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5 Great 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 5 Great 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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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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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 · 7 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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