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Win a Fingerlings Baby Monkey

Fingerlings Baby Monkey review and giveaway

Posted on July 28, 2017May 25, 2018 by jenny

I can’t believe the first week of the summer holidays is nearly over. We’ve been so busy but still had time to review the very cute Fingerlings from WooWee. Fingerlings Baby Monkeys love hanging onto your finger and know when they’re being touched, spoken to, and even hung upside down! These perfect primate pets come to…

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Win a pair of Silentnight Pure Cotton Pillows

Win a pair of Silentnight Pure Cotton Pillows

Posted on July 21, 2017January 30, 2019 by jenny

A good nights sleep is so important. My bed is my favourite place and I love nothing better than sinking into it at the end of the day. We use the Silentnight Anti-Snore pillows and they are lovely and comfortable. I am so happy to have teamed up with Silentnight and give you the chance to win…

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The Summer of Serendipity book review

The Summer of Serendipity {review and giveaway}

Posted on July 20, 2017August 11, 2019 by jenny

Can you smell the Summer holidays? I can! Today I’m taking part in the book tour for The Summer of Serendipity by Ali McNamara. Read on for my review of this great summer time read, and for your chance to win a copy. The Summer of Serendipity One summer, property seeker, Serendipity Parker finds herself on…

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Win a Lottie Dolls sticker and fiction book

Win a Lottie Dolls sticker and fiction book

Posted on July 11, 2017 by jenny

Have you heard of the award winning Lottie Dolls? Lottie, Finn and Friends are inspired by real kids. Arklu believes that childhood should be an inclusive place where every child belongs regardless of gender, ethnicity or ability, and aim to reflect that in their collection. Lottie Dolls aim to empower young minds through play. The…

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Win with HarperCollins Summer Reads Book Tour!

Win with HarperCollins Summer Reads Book Tour!

Posted on July 6, 2017 by jenny

You can’t beat a big old pile of books to read, especially with the Summer holidays coming up. We love reading all year around but we make a special effort to keep up with our reading so we don’t fall victim to that infamous Summer slide. Both my children love books so we’re so excited…

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Talking about intimate health {£50 Amazon voucher giveaway}

Posted on July 3, 2017November 10, 2022 by jenny

I love my children but the one conversation I’m not looking forward to is any of the grown up ones! Both my children are inquisitive little people and I like and encourage that. I always tell them there’s no such thing as a silly question and if I don’t know the answer I can help…

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Fox's Ice Cream Favourites

Win 1 of 4 bags of Fox’s Limited Edition Ice Cream Favourites

Posted on June 30, 2017 by jenny

Nothing says Great British summertime like your favourite ice cream flavours, and this summer, Fox’s Glacier has launched an extra-special edition to help you re-live summers gone by. Brought to you by the makers of Fox’s Glacier Mints, Fox’s Glacier Fruits and Fox’s Glacier Darks, a range which has been enjoyed up and down the…

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Win 2 x Mini Lalaloopsy Mix N Match dolls

Win 2 x Mini Lalaloopsy Mix N Match dolls

Posted on June 23, 2017June 23, 2017 by jenny

As huge Netflix fans I’m so excited to have something to share with you today. If you have small children like me I’m sure you’ll know about the Lalaloopsy dolls. These were once rag dolls who magically came to life when their very last stitch was sewn, taking on the personalities of the materials that…

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Win Diary of a Wimpy Kid books

Win Diary of a Wimpy Kid books

Posted on June 20, 2017 by jenny

A few weeks ago we went to a screening of the latest Diary of a Wimpy Kids film. It’s a great family film and really encouraged my 7 year old to start reading the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney This is the book…

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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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