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Author: jenny

I’m grateful for

Posted on June 1, 2011January 13, 2013 by jenny

a picture of my new thumb-sucking healthy baby, due in December!   Linking up with Week 60 of the Gallery and Reasons to by Cheerful

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Gurgle magazine

Posted on May 29, 2011May 2, 2012 by jenny

There’s a new glossy magazine aimed at modern mum’s just like me and you. It’s called Gurgle and available exclusively in Mothercare stores, Early Learning Centres, or via subscription. So what do you get for the princely sum of £2? I was sent the first copy to review and I loved it. It is packed…

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Vintage wooden items

Posted on May 29, 2011May 27, 2024 by jenny

I’ve been on the look out for some vintage wooden items to decorate our home. I love old advertising and I’ve found some great items. First up is this vintage crib board advertising Wills’ Golden Virginia tobacco. My grandmother worked for Wills’ before she got married so I thought this would be a nice link…

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My Silent Sunday

Posted on May 29, 2011February 23, 2013 by jenny
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Day Zero – Month 8 (May)

Posted on May 28, 2011July 28, 2012 by jenny

It’s that time of the month when I need to sit down and see how my Day Zero progress is going. It’s been a really busy but productive month. 14. Complete a 365 day photo challenge Our baby blog has now been updated for 14 months. It was originally started by my husband to record…

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Review: unbelievabowl set

Posted on May 27, 2011October 12, 2014 by jenny

Have you heard of the Unbelievabowl from Vital Baby? The unique Unbelievabowl™ has been designed to stick to your baby’s highchair or your tabletop with ultimate, super suction power. Simple and easy to attach, once securely locked in position your baby will not be able to remove the bowl or spill its contents, making mealtimes…

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Review: Peter Rabbit Organics’ juices

Posted on May 27, 2011 by jenny

Edward (Chief tester) was sent a box of Peter Rabbit Organics’ juice drinks to taste. The three cartons each contained 150ml of diluted juice in a handy tetra pack design featuring Peter Rabbit. The three flavours are: Pear Apple and Grape Blackcurrant and Apple juice Peter Rabbit Organics juices contain a blend of organic juice…

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Build-A-Bear Workshop party!

Posted on May 27, 2011August 15, 2023 by jenny

How would you like to win a store party worth £200? In celebration of Build-A-Bear Workshop founder and chief executive bear, Maxine Clark, visiting the Manchester Trafford Centre Store on Sunday 5th June and the Bluewater Store on Wednesday 6th June, I am offering one lucky reader the chance to win a Build-A-Bear Workshop store…

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Are you a power scourer?

Posted on May 26, 2011May 2, 2012 by jenny

Are you a scrubber, a scourer, or a soaker when you do the washing up? I’m a soaker but Vileda are doing their very best to convert me with a new Power scourer range. The new ‘Extra Power’ scourer is for super tough dirt, and the ‘Non-Scratch Power’ scourer has been designed to look after…

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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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