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Win a copy of The Emoji Movie DVD

Win a copy of The Emoji Movie DVD

Posted on December 3, 2017 by jenny

On November 27th Sony Pictures Animation’s The Emoji Movie was released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Little Sis and I watched The Emoji Movie in the summer and we absolutely loved it (see what we thought of it here), so we couldn’t wait until we could watch…

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Crafty Gifts by Jane Bull book review

Crafty Gifts by Jane Bull book review

Posted on December 3, 2017December 8, 2017 by jenny

It’s been a while since I shared a kids craft book with you but I have a lovely one to share with you today – Crafty Gifts by Jane Bull. Stuck on gift ideas for mum, dad, grandparents, or teacher? Then turn to Jane Bull’s charming new children’s craft book. Packed with over 20 ideas…

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Sylvanian Families Christmas crafts for kids to make

Sylvanian Families Christmas crafts

Posted on December 2, 2017February 4, 2026 by jenny

My daughter was really lucky to receive a few new Sylvanian Families for her birthday this week. She really wanted the Sylvanian Families Kangaroo Family and the Forest Nursery – both of which she was excited to open. She’s asked for Beechwood Hall for Christmas but it just looks so large – I’m sure we haven’t…

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Win a Polar Bear Felting Kit

Win a Polar Bear Felting Kit from Hobbycraft

Posted on December 1, 2017 by jenny

Earlier this summer I went to the Hobbycraft Press Show where I picked up so much inspiration for my Christmas crafting. I was given a wonderful felting kit which I thought I would offer to my readers – I know you all love to craft as much as I do! This Polar Bear Felting Kit is the…

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Sharing classic children's books - The Little Prince

Sharing classic children’s books – The Little Prince

Posted on December 1, 2017August 30, 2022 by jenny

I write a lot about books because I am passionate about reading and encouraging my children to read. I took a little video of my 5 year old yesterday. We were reading her school book and I was blown away with how much progress she has made so far in Year 1. Both my children…

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Mongoose Stance Scooter

Mongoose Stance Scooter review

Posted on December 1, 2017January 19, 2025 by jenny

My children have had scooters since they could toddle. Although they both have bikes they prefer to scoot everywhere. Just like a bike grows with your child, so does a scooter, and they have both had a few different models over the last few years. They both started with the Mini Micro 3-in-1 Scooter with…

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Updating a boy’s bedroom

Posted on November 30, 2017June 7, 2026 by jenny

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash I think know my husband thinks I’m a little crazy but I’ve started planning our next round of DIYs. We’ve been in our current house for nearly 5 years and have decorated the whole house, except for his office, and installed a new kitchen. It’s funny how tired you can get of…

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The Marvellous Moon Map

Win a copy of The Marvellous Moon Map

Posted on November 30, 2017 by jenny

I’m so excited for the 1st December. Not only do the kids get to discover which Advent calendars the cheeky Elf on the Shelf brings, but we also get to see our Book Advent. The kids love our Christmas traditions, and books play a big part at Christmas. One new book we have added to…

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Cleaning up packed lunches with Tinyme

Cleaning up packed lunches with Tinyme

Posted on November 29, 2017November 9, 2020 by jenny

My son has now been taking packed lunches to school for 11 weeks! That’s a lot of sandwiches I’ve made. I’ve been working this week which means I’ve been making his lunch the night before and leaving it out in the morning for him to take. Working outside of the house means I have to…

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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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