timber (for a more traditional … [Read more...] about How Thermally Efficient Are Your Aluminium Bi-fold Doors?

Filed Under: Home & Interiors, Collaborative Posts, List, Tips Tagged With: Bifold Doors, Thermal efficiency

Halloween Makeup Challenge

amomentwithfranca · 25 October 2016 · 62 Comments

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Poundworld to see if I was up for their Halloween Makeup Challenge. The requirements of which was to visit one of their stores to purchase a selection of items from their Halloween makeup and accessories section. I then needed to film myself … [Read more...] about Halloween Makeup Challenge

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Collaborative Posts, Halloween, List, Tips Tagged With: Halloween, Makeup Challenge

5 Reasons Why Serious Bloggers Need to Invest in Web Hosting

amomentwithfranca · 22 October 2016 · 1,487 Comments

If you are a blogger and are ready to take things more seriously, one of the vital things to do to separate yourself from the pack is web hosting which will be your first step to take your blog to the next level. The blogging world is growing so much that it is becoming more … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why Serious Bloggers Need to Invest in Web Hosting

Filed Under: Blog Tips, Blogging, Collaborative Posts, Gadgets & Technology, List, Tips

5 Ideas to Keep your Home Safe When Travelling Away

amomentwithfranca · 20 October 2016 · 54 Comments

We are now approaching the half term holidays and its not long now to the Christmas holidays either. I'm always very excited about this time of the year. I think it is mostly because my girls get so happy that it brings a smile to my face! During the Winter Holidays, a lot of … [Read more...] about 5 Ideas to Keep your Home Safe When Travelling Away

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts, Gadgets & Technology, List, Tips Tagged With: Ideas to keep house safe, Panasonic, Smart Homes, Travelling

6 Tips For Parents Who Want To Take Online Classes

amomentwithfranca · 21 September 2016 · 1 Comment

It is always a big decision to go back to school but thanks to online training , it is easier to make that decision. Online classes are really convenient because you can manage your family and your study at the same time. Many online universities like NC IUL for example offer … [Read more...] about 6 Tips For Parents Who Want To Take Online Classes

Filed Under: Tips, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Back to School, Italian University London, Online Classes, Study, Time Management

What You Need To Know When Moving

amomentwithfranca · 21 September 2016 · 2 Comments

Let’s consider a situation - you have bought a new flat, house or villa and every time you think about it, an interesting question arises: how to properly arrange moving so as not to face any difficulties, and how to make it as quick as possible. What is worth remembering before … [Read more...] about What You Need To Know When Moving

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Lifestyle, List, Tips Tagged With: Hassle Free, Movers, Moving, Moving Home, Moving Office

Buying Second Hand Furniture Online

amomentwithfranca · 21 September 2016 · 4 Comments

Have you ever wonder about wanting to change your furniture because it is old or because it is not looking good anymore or because you are bored of it and you need a change? Well, I have been having those thoughts lately. For example, we have an old sofa at home which I … [Read more...] about Buying Second Hand Furniture Online

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Home & Interiors, List, Tips Tagged With: Delivery, Ebay, Second-hand furniture, Shiply, Transport of furniture

5 Reasons to Choose Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors

amomentwithfranca · 30 July 2016 · 10 Comments

For those who aren't aware, a bifold is a door that slides open while its panels fold up and stack neatly against the wall—like a concertina. Bi-fold doors are bi-folding, folding, glass sliding, and sliding, and sliding room dividers. They are an alternative to the traditional … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Choose Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Home & Interiors, Tips Tagged With: Bifold Doors

5 Important Tips for The Perfect Kitchen

amomentwithfranca · 26 July 2016 · 4 Comments

Tips for "The Perfect Kitchen: The kitchen" is the beating heart of your home, that much is beyond doubt. Not only is it the room in which, on average, most active waking hours are spent, but it is where the most critical activities of your day take place. Where you eat and where … [Read more...] about 5 Important Tips for The Perfect Kitchen

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Home & Interiors, List, Tips Tagged With: Kitchen, Perfect Kitchen, tips

How Much Is Too Much Food For Toddlers? #rethinktoddlerportionsizes

amomentwithfranca · 11 July 2016 · 70 Comments

Hola chicos, knowing what and how much to feed our kids is not easy. I know many of you might be asking yourself the same question, "How much food is too much food for toddlers?".  Since having my girls I've always worried if what they are eating is what they need. With Bella I … [Read more...] about How Much Is Too Much Food For Toddlers? #rethinktoddlerportionsizes

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, List, Nutrition, Tips Tagged With: food, Food for Toddlers, Portions Sizes, The Infant and Toddler Forum, Tot it Up Analysis Challenge

10 Great Festival Camping Survival Tips

amomentwithfranca · 4 July 2016 · 1 Comment

Summer is here and the festival season is in now in full swing. Many families enjoy going camping to music festivals, and its great that there are many music festivals now which are family oriented (Latitude and Camp Bestival to name a couple) where you see artists like Fatboy … [Read more...] about 10 Great Festival Camping Survival Tips

Filed Under: Tips, List, Travel Tagged With: Camping, Festival

3 Steps To Planning The Perfect Corporate Event

amomentwithfranca · 29 June 2016 · 9 Comments

Hola chicos, regular readers may know I have been trying to build a community of bloggers around my KCACOLS Linky. It's a great little community and my hope is to be able to setup some events in different regions to meet up with people who are party of the linky group so we can … [Read more...] about 3 Steps To Planning The Perfect Corporate Event

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Tips Tagged With: Corporate, event, Planning

5 Gas Safety Tips For The Home

amomentwithfranca · 20 June 2016 · 241 Comments

Hola chicos, gas safety in the home is something you should be very aware of, particularly when there are children around. Following on from a post we recently did covering BBQ safety tips, we were asked to contribute towards a gas safety ebook by Flogas covering tips for gas … [Read more...] about 5 Gas Safety Tips For The Home

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Home & Interiors, Tips Tagged With: Gas Safety, Home, tips

3 Ways To Avoid Stress During Pregnancy

amomentwithfranca · 6 June 2016 · 23 Comments

Hola chicos, not all mums are prepared for the efforts and sacrifices that come with pregnancy. Despite the feel-good vibes and support that friends and family bring to the mum to be, it is very common to feel overwhelmed by the wait and recurring pain. Often referred to as … [Read more...] about 3 Ways To Avoid Stress During Pregnancy

Filed Under: List, Tips Tagged With: Pregnancy, Stress, tips

5 Father’s Day BBQ Tips

amomentwithfranca · 2 June 2016 · 219 Comments

Father's Day BBQ Tips: It's almost Father's Day which arrives at the beginning of summer, a time of year when many dad’s love to BBQ. I'm sure dads (and mums!) will be dusting off the barbecue and getting ready to fire up that grill in anticipation of the summer ahead. Barbecuing … [Read more...] about 5 Father’s Day BBQ Tips

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Father's Day, Garden, Home & Interiors, Lifestyle, Tips Tagged With: Father's Day

3 Tips To Keep Your Family Safe On Your Summer Break

amomentwithfranca · 18 May 2016 · 1 Comment

At the start of the year I put together my UK Travel Bucket List for 2016, which I also updated recently to include Woolacombe. I also started to think about flying to Portugal which I shared some delicious Portuguese dishes. More recently I have shared some advice about choosing … [Read more...] about 3 Tips To Keep Your Family Safe On Your Summer Break

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, List, Tips, Travel Tagged With: BE safe, Summer Break, Sun protection, tips, Vaccination

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