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Chillfactor Pull Pops Gift Set Review

amomentwithfranca · 29 March 2017 · 1 Comment

My girls love ice lollies. They really like making them and of course, eating them. We have a simple mould at home which we fill to make ice lollies but we recently received a new popsicle maker set which we have been looking forward to trying. This cool looking set is … [Read more...] about Chillfactor Pull Pops Gift Set Review

Filed Under: Food, Bella, Toys & Games Tagged With: Character, Chillfactor Pull Pops, Ice Lollies, Ice lolly maker, review

Crayola Scribble Scramble Review

amomentwithfranca · 20 December 2016 · Leave a Comment

We received a great game to review from Crayola. I'm sure you know them for their fantastic art and craft products like crayons and colouring pens. What you probably didn't know was that they have now ventured into the world of games and they have a fantastic selection. This is … [Read more...] about Crayola Scribble Scramble Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Reviews Tagged With: Crayola, Crayola Games, Games, Kids Games, review, Scribble Scramble

Ravensburger My First Puzzles Review

amomentwithfranca · 8 September 2016 · 37 Comments

My little Sienna received a couple of cute puzzles to review from the Ravensburger 'My First Puzzles' range. We were very excited about it as they were our first puzzles from Ravensburger to review and as a lot of you know they are a very well known brand famous for their … [Read more...] about Ravensburger My First Puzzles Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews, Sienna Tagged With: Children Puzzles, Jigsaw, Pre schooler, Puzzles, review

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

“Eric Says Thanks” Children’s Book Review

amomentwithfranca · 17 February 2016 · 35 Comments

We were recently contacted by the lovely people at The Good Book Company and who kindly asked us if we would like to review a copy of their book Eric Says Thanks. We love books so we immediately said yes to this opportunity. … [Read more...] about “Eric Says Thanks” Children’s Book Review

Filed Under: Bella, Giveaways, Reviews Tagged With: Children's Book, Dai Hankey, Eric Says Thanks, review, The Good Company

Converse from Cloggs Home of Footwear Review

amomentwithfranca · 3 February 2016 · 3 Comments

Nick & I were lucky to be contacted by the lovely people at Cloggs to do a review of their shoes. I was very excited about this opportunity as I'm always happy to get a new pair of shoes. We went to their website and first we started browsing for the different brands they … [Read more...] about Converse from Cloggs Home of Footwear Review

Filed Under: Reviews, Fashion, Videos Tagged With: Black leather shoes, Cloggs, Cloggs Home of Footwear, Converse, fashion, review, shoes, Shoes for Her, Shoes for Him

Magic Desktop Review: Is Your Computer Safe For Kids?

amomentwithfranca · 8 December 2015 · 40 Comments

Its amazing how quickly kids are able to learn how to use new technology. My 5 year old knows exactly how to use an iPad and has done for sometime. Since starting to use a computer at school and seeing Mummy and Daddy using our computers, she now wants to spend time on the … [Read more...] about Magic Desktop Review: Is Your Computer Safe For Kids?

Filed Under: Bella, Family, Reviews Tagged With: Computer Safety for Kids, Magic Desktop, review

Hans C Andersen’s Fairy Tales Book Review

amomentwithfranca · 27 October 2015 · 84 Comments

I was so fortunate recently to be approached by Katie from Miles Kelly who are an independent children's book publishers based in the village of Thaxted, Essex, UK. The company's ethos is to create "Children's books to inspire and share" with the aim of reaching as many children … [Read more...] about Hans C Andersen’s Fairy Tales Book Review

Filed Under: Bella, Giveaways, Reviews Tagged With: Bella, Chikdren's Book, Fairy Tales, giveaway, Hans Christian Andersens Fairy Tales, review

Trunki Travel Toybox Review

amomentwithfranca · 9 October 2015 · 138 Comments

I was so delighted when the lovely people at Trunki asked me to review their Travel Toybox. They have designed this product with the idea of keeping your kids toys tidy both at home as well as on the move! Now you can easily take toys and games with you for your children wherever … [Read more...] about Trunki Travel Toybox Review

Filed Under: Reviews, Toys & Games Tagged With: review, Trunki, Trunki Travel toybox

Bloom & Wild: Letterbox Flowers Review

amomentwithfranca · 12 August 2015 · 58 Comments

I'm sure if you like to receive fresh flowers in their best bloom like me, you would love the idea that the people at Bloom & Wild have come up with. They are providing a fantastic and unique service: flowers sent directly to a letterbox with just a few taps in an app on your … [Read more...] about Bloom & Wild: Letterbox Flowers Review

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: 24 hrs delivery, arrangement, Bloom & Wild, bouquet, flowers, Iphone App, Letterbox Flowers, Mobile App, review, The Frances

July Glossybox: Vive la France

amomentwithfranca · 8 August 2015 · 10 Comments

I have been registered with Glossybox since I was pregnant with Sienna. I found out about it through the internet and I thought it was a super cool idea and decided to subscribe to their service. … [Read more...] about July Glossybox: Vive la France

Filed Under: Beauty, List, Reviews Tagged With: beauty box, glossybox, july glossybox, lollipops, monthly subscirption, noxidoxi, review, teoxane, travel pouch, vive la france, Yves rocher

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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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