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Kinetic Sand Review

amomentwithfranca · 5 December 2016 · 17 Comments

Not a long ago we received the fantastic Kinetic Sand from Spin Master to review and we were very excited to test it at home. We have played with modelling sand before but nothing like this one. We have had lots of hours of fun playing with this set. … [Read more...] about Kinetic Sand Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Reviews Tagged With: Kids Toys, Kinetic Sand, Sandcastle Set, Squeezable Sand, toys

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Bundle

amomentwithfranca · 21 November 2016 · Leave a Comment

Since hearing that we are now Offical Bloggers for The Very Hungry Caterpillar we have been rather excited! You can see the lovely badge on our sidebar confirming this. We love The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It is so cute. I mean, who wouldn't like it? As such, it was a great … [Read more...] about The Very Hungry Caterpillar Bundle

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Reviews, Sienna, Toys & Games Tagged With: Garland, Happy Tin, Jigsaw Puzzle, Junior Duvet Set, Napkins, Scrapbook, Shaped Party Plate, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The World of Eric Carle

Poki: Online Games Review

amomentwithfranca · 15 November 2016 · 184 Comments

Poki: Online Games Review - I'm sure you will agree that keeping kids entertained while you are traveling can be hard. We have travelled with the girls on a few long journeys (flying to Peru for example), on some fairly long train journeys like the one we did to Durham which took … [Read more...] about Poki: Online Games Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Gadgets & Technology, Reviews Tagged With: Family games, Games, Games for kids, Poki

Bratz InstaPets – Raya

amomentwithfranca · 9 November 2016 · 3 Comments

If you follow my blog, you will know that Bella loves BRATZ and that during the Summer we had Cloe, one of the Bratz, visit us. This time she was super excited to meet another member of the Bratz gang. Yes, she was so lucky to have a visit from Raya! We have watched the Bratz … [Read more...] about Bratz InstaPets – Raya

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews Tagged With: Bratz, Dolls, girls, InstaPets, Raya

Hasbro My Little Pony Equestria Crystal Empire Castle Review

amomentwithfranca · 12 October 2016 · Leave a Comment

As part of our role of blog testers for the Hasbro Toy Tribe, we were so lucky to receive another fantastic toy to review. This time we received the My Little Pony Equestria Castle. Bella is already familiar with My Little Pony as she already had some of the toys at home, so she … [Read more...] about Hasbro My Little Pony Equestria Crystal Empire Castle Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Ambassador Role, Reviews Tagged With: Hasbro, Hasbro Toy Tribe, kids, My Little Pony, toys

Disney Princess Ariel Bath Styling Head Review

amomentwithfranca · 11 October 2016 · 1 Comment

I'm extremely surprised with the latest toy that we have received. I'm talking about the Disney Princess Ariel Bath Styling Head from Just Play. I know that Bella loves playing at the moment with water and styling heads so I thought this toy was just up her street. But OMG, I … [Read more...] about Disney Princess Ariel Bath Styling Head Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews Tagged With: Colour Change, Disney, Disney Princess

In Love With Our Furby Connect Review

amomentwithfranca · 10 October 2016 · 49 Comments

Furby Connect Review. One of the things that we love the most at home is reviewing cool toys. Since we are part of the Hasbro Toy Tribe, we get to do that even more. This time has been the best opportunity ever. Yes, we were sent the coolest and funniest toy EVER. I'm talking … [Read more...] about In Love With Our Furby Connect Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews, Sienna Tagged With: Furby, Furby Connect, Furby Connect World App, Hasbro, Toy Tribe, toys

U Hugs Dolls Season 2 Review

amomentwithfranca · 7 October 2016 · Leave a Comment

We were sent some U Hugs Dolls from Flair to review, which I have never heard of before. They are now in Season 2 so it was strange that Bella has not mentioned them to me before. When I showed Bella the images of what we were going to be reviewing, she thought they were very … [Read more...] about U Hugs Dolls Season 2 Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews Tagged With: Collectable Toys

Num Noms #WackyBakers Challenge

amomentwithfranca · 7 October 2016 · 39 Comments

We were asked to take part in a fun challenge with Num Noms #WackyBakers. At the beginning, I was a bit hesitated as you all know baking is not one of my skills, although if I make an effort I can possibly make something good like the Lemon Drizzle Cake I managed to bake a few … [Read more...] about Num Noms #WackyBakers Challenge

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Food Tagged With: challenge, Different Flavours, Great British Bake Off, Num Noms

Save the Date – #PuppyInMyPocket Twitter Party on 28th Sept at 1pm

amomentwithfranca · 27 September 2016 · Leave a Comment

I will be hosting a fantastic twitter party on Wednesday 28th September at 1 pm alongside @UKMumsTV. We have been sent a huge party box with lots of Puppy In My Pocket goodies which I'm sure will be so much fun for my girls and their friends.  It will be a great party as I will … [Read more...] about Save the Date – #PuppyInMyPocket Twitter Party on 28th Sept at 1pm

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Colouring Activities, Flair, Kittens In My Pocket, Playsets, Pretty Pet Palace, Puppy in my Pocket, Puppy Play Park, Save The Date, Twitter Party, Win Prizes, Word Search

Pet Parade Family Mum and Baby Review

amomentwithfranca · 26 September 2016 · Leave a Comment

A few months ago we reviewed the Pet Parade Play Garden Playset from Flair. It was a fun playset that Bella still plays with and really likes. They have now launched a new range of Family Mum and Baby pets (cats and dogs) which are adorable. … [Read more...] about Pet Parade Family Mum and Baby Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews

Brio Rescue Emergency Set Review

amomentwithfranca · 22 September 2016 · 1 Comment

Not long ago, we reviewed a Parking Garage from Brio. It was a great wooden toy and Sienna had so much fun. I was very impressed with it, and this is why we were so happy to be able to review one of their new Rescue range toys. This time we received their Rescue Emergency Set. It … [Read more...] about Brio Rescue Emergency Set Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews Tagged With: Brio, Emergency, Fire Engine, Fire Station, Fire Wagon, Firefighters, kids, Lumber Train, Lumber Wagon, Rescue, Rescue Emergency Set, Tracks, Wooden Toys

Twozies Review

amomentwithfranca · 19 September 2016 · 72 Comments

We were sent a super cute set of collectable toys to review. I'm talking about the popular Twozies. If you haven't heard of Twozies, they are the new collectable babies in animal hats and matching pets from Moose Toys and Character Options, who do everything Two-gether when … [Read more...] about Twozies Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews Tagged With: Collectable Toys

Trolls Poppy Styling Head Review

amomentwithfranca · 16 September 2016 · Leave a Comment

Lately, Bella just loves playing with my hair, her sister's hair, and even daddy's hair. I'm not sure what it is that she loves so much but she can be hours brushing my hair and trying to do plaits. I must admit that at the beginning I was not happy about her pulling my hair but … [Read more...] about Trolls Poppy Styling Head Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews Tagged With: Dreamworks, Just Play, Play roll, style, Trolls, Trolls Poppy Styling Head set

Ravensburger My First Puzzles Review

amomentwithfranca · 8 September 2016 · 37 Comments

My little Sienna received a couple of cute puzzles to review from the Ravensburger 'My First Puzzles' range. We were very excited about it as they were our first puzzles from Ravensburger to review and as a lot of you know they are a very well known brand famous for their … [Read more...] about Ravensburger My First Puzzles Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews, Sienna Tagged With: Jigsaw, Pre schooler, Puzzles, review

Our Super Cool #SummerOfBratz

amomentwithfranca · 7 September 2016 · 48 Comments

During the summer Bella had the great opportunity to have to a friend stay with her and for some fun during the time she was on holiday. This new friend is called Cloe. She is part of a super cool gang called Bratz. Cloe's gang consists of 5 girly girls that believe in thinking … [Read more...] about Our Super Cool #SummerOfBratz

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews Tagged With: Bratz, Dolls, Playing, Roll Playing

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