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The Very Merry Christmas Game

The Very Merry Christmas Game {board game review}

Posted on November 4, 2018February 23, 2019 by jenny

We’re a family who loves to play board games together regularly. We’ve shared some of our favourites but are always on the look out for another game to try. With Christmas approaching next month we have a lovely seasonal game to tell you about today. It’s a fun family game of Presents, Crackers, Christmas Songs……

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with simple Pilgrims Hat Cookies to celebrate Thanksgiving with the gingerbread house

Celebrate Thanksgiving with simple Pilgrims Hat Cookies

Posted on November 3, 2018October 15, 2023 by jenny

Do you know I first celebrated Thanksgiving in 1995? When I was at University at St Andrews I lived in Halls with lots of International students and was invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with them. We had an amazing meal that evening! Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, and this year Thanksgiving…

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Win 1 of 2 copies of The Littlest Reindeer DVD

Posted on November 2, 2018 by jenny

It’s very British to talk about the weather but I just can’t help it! What happened to the weather this week? It’s been so cold and I’ve been de-icing my car every morning before I drive off to work. Anyway, the cold weather has been keeping us indoors after school so I was pleased to…

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8 must-have stocking fillers for men

8 must-have stocking fillers for men {which you can win!}

Posted on November 1, 2018November 29, 2020 by jenny

With Halloween over for another year my thoughts have turned to Christmas. It may seen a little early but we all know that us mums like to be organised and plan! Christmas is the biggest event of the year for our family and I find that a little planning goes a long way to ensure…

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Nature Month-by-Month A Children’s Almanac for 2019

Nature Month-by-Month {A Children’s Almanac for 2019}

Posted on November 1, 2018October 31, 2018 by jenny

We love celebrating the seasons here at the gingerbread house. We can’t resist a beautiful new book for children so were delighted to receive a copy of Nature Month-by-Month. This is a lovely book which takes you on an inspirational month-by-month journey through the seasons. Nature Month-by-Month {A Children’s Almanac for 2019} Beautifully illustrated in…

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Yayoi Kusama pumpkins and paintings in London

Yayoi Kusama pumpkins and paintings in London

Posted on October 31, 2018 by jenny

A few weeks ago I heard that a Yayoi Kusama installation was coming to London and I immediately booked tickets. I am so glad I did because they quickly sold out. I booked for a day during half term and this was our only planned day out in London. Yayoi Kusama: THE MOVING MOMENT WHEN…

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Amazing ways to make an art of waste

Posted on October 30, 2018November 27, 2023 by jenny

Photo by Paweł Czerwiński on Unsplash Sending ton after ton of rubbish to landfill for decades or even centuries before it biodegrades is a bad idea from any perspective. Fortunately, in recent years, we have got a little wiser with our waste. Recycling is on the up, but that doesn’t just mean putting your cans and paper in…

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Making Halloween squishies with Duck Tape

Making Halloween squishies with Duck Tape

Posted on October 29, 2018November 3, 2018 by jenny

We’ve been to some really fun craft workshops for kids at our local Hobbycraft. They are always affordable and the staff have been lovely and helpful. This weekend we popped along to our local store to make Duck Tape Halloween squishies. I could tell from the picture that they would be fun so booked places…

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Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things

Posted on October 29, 2018October 28, 2018 by jenny

Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed the beautiful weather we’ve been experiencing in London over half term. Each week I start off by writing my Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things blog post. It’s a great chance to reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well…

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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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