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Author: jenny

Monday happy things {Week 131}

Monday happy things {Week 131}

Posted on April 3, 2017 by jenny

I’m so pleased that today is the first day of our Easter holidays. My children were so happy to finish school on Friday and we had a really relaxing weekend together. I’m just excited that we have a break from our routine for 2 weeks. There are no after school clubs or running around. I’m hoping…

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Creating an Easter crate for kids

Creating an Easter crate for kids

Posted on April 2, 2017September 18, 2021 by jenny

I’ve always enjoyed celebrating Easter. Since our children came along Easter has got bigger and bigger. Before there was giving Easter eggs and enjoying a family meal. Now there are Easter Egg hunts, Easter baking, Easter crafts and gifts. My kids love Easter as much as I do but I’m glad it’s not on the…

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The Spring Box from Mila & Pheebs {subscription boxes for kids}

The Spring Box from Mila & Pheebs {subscription boxes for kids}

Posted on March 31, 2017December 6, 2020 by jenny

We’ve received some lovely happy mail this week including our second subscription box from Mila & Pheebs – you can see our review of the Fun At The Farm box here. My daughter is 5 and she loves the seasonal stationery and activity box. The Spring Box from Mila & Pheebs The subscription box is…

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Folded Book Art by Clare Youngs

Folded Book Art by Clare Youngs

Posted on March 30, 2017April 1, 2026 by jenny

I am looking forward to some extra crafting time over the Easter holidays. We have a steady stream of visitors who like to craft too so I’m very excited to share with them the latest book from Clare Youngs. Titled Folded Book Art: 35 beautiful projects to transform your books, this book is packed with ideas…

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Playmobil History Roman Warriors' Ship review

Playmobil History Roman Warriors’ Ship review

Posted on March 29, 2017February 1, 2024 by jenny

We’ve been a #PlaymobilPlayologist family for the past few years so we are a little sad to be bringing you our final Playmobil review today. Playmobil is a top manufacturer within preschool toys and we’ve really enjoyed working with them. Our final toy was the Roman Warriors’ Ship from the Playmobil History range. I studied Ancient History…

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Gingerbread cheesecake

Gingerbread cheesecake {from a recycled gingerbread house}

Posted on March 29, 2017April 20, 2017 by jenny

Every year we try and make a gingerbread house together. Living in London it is really easy to get hold of gingerbread kits, and I picked up one in Ikea and Flying Tiger (or Tiger as it used to be known). They are definitely a Christmassy thing but I think it’s becoming more acceptable to…

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EmbellishBox papercutting template

Embellish Box for Papercutters (March box)

Posted on March 28, 2017December 8, 2017 by jenny

I was lucky to receive some lovely gifts for my birthday last week, including lots of new papercutting books. By luck the March Embellish Box also arrived but got put aside for a few days whilst I was busy celebrating my birthday. Embellish Box for Papercutters (March box) The theme for theMarch Embellish Box for…

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another visit to the Lego Store

Monday Happy Things {Week 130}

Posted on March 27, 2017 by jenny

This week was a little crazy. After celebrating our son’s birthday over the weekend it was my turn to celebrate my birthday. So I started the week by going shopping with my husband and having a delicious lunch out. I really wanted to buy a pair of Saltwater sandals but I couldn’t find any, but…

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Perfect Thank You cards

Perfect Thank You cards

Posted on March 26, 2017December 11, 2020 by jenny

It’s been a busy few weeks with my son’s birthday. We like to celebrate for a full 7 days in our house which means his birthday cards and decorations only came down this weekend. He had a lovely birthday, was totally spoilt with the presents he received and had a bunch of his friends round…

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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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