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Author: jenny

Schleich Showjumper with Horse

Posted on April 11, 2017March 12, 2023 by jenny

The children have been enjoying some much needed downtime recently and playing with all their toys. They were delighted to add to their Schleich collection with the Show jumper with Horse set. Schleich are brilliant quality and my children never have any trouble recognising the animals. This fun set includes 1x Hanoverian Mare, 1x rider,…

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The Giant Jumperee by Julia Donaldson & Helen Oxenbury

Win a copy of The Giant Jumperee by Julia Donaldson & Helen Oxenbury

Posted on April 11, 2017April 11, 2017 by jenny

For the first time ever – two icons in children’s publishing collaborate to bring you a classic new picture book which will delight generations of readers. Rabbit was hopping home one day when he heard a loud voice coming from inside his burrow. “I’m the Giant Jumperee and I’m as scary as can be!” When…

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L.O.L. Surprise! Series 1

L.O.L. Surprise! Easter hunt

Posted on April 10, 2017April 10, 2017 by jenny

My children love an Easter Egg hunt. A little bit of me blames those YouTube videos I keep finding them watching. They would spend hours watching other children unboxing very large eggs if they could. However, this love of unboxing videos meant I didn’t hesitate when offered our very own L.O.L. Surprise! Easter hunt. Little Sis…

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Monday happy things {Week 132}

Posted on April 10, 2017April 10, 2017 by jenny

I love the school holidays as they give everyone a real chance to relax. The weather has been amazing and we’ve had some great family adventures this week! Time for my weekly post about my 5 favourite things from the previous seven days. Monday happy things {Week 132} The lighter evenings have been very welcome…

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YO-KAI WATCH 2: Bony Spirits review

YO-KAI WATCH 2: Bony Spirits review

Posted on April 9, 2017February 26, 2025 by jenny

Do your children love anything YO-KAI WATCH? In case you haven’t heard it’s a role-playing video game which has branched into more games, manga, anime, music and merchandise. The games are based around a male or female character and in it you explore Springdale, meet new and familiar Yo-Kai and all the curious occurrences. My children…

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Stormtroopers at Star Wars Identities

Star Wars Identities at the O2 London

Posted on April 8, 2017April 9, 2023 by jenny

My son received tickets to go and see Star Wars Identities at the O2 London. He’s a huge Star Wars fan, we all are, so thought it would make a great trip during the Easter holidays. We planned a day out, travelling by tube, seeing the exhibition and coming part of the way back by river…

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DIY Emoji Easter eggs for kids

DIY Emoji Easter eggs for kids

Posted on April 8, 2017 by jenny

My children love emojis so much that it was the theme for my son’s recent birthday party (find out more about our emoji birthday party here). So I thought it would be fun to incorporate it into our Easter decorations. We love Easter – with warmer weather, longer days and the promise of chocolate –…

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Recipe for chocolate Easter bark

How to make chocolate Easter bark {recipe}

Posted on April 7, 2017April 8, 2017 by jenny

I’ve wanted to try making our own chocolate bark for ages and finally got round to it whilst the children were on holiday. It was actually really simple with endless possibilities for different seasons and flavours. A basic chocolate bark is a really simple sheet of melted, tempered chocolate, usually covered with nuts, dried fruit…

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DIY Leia and Hans Solo frame

DIY Leia and Hans Solo frame {a Star Wars craft}

Posted on April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 by jenny

Our whole household loves Star Wars so I wanted to make some Star Wars themed art for the walls. We’ve recently re-arranged the pictures in our living room so it felt like a good time to make something to hang alongside our Pez Dispenser frame and vintage type drawer. My husband and I are huge…

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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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