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The perfect STEAM toys for kids

Posted on March 24, 2017January 13, 2020 by jenny

My 7 year old loves construction toys. He was sent some of the brand new kits from K’NEX that help children develop their STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) skills through play. A few months ago we reviewed the K’NEX Mighty Makers Director’s Cut so we knew the children were going to have lots of fun with these…

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The 5 Most Unique Ways To Store Your Toys

The 5 Most Unique Ways To Store Your Toys

Posted on March 24, 2017October 16, 2024 by jenny

We’ve all been in that situation where every single toy imaginable is spread out all over the floor and it takes everything in our power to tip toe over legos, Barbies, and cuddly toys. Sometimes, the more traditional forms of storage just don’t fit in our home, whether it’s because of style or the fact…

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Fred's Box

Fred’s Box {a subscription box for kids}

Posted on March 23, 2017April 25, 2017 by jenny

Are you ready for the Easter holidays? We are! This week has been horribly busy and we are now counting down the days until school finishes and we can relax a little. My son has been feeling a little unwell recently so I was really pleased to be able to surprise him with some happy…

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How to hold an Emoji birthday party

How to hold an Emoji birthday party

Posted on March 21, 2017May 20, 2019 by jenny

I’m not quite sure how my son discovered emoji’s but he has fully embraced it. Maybe it’s a boy thing, maybe it’s because he just turned 7. But it seemed like a great theme for his birthday. He first discovered them through playing on my iPhone, surprisingly they were only in the last few years…

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Celebrating the Spring Equinox with children

Celebrating the Spring Equinox with children

Posted on March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 by jenny

Did you know that March 20th is the Spring or Vernal, Equinox? We’ve noticed that the days are getting longer and today both night and day are equal, hence the Equinox (Latin for equal night). I really wanted to mark it in some way so today we thought we would dig out our seasonal tree…

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Monday happy things {week 129}

Posted on March 20, 2017 by jenny

Happy Monday everyone and I hope you all had a great weekend. As I sat thinking about what to put in this weekly post I realised my calendar was pretty normal (and busy) for last week. I volunteered for a few hours at my children’s school, ferried my children around to their after-school clubs and…

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How to make a Pez display case

How to make a Pez display case

Posted on March 19, 2017September 18, 2021 by jenny

I’m a bit of hoarder and can’t help but collect things. Do you remember Pez holders? They are plastic holders which hold little sweetie bricks, and they have a different characters head as the dispenser. I had them when I was growing up, although sadly never kept any of them. Now my children have quite…

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Nerf Zombie Strike Outbreaker Bow

Nerf Zombie Strike Outbreaker Bow

Posted on March 19, 2017February 28, 2019 by jenny

My son has wanted a Nerf blaster for a long time. He’s quite a gentle soul so I’ve always been a bit surprised when he’s mentioned getting one. He’s a very creative boy who loves his Lego and making things. Last Summer I bought him a Nerf water blaster as he was taking part in…

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The Smurfs House from Schleich

The Smurfs House from Schleich {Smurfs: The Lost Village}

Posted on March 18, 2017March 12, 2023 by jenny

We’re so lucky as there are plenty of films we want to catch over the Easter holidays (now just 2 weeks away!). As well as the new and re-booted Beauty and the Beast we are looking forward to Smurfs: The Lost Village. Smurfette (Demi Lovato), Brainy (Danny Pudi), Clumsy (Jack McBrayer) and Hefty (Joe Manganiello) use…

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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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