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Author: jenny

Kinder surprise minion

How to make Minions from kinder eggs

Posted on June 29, 2013June 9, 2019 by jenny

Our household is a little bit obsessed with Minions at the moment. Minions are of course the highlight of the films Despicable Me, to my toddler anyway! I’ve seen lots of Despicable Me crafts on Pinterest and thought we would make our own Minions. We used the plastic shell from a Kinder Surprise which is…

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Bedtime routine: successful or stressful?

Posted on June 28, 2013July 7, 2013 by jenny

I’m sitting here at just gone 7 o’clock with my two children asleep in their beds (fingers crossed). Our bedtime routine has been established pretty much since the children were born and they never go to sleep without at least one story. My husband and I alternate taking each child to bed and our routine…

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Ikea doll bed makeover

Posted on June 27, 2013February 19, 2018 by jenny

It seems an age ago since we were lucky enough to come across a really cute little wooden doll bed on a recent charity shopping spree. It was quite big but we managed to get it home on the bus, just! We paid £2 and when we got home I realised it was from Ikea…

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Pinned it, made it!

Posted on June 25, 2013August 30, 2022 by jenny

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. You all know I’m a huge fan of Pinterest, so much so that I actually guest post every week over at the PinAddicts Challenge! I…

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WIN the latest Everything’s Rosie DVD

Posted on June 24, 2013August 30, 2022 by jenny

If my children are ever feeling a little tired or down from a busy day then I know that a few episodes of Everything’s Rosie will soon cheer them up. Today I have some good news to share, for Rosie, Raggles and friends are back for more fun-filled adventures, in the latest DVD compilation which…

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Oxo Tot twist top water bottle review and giveaway

Posted on June 21, 2013October 4, 2014 by jenny

We’ve recently been sent a couple of products from Oxo Tot to try. We love their products as they tick all our boxes: easy to use, simple to keep clean, fun colours and BPA free. The latest product we’ve been trying is the Oxo Tot twist top water bottle. Both my children were attracted to…

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Sweet dreams

Posted on June 20, 2013November 9, 2020 by jenny

Both my children have had eczema. Fortunately they’ve grown out of as they’ve got older, except for poor Little Sis who has small patches of it behind her knees. I was recommended Soothing Baby Balm by Green People which really helped the itching and dry skin. So when they got in touch about reviewing their…

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Hungry to happy in a couple of easy steps

Posted on June 20, 2013November 6, 2014 by jenny

I love trying to make meal times exciting for my children. Too often the toddler shouts “I’m hungry” at me, giving me a very small time frame to whip up something tasty for him. I’ve just been introduced to the new Richmond Mini Meatballs and they are perfect for quick and easy meals. There are…

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Afternoon tea at The Athenaeum

Posted on June 19, 2013October 21, 2023 by jenny

Last year I reviewed a lovely book by Sarahjane Funnell. We were invited to afternoon tea at the pet friendly hotel, The Athenaeum, for the launch of her second book – Phillipa Fairy Cake and the Secret Pets’ Tea Party. Afternoon tea at The Athenaeum First of all we enjoyed a really delicious afternoon tea…

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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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