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Baby Annabell Doll Unboxing & Play

amomentwithfranca · 28 August 2016 · 54 Comments

Now that Bella is 6 years old, I can see how she is taking her role as “mother” very seriously when playing with her dolls. It is lovely to see her interact and play with her dolls all day long. She loves them! When Bella found out that she would have the opportunity to review … [Read more...] about Baby Annabell Doll Unboxing & Play

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews, Videos Tagged With: Crying Doll, Doll, Guggles Noises, Interactive Doll, kids, Kids Toys, toys, Unboxing

Pros and Cons of Tablets for Toddlers

amomentwithfranca · 26 August 2016 · 7 Comments

When taking care of a toddler, it can be difficult to balance spending quality time together while also managing other responsibilities. Playing games, reading books, and going to the park or indoor gym are all enjoyable activities to do with your little one. However, there may … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Tablets for Toddlers

Filed Under: Gadgets & Technology, Collaborative Posts, Parenting Tagged With: Cons, Pros, Tablets, Toddlers

Matching Mummy and Daughters Party Dresses with #GeorgeMiniMe

amomentwithfranca · 25 August 2016 · 89 Comments

Every day my daughters are becoming more aware about their clothes and what they want to wear, especially Bella who is now 6 years old! She loves choosing her outfits and she is always very excited about getting gorgeous new dresses. In fact, lately she only wants to wear dresses … [Read more...] about Matching Mummy and Daughters Party Dresses with #GeorgeMiniMe

Filed Under: Fashion, Bella, Collaborative Posts, Sienna Tagged With: dresses, George, matching

Enjoying Life with Tefal Cook4Me Review

amomentwithfranca · 24 August 2016 · 237 Comments

Not long ago I was invited to a lovely event organised by Tefal where they told us all about their amazing Cook4Me product. As most of you know, I don't cook and it's usually my hubby Nick who cooks at home, generally during the weekends (we tend to cook frozen or more convenient … [Read more...] about Enjoying Life with Tefal Cook4Me Review

Filed Under: Food, Events, Reviews Tagged With: Cooking, event, food

Back To School

amomentwithfranca · 23 August 2016 · Leave a Comment

How crazy is it that we are now half way through the holidays and in a few weeks our little ones will start a new school year! My daughter Bella will start Year 2 in September Year and I can't believe how this has happened already. The time has flown by so quickly. I still … [Read more...] about Back To School

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Bella Tagged With: Back to School, Discounts, Stationary

How Concrete Flooring Can Increase Your Property Value

amomentwithfranca · 23 August 2016 · 1 Comment

A concrete floor is an often overlooked flooring surface. Even though your current property may have concrete floors, they are probably hidden away under laminate or carpet or, in the case of the garage or outbuildings, under years of grime, cobwebs and oil patches. … [Read more...] about How Concrete Flooring Can Increase Your Property Value

Filed Under: Home & Interiors, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Concrete Flooring, Increase Value of Property, Midland Concrete Floors

Interplay myStyle Dangly Charms Review

amomentwithfranca · 22 August 2016 · Leave a Comment

I received the Dangly Charms kit from Interplay to review with Bella. You can make 6 fabulous "bang on trend" projects which can be used as a colourful key-ring, hang from your belt bags and much more. This is part of the myStyle range of products that Interplay is offering to … [Read more...] about Interplay myStyle Dangly Charms Review

Filed Under: Bella, Art & Crafts, Reviews Tagged With: Beads, Dangly Charms, girls, Hand crafts, Interplay, Key Rings, kids, myStyle

#KCACOLS – 21st August 2016

amomentwithfranca · 20 August 2016 · 6 Comments

Welcome back to my linky #KCACOLS. I hope you all had a fantastic week! We did AMAZING this week with 147 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 – 21st August 2016

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

Brio Parking Garage Review

amomentwithfranca · 19 August 2016 · 387 Comments

I'm sure you guys have heard about the Swedish brand BRIO before. They are a fantastic brand, having been active in the toy market for over 130 years. They are famous for their great quality wooden toys. For Brio, toys are not about entertaining or pacifying children. They … [Read more...] about Brio Parking Garage Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Reviews, Sienna Tagged With: Brio, kids, Parking Garage, toys, Transporte Wagon, Wooden Cars, Wooden Toys

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

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