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5 Ideal Career Changes for Mum’s Stuck in a Rut

amomentwithfranca · 19 August 2016 · 1 Comment

Undoubtedly, your children are the best things that have ever happened to you. They bring joy and comfort most of the time, but let’s be honest, as a mum, you can soon find yourself in a rut with a monotonous routine to boot. Up between 6 am and 7 am, the usually herding kids … [Read more...] about 5 Ideal Career Changes for Mum’s Stuck in a Rut

Filed Under: Work & Career, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Changing career, Counselling, Courses, NCC Home Learning, Nursery Nurse, Proof Reader

Interpretation of your dreams – #DreamsExplained

amomentwithfranca · 18 August 2016 · 69 Comments

After suddenly waking up from a weird dream, have you ever wondered what the actual meaning of it was? Dreaming is something that we all do but sometimes those dreams can be a little bit strange, making no sense what so ever. This leaves us wondering what the real meaning behind … [Read more...] about Interpretation of your dreams – #DreamsExplained

Filed Under: Bella, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Dreams, sleeping, Sleeping patters

Gemmies Design Studio Review

amomentwithfranca · 17 August 2016 · 51 Comments

Not long ago we were sent a set of Gemmies Design Studio which is a new creative brand from Character Options. Gemmies is the creative brand where a sparkly 3D world comes to life. This proven creative play pattern takes working with beads and jewels to another level as they … [Read more...] about Gemmies Design Studio Review

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Bella, Reviews Tagged With: Beads, Character Options, Crats, Creations, Crystal Creations, Gemmies, Gemmies Design Studio, Gems, Teddy Bear Crystal

Scorching Summer Giveaway – Grand Prize of £150 of Amazon Vouchers!

amomentwithfranca · 17 August 2016 · 44 Comments

This is the time of the year when we have the kids around and there are so many activities and entertaining things that you would like to do with them but its difficult because many of those things cost money.  This is why, myself and a fantastic group of bloggers have organised … [Read more...] about Scorching Summer Giveaway – Grand Prize of £150 of Amazon Vouchers!

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10 Great European Football Tournaments For Kids

amomentwithfranca · 16 August 2016 · 2 Comments

If you run or are involved with a kids football team, through a school or otherwise, you might want to consider travelling to and taking part in an international football tournament. You can only imaging the challenge and excitement that comes with taking part in a top European … [Read more...] about 10 Great European Football Tournaments For Kids

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Countries, Europe, Football, Football Tournaments, kids

Eltham Palace & Gardens Review

amomentwithfranca · 15 August 2016 · 50 Comments

Last week, Bella and I were invited to visit Eltham Palace and Gardens which is an English Heritage property. We have never been before so we were very excited to spend our day there. Since Bella's little sister was born we haven't been able to give her the same attention that … [Read more...] about Eltham Palace & Gardens Review

Filed Under: Reviews, Bella, Collaborative Posts, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, London, Travel Tagged With: Art Deco, Eltham Palace & Gardens, English Heritage, Gardens, Palace

What’s Your Mum Salary?

amomentwithfranca · 15 August 2016 · 2 Comments

It's a shame us mums don't get paid for what we do. It's a demanding 24 hour job, with a shift that lasts 7 days a week, 365 days a year! You can often find me working as a cleaner, chef, taxi driver, waitress, doctor, stylist, counsellor, teacher, personal assistant - you name … [Read more...] about What’s Your Mum Salary?

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Finance / Money

#KCACOLS – 14th August 2016

amomentwithfranca · 13 August 2016 · 5 Comments

Welcome back to my linky #KCACOLS. I hope you all had a fantastic week! We did GREAT with 122 link ups! THANK YOU ALL so much for being part of the linky! I really appreciate your support. For new people joining us this week, I really hope you like #KCACOLS and that you come back … [Read more...] about #KCACOLS – 14th August 2016

Filed Under: #KCACOLS Tagged With: #KCACOLS, Keep Calm and Carry On Linking Sunday, Linky Party, New Linky, Sunday Linky

Appreciating Everyday Moments with Bella

amomentwithfranca · 12 August 2016 · 71 Comments

We were recently approached by Channel Mum and Cadbury's Dairy Milk buttons to make a video about capturing shared everyday moments with my daughter Bella (Sienna was a bit too young for this particular campaign). It sounded like an interesting project and it's a brand we love so … [Read more...] about Appreciating Everyday Moments with Bella

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Bella Tagged With: Memory Lane, Shared Moments

Hasbro My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Review

amomentwithfranca · 11 August 2016 · 61 Comments

Not long ago we received some toys from the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic collection.  This was to review as part our role of blog testers for the Hasbro Toy Tribe. We are so excited to be part of this team! We received 4 products to review: My Little Pony: Friendship is … [Read more...] about Hasbro My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews Tagged With: Hasbro, Kids Toys, My Little Pony, review, toys

Baby Born Sister Review #NationalSisterDay

amomentwithfranca · 7 August 2016 · 67 Comments

Today is a special day: the 7th of August is National Sister Day (#NationalSisterDay) and in celebration of this we have received the new Baby Born Sister from Baby Born, the older sister doll to the original Baby Born doll! As you may know, I have 2 girls and they have each … [Read more...] about Baby Born Sister Review #NationalSisterDay

Filed Under: Reviews, Toys & Games Tagged With: Doll, Kids Toys, toys

#KCACOLS – 7th August 2016

amomentwithfranca · 6 August 2016 · 4 Comments

Welcome back to my linky #KCACOLS. I hope you all had a fantastic week! We did FANTASTIC with 129 link ups! THANK YOU ALL so much for being part of the linky! I really appreciate your support. For new people joining us this week, I really hope you like #KCACOLS and that you come … [Read more...] about #KCACOLS – 7th August 2016

Filed Under: #KCACOLS Tagged With: #KCACOLS, Keep Calm and Carry On Linking Sunday, Linky Party, New Linky, Sunday Linky

Shibajuku Dolls Review

amomentwithfranca · 5 August 2016 · 4 Comments

We received the prettiest doll ever for Bella to review! I'm talking about the Shibajuku Dolls by Flair. Wow, this doll is gorgeous and reminds me of Barbie. When I was little I was a huge fan of Barbie as you cannot beat a pretty looking doll like her, right? I used to collect … [Read more...] about Shibajuku Dolls Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews Tagged With: Dolls, Girls Toys, Kids Toys, Shibajuku Dolls, Shibajuku Girls, Shibajuku Yoko, Shibayuku Koe, Shibayuku Namika, Shibayuku Shizuka, Shibayuku Suki, toys

10 Reasons To Go To FunFest Blogger Summit

amomentwithfranca · 2 August 2016 · 57 Comments

Last year in September I decided to go to my first blogger conference. At first I didn't know which blogger conference to pick as going to your first one is a big step and you want to choose one which will give you as many benefits as possible (learn, have fun, networking). I was … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons To Go To FunFest Blogger Summit

Filed Under: Ambassador Role, Blogging, Events, List Tagged With: Conference, kids, toys

Hasbro Play-Doh Town Fire Truck Review

amomentwithfranca · 1 August 2016 · 4 Comments

I have mentioned before that we are very excited to be part of the Hasbro Toy Tribe. From the first 3 toys that we received I have already reviewed the Yo-Kai Watch and the Nerf Supersoaker Squall Surge Water Gun. In this post I will be reviewing their Play-Doh Town Fire Truck.  … [Read more...] about Hasbro Play-Doh Town Fire Truck Review

Filed Under: Reviews, Toys & Games Tagged With: Hasbro, kids, Play Doh, Play-Doh Town FireTruck, toys

#KCACOLS – 31st July 2016

amomentwithfranca · 30 July 2016 · 15 Comments

Welcome back to my linky #KCACOLS. I hope you all had a fantastic week! We did FANTASTIC as usual with 121 link ups! THANK YOU ALL so much for being part of the linky! I really appreciate your support. For new people joining us this week, I really hope you like #KCACOLS and that … [Read more...] about #KCACOLS – 31st July 2016

Filed Under: #KCACOLS Tagged With: #KCACOLS, Keep Calm and Carry On Linking Sunday, Linky Party, New Linky, Sunday Linky

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