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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: Bella, Review, Reviews, Toys & Games 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: Reviews, Sienna, Toys & Games 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. aIt was a very intimate blogger meet up to talk about the #BathBookBed campaign … [Read more...] about #BathBookBed with Jo Frost & Peppa Pig

Filed Under: Reviews, Sienna, Toys & Games Tagged With: Book, BookTrust, Peppa Pig, Peppa Pig Bath, 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: Bella, Reviews, Toys & Games Tagged With: Baby Born, Doll's highchair, Dolls, Highchair, 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: Reviews, Toys & Games 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: Ambassador Role, Reviews, Toys & Games 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: Reviews, Toys & Games 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: Ambassador Role, Reviews, Toys & Games Tagged With: Hasbro, Hasbro Toy Tribe, kids, My Little Pony, My Little Pony Explore Equestria Crystal Empire Castle, toys

In Love With Our Furby Connect – Review

amomentwithfranca · 10 October 2016 · 49 Comments

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 about Furby! We all love … [Read more...] about In Love With Our Furby Connect – Review

Filed Under: Bella, Reviews, Sienna, Toys & Games 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: Bella, Reviews, Sienna, Toys & Games, Videos Tagged With: 3D Jigzaw, 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 · 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: Bella, Reviews, Toys & Games, Videos Tagged With: Baby Annabell, Burping Noises, 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: Reviews, Sienna, Toys & Games 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: Bella, Reviews, Toys & Games Tagged With: cheese sandwich, Hasbro, Kids Toys, MLP Blind Bags, MLP Sugarcube Corner, My Friendship is Magic Collection, My Little Pony, Pinkie Pie, 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: Baby Born, Baby Born Sister, 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: Bella, Reviews, Toys & Games 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, Events Tagged With: Blogger Conference, Conference, FunFest, FunFest Blogger Summit, kids, Northamptonshire, Summit, toys, Whitllebury Hall

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 the last toy which is their … [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

Buying Awesome Toys From Wicked Uncle

amomentwithfranca · 22 July 2016 · 4 Comments

Hola chicos, 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, … [Read more...] about Buying Awesome Toys From Wicked Uncle

Filed Under: Bella, Reviews, 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

Puppy in my Pocket Soft Carrier Review

amomentwithfranca · 20 July 2016 · Leave a Comment

Hola chicos, not long ago Bella and I reviewed the Puppy in My Pocket Dog Park play set, Clip on Pouch and we also discovered more new puppies when we opened the blind packs that we also received. If you haven't read or seen my video you can do so now through those links. This … [Read more...] about Puppy in my Pocket Soft Carrier Review

Filed Under: Bella, Reviews, Toys & Games Tagged With: Blind Packs, Collectables, Dogs, kids, Out and About toy, Puppies, Puppy in my Pocket, Soft Carrier, toys

Orchard Toys Mini Games Crocodile Snap Review & Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 25 May 2016 · 47 Comments

Hola chicos, as you already know I'm a massive fan of Orchard Toys. They have amazing toys and games for our kids that follow the National Curriculum and EYFS guidelines which is always a win for us parents. They have recently launched a new set of mini games. This collection of … [Read more...] about Orchard Toys Mini Games Crocodile Snap Review & Giveaway

Filed Under: Giveaways, Reviews Tagged With: Build a Beetle, Crocodile Snap, Dinosaur Dominoes, Games, Giveaways, Jungle Snakes & Ladders, Kids Games, Kids Toys, Little Bus Lotto, Mini Games, Orchard Toys, Penguin Pairs, reviews, toys

Playmobil Carrying Case Shop Review

amomentwithfranca · 8 March 2016 · 25 Comments

Hola chicos, 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 … [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

Orchard Toys – Slug in a Jug Review

amomentwithfranca · 16 November 2015 · 31 Comments

Hola chicos, I am very happy to tell you that from now on my family and I will be reviewing games and toys from Orchard Toys. We have always been fans of Orchard Toys and now that we have been made Orchard Toys Official Testers, we are all very excited about it!! You might notice … [Read more...] about Orchard Toys – Slug in a Jug Review

Filed Under: Bella, Nick, Reviews, Toys & Games, Vlogging Tagged With: Games, Orchard Toys, Slug in a Jug, toys

10 Toys to Entertain a One Year Old

amomentwithfranca · 19 October 2015 · 28 Comments

A couple of months ago I did a post about 9 Things to keep an 11 month old busy and now that Sienna is one year old (14 months) I thought that I should do an update of this and do a list of the toys that she is enjoying a lot at the moment. … [Read more...] about 10 Toys to Entertain a One Year Old

Filed Under: Development, List, Parenting, Sienna, Toys & Games Tagged With: 1 year old, List of toys, One Year Old, toys

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

Filed Under: Development, List, Sienna, Tips, Toys & Games Tagged With: 11 months old baby, entertainment, list, things for entertainment, tips, toys

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