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Christmas

Ice Skating at the Natural History Museum

amomentwithfranca · 27 December 2016 · 71 Comments

Since living in the UK, I have always heard about the annual Ice Rink at the Natural History Museum that is set up for the Christmas period. It is well known for being very pretty with fantastic surroundings, so you really shouldn't miss it. I have always wanted to go, but for … [Read more...] about Ice Skating at the Natural History Museum

Filed Under: Days Out, Christmas, Family, Family Days Out, Fashion, London Tagged With: Christmas, Ice Rink, jackets, Natural History Museum, Outdoor Clothing, Regatta, Skating

Your Guide to Festive Fun in Edinburgh

amomentwithfranca · 13 December 2016 · Leave a Comment

Whether you’re hoping to have some festive fun with family, friends, or even on your own, Edinburgh is one of the best cities in the UK to visit. The capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh takes its festive celebrations very seriously and you can find a variety of events to take … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Festive Fun in Edinburgh

Filed Under: Christmas, Collaborative Posts, Family, Family Days Out, Travel Tagged With: Christmas

Choosing & Decorating our Pines and Needles Christmas Tree

amomentwithfranca · 12 December 2016 · Leave a Comment

One of the things that we love about Christmas is to be able to choose our tree and then decorate it. Since I was little I have been used to plastic trees. It is not typical to get real trees when you live in Peru and around Christmas the weather is hot! My mum always bought a … [Read more...] about Choosing & Decorating our Pines and Needles Christmas Tree

Filed Under: Christmas, Events Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas Tree, Pine and Needles, Real Christmas Tree

What Matters Most Around Christmas

amomentwithfranca · 6 December 2016 · Leave a Comment

If you follow my blog, you will know that I was born in Peru and that my family and friends are based there. Since I left Peru, I have always tried to go back to visit at least once a year and of course, I also try to coincide this with Christmas. I did this for a few years until … [Read more...] about What Matters Most Around Christmas

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Christmas, Family Tagged With: Christmas, family, Holiday Inn Express, What Matters Most

Party Dresses from House of Fraser

amomentwithfranca · 15 November 2016 · 2 Comments

This is the time of the year when we start thinking about new party dresses as Christmas is approaching. Whether its for your work Christmas Party or gatherings with friends, there is always an opportunity to dress up at this time of the year. Personally I have some great events … [Read more...] about Party Dresses from House of Fraser

Filed Under: Fashion, Christmas, Reviews Tagged With: Christmas, Curvy body shape, dresses, Party Dresses

Tips For A Stress Free Christmas

amomentwithfranca · 8 November 2016 · 1 Comment

There is not long to go now to Christmas. I just can't believe how quickly the end of the year has come. I feel like I have blinked my eyes since it was last December! I always find Christmas very stressful if you don't organise yourself. I guess it is even worse if you have to … [Read more...] about Tips For A Stress Free Christmas

Filed Under: Tips, Christmas, Collaborative Posts, List Tagged With: Christmas, tips

The Days before Christmas

amomentwithfranca · 26 December 2015 · 6 Comments

The past couple of weeks before Christmas have been super busy and at the same time very exciting. It's amazing, all the things that you have to get done for Christmas, the list is endless. A good start is getting a tree and decorating it. Last year we bought our first real … [Read more...] about The Days before Christmas

Filed Under: Family, Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf

Orchard Toys Christmas Surprises Game

amomentwithfranca · 10 December 2015 · 89 Comments

Christmas Surprises from Orchard Toys is a fun game that your little ones will love to spend time with around the Christmas Holidays, although they can play with it all year around really!! :-) … [Read more...] about Orchard Toys Christmas Surprises Game

Filed Under: Giveaways, Christmas, Reviews, Toys & Games Tagged With: Christmas, Games, giveaway, Orchard Toys

My Sunday Photo – Choosing our Xmas Tree!!

amomentwithfranca · 6 December 2015 · 13 Comments

Today I'm sharing for #MySundayPhoto a photo that I took of Bella yesterday at the Pine & Needles stand at The Woodman in Highgate, London. She was extremely excited and super happy because we were choosing our Xmas Tree for this year!! Bless her, look at her! She was jumping … [Read more...] about My Sunday Photo – Choosing our Xmas Tree!!

Filed Under: Bella, My Sunday Photo, Photography Projects Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas Tree, My Sunday photo, Photography Projects, Real Christmas Tree

#GiveTheGiftOf reading to your child with Miles Kelly

amomentwithfranca · 3 December 2015 · 50 Comments

I have some exciting news to tell you. As you already know we are huge fans of Miles Kelly. I already told you all about them in a previous post where I reviewed one of their amazing book "Hans Christopher Andersen's Fairy Tales" and we also ran an amazing book giveaway where we … [Read more...] about #GiveTheGiftOf reading to your child with Miles Kelly

Filed Under: Bella, Reviews, Videos Tagged With: books, Christmas, Gift Set, Reading

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