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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

Regatta Spring Collection Family Style

amomentwithfranca · 7 May 2017 · 174 Comments

It's no secret that I love Regatta Outdoors. I have mentioned them many times in my social media as well as in previous posts. We worked with them for a Family Outdoor Style post last year and we all loved the clothes. We also received winter jackets that we used during a visit … [Read more...] about Regatta Spring Collection Family Style

Filed Under: Fashion, Family, Giveaways Tagged With: fleece, giveaway, Kids clothes, Lightweight Jackets, Regatta Outdoors, shirts, Spring Collection, trainers, walking boots, waterproof jackets, Wellies

Win A Family Ticket to Willows Activity Farm

amomentwithfranca · 1 May 2017 · 20 Comments

I have already mentioned how much we love to visit Willows Activity Farm and how much fun my girls have there when we visit. Your kids will be kept entertained non-stop all day! That is why I'm super excited to tell you that Willows Activity Farm have kindly given the opportunity … [Read more...] about Win A Family Ticket to Willows Activity Farm

Filed Under: Days Out, Family, Giveaways Tagged With: giveaway, Peter Rabbit

Win A Family Day Pass To Geronimo 2017 Festival

amomentwithfranca · 6 April 2017 · 25 Comments

The UK’s largest children’s festival, Geronimo, kicks off on 27th to 29th May 2017 at Arley Hall in Cheshire and for the first time ever, families can enjoy a full weekend of fun and camping on-site. I have not been to this festival before but I have heard a lot of great things … [Read more...] about Win A Family Day Pass To Geronimo 2017 Festival

Filed Under: Events, Days Out, Giveaways Tagged With: Geronimo Festival, giveaway

Win a £200 Tile Voucher To Spend Online at Walls and Floors

amomentwithfranca · 24 February 2017 · 99 Comments

One day I wish to have my dream house with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a big living room and a big kitchen! That would be amazing! When I lived back home, my parents had a 2-floor house with 5 bedrooms, huge living room, dining room and a large garden with swimming pool and pond! I … [Read more...] about Win a £200 Tile Voucher To Spend Online at Walls and Floors

Filed Under: Home & Interiors, Collaborative Posts, Giveaways, Lifestyle Tagged With: Decorating, giveaway, Tiles, Walls and Floors

Toddlebike2 Review

amomentwithfranca · 31 December 2016 · 108 Comments

Sienna is now almost 2 and a half years old and knows how to move pretty well. In fact, she started walking quite early at about 9 months. So she has always been a very active little girl. She learns everything from her older sister Bella and picks up all the tips and tricks from … [Read more...] about Toddlebike2 Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Giveaways, Reviews, Sienna, Videos Tagged With: Balance bike, giveaway, kids, Toddlebike2

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 28 November 2016 · 121 Comments

Last week I wrote a blog post about a fantastic bundle from The Very Hungry Caterpillar which I review with my little ones. We really loved all of the products and now we are lucky to be able to GIVEAWAY one of them for one of my lucky readers! How fastastic is that? Perfect for … [Read more...] about The Very Hungry Caterpillar Giveaway

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Lily O’Brien’s Amazing Chocolate Hamper Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 19 October 2016 · 216 Comments

Last year I was very lucky to be invited to a fantastic Chocolate and Wine tasting event organised by Lily O'Brien's, the luxury Irish chocolatier. It was a great event and it happened to be the first proper event I attended as a blogger. Who would have thought that this event … [Read more...] about Lily O’Brien’s Amazing Chocolate Hamper Giveaway

Filed Under: Food, Giveaways Tagged With: Chocolate and Wine Pairing, chocolates, giveaway, Humper, Lily O Brien's, Lily O'Brien's chocolates

Clever Bees Club Review

amomentwithfranca · 19 July 2016 · 57 Comments

Not long ago I was approached by Mark Smith, the founder of Clever Bees Club who explained to me all about the idea behind this new subscription box. I was initially a bit hesitated about this because there are so many subscriptions boxes out there at the moment that I wasn't … [Read more...] about Clever Bees Club Review

Filed Under: Reviews, Giveaways Tagged With: Activity Books, Bath Crayons, Bubbles, Clever Bees Club, Colouring, Cook Recipes, Drawing, Flannel, Foam Water squirter, giveaway, Googles, Ice Cube Tray, Story Book, Subscription Box, Water Bombs

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: Bouquets, FloraQueen, flowers, giveaway, International Service, Striking Sunflower Bouquet, Sunflowes, Sweet Smile Bouquet

Win a Bundle of Chutneys from The English Provender Co – GIVEAWAY

amomentwithfranca · 28 May 2016 · 133 Comments

We couldn't end my blog anniversary month without another amazing giveaway. Today is my blog's anniversary; happy 1st year to "A Moment with Franca" and I'm so excited to be able to giveaway to one of my lucky readers a fantastic bundle of delicious chutneys. Yes, the lovely … [Read more...] about Win a Bundle of Chutneys from The English Provender Co – GIVEAWAY

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Trespass Waterproof Packaway Jacket Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 23 May 2016 · 129 Comments

I'm so excited to tell you that as part of this month of celebrations for my Blog Anniversary (on Sat 28th May) the lovely people at Trespass have provided a fantastic jacket to giveaway to one of my lovely readers. There is no doubt how much I love this brand. I did a review of … [Read more...] about Trespass Waterproof Packaway Jacket Giveaway

Filed Under: Giveaways, Fashion Tagged With: giveaway, Jacket, Packaway Jacket, Trespass, Waterproof Jacket

The Massed Bands of the Rifles, Horse Guards Parade London Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 13 May 2016 · 12 Comments

I have been invited to attend The Massed Bands of the Rifles, Horse Guards Parade in London which takes place on the 1st and 2nd June. We are very excited to attend this event and witness some history. It is 23 years since the Light Division last Sounded the Retreat on Horse … [Read more...] about The Massed Bands of the Rifles, Horse Guards Parade London Giveaway

Filed Under: Giveaways, Events Tagged With: Family Ticket, giveaway, Horse Guards Parade, London, The Massed Bands of Rifles, Unique Event

Bahlsen Biscuits Review

amomentwithfranca · 5 May 2016 · 178 Comments

We love chocolates and biscuits at home. So if we can combined both would be just like being in heaven! And this is how we felt when we got the opportunity to review the latest range of delicious biscuits from Bahlsen which include different flavour combinations. And I know what … [Read more...] about Bahlsen Biscuits Review

Filed Under: Bella, Food, Reviews Tagged With: Bahlsenn, Biscuits, Biscuits and Chocolate, Choco Leibniz, Chocolate, giveaway, PICK UP!

DC Super Hero Girls UK £100 VISA Gift Card Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 14 April 2016 · 2 Comments

I seem to have had a bit of a Super Hero theme on my blog just lately. First we had a Super Hero night out, and then there was the Super Hero greeting card that Bella loved. I actually thought it was great that Bella was interested in that because it seems that Super Heroes are … [Read more...] about DC Super Hero Girls UK £100 VISA Gift Card Giveaway

Filed Under: Competitions Tagged With: DC Super Hero Girls, giveaway, £100 Visa Gift Card

Slimpod Gold from Thinking Slimmer Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 27 February 2016 · 19 Comments

As most of you know I have been testing the Slimpod Gold Programme for some weeks now. It is a programme that works when you listen to a pod for 9 minutes every day. You can download this audio straight to your phone using an App so it is very easy and simple to use. The … [Read more...] about Slimpod Gold from Thinking Slimmer Giveaway

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: Chillpod, Fitpod, giveaway, Slimpod, Slimpod Gold Programme, Thinking Slimmmer

Thai Kosai Massage Therapy Review

amomentwithfranca · 5 February 2016 · 80 Comments

Being a Stay at Home Mum is not easy, in fact it is hard work. You have to take care of your kids 24/7 and also be sure that your house is in a perfect state too. On top of this I have the hours I put in to blogging. Overseeing it all is really tiring and it's no wonder that my … [Read more...] about Thai Kosai Massage Therapy Review

Filed Under: Giveaways, Reviews Tagged With: giveaway, Liverpool Street, Massage Therapy, Thai Kosai

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✨ 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
✨Peruvian Suspiro Limeño✨."Suspiro Limeño" ✨Peruvian Suspiro Limeño✨."Suspiro Limeño" is one of my favourite Peruvian desserts. When I was In Peru, I of course, made sure to have it not only once but several times 😉.This dessert is made of manjar blanco (milk, sugar, almond flour, egg yolks, vanilla) and meringue (egg whites, port, cinnamon) 😘.The history behind this dessert starts with Amparo Ayarza who was the creator. Her husband, José Gálvez Barrenechea was a poet and was the one who gave it its name. The poet called it "Suspiro de Limeña", which means, 'Sigh of a Lima lady', because it is soft and sweet like the sigh of a woman. Love this 🥰.Have you ever tried "Suspiro Limeño"? Or have you heard of it before? Would you try it? .📸 Picture taken @panchitasazoncriolla in Lima that has one of the best versions of this dessert 🙌🏻.#suspirolimeño #peruviandessert #meringue #merengue #desserttime #dessertlover #dessertpic #dessertgram #peruvianfood #cocinaperuana #gastronomiaperuana #perufood #peruviancousine #whatisfordessert #dessertsofinstagram
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