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Author: jenny

Easter egg and marshmallow popcorn

How to make Easter egg and marshmallow popcorn

Posted on April 12, 2015April 8, 2020 by jenny

I love to re-use and upcycle the children’s toys. This year we’ve ended up with a few of the large plastic Playmobil Easter eggs and I really wanted to give them a new life. We used a few Playmobil eggs as containers to grow cress in which was fun (and lovely to eat something we…

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The benefits of a joint bank account

Posted on April 12, 2015January 11, 2017 by jenny

I’ve been a stay at home mum for a couple of years now. I love the fact I’m able to spend so much time with my children, attend School events and take them to their swimming lessons. I wouldn’t be able to do it without the support of my husband. We’ve been together for 11…

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Win a Peppa Pig sticker book and DVD

Posted on April 11, 2015January 19, 2020 by jenny

Earlier in the Easter holidays I shared some free Peppa Pig printables to keep your children busy. There’s Peppa Pig Easter bunting, a Peppa Pig Easter card to colour and Peppa Pig Easter hat to make. There are lots more Peppa Pig activities to keep the children busy this holiday and every day on the…

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Cinderella Junior Readybed review

Posted on April 11, 2015December 26, 2016 by jenny

Little Sis has completely fallen in love with the story of Cinderella. Over the Easter holiday we went to see the new Cinderella film starring Lily James and Richard Madden. We were also lucky enough to see some of the beautiful costumes and props in a pop up Disney’s Cinderella exhibition in Leicester Square. We…

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Afternoon tea with the stars of The Furchester Hotel

Posted on April 10, 2015September 2, 2022 by jenny

The Furchester Hotel made its debut on CBeebies in September and was the number one rated new children’s show last autumn.  Aimed at 3 to 6 year-olds the show follows a close-knit family of cheerful Muppet monsters who own and operate an ‘almost’ world-class hotel. Afternoon tea with the stars of The Furchester Hotel About…

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Doc McStuffins Light Up Doctor Shoes from Flair

Posted on April 10, 2015April 12, 2015 by jenny

We have been really busy over the Easter holidays. We’ve had trips to grandparents, fun days out and plenty of time for playing and crafts. The weather has been amazing which has meant the children have spent a lot of time outdoors. A couple of times Little Sis has set up her toy hospital outside…

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Hatched, Matched, Dispatched – & Patched! at the American Museum in Bath

Posted on April 9, 2015January 1, 2024 by jenny

Over the long weekend we found time to go and see the latest exhibition at the American Museum in Bath. Titled Hatched, Matched, Dispatched – & Patched! the exhibition brings together textile items made to mark important family milestones. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to take pictures in the exhibition but they had some really beautiful…

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DIY magnetic Scrabble board

Pinned it made it – DIY magnetic Scrabble board

Posted on April 7, 2015May 14, 2019 by jenny

Ages ago I Pinned an image on Pinterest of an old picture frame which had been filled with Scrabble tiles. You could use it to make your own words and phrases. I love Scrabble and I’ve been meaning to get round to making one for ages and I finally did. Equipment needed to make a…

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Monday happy things

Posted on April 6, 2015 by jenny

I feel a little late posting my Monday happy things but we’ve had a busy long weekend away. Now we’re happily back at home and unpacked and I feel I have a few moments to reflect on last week. – I loved watching my 3 year old decorate her Easter bonnet. She chose a pretty…

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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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