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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt: Ready Brek Promotion & Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 3 June 2017 · 67 Comments

I have great news to tell you. The delicious children’s porridge brand Ready Brek has teamed up with Walker Books’ We’re Going on a Bear Hunt to launch a new on-pack promotion. Ready Brek are inviting kids and families to create their very own bear hunt featuring fun activity … [Read more...] about We’re Going on a Bear Hunt: Ready Brek Promotion & Giveaway

Filed Under: Food, Bella, Books, Collaborative Posts, Giveaways, Health, Reviews, Sienna Tagged With: books, food, giveaway

A Lovely Friday Lunch at Chi Kitchen in Debenhams

amomentwithfranca · 9 May 2017 · 34 Comments

I'm not sure when Nick and I last had the chance to enjoy a meal out without the girls. I don't remember, so probably a long time ago! We managed to put aside a lunch time to meet up for a long Friday lunch. We don't do this very often so a 2 hour lunch on a Friday was actually … [Read more...] about A Lovely Friday Lunch at Chi Kitchen in Debenhams

Filed Under: Food, Reviews Tagged With: Chi Kitchen, Debehams, food, Restaurant

Sausage, Mozzarella & Tomato Panini Recipe – Guest Post

amomentwithfranca · 28 March 2017 · 1 Comment

This is a guest post written by Cathryn called “Sausage, Mozzarella & Tomato Panini Recipe”. I’m sure most of you will find this recipe delicious and super easy and quick to do. If you would like to know more about Cathryn, please scroll down to the bottom of this post where … [Read more...] about Sausage, Mozzarella & Tomato Panini Recipe – Guest Post

Filed Under: Food, Guest Posts Tagged With: food, Guest Post, Mozarella, Panini, Recipe, Sausage, Tomato

#NORDICTEA at Aster for International Women’s Day

amomentwithfranca · 13 March 2017 · 50 Comments

Last Wednesday 8th March was International Women's Day, a day that all women should celebrate. It commemorates the movement for women's rights and celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. As you can see I'm all for celebrating this day! … [Read more...] about #NORDICTEA at Aster for International Women’s Day

Filed Under: Events, Food, Lifestyle Tagged With: Afternoon Tea, Aster, D&D, food, International Women's Day, Nordic Tea, Victoria

Enjoying Life with Tefal Cook4Me Review

amomentwithfranca · 24 August 2016 · 226 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

Bella Italia Baker Street Review

amomentwithfranca · 20 July 2016 · 47 Comments

We recently had the great opportunity to review the brand new Bella Italia branch in Baker Street, London. This branch is in a great location, only a short walk to the famous Madame Tussauds and Baker Street Tube Station. It is a perfect hideaway to enjoy delicious Italian … [Read more...] about Bella Italia Baker Street Review

Filed Under: Reviews, Family, Food, Travel Tagged With: Baker Street, Bella Italia, Big Tony, Eating Out, food, Italian Food, Italian Restaurant

How Much Is Too Much Food For Toddlers? #rethinktoddlerportionsizes

amomentwithfranca · 11 July 2016 · 71 Comments

Hola chicos, knowing what and how much to feed our kids is not easy. I know many of you might be asking yourself the same question, "How much food is too much food for toddlers?".  Since having my girls I've always worried if what they are eating is what they need. With Bella I … [Read more...] about How Much Is Too Much Food For Toddlers? #rethinktoddlerportionsizes

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, List, Nutrition, Tips Tagged With: #rethinktoddlerportionsizes, food, Food for Toddlers, Portions Sizes, The Infant and Toddler Forum, Tot it Up Analysis Challenge

#FlavoursOfLisbon Cookery Event

amomentwithfranca · 28 April 2016 · 42 Comments

I was invited with a group of lovely bloggers to have a little taste of Portugal through an exciting Portuguese #FlavoursOfLisbon cooking event at the Atelier des Chefs cookery school in London. … [Read more...] about #FlavoursOfLisbon Cookery Event

Filed Under: Events, Food, Lifestyle Tagged With: food, Lisbon

Planning Your Child’s Birthday Party

amomentwithfranca · 7 June 2015 · 54 Comments

This was a special birthday for my little girl because it was the first party that she had with her friends from school. Yes, she is in Reception this year and she feels like a big girl although for me she will always be my little baby! … [Read more...] about Planning Your Child’s Birthday Party

Filed Under: Bella Tagged With: birthday, cake, decoration, food, party, venue

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Ad | ✨Let’s Hope Into Easter With Wenzel’s✨.Spring is finally here and thanks to @wenzelsthebakers new Easter range we can start getting into the spirit! 🐣🐰.We received a delicious basket with a selection of treats to have a little taste 😋. We got a Cadbury Creme Egg Croisnut, a gingerbread bunny, an Easter Cupcake trio, a Cornflake Nest, a couple of Premium Cupcakes together with a bunch of little chocolate eggs, a trio of Lindt bunnies and an Easter Activity Craft. Ah, and let’s not forget the daffodils! 🌼.I also have yummy news! 😀 For all of you who would like to receive an Easter prize too, your are in luck as they are hosting a giveaway for all the ‘Good Eggs’ in our communities. 🙌🏻Simply post a picture of your Wenzel’s Easter treats and shout out why someone you know is a ‘Good Egg’ tagging @WenzelsTheBakers and use #WenzelsGoodEgg for the chance to win an Easter box. 👍🏻.You can get the latest Easter range at their stores or you can order online! 🍩 .Will you try them? 😋😋😋. #WenzelstheBakers #Wenzels #Eastertreats #easterbasket #sweettreats #cupcakesdaily #cupcakesofinstagram #easterforkids #easterdoughnuts #easterfood #easterinspiration #foodreel #gingerbreadcookies #easterparty
✨ Cat Cafe In London✨.📍Bella and I went t ✨ Cat Cafe In London✨.📍Bella and I went to @javawhiskersuk , a cat cafe located in @westfieldlondon . This was my present for Mother’s Day from her🌸.🌟 Before we went inside, we had to go to a separate room to wash our hands and remove our shoes..🐾 They have 2 different rooms: the Cat Lounge and the Kitten Lounge and you can choose to stay from 55 mins to 1hr 55 mins. The prices vary depending on the room you choose and the length of time..🍰 When we stepped inside the room we were greeted by a group of gorgeous kittens. We ordered (before we went inside the room) a latte and a delicious chocolate muffin with chocolate melted inside that was so good. This was served to us in the room while we were surrounded by these adorable kittens..🐱 We spent 55 mins playing and petting the kittens. They were so cute. We loved interacting with them..🥰 Their cafe is also a foster home for homeless cats so if you are looking to adopt one, this is the place to visit! They have had 230 successful adoptions already! 🙌🏻.🚨 The only downside is that you have to be over 10 years old in order to be allowed inside the rooms 😬.🐈 If you are a cat lover like us, I highly recommend you visit Java Whiskers! It is the perfect place to unwind and relax with these beautiful kittens! 🙌🏻.Have you visited a Cat Cafe before? 🐈‍⬛ .#javawhiskers #catcafe #catcafelondon #londoncafe #westfieldlondon #londondayout #daysout #thingstodoinlondon #newplaces #londonguide #lovecats😻 #catsofinstagram #catloversday #londonthingstodo #whatsonlondon
✨ Happy Mother's Day✨.If you are in the UK, ✨ Happy Mother's Day✨.If you are in the UK, I hope you are having a lovely Mother's Day! 🌸🌸.We actually started the celebrations yesterday as Bella took me to @javawhiskersuk a new cat cafe in Westfield as a present for Mother’s Day. We spent 55 mins arround gorgeous kittens. I had a great time! I am a cat lover so this was a fab present for me! I will talk more about this experience on another post but if you swipe left you can see a little peak of our time there! 🐈😉.Today, the girls and Nick took me for the actually Mother’s Day celebration 🎉 to @cafejackss in Queen’s Park where we had brunch. It was a yummy treat. Swipe left to check it out! 😋 .After that we went for a walk. There was a small market nearby so it was nice to have a little look around 😍. We then went back home and spent the rest of the day chilling which is something, I’m not going to lie, I love doing! 😉😂.How was your day?#mothersdayuk #mothersdayweekend #mothersday2023 #motherofdaughters #mumoftwo #mumofgirls #mydaughters #lovemydaughters #daughterslove #mummydaughtertime #daughtersarethebest #daughtersrock #spendingtimetogether #happyfamilytime #familytime💕
✨My Girls✨.Due to the strikes we had Sienna ✨My Girls✨.Due to the strikes we had Sienna at home yesterday and today, and Bella only today. I thought it would be very chaotic but despite it always being louder when the girls are at home, especially my youngest one, lol, we did well..Bella did school work at home today and had the afternoon free. Sienna didn’t do school work. We only asked her to carry on doing Spanish and Maths via Duolingo. She also had Spanish lessons this afternoon (every Thursday she has lessons) so both days were manageable thankfully 😍.How was it for you? Did your kids stay at home or did they go to school? .PS: let’s hope things get better for teachers. I fully support the strikes. .#sistertime #sisterlylove #sistersgoals #hermanas #sistersforever #sistersforlife #sisterslove #siblingslove #lovemydaughters #raisingdaughters #mydaughters #londonkids #WembleyPark #wembley #londondesigneroutlet
✨Happy Weekend✨.How is your weekend going so ✨Happy Weekend✨.How is your weekend going so far? I am finally feeling more normal after the massive jetlag I had after my trip to South America. I am not sure why it hit me so much this time but it has taken me about two solid weeks to properly be back to my routine without feeling right. Waking up in the mornings was the worst. It was very hard, especially when I had to be on time for the school run! 😩.Anyway, everything feels better now! 😊.How long does it take you to be back to normal after a jetlag? Do you have any tricks or tips to speed this process? .📸 Selfy taken in Barranco, a lively district in Peru considered to be one of the most romantic and bohemian places to visit and being the home and working place of many Peruvian artists, musicians, designers, photographers among others 😎.#thisisme #selfie #instaselfie #smilemore #brunettehair #greeneyes #over40#over40blogger #overforty #overfortystyle #over40andfabulous #over40mom #outandabout #barrancolima
✨The Costa Verde✨.Lima, the capital of Peru ✨The Costa Verde✨.Lima, the capital of Peru is located on the coast. Walking along the sidewalk of the Malécon in Lima’s picturesque seaside district, Miraflores, you can admire the most beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. .The “Costa Verde” is a coastal road. It runs along the south-central part of the Lima coast. You can visit in the morning for a jog or in the evening to enjoy a relaxing walk. It is a very lively where people have fun in the open air..This is one of the best attractions on the coastal road. You will see several parks with sculptures of famous artists that make this walk even more unique and enjoyable. Along the route, you can find numerous recreational activities such as surfing and paragliding..If you keep walking you will arrive at “Larcomar” which is a shopping centre and has many restaurants and cafes so you can enjoy a coffee or a meal with the gorgeous ocean view too. .Pictures explained below:1. Start of my walk with the view of the ocean showing one the most gorgeous restaurants in Lima “La Rosa Nautica” where you can walk along the pier and then seat down for a meal with a sea view. Very scenic 😍2. 📸 Greater view of the coast showing the Pacific Ocean3. 🎥 Parque Chino (Chinese Park)4. 📸 Parque El Libro (The Book Park) showing a colorful sculpture, “Silencio” created by Peruvian artist José Tola.5. 📸 Parque del Amor (Love Park) showing its larger-than-life sculpture of two lovers in a deep embrace called “The Kiss”. The monument to love was created by Peruvian artist Víctor Delfín. 6. 📸 Faro de Lima (lighthouse)7. 🎥 View of the Pacific Ocean from Barranco area where you can see Lima Marina Club, a members only club. .If you visit Lima, I highly recommend you to have a walk along this gorgeous area. You won’t regret it! (Save this post for later 😀).Do you enjoy walks with a coastal view? When was the last time you did a walk with a scenic view? .#oceanviews #oceanview #costaverde #costaverdelima #miraflores #lima #visitlima #limaperu #mirafloreslima #limacity #cometoperu #limaperu #beautifulviews #beautifuldestinations #perutravel
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