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Author: jenny

10 Ways to Get your Family into the Outdoors!

Posted on November 15, 2020February 12, 2024 by jenny

Disclosure – this is a sponsored post It is becoming harder and harder to get your whole family outdoors together, enjoying a picnic, game or just a relaxing walk. There are so many benefits to spending time outside together, so it is important to find ways to do this. Carry on reading to discover 10…

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The Book of Lost Names { book review}

The Book of Lost Names { book review}

Posted on November 14, 2020 by jenny

Disclosure – thanks to Welbeck for the chance to read this book. The end of 2020 is fast approaching which means my Goodreads challenge is nearly over for another year. I’ve read some amazing books this year and I really enjoyed my most recent read, The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel. I love…

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Win a copy of Draw With Rob at Christmas

Win a copy of Draw With Rob at Christmas

Posted on November 14, 2020November 14, 2020 by jenny

With two creative kids we love our weekly Draw With Rob sessions.  Every Saturday the kids look for clues on what the latest character will be, and we all look forward to sitting down for a drawing session. The kids have special notebooks just for their Draw with Rob drawings and my husband even bought…

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H! MY GIF Dance Pack

AD/OH! MY GIF Dance Pack {review}

Posted on November 13, 2020November 18, 2020 by jenny

My son is the King of Memes (or so he tells me!) and was so excited to be gifted some of the latest Oh! My Gif toys, a new exciting collectible range from Moose. We reviewed some earlier this year and the kids were happy to see more of the range. The OH! MY GIF…

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Sainsbury's Festive Mug Hanging Gingerbread kit

Festive Mug Hanging Gingerbread kit

Posted on November 12, 2020 by jenny

Have you heard of a mug hanger before? It’s a biscuit that actually hangs over the edge of your mug. I bought a gingerbread house mug hanging kit a few years ago but was excited to try a kit I found in Sainsbury’s which included four different shapes. Festive Mug Hanging Gingerbread kit The Sainsbury’s…

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How to make an Elf Isolation House

How to make an Elf Isolation House

Posted on November 11, 2020 by jenny

Do you have an Elf that visits on December 1st? We have two and I love coming up with ideas for them to get up to fun and mischief around the house. This year our house elves will be coming early so that they can quarantine in their very own Elf Isolation House. I toyed…

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Cheerful Christmas movies to watch on Disney+

Cheerful Christmas movies to watch on Disney+

Posted on November 10, 2020December 3, 2020 by jenny

One of my favourite things to do at this time of year is to watch a Christmas film. The days are shorter and colder and thanks to this second Lockdown, we are happier to stay in and snuggle up with a film at the weekend. Earlier this year we were gifted Disney+ which the kids…

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Modern Gingerbread by Sandra Monger

{Giveaway} Modern Gingerbread by Sandra Monger

Posted on November 9, 2020 by jenny

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of gingerbread. I love baking it, decorating it and eating it! I’m not sure where it all started but now I find myself with gingerbread inspired necklaces, flavoured lip balm and even a gingerbread Christmas jumper. Gingerbread is delicious all year round and is easy to adapt to…

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celebrating Bonfire Night during lockdown

Monday Happy List {Week 317}

Posted on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 by jenny

I love to start the week by writing the Monday Happy List. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I love to write. Monday Happy List {Week 317} I…

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Welcome to the gingerbread house blog. I’m Jenny, London mum of two teens. Craft and family lifestyle blogger, occasional baker of gingerbread. Find out more about us, our latest crafts, and be inspired by our days out. Contact me jenny@the-gingerbread-house.co.uk

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