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Author: jenny

Halloween hand painted rock monsters

Halloween hand painted rock monsters

Posted on September 17, 2017April 15, 2018 by jenny

My children are all about painted rocks at the moment. It’s the latest craze and they are fully embracing it! Have you heard about painted rocks? It’s quite simple, people are decorating and hiding painted rocks! This is great fun for adults and children, and pretty cheap too. I recently bought a big bag of…

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The Handmade Fair at Hampton Court 2017

The Handmade Fair at Hampton Court 2017

Posted on September 17, 2017 by jenny

Yesterday I went to The Handmade Fair with my sister for the third year in a row. I really love going to The Handmade Fair at Hampton Court, it’s a great way to learn some new skills and of course go shopping for craft supplies! The Handmade Fair takes place on Hampton Court Green, opposite…

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Glimmies Rainbow Friends {Glimtree and Glimwheel}

Glimmies Rainbow Friends {Glimtree and Glimwheel review}

Posted on September 16, 2017February 22, 2023 by jenny

Earlier this year we told you about Glimmies, sweet little collectible star fairies. Well we were delighted to be sent the new Glimmies Rainbow Friends Glimtree and Glimwheel playsets! Glimmies are the little star fairies sent by the moon to take care of “Glimmieswood” forest animals. Each Glimmies Rainbow Friends has her own name and…

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JAPAN CANDY BOX

Japan Candy Box September unboxing and giveaway

Posted on September 15, 2017August 30, 2022 by jenny

We love learning about the wider world. My kids love to find out about other cultures and traditions and especially food! Monthly subscription boxes are a great way to learn a little about new products so we were delighted to be sent a Japan Candy Box to review at home. We’ve tried a few Japan Candy…

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tealight Halloween decorations

Tealight Halloween decorations {A-Z Play at Home}

Posted on September 15, 2017 by jenny

Am I allowed to admit we’re getting excited for Halloween in our house? Yesterday I couldn’t resist buying the kids new Halloween t-shirts and picking up some fun craft supplies. We’ve made a start on our homemade Halloween decorations too to supplement the stash we’ve made in previous years. Today I wanted to share the…

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Shopping for Autumn fashion

Shopping for Autumn fashion

Posted on September 14, 2017February 26, 2019 by jenny

Photo by Pineapple Supply Co. on Unsplash The other day I told you that I will soon be celebrating my Ninth wedding anniversary! Woo hoo! Nothing screams wedding anniversary like a date night in a fancy restaurant. Nights out are pretty limited as a parent living in the suburbs, so I’ve been planning my outfit and general autumn…

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Win the perfect bedtime book for toddlers

Win the perfect bedtime book for toddlers

Posted on September 14, 2017 by jenny

10, 9, 8 … Owls Up Late! Ten cheeky, bouncy, noisy owls are playing in a tree. It’s bedtime, but they’re having far too much fun to go to sleep! Uh-oh. Will Mummy Owl ever convince all her little owlets to fly down to the nest? Ideal for children who like the owlets are reluctant…

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What I'm watching on Netflix this Autumn

What I’m watching on Netflix this Autumn

Posted on September 13, 2017 by jenny

I’m a huge fan of Autumn. Yay, for dark evenings and cosy nights in! Thankfully school seems to tire my children out so they’re in bed a lot earlier than they were over the summer holidays. This means we get to pick up on some of the series we were watching on Netflix. This evening…

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Ideas for a ninth wedding anniversary

Ideas for a ninth wedding anniversary

Posted on September 13, 2017November 5, 2023 by jenny

I can’t believe we’ll be celebrating our Ninth wedding anniversary next month. I’m not sure my husband really wanted to get married so we don’t do much to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We usually swap cards and go out for lunch. I really like looking out for handmade cards and found a great one on…

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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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