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Author: jenny

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Getting ready for the summer holidays {Baker Ross review}

Posted on July 3, 2016March 14, 2021 by jenny

We really are on a count down to the Summer holidays now. The children have a few weeks left and the calendar is filled with parents’ evening, class swap days and (my least favourite day of the year) Sports Day. Whether you’re at home or abroad you may be on the look out for some…

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Cath Kidston Teatime book cover

Cath Kidston Teatime: 50 cakes and bakes for every occasion

Posted on July 2, 2016February 17, 2019 by jenny

My book shelves are pretty full, and double stacked in places, but when I heard about Cath Kidston Teatime I really wanted to treat myself to a copy. I have all the Cath Kidston books as I love looking through them, but so far they’ve all been craft books. Cath Kidston Teatime: 50 cakes and…

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Num Noms Series 2 deluxe pack

Num Noms Series 2

Posted on July 2, 2016November 29, 2023 by jenny

I don’t know about you but my children love small collectable toys. Perhaps it’s their size, or the fact they can buy them with their pocket money, but my 4 year old was delighted to hear that Num Noms Series 2 have arrived! Earlier this year we were sent some Num Noms Series 1 which…

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Win 1 of 5 colouring cards for adults from Cardoo

Posted on July 1, 2016July 18, 2016 by jenny

It is no secret that colouring in for adults was the biggest new book trend of 2015 and one which I absolutely love. Now innovative greeting card company Cardooo, who also stock activity cards and fairytale story cards for children, have released a unique range of colouring in cards for adults. Each of the six…

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Choose Happy! motivational banner

Choose Happy! motivational banner

Posted on July 1, 2016June 28, 2020 by jenny

The weather is dull and dreary at the moment, plus I feel totally disorientated by events happening in the UK at the moment. In fact I’m really upset about the decision and what it means for our future. Crafting never fails to cheer me up so today I’m sharing a sweet little sewing project. Over…

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DC Super Hero Girls

DC Super Hero Girls review

Posted on June 30, 2016September 10, 2019 by jenny

If you thought Superhero’s were only for boys then you have obviously never watched DC Super Hero Girls. DC Super Hero Girls centers on the female Super Heroes and Super-Villains of the DC universe during their formative high school years – prior to discovering their full super power potential. DC icons such as Wonder Woman,…

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Orla Kiely covered mini chest of drawers

Ikea hack – Orla Kiely mini chest of drawers

Posted on June 29, 2016September 28, 2022 by jenny

I’m sure everyone has the Moppe mini chest of drawers from Ikea. It’s not cheap but we’ve had ours for years as they are perfect for storing my smaller sewing notions. The only problem I have with things from Ikea, is that everyone has them, so I love to add a personal touch. As an…

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Lion Guard Twitter Party invitation

Lion Guard Twitter Party

Posted on June 29, 2016August 4, 2016 by jenny

It’s been a while since we took part in a Twitter Party but I’m pleased to announce the Lion Guard Twitter Party will be happening on Twitter next Wednesday 6th July between 1 and 3pm. At the beginning of the year we attended a preview of The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar, a brand…

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getting ready for Great British Tennis Weekend

Tennis for all with the Great British Tennis Weekend

Posted on June 28, 2016July 3, 2021 by jenny

We are a family who loves watching tennis, especially Wimbledon, so we’re really happy it started this week! You are never too young to pick up a tennis racket, and when we were on the Ventura last week, we seized the opportunity to play tennis on their very own tennis court! Yep, nothing beats a…

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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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