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Monday Happy List: Life in Lockdown {Week 3}

Posted on April 13, 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 usually a post I love to write but obviously life has changed…

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felt dino pincushion kit

My hands making: Felt dinosaur pincushion

Posted on April 12, 2020May 18, 2023 by jenny

Regular readers will know that every month I challenge myself to make the Mollie Makes magazine cover gift. I’ve subscribed since it first came out and have had a drawer full of unopened kits – but no more! I’ve been making more time for grown up crafting and I love to make the kits and hopefully try something…

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How to keep the kids busy during lockdown - the gingerbread house

How to keep the kids busy during lockdown

Posted on April 10, 2020September 4, 2022 by jenny

So three weeks into lockdown already. On one hand I can’t believe we’ve managed to stay in for over 3 weeks, but on the other hand I am exhausted from looking after the children at home every day. The days seem very long and I’m juggling the children, their school work, keeping them busy with…

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Free printable Easter i-spy activity for kids

Free printable Easter i-spy activity for kids

Posted on April 9, 2020February 27, 2025 by jenny

If you’re looking for a last minute activity to keep the kids busy this Easter weekend then you will love our free printable. We love this Easter-themed i spy activity and colouring sheet for kids from the gingerbread house blog! Keep kids busy and screen free with this free printable. Free printable Easter i-spy activity…

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Young, Fearless, Awesome {book giveaway}

Young, Fearless, Awesome {book giveaway}

Posted on April 8, 2020 by jenny

We’ve all been reading a lot of books since we were placed in lockdown. Thankfully both my children love to read a variety of fiction and non-fiction books so are never bored. We were recently sent a copy of Young, Fearless, Awesome: 25 young people who changed the world to read. Young, Fearless, Awesome by…

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Spring bunny origami corner bookmark {free printable}

Posted on April 7, 2020 by jenny

I love Spring. It’s one of my favourite seasons, especially as there is more daylight each day. It’s lovely waking up to the sunshine and putting the kids to bed as it gets dark. The days seem full of promise and we are fitting in so many activities. I know Easter is right around the…

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Bichon Frise 21 weeks

Monday Happy List: Life in Lockdown {Week 2}

Posted on April 6, 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 usually a post I love to write but obviously life has changed…

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Personalised wooden bunny egg holders from the gingerbread house

Personalised wooden bunny egg holders

Posted on April 5, 2020 by jenny

I can’t believe Easter is only a few days away. Although I’ve been planning everything for weeks it now seems to have snuck up on me. We have lots of chocolate, have planned some delicious meals (hopefully we can buy everything we need), and of course, our annual Easter Egg Hunt! A lot of our…

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Traditional Easter biscuits recipe

Traditional Easter biscuits recipe

Posted on April 4, 2020 by jenny

We’ve been doing a lot of baking recently. I don’t know about you but we’ve always enjoyed baking, and now we have a lot more time on our hands. We are all excited that we have Easter to celebrate, especially as every day pretty much feels the same right now. Easter is the perfect excuse…

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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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