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Spirit Riding Free Adventure In Devon!

amomentwithfranca · 15 August 2019 · 21 Comments

Are your kid’s fans of Spirit Riding Free? My girl’s love the show so we have been super excited to be working with them and to be invited to a Spirit Riding Free Adventure Experience in Devon. It is so great to be able to bring life to something your kids only see on screen, … [Read more...] about Spirit Riding Free Adventure In Devon!

Filed Under: Film & TV, Collaborative Posts, Events, Toys & Games, Travel

Making New Memories This Summer With Kinder Ice Cream

amomentwithfranca · 21 July 2019 · 31 Comments

Happy National Ice Cream Day! And with a click of the fingers, the summer is now upon us. It is crazy how the months have passed by so quickly and finally; our kids are off school ready to start the summer holidays. I love the summer because it is the time where we can be … [Read more...] about Making New Memories This Summer With Kinder Ice Cream

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7 Things To Do In Symi, Greece

amomentwithfranca · 6 July 2019 · 42 Comments

As you may know, Nick and I visited Rhodes for our 11th wedding anniversary enjoying a child-free week away. I wrote about our accommodation at Elefteria Apartments which was perfect for us. We really loved it and I was pleased we managed to find a great place to stay. … [Read more...] about 7 Things To Do In Symi, Greece

Filed Under: Travel, Holidays, List

Elefteria Apartments – Our Lovely Accommodation in Rhodes

amomentwithfranca · 13 June 2019 · 27 Comments

I am absolutely in love with Rhodes! It is such a beautiful place and I couldn’t have asked for somewhere more beautiful to celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary. I was so excited to visit and spend some time alone with Nick. We have never been away like this before on our own … [Read more...] about Elefteria Apartments – Our Lovely Accommodation in Rhodes

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How To Make The Most Of Majorca

amomentwithfranca · 25 May 2019 · 24 Comments

If you want to enjoy the joys of Spanish food and seaside in the space of sunshine-filled island, then the Balearic islands are one of the best European holiday destinations to visit. With coves to go snorkelling and mountains to explore, you’ll get to see some of the most … [Read more...] about How To Make The Most Of Majorca

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The Mousetrap – A Murder Mystery Play By Agatha Christie

amomentwithfranca · 16 May 2019 · 22 Comments

Sometimes it can be quite hard to spend quality time with Bella and Sienna on their own. Do you find that too if you have two or more children? I like to be able to spend time with the girls one on one and I love that there are so many things I can enjoy doing with Bella now she … [Read more...] about The Mousetrap – A Murder Mystery Play By Agatha Christie

Filed Under: Theatre & shows, Bella, Events, London, Review, Reviews

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

6 Interesting London Tours To Take

amomentwithfranca · 15 April 2019 · 16 Comments

When taking the kids travelling, as much as you want to break up the usual routines of school, homework, classrooms, and the like, you also want to keep their minds engaged and not stop them from learning. Even if it isn’t the super academic, super ‘useful in the workplace’ kinds … [Read more...] about 6 Interesting London Tours To Take

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts, List, London

Why Staybridge Suites Manchester Is The Perfect Place To Stay As A Family

amomentwithfranca · 8 April 2019 · 41 Comments

There are so many places in the UK I would love to visit and explore. I have to admit to only recently getting around to exploring London even more as you might have seen over on my Instagram page. One place I wanted to visit was Manchester. I had a quick visit in 2017 to the … [Read more...] about Why Staybridge Suites Manchester Is The Perfect Place To Stay As A Family

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Why You Should Stay At Woodcroft Cottage In North Yorkshire

amomentwithfranca · 19 March 2019 · 36 Comments

Have you ever been away around Christmas time? It is such a busy time of the year, getting away for a few days can be a great way to enjoy the holidays in the run-up to the big day, can’t it! This is what we thought when we were invited to stay at Woodcroft Cottage with Holidays … [Read more...] about Why You Should Stay At Woodcroft Cottage In North Yorkshire

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5 Romantic Holiday Destinations

amomentwithfranca · 13 February 2019 · 46 Comments

Have you ever been away for Valentine’s Day? As parents, it is hard to be able to take holidays or short trips away without the children isn’t it, even just for one night. Nick and I don’t manage to get away on our own that much as we love to take the girls on family holidays but … [Read more...] about 5 Romantic Holiday Destinations

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HomeExchange – All You Need To Know

amomentwithfranca · 12 February 2019 · 47 Comments

Have you heard of HomeExchange before? Maybe you have seen the film The Holiday with Kate Winslet and Jude Law where Kate Winslet’s character swaps homes for the holidays with Cameron Diaz’s character? With the rise of the internet in the 90’s HomeExchange became the first online … [Read more...] about HomeExchange – All You Need To Know

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Visiting Turkey For A Hair Transplant

amomentwithfranca · 2 February 2019 · 8 Comments

One of the features that make us who we are is our hair don’t you think? We all have different colours and styles and it is one of the great features of our bodies that makes us who we are and contributes to our individuality. I am so lucky to have a lot of hair and so many of us … [Read more...] about Visiting Turkey For A Hair Transplant

Filed Under: Health, Collaborative Posts, Travel

Essential Tips for Going on a Cruise with Kids

amomentwithfranca · 29 January 2019 ·

Cruise holidays have a reputation for being something you do when you want to while away a few weeks in retirement. But they actually make a fantastic holiday option for the entire family, from grandparents all the way down to little ones. … [Read more...] about Essential Tips for Going on a Cruise with Kids

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts, Holidays, Tips

Escape From The City

amomentwithfranca · 2 January 2019 · 17 Comments

The wonderful thing about living in London is that everything you could possibly need is right on your doorstep, and everything you didn’t think you needed, too! That being said, we all love a holiday and sometimes, an escape from the city is just the getaway that you need to … [Read more...] about Escape From The City

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts

Our Weekend At Knoll House Hotel In Studland Dorset – Part 2

amomentwithfranca · 18 December 2018 · 16 Comments

You are probably here after reading my previous blog post about Knoll House – Part 1. This second post is about the remaining activities that we did during our visit to Knoll House. … [Read more...] about Our Weekend At Knoll House Hotel In Studland Dorset – Part 2

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Ad✨Folding Piano✨.We recently got the Foldin Ad✨Folding Piano✨.We recently got the Folding Controller 49 (FC49) piano thanks to @carryonpiano and we love it! It is great for the whole family. It is so easy to carry around and play anywhere!🎹 .Bella and Sienna love playing with this piano. They tend to take turns but it is Bella who actually spends more time trying new songs. SWIPE LEFT to see how compact the FC49 (photos of Bella folding it, storing it and putting it in her bag to take anywhere). Also check the video 🎥 of Bella playing at the end, so you can see how it sounds 😀.See below Key Features:🌟 Completely wireless MIDI Controller with internal battery🌟 49 Velocity Sensitive Keys🌟 Built in USB rechargeable LI-ION battery for 8 hours playing time🌟 Folds to the size of a 25 Key Controller🌟 Lightweight at 1KG🌟 Built In Arpeggiator🌟 Trackpad & Touch Sensitive Keys🌟 Pre-Mapped Transport Controls 🌟 Sustain Pedal Input🌟 MIDI Output over Bluetooth, USB or dedicated 3.5mm MIDI output.🌟 Works with 10S, Android, MAC and PCo🌟 Free Software Included. Record and produce with CUBASE/CUBASIS LE🌟 Get access to 40 keys lessons with Melodics to improve your skills.The FC49 is the perfect solution for entry-level students and musicians on the go as well as a great value creative musical tool for all abilities and ages. .Find out more through their website via the link in my profile! ☺️.Do you or your kids like playing piano?.#carryonpiano #playingpiano #foldingpiano #piano🎹 #digitalpiano #pianoplayer #pianomusic #kidsdeco #teensroom #desksetup #deskdecor #deskinspiration #deskgoals #productivespaces #minimalsetup
✨Breakfast✨.Nothing like a healthy filling b ✨Breakfast✨.Nothing like a healthy filling breakfast, right? I have been trying to keep eating a good breakfast every morning to help me with my low iron! .Most days I have branflakes and sometimes weetabix but Fridays to Sundays, I make a little effort and prepare overnight oats. I love them! They are so tasty and leave me satisfy for hours which means not craving for snacks until lunch time! Win win 😀.I prepare the oats with chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract, honey and leave it overnight. In the morning, I serve it with strawberries, blueberries, banana and honey. It is so good! 😋 I vary the fruit that I put in but everything else is the same..What do you like eating for breakfast?.#overnightoats #oatsforbreakfast #easybreakfast #simplebreakfast #togobreakfast #quickbreakfast #breakfastideas #healthybreakfastideas #breakfastinspo #breakfastbowl #breakfastgoals #breakfastlover #oatmealbowl #breakfastclub #oatmealbowl
✨Teacher’s Strike Day✨.Happy hump day! So ✨Teacher’s Strike Day✨.Happy hump day! So we have our first teacher’s strike day today which means no school and learning from home..Bella is doing her school work via Google classroom so she will follow her normal school day that way and Sienna doesn’t have a structured day from school today so she should have a day off but we have agreed for her to do some work too, so she will be reading, practicing for her spelling test and doing some maths. This way we can all have a productive day 😉, well hopefully! 😬. Have you been affected by the strike today? What are your plans? .#sistertime #sisterlylove #sistersgoals #sisterhood #hermanas #sistersforever #sistersforlife #sisterslove #siblingslove #lovemydaughters #raisingdaughters #mydaughters #westfield #westfieldlondon #londonkids
✨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
Ad✨FUL London✨.I love going to the hairdress Ad✨FUL London✨.I love going to the hairdresser. It is one of my favourite things to do. There is nothing like the feeling you get when everything is done and your hair looks fantastic! I was so excited when @livetruelondon invited me again to visit one of their salons in London to try out a new treatment using their new hair care brand @ful_london Swipe left to see the final look ☺️.On the blog there is my review of this new hair treatment that has transformed my hair! Check the link in my bio ☺️.Do you invest in hair products? Do you like hair masks? .#livetruelondon #haircareproduct #haircareproducts #haircaretips #colouredhair #hairtreatment #blondehair #hairmask #balayagehair #over40 #over40blogger #overforty #overfortystyle #over40andfabulous #over40mom
✨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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