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Author: jenny

How to Practice Self-Care When You’re a Busy Parent

Posted on July 17, 2023May 12, 2024 by jenny

Even though you’re always busy rushing around after other people, you should still make time to look after yourself. If you’re not looking after your physical and mental well-being, you can’t give enough to others. This will eventually mean that you’ll reach burnout, and at this point, it can often be too late to start…

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The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett

Five Happy Things {Week 457}

Posted on July 16, 2023July 17, 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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Crowns and Coronets exhibition at Blenheim Palace

Royal Connections, Crowns and Coronets exhibition at Blenheim Palace

Posted on July 15, 2023January 27, 2024 by jenny

We spent today re-visiting Blenheim Palace. It has been a good few years since we last visited and we were excited to visit again but this time with our children. Our gifted tickets were given so we could visit the Royal Connections, Crowns and Coronets exhibition which features some of the lavish collections of Blenheim…

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{Giveaway} Me and the Robbersons: Bandit Karaoke

Posted on July 12, 2023July 13, 2023 by jenny

My daughter is looking forward to a summer of reading and can’t wait to get started on the Summer Reading Challenge at our local library. We love to discover new authors and books, and share them with you! Today I’ve teamed up with Little Tiger and have a lovely book giveaway for a middle grade…

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The best destinations across the world to visit with your children

Posted on July 11, 2023 by jenny

Disclosure – this is a sponsored post Travelling with your children can be a genuinely distinctive experience that makes happy memories for the whole family. You most likely remember how summer trips felt during your own childhood and fondly remember some things you saw or did back then. Depending on your travelling plans, travelling can…

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Morph Epic Art Adventure London sculpture outside St Paul's Cathedral

Five Happy Things {Week 456}

Posted on July 9, 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's Epic Art Adventure London trail

Morph’s Epic Art Adventure London trail

Posted on July 8, 2023August 5, 2023 by jenny

If you’re looking for free family activities in London this summer then look no further than Morph’s Epic Art Adventure London trail. We are huge fans of these free art trails and we have had so much fun exploring Morph’s Epic Art Adventure that we can’t wait to tell you about it! What is Morph’s…

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Night Train to Marrakech by Dinah Jefferies

Posted on July 7, 2023September 21, 2023 by jenny

A few weeks ago I was given the chance to read Night Train to Marrakech by Dinah Jefferies. This is the final book in the sweeping historical series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author, Dinah Jefferies. It follows The Daughters of War and The Hidden Palace which I have previously read and reviewed. Night…

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How to Create a Wood Flower Bouquet for Home Decor

How to Create a Wood Flower Bouquet for Home Decor

Posted on July 4, 2023 by jenny

Disclosure – a guest blog post by Sola Wood Flowers With the change of the seasons and summer beginning, you might be looking forward to some exciting hosting opportunities. Spring and summer are optimal times to gather together with your friends and family and enjoy good weather and great food. But is your house really…

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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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