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Piccolo Plates – Homemade Children’s Food Delivery Service

amomentwithfranca · 24 June 2016 · 78 Comments

I have said before that I'm not very good at cooking and I have no shame admitting that. There are a lot of times during the week that we eat frozen meals at home. They are convenient, easy to prepare and sometimes even tasty! ;-) My problem is that I always worry that my girls … [Read more...] about Piccolo Plates – Homemade Children’s Food Delivery Service

Filed Under: Reviews, Food Tagged With: Delivery Service, Healthy Food, Kids Food, Kids Lunches, London, Nutrititious, Piccolo Plates

Send Lovely Flowers with FloraQueen + Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 23 June 2016 · 97 Comments

As you already know I love flowers - I think they are the perfect present. You can also cheer yourself up by ordering some for you, ;-) Why not? I do that sometimes. I love how you can decorate your home with them. They definitely make any room look 10,000 times better. What if … [Read more...] about Send Lovely Flowers with FloraQueen + Giveaway

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: FloraQueen, flowers, giveaway, International Service, Striking Sunflower Bouquet, Sunflowes, Sweet Smile Bouquet

Sea Life London Aquarium Visit

amomentwithfranca · 22 June 2016 · 79 Comments

We were so lucky to be invited to go and visit the Sea Life London Aquarium with the girls. I was really excited to go because its been a few years since we last went. It has been refurbished since we last visited and they have also added two additional areas which are fantastic. … [Read more...] about Sea Life London Aquarium Visit

Filed Under: Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, London, Reviews, Travel Tagged With: Fishes, Jellyfish, London Aquarium, London Sealife Aquarium, Penguins, Polar Bears, Sharks, Tropical Fishes, Turtles

Time To Go Camping?

amomentwithfranca · 21 June 2016 · 16 Comments

Half Term is upon us which means it's that time of year when we all head off for that well-deserved holiday for a week. Holiday tastes and trends are changing, and it seems that with each year, more and more families decide to take up camping, and now more than ever it’s a hobby … [Read more...] about Time To Go Camping?

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Holidays, Travel Tagged With: Camping, Travel

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

#KCACOLS – 18th June 2016

amomentwithfranca · 18 June 2016 · 5 Comments

Welcome back to my linky #KCACOLS. I hope you all had a fantastic week and looking forward to spend father's day tomorrow with your love ones! We did SUPER FANTASTIC last week with 130 link ups! It is another week and AGAIN our BEST EVER! SO HAPPY for that!! THANK YOU ALL so much … [Read more...] about #KCACOLS – 18th June 2016

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

Little House of Science – Classes for Curious Minds

amomentwithfranca · 16 June 2016 · Leave a Comment

Hola chicos, now that our kids are surrounded by technology and they are constantly playing with tablets and ipads I have been thinking about the importance of getting my girls interested in exploring our world too. Our kids are naturally little explorers and they are curious and … [Read more...] about Little House of Science – Classes for Curious Minds

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Little House of Science, London, Science

Having Fun With Teletubbies #TeletubbiesLearn

amomentwithfranca · 16 June 2016 · 37 Comments

I can clearly recall watching the Teletubbies back in Peru quite a few years ago with my niece when she was just one year old. She would wake up super early between 6 and 7 am which for me at the time still felt like night time (I was in my twenties). I used to wake up way later … [Read more...] about Having Fun With Teletubbies #TeletubbiesLearn

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Reviews Tagged With: BBC iPlayer, Dipsy, Laa laa, New Series, Po, T, Teletubbies, TV Show

COMPETITION – Win Disney Infinity 3.0 Star Wars

amomentwithfranca · 13 June 2016 · 5 Comments

I have some exciting news. I'm hosting a new and very cool competition for you my lovely readers. This is a fun and playful competition that I would love if you all could take part in, especially if you have young kids who love playing games like my eldest daughter Bella. The … [Read more...] about COMPETITION – Win Disney Infinity 3.0 Star Wars

Filed Under: Competitions, Bella Tagged With: competition, Disney Games, Disney Interactive, Star Wars, Win Disney Infinity 3.0 Star Wars

#KCACOLS – 12th June 2016

amomentwithfranca · 11 June 2016 · 4 Comments

Welcome back to my linky #KCACOLS. I hope you all had a fantastic week! We did REALLY AMAZING last week with 129 link ups! AGAIN our BEST EVER! HURRAH for that!! THANK YOU ALL so much for being part of the linky! I really appreciate your support. For new people joining us this … [Read more...] about #KCACOLS – 12th June 2016

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

Educational Play with Schleich Animal Figures

amomentwithfranca · 10 June 2016 · Leave a Comment

Hola chicos, knowing how to encourage your kids to get the most out of their play is not an easy job. My girls love to play and sometimes I just let them be so they can play together or explore on their own and that encourages creativity and other skills in itself. However, there … [Read more...] about Educational Play with Schleich Animal Figures

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Reviews Tagged With: Animal Figures, Educational Play Brochure, Educational Play the Schleich Way, Schleich

Biscuiteers Father’s Day Gift Ideas Review

amomentwithfranca · 9 June 2016 · 116 Comments

As I have mentioned before, Father's Day is getting closer and if you are still stuck for ideas of what to buy for your dad or hubby, or perhaps you are bored of the same typical Father's Day gifts, then I am happy to say that you have come to the right place, as these gift ideas … [Read more...] about Biscuiteers Father’s Day Gift Ideas Review

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Biscuits, Father's Day, Father's Day Gifts, The Bike Race Biscuit Tin

Spoil Someone With Lovely Peonies

amomentwithfranca · 9 June 2016 · 58 Comments

Bloom & Wild has invited me to be part of their group of selected bloggers called, the Wildflower Collective. This group get to preview the company's gorgeous arrangements of flowers before they are announced and made available to the public. I have been a massive fan of them … [Read more...] about Spoil Someone With Lovely Peonies

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Bloom & Wild, flowers, Letterbox, Peonies

#EstimationNation Baking Challenge with Smart Energy GB

amomentwithfranca · 8 June 2016 · 47 Comments

What is it with me lately and wanting to attend events that involve cooking or baking? Am I being crazy? Everybody who knows me or you guys that follow my blog know that I'm useless in the kitchen. I don't cook at home - Nick is the chef in our house. Not long ago I was invited … [Read more...] about #EstimationNation Baking Challenge with Smart Energy GB

Filed Under: Events, List Tagged With: Meter Savers, No measurements, No scales, Raspberry Cupcake Recipe, Scones Recipe, Smart Energy GB

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

Are Our Kids Missing Out On Childhood?

amomentwithfranca · 5 June 2016 · 67 Comments

I'm sure I'm not alone in questioning whether my kids are missing out on childhood. Do I wish they had the childhood I had? Despite growing up in a developing country, I was fortunate to have a carefree childhood and never went without. Due to advances in technology, kids have … [Read more...] about Are Our Kids Missing Out On Childhood?

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Gadgets, kids, Missing Childhood, Technology

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