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Five Happy Things {Week 462}

Posted on August 21, 2023 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. This is my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Five Happy Things…

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Jurassic Glamping at The Red House Farm

Jurassic Glamping at The Red House Farm

Posted on August 17, 2023 by jenny

We spent last week glamping with Jurassic Glamping at The Red House Farm, a small-scale, family orientated, luxury campsite on a smallholding in East Devon. We had been glamping back in 2012 with the kids so were really excited to do it again with them. Jurassic Glamping at The Red House Farm Our last experience…

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{Giveaway} Secrets of the Vampire

{Giveaway} Secrets of the Vampire

Posted on August 15, 2023 by jenny

We were recently sent a copy of Secrets of the Vampire: A supernatural sourcebook of our legend and lore by Julie Légère & Elsa Whyte, illustrated by Laura Pérez. The perfect gift for all vampire-obsessed teens, Secrets of the Vampire is the must-have read for this Halloween. Read on for your chance to win a copy….

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Jurassic Glamping at The Red House Farm in East Devon

Five Happy Things {Week 461}

Posted on August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. This is my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Five Happy Things…

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Cotton Clara X Maptote embroidery hoop

July crafting

Posted on August 11, 2023August 21, 2023 by jenny

July was a busy month so it’s probably no surprise that I forgot to post an update of my crafts. The kids had loads of activities and finished their school year, and promptly went off to summer camp with Scouts. There was also plenty of time for crafting and we fitted in a few exhibitions…

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Fossil walk with Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre

Fossil walk with Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre

Posted on August 10, 2023August 16, 2023 by jenny

We’re currently on our glamping holiday in Devon which we have been looking forward to for ages. We made sure to book a fossil walk as this seemed like a great family activity, and we even found a dog-friendly one! Fossil walk with Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre We met outside the fascinating Charmouth Heritage Coast…

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Crochet Maple leaves tutorial

Crochet Maple leaves tutorial

Posted on August 9, 2023July 7, 2024 by jenny

I love crochet and it feels like this is the time of year I can start thinking about adding some autumnal decorations to our home. I’ve been making crochet maple leaves which I think would look perfect strung along some fairy lights over the mantlepiece. Although there are quite a few steps, if you know…

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Java Whiskers Cat Cafe Marylebone

Five Happy Things {Week 460}

Posted on August 6, 2023 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. This is my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Five Happy Things…

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Morph trail London 2023

Morph’s Epic Art Adventure London trail (Part 2)

Posted on August 5, 2023August 24, 2023 by jenny

Last month I shared a post about our epic visit to London to see the Morph’s Epic Art Adventure London trail. I’m sure it’s possible to visit all the sculptures in one day but we decided to break it down and visit them over a few days. We love a trip into London as there’s…

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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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