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Author: jenny

Tales Of The Start Of Spring

Posted on March 26, 2015 by jenny

Do you give gifts at Easter? I’d love to say I was organised enough to arrange Easter baskets for my children but so far they just have their favourite character Easter eggs to unwrap. Today we received a copy of Tales Of The Start Of Spring to review. It’s the first ever DVD collection of…

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Kids crafts – painting using food

Posted on March 26, 2015August 3, 2020 by jenny

I love to keep my little one busy and today we tried something new, painting using food! Equipment needed to paint with food: Potatoes White paper Easter themed cookie cutters Paint How to paint with food: We’ve tried painting with lots of different materials, from flowers to corks and hands. Today we used potatoes which…

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Disney’s Cinderella Exhibition

Posted on March 25, 2015February 28, 2025 by jenny

Yesterday I read an article about Disney’s Cinderella Exhibition Presented By Swarovski. Straight away I booked some tickets to the free exhibition as my daughter loves Cinderella and we’re going to see the film next week. Disney’s Cinderella Exhibition is the official exhibition of costumes and props from the new film, which is directed by…

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Win 1 of 5 Philips Disney Frozen Lights

Posted on March 25, 2015October 14, 2020 by jenny

I have two children who are obsessed with Disney’s Frozen. We’re really looking forward to watching Frozen Fever, the new Frozen short, and of course excited to hear about Frozen 2! I have teamed up with Philips to bring you a lovely Frozen-themed giveaway. I have 5 of these 2-in-1 Frozen Projector and Night Lights…

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On my mantle – March

Posted on March 24, 2015 by jenny

My Mantle is looking a little pared back this month, completely by design. We’ve had Mother’s Day and two birthdays which has meant lots of new toys around the house. I love having a little space to curate and with Spring in the air I’m definitely channelling Spring indoors too. Earlier this month I made…

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Monday happy things

Posted on March 23, 2015December 13, 2016 by jenny

Yesterday we spent the day at Wendover Forest with some friends. We had fun exploring the new Superworm Trail, enjoyed den building and our first picnic of the year (outside of the car!). I love the new print of Alexandra Palace by Georgina Westley I received for my birthday. We used to live near Ally…

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Homemade cookies for cats

Posted on March 22, 2015February 11, 2023 by jenny

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias I often make handmade gifts for members of my family. I’ve made teacup candles, cushions and blankets. Today I’m making something a little different but just as fun – homemade cookies for cats from Hill’s dry pet…

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Our Easter Egg Hunt Easter bonnet

Posted on March 21, 2015March 25, 2023 by jenny

This is the second year we’ve decorated an Easter bonnet. My daughter takes part in a fun Easter parade at her nursery, they all wear their decorated hats and do a little catwalk show. The shops are full of ribbons, little chicks, pastel shades of tissue paper and Easter bonnets. I thought I would get…

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Thomas & Friends Rattling Railsss

Posted on March 20, 2015April 28, 2017 by jenny

The other day I mentioned that this year is Thomas & Friends 70th Birthday! I pulled together some our favourite Thomas & Friends crafts so do pop over and take a look if you are looking for some crafty inspiration. Based on stories of the railways, Thomas & Friends invites children to enter a world…

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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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