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Shimmer & Shine Teenie Genies Floating Genie Palace Review

amomentwithfranca · 19 October 2017 · 5 Comments

We received a new Fisher-Price toy to review, Shimmer & Shine Teenie Genies Floating Genie Palace! Bella had received a bundle of Shimmer & Shine stationary products recently too, and because of that it had made her interested in the brand! Seeing those products regularly … [Read more...] about Shimmer & Shine Teenie Genies Floating Genie Palace Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Review, Reviews Tagged With: toys

Schleich European Forest Dweller Review

amomentwithfranca · 10 May 2017 · 1 Comment

I have mentioned in previous posts how much we love Schleich. Their animal figures are fantastic and keep my daughters entertained for hours. Our collection of animal figures is growing and now my girls have lots of different types of animals to play with. How fantastic would it … [Read more...] about Schleich European Forest Dweller Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Reviews, Sienna Tagged With: Animal Figures, animals, Deer, Educational Play, European Forest Dweller, Fox, Play set, Schleich, toys, Wild bore, Wild life

#BathBookBed with Jo Frost & Peppa Pig

amomentwithfranca · 26 April 2017 · 30 Comments

A year ago I had the amazing opportunity to meet Jo Frost in person. As you probably know she is well known as TV’s Supernanny. Meeting her was one of my biggest highlights since starting my blog. It was a very intimate blogger meet up to talk about the #BathBookBed campaign … [Read more...] about #BathBookBed with Jo Frost & Peppa Pig

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Books, Reviews, Sienna Tagged With: Peppa Pig, toys

BABY Born Highchair Review

amomentwithfranca · 25 April 2017 · 1 Comment

One of the things that Bella loves most is playing with her dolls. She has a really nice collection of dolls but the thing that makes playing with dolls a lot fun is having accessories to play with. Bella is always asking for things for her dolls like clothes, a bed, a pushchair, … [Read more...] about BABY Born Highchair Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews Tagged With: Dolls, Playing, reviews, toys

Schleich Show With Knabstrupper Mare Review

amomentwithfranca · 17 April 2017 · Leave a Comment

We received another toy from Schleich to review. As you may know, we really love their toys. My girls can spend hours playing with their animal figures. We now have a lovely collection and it is great for the girls to not only learn about these animals but to enjoy playing and … [Read more...] about Schleich Show With Knabstrupper Mare Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Reviews Tagged With: Animal Figures, Horse Club, Horses, Schleich, Show With Knabstrupper Mare, toys

Trolls Hug Time Poppy Review

amomentwithfranca · 18 January 2017 · Leave a Comment

We received another fantastic toy to review from Hasbro as part of our role as blog testers for the Hasbro Toy Tribe. This toy is special as it is a cute Troll! Who is not in love with these adorable trolls? Well, Bella certainly is and she was super excited to review one. After … [Read more...] about Trolls Hug Time Poppy Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Ambassador Role, Reviews Tagged With: Dreamworks, Hasbro, kids, toys, Trolls, Trolls Hug Time Poppy

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

Hasbro My Little Pony Equestria Crystal Empire Castle Review

amomentwithfranca · 12 October 2016 · Leave a Comment

As part of our role of blog testers for the Hasbro Toy Tribe, we were so lucky to receive another fantastic toy to review. This time we received the My Little Pony Equestria Castle. Bella is already familiar with My Little Pony as she already had some of the toys at home, so she … [Read more...] about Hasbro My Little Pony Equestria Crystal Empire Castle Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Ambassador Role, Reviews Tagged With: Hasbro, Hasbro Toy Tribe, kids, My Little Pony, toys

In Love With Our Furby Connect Review

amomentwithfranca · 10 October 2016 · 49 Comments

Furby Connect Review. One of the things that we love the most at home is reviewing cool toys. Since we are part of the Hasbro Toy Tribe, we get to do that even more. This time has been the best opportunity ever. Yes, we were sent the coolest and funniest toy EVER. I'm talking … [Read more...] about In Love With Our Furby Connect Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews, Sienna Tagged With: Furby, Furby Connect, Furby Connect World App, Hasbro, Toy Tribe, toys

Teletubbies Pull and Play Giant Noo-Noo Review

amomentwithfranca · 30 August 2016 · Leave a Comment

I have mentioned before that my girls love the Teletubbies, watching the programme on TV and BBC iPlayer as well as having some episodes on Sienna's iPad. As I also said in a previous post, I loved to watch the Teletubbies with my niece when she was young and now that they have … [Read more...] about Teletubbies Pull and Play Giant Noo-Noo Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Bella, Reviews, Sienna, Videos Tagged With: Giant Noo-Noo, Noo-Noo, Pull and Play, Shape Sorter, Sounds effects, Teletubbies, Toddler, Toddler Toys, toys

Baby Annabell Doll Unboxing & Play

amomentwithfranca · 28 August 2016 · 44 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: Crying Doll, Doll, Guggles Noises, Interactive Doll, kids, Kids Toys, toys, Unboxing

Brio Parking Garage Review

amomentwithfranca · 19 August 2016 · 1 Comment

I'm sure you guys have heard about the Swedish brand BRIO before. They are a fantastic brand, having been active in the toy market for over 130 years. They are famous for their great quality wooden toys. For Brio, toys are not about entertaining or pacifying children. They … [Read more...] about Brio Parking Garage Review

Filed Under: Toys & Games, Reviews, Sienna Tagged With: Brio, kids, Parking Garage, toys, Transporte Wagon, Wooden Cars, Wooden Toys

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

10 Reasons To Go To FunFest Blogger Summit

amomentwithfranca · 2 August 2016 · 58 Comments

Last year in September I decided to go to my first blogger conference. At first I didn't know which blogger conference to pick as going to your first one is a big step and you want to choose one which will give you as many benefits as possible (learn, have fun, networking). I was … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons To Go To FunFest Blogger Summit

Filed Under: Ambassador Role, Blogging, Events, List Tagged With: Conference, kids, toys

Hasbro Play-Doh Town Fire Truck Review

amomentwithfranca · 1 August 2016 · 2 Comments

I have mentioned before that we are very excited to be part of the Hasbro Toy Tribe. From the first 3 toys that we received I have already reviewed the Yo-Kai Watch and the Nerf Supersoaker Squall Surge Water Gun. In this post I will be reviewing their Play-Doh Town Fire Truck.  … [Read more...] about Hasbro Play-Doh Town Fire Truck Review

Filed Under: Reviews, Toys & Games Tagged With: Hasbro, kids, Play Doh, Play-Doh Town FireTruck, toys

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