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10 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Keep Kids Entertained This Summer

amomentwithfranca · 13 June 2017 · 10 Comments

Anyone who has ever had to look after a child knows they are FULL of energy and need a variety of activities to keep them occupied. Whether you are a parent balancing work or a grandpa on child-minding duty, the long summer holiday can be an expensive time and you don’t want to … [Read more...] about 10 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Keep Kids Entertained This Summer

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Time Management Tips for Online Students Who Like to Travel

amomentwithfranca · 6 June 2017 · Leave a Comment

Online courses give students the flexibility to study at any time, and anywhere. This makes them the ideal option for students who enjoy traveling, as there’s no reason why you can’t hop on a plane, travel to somewhere exotic, and study for your online MBA degree from a beach … [Read more...] about Time Management Tips for Online Students Who Like to Travel

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How to Be More Productive When Studying from Home

amomentwithfranca · 1 June 2017 · Leave a Comment

Studying at home is great – you’ve got everything you need right at your fingertips, you can sit on your comfortable sofa, and you can even keep your pyjamas on! So, it’s no surprise that more and more students are opting to take online degree programs instead of attending … [Read more...] about How to Be More Productive When Studying from Home

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4 Simple Ways to Make Money From Your Blog

amomentwithfranca · 19 May 2017 · 1 Comment

Whether blogging is your chosen profession or just a way to pass the time, making some extra money from your website is never a bad idea. Reseller hosting packages, sponsored posts and the other tips in this article will allow you to make an income from your blog with ease. … [Read more...] about 4 Simple Ways to Make Money From Your Blog

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Fun Activities To Do With A 14 Month Old

amomentwithfranca · 31 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

This is a guest post written by Hannah from Mrs Morgan Plus 3 called “Fun Activities To Do With A 14 Month Old”. If you have little ones at home, you will find this post very helpful. … [Read more...] about Fun Activities To Do With A 14 Month Old

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Tips to Prepare Your Home for a Baby

amomentwithfranca · 21 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

There is a lot of preparation involved in having a baby. You need to prepare emotionally and physically. There’s absolutely loads of stuff you need to buy, and you need to make sure your home is ready. This doesn’t just mean buying a cot. They don’t stay babies for long, so … [Read more...] about Tips to Prepare Your Home for a Baby

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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

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5 Important Tips for The Perfect Kitchen

amomentwithfranca · 26 July 2016 · 4 Comments

Tips for The Perfect Kitchen: The kitchen is the beating heart of your home, that much is beyond doubt. Not only is it the room in which, on average, most active waking hours are spent but it is where the most important activities of your day take place. Where you eat and where … [Read more...] about 5 Important Tips for The Perfect Kitchen

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Festival Camping Survival Tips

amomentwithfranca · 4 July 2016 · 1 Comment

Summer is here and the festival season is in now in full swing (Did you see Adele at Glastonbury last week? ...amazing!).  I recently wrote a post about the possibility of going camping and the various possibilities there are these days. Many families enjoy going camping to music … [Read more...] about Festival Camping Survival Tips

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5 Gas Safety Tips For The Home

amomentwithfranca · 20 June 2016 · 5 Comments

Hola chicos, gas safety in the home is something you should be very aware of, particularly when there are children around. Following on from a post we recently did covering BBQ safety tips, we were asked to contribute towards a gas safety ebook by Flogas covering tips for gas … [Read more...] about 5 Gas Safety Tips For The Home

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3 Ways To Avoid Stress During Pregnancy

amomentwithfranca · 6 June 2016 · 5 Comments

Hola chicos, not all mums are prepared for the efforts and sacrifices that come with pregnancy. Despite the feel-good vibes and support that friends and family bring to the mum to be, it is very common to feel overwhelmed by the wait and recurring pain. Often referred to as … [Read more...] about 3 Ways To Avoid Stress During Pregnancy

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5 Father’s Day BBQ Tips

amomentwithfranca · 2 June 2016 · 1 Comment

It's almost Father's Day which arrives at the beginning of summer, a time of year when many dad’s love to BBQ. I'm sure dads (and mums!) will be dusting off the barbecue and getting ready to fire up that grill in anticipation of the summer ahead. Barbecuing can be dangerous or … [Read more...] about 5 Father’s Day BBQ Tips

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3 Tips To Keep Your Family Safe On Your Summer Break

amomentwithfranca · 18 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

At the start of the year I put together my UK Travel Bucket List for 2016, which I also updated recently to include Woolacombe. I also started to think about flying to Portugal which I shared some delicious Portuguese dishes. More recently I have shared some advice about choosing … [Read more...] about 3 Tips To Keep Your Family Safe On Your Summer Break

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Three things you should know for toilet hygiene

amomentwithfranca · 18 March 2016 · 2 Comments

I have some great information that might be useful for you and good to know. As you all know, our toilets are often considered the dirtiest items within our household, however, this isn’t always the case, and some items which hold more bacteria may surprise you. Are you intrigued … [Read more...] about Three things you should know for toilet hygiene

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Braving a BBQ in Winter

amomentwithfranca · 1 February 2016 · 8 Comments

If you follow my blog you will know that I'm from Peru and at this time of the year my family and friends are in the middle of the Summer enjoying the sun, the beach and having great BBQ's. That made me feel a little bit nostalgic because I love BBQ's and thinking about that made … [Read more...] about Braving a BBQ in Winter

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9 Things To Keep An 11 Month Old Busy

amomentwithfranca · 4 August 2015 · 43 Comments

Sienna is 11 months old now and she is becoming more active and aware of everything every day. With her wanting to explore more and get involved with everything that is going on, she needs more toys and activities that can capture her attention and keep her entertained for … [Read more...] about 9 Things To Keep An 11 Month Old Busy

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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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