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Author: jenny

Easy crochet stars tutorial

Easy crochet stars tutorial

Posted on December 2, 2022July 7, 2024 by jenny

This year we are trying to not buy any new decorations but rather use what we have. Last year we added some pretty crochet mistletoe to our decorations and I thought I would share a tutorial for easy crochet stars. These are so much fun to crochet and would look amazing hanging on a Christmas…

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Weekiss Period panties

Weekiss Period panties – the perfect period hygiene product for mothers and teenage daughters

Posted on December 1, 2022 by jenny

Disclosure – this is a guest post from Weekiss Menstruation, our monthly visitors, will always find its way once it is that time of the month. It doesn’t usually come alone but visits me with cramps and acne. Almost all menstruators experience one symptom or the other once it is that time of the month….

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Theatre shows to attend in London this Christmas

Theatre shows to attend in London this Christmas

Posted on November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 by jenny

Christmas is almost here! Between the shopping, cooking, and decorating, it can be an intense period. But Christmas is all about having a brilliant time with those we love best. That’s where the theatre comes in. Between the festive theatre shows, the romantic, the dramatic, and the family-friendly, there are more than enough enthralling shows…

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Sunday Happy Things {Week 424}

Posted on November 27, 2022 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me 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 sit down…

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RHS GLOW 2022

RHS GLOW 2022 at Wisley with kids

Posted on November 26, 2022May 24, 2023 by jenny

Last weekend we took a trip to RHS GLOW 2022 at RHS Garden Wisley with the kids. We love to see Christmas lights and last year visited both the Lap of Lights at Silverstone and Christmas at Kew. This year we decided to try something different and went to RHS GLOW 2022. We love visiting…

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DIY Christmas Tree Paper Garland

DIY Christmas Tree Paper Garland

Posted on November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 by jenny

I don’t like to talk about Christmas too early. In fact we’re not allowed to talk about it in our house until my daughter’s birthday at the end of this month. However, I have some fun Christmas crafts to share with you and it feels about time that I shared this fun DIY Christmas Tree…

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Gingerbread Manor puzzle {review and giveaway}

Gingerbread Manor puzzle {review and giveaway}

Posted on November 23, 2022January 8, 2023 by jenny

We’re a family who love to do puzzles together. Our table always has a puzzle on the go, especially at this time of year. We were delighted to be gifted the Gingerbread Manor puzzle from Wentworth. We are big fans of jigsaw puzzles, especially Wentworth puzzles which are made in the heart of the British…

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RHS GLOW 2022 at Garden Wisley

Sunday Happy Things {Week 423}

Posted on November 20, 2022 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me 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 sit down…

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NIO Cocktails X Penguin 'Sip & Read' Collection Box

NIO Cocktails X Penguin ‘Sip & Read’ Collection Box

Posted on November 19, 2022December 18, 2023 by jenny

The weather has suddenly turned much colder and there’s nothing I like more than spending the evening with a good book and a drink. Luxury cocktail letterbox service, NIO Cocktails, has teamed up with Penguin to create a limited edition book and cocktails combo; the Penguin ‘Sip & Read’ Collection Box. I was delighted to…

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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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