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Author: jenny

Sylvanian Families bento lunch

Sylvanian Families bento lunch

Posted on October 2, 2015May 10, 2026 by jenny

I have one very tired 3 year old at the moment. This is her second week of pre-school and as much as she loves going, she is also tired and grumpy after each session. To cheer her up at the end of the week I thought I would make her a bento lunch inspired by…

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Teksta Robotics Scorpion from Character

Posted on October 1, 2015 by jenny

With a 5 year old interested in computers, gadgets and radio controlled cars I was interested in the Teksta Robotics Scorpion from Character. This is aimed at children aged 5+ and we were sent one to review. Teksta Robotics have produced a wireless motion control interactive toy in the shape of a scorpion. It uses…

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Play Spiderman and the Avengers games with Marvel Kids UK

Posted on September 30, 2015October 5, 2021 by jenny

My children love the warmer months when they can play outside after school. When Autumn comes we often turn to other pursuits to amuse ourselves. I try to give my children a good balance between reading, crafting and the screen time they so desperately crave 🙂 My 5 year really enjoys discovering new games, especially…

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Halloween decorating ideas from Baker Ross

Posted on September 30, 2015July 8, 2016 by jenny

We are currently enjoying a sunny and warm Autumn but that hasn’t stopped us making a head start on our Halloween decorations. We received some great value craft kits from Baker Ross and I thought I would show you the end results, you can order from them online here. Halloween decorating ideas from Baker Ross…

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Monthly makes – September

Posted on September 30, 2015March 17, 2019 by jenny

July and August were pretty busy months with my children on their break from nursery and school so I didn’t have much free time to make many things. They are both happily back at school now though and I have had some grown up crafting time. My Monthly makes for September First up is this…

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Win a plush Miffy as Miffy TV Comes to Tiny Pop!

Posted on September 29, 2015July 8, 2016 by jenny

As you know Miffy is celebrating 60 years this year. I have some exciting news to share with you today as Miffy’s Adventures: Big and Small launches on the Tiny Pop channel on Friday (2 October 2015). Miffy TV Comes to Tiny Pop! A new generation of British pre-schoolers can discover the charm of the…

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Monday happy things

Posted on September 28, 2015 by jenny

I don’t normally publish so many posts in one day but I have to mark the passing of another 7 days with my weekly Monday happy things post. My daughter started her new pre-school and is really enjoying herself. This is her first full week and I’m hoping she won’t be too tired to enjoy…

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Halloween gingerbread ghosts

Halloween gingerbread ghosts

Posted on September 28, 2015April 25, 2025 by jenny

We’ve had a steady stream of visitors recently so thought we should give our baking a seasonal twist. We love gingerbread so made our favourite gingerbread biscuit recipe and used a great Halloween cutter to make Halloween gingerbread ghosts. Ingredients for Halloween gingerbread ghosts: 350g Plain flour 1tsp Bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp Ground ginger…

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Win a Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Bag

Posted on September 28, 2015October 5, 2015 by jenny

I have a fantastic competition to share today. A couple of months ago we reviewed the Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Bag Playset from Flair. My 3 year old loves to play Doc with her own toys and now she can fix her toy animals too! The Pet Vet Bag Playset contains everything your child needs…

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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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