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Kids Toys

MOKURU Fidget Toy Review: Is This The New Fidget Spinner?

amomentwithfranca · 16 August 2017 · 53 Comments

We love toys and we are always happy to test new ones of course. We have received a new fidget toy called MOKURU which we think could be the next big toy to hit the market. I can see everybody, kids and adults, playing with it during the summer. MOKURU is a unique & inventive … [Read more...] about MOKURU Fidget Toy Review: Is This The New Fidget Spinner?

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Family, Review, Reviews Tagged With: Kids Toys

Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Sizzlin’ Stovetop Review

amomentwithfranca · 7 April 2017 · 1 Comment

We received another toy from Hasbro to review. This time they sent us the new Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Sizzlin' Stovetop. We did a review of their Play-Doh Town Fire Truck and it was a lot of fun so we were very keen to try this new set. … [Read more...] about Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Sizzlin’ Stovetop Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews, Sienna Tagged With: Hasbro, Kids plays, Kids Toys, Play Doh

Fuzzikins Cozy Cats Review

amomentwithfranca · 6 April 2017 · 3 Comments

We received an adorable Fuzzikins Cozy Cats set to review from Play Monster. At the beginning, I wasn't sure if Bella would be excited to play with it because she likes to do some crafting but she doesn't have the patience to stay too long doing something. I must admit that I … [Read more...] about Fuzzikins Cozy Cats Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Reviews Tagged With: cats, Craft activities, Craft toys, Kids Toys

Puppy In My Pocket Dog Carrier & Puppy Carrier Accessory Pack Review

amomentwithfranca · 17 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

My girls are obsessed with these puppies! Last year we received our first bundle of Puppy in My Pocket toys and also a Puppy in My Pocket Soft carrier which have been a great source of entertainment for my girls. We even hosted a great Puppy in My Pocket twitter party where we … [Read more...] about Puppy In My Pocket Dog Carrier & Puppy Carrier Accessory Pack Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Review Tagged With: Accessory Pack, Dog Carrier, Doggies, Kids Toys, Puppy in my Pocket, Pups, Sets

Kinetic Sand Review

amomentwithfranca · 5 December 2016 · 4 Comments

Not a long ago we received the fantastic Kinetic Sand from Spin Master to review and we were very excited to test it at home. We have played with modelling sand before but nothing like this one. We have had lots of hours of fun playing with this set. … [Read more...] about Kinetic Sand Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Reviews Tagged With: Kids Toys, Kinetic Sand, Sandcastle Set, Squeezable Sand, toys

Baby Annabell Doll Unboxing & Play

amomentwithfranca · 28 August 2016 · 45 Comments

Now that Bella is 6 years old I can see how she is taking her roll 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 absolutely loves them. When Bella found out that she would have the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Baby Annabell Doll Unboxing & Play

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

Hasbro My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Review

amomentwithfranca · 11 August 2016 · 3 Comments

Not long ago we received some toys from the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic collection.  This was to review as part our role of blog testers for the Hasbro Toy Tribe. We are so excited to be part of this team! We received 4 products to review: My Little Pony: Friendship is … [Read more...] about Hasbro My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews Tagged With: Hasbro, Kids Toys, My Little Pony, review, toys

Baby Born Sister Review #NationalSisterDay

amomentwithfranca · 7 August 2016 · 1 Comment

Today is a special day: the 7th of August is National Sister Day (#NationalSisterDay) and in celebration of this we have received the new Baby Born Sister from Baby Born, the older sister doll to the original Baby Born doll! As you may know, I have 2 girls and they have each … [Read more...] about Baby Born Sister Review #NationalSisterDay

Filed Under: Reviews, Toys & Games Tagged With: Doll, Kids Toys, toys

Shibajuku Dolls Review

amomentwithfranca · 5 August 2016 · 2 Comments

We received the prettiest doll ever for Bella to review! I'm talking about the Shibajuku Dolls by Flair. Wow, this doll is gorgeous and reminds me of Barbie. When I was little I was a huge fan of Barbie as you cannot beat a pretty looking doll like her, right? I used to collect … [Read more...] about Shibajuku Dolls Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews Tagged With: Dolls, Girls Toys, Kids Toys, Shibajuku Dolls, Shibajuku Girls, Shibajuku Yoko, Shibayuku Koe, Shibayuku Namika, Shibayuku Shizuka, Shibayuku Suki, toys

Buying Awesome Toys From Wicked Uncle

amomentwithfranca · 22 July 2016 · 4 Comments

We were asked recently to review some toys from the amazing Wicked Uncle website. I have used this website several times before in the past since finding them via Google a few years ago. I was looking for some toys to buy to my niece and didn't know what to get her, but when I … [Read more...] about Buying Awesome Toys From Wicked Uncle

Filed Under: Reviews, Bella, Sienna, Toys & Games, Videos Tagged With: Bath Toys, Jellyfish, Jellyfish Tank, Kids Toys, Mood Light, Polar Bears, reviews, TOMY NOW BOARDING POLAR BEARS, toys, Wicked Uncle

Orchard Toys Mini Games Crocodile Snap Review

amomentwithfranca · 25 May 2016 · 47 Comments

I'm a massive fan of Orchard Toys. They have a great range of mini games - small, portable and travel-sized games perfect for both at home and on the go. Based on traditional family favourites, the range gives classic games a fun ‘Orchard Toys’ twist! We chose to review Crocodile … [Read more...] about Orchard Toys Mini Games Crocodile Snap Review

Filed Under: Reviews, Toys & Games Tagged With: Games, Kids Games, Kids Toys, Mini Games, reviews, toys

Mr Frosty Fun With My Girls

amomentwithfranca · 14 May 2016 · 50 Comments

As I've mentioned before, we are finalists for the MAD Blogging Awards and the Brilliance in Blogging Awards in the Video category. Fellow bloggers will know it can be difficult to find time to commit to your blog and social media channels (especially if you run a weekly Linky … [Read more...] about Mr Frosty Fun With My Girls

Filed Under: Reviews, Bella, Collaborative Posts, Family, Sienna, Videos Tagged With: Frosty, fun, having fun, Kids Toys, Mr Frosty, Toy

Gazillion 33-in-1 Incredibubble Wand Review

amomentwithfranca · 6 May 2016 · 39 Comments

We were so excited  to get to try out the amazing Gazillion 33-in-1 Incredibubble Wand! It can produce upto 33 bubbles using only one wand! How amazing is that? When I told Bella about it when it arrived, she was asking to try it every day, LOL! … [Read more...] about Gazillion 33-in-1 Incredibubble Wand Review

Filed Under: Reviews, Bella, Family, Nick, Sienna Tagged With: Argos, Bubble, fun, Gazillion, having fun, Incredibubble Wand, Kids Toys, Outdoor toys, Toy

Review: Orchard Toys Giant Town Jigsaw & Airport Expansion

amomentwithfranca · 19 April 2016 · 20 Comments

As you already know we love puzzles and jigsaws. They are so much fun and we can be hours playing them. We recently reviewed the Woodland Party puzzle from Orchard Toys and the whole family had so much fun. When they sent us another of their fabulous jigsaws to review we were so … [Read more...] about Review: Orchard Toys Giant Town Jigsaw & Airport Expansion

Filed Under: Reviews, Bella Tagged With: Airport Expansion, Giant Town Jigsaw, Jigsaws, Kids Toys, Orchard Toys, Puzzles

Playmobil Carrying Case Shop Review

amomentwithfranca · 8 March 2016 · 25 Comments

I was lucky to be able to go to the Toy Fair UK 2016 back in January where I got an appointment to have a chat with the lovely people at Playmobil. They were at the stand Gallery 210 and they were showing their latest toys for 2016. It was a massive stand and full of amazing new … [Read more...] about Playmobil Carrying Case Shop Review

Filed Under: Bella, Reviews, Toys & Games, Videos Tagged With: Carrying Case Shop, City Life, Family friendly, girls, Kids Toys, Mummy-daughter time, Playmobil, Playmobil Toys, reviews, toys

Bella’s Top Xmas Presents

amomentwithfranca · 14 January 2016 · 26 Comments

Bella got lots of lovely presents for Christmas, so we decided to do a video about her top presents! Just the ones that she loves the most of all!! It was the first time that I have done a video like this with Bella and it was fun filming it. All the comments she made during the … [Read more...] about Bella’s Top Xmas Presents

Filed Under: Bella, Christmas, List, Toys & Games, Videos Tagged With: Favourite toys, Kidizoom Duo, Kids Toys, Peppa Pig Treehouse, Sands Alive

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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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