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colouring cards for adults

Win 1 of 5 colouring cards for adults from Cardoo

Posted on July 1, 2016July 18, 2016 by jenny

It is no secret that colouring in for adults was the biggest new book trend of 2015 and one which I absolutely love. Now innovative greeting card company Cardooo, who also stock activity cards and fairytale story cards for children, have released a unique range of colouring in cards for adults. Each of the six…

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Landmarks of the World adult colouring book

Win a copy of Landmarks of the World adult colouring book

Posted on June 16, 2016June 16, 2016 by jenny

The weather has turned slightly here in the UK so instead of sitting out in the garden we’ve been spending more time indoors. Luckily for me I was sent a new adult colouring book which has been keeping me busy – Landmarks of the World. Landmarks of the World contains 35 famous buildings, from ancient…

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Hot Wheels Split Speeders Trackset

Win a Hot Wheels Split Speeders track set

Posted on May 29, 2016August 10, 2017 by jenny

My children are really enjoying the school holidays. They’ve been exploring all their toy boxes and it’s lovely to see them having time to play properly. You may remember a few months ago we reviewed the Split Speeders Blade Raid Track set. We have a few Hot Wheels sets and they provide great value and…

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HayMax Kids allergen barrier balm

Win HayMax Kids allergen barrier balm

Posted on May 22, 2016January 17, 2017 by jenny

What does this time of year mean to your family? To us it means picnics, day trips and lots of fresh air. Unfortunately for my poor 6 year he also has to deal with hay fever which means itchy eyes and a snuffy nose. I’ve never suffered with hay fever but my husband does and…

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Jane Austen adult colouring book

Win Shakespeare and Austen inspired adult colouring books

Posted on May 20, 2016May 21, 2016 by jenny

I love the fact that new adult colouring are constantly being published. Fans of English literature will love the new colouring books based on classic tales, from Little Tiger Press. You can bring to life the greatest love stories of all time and indulge your creativity with these sumptuous colouring books based on William Shakespeare’s Romeo…

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There's a Dragon book

There’s A Dragon book giveaway

Posted on May 5, 2016January 25, 2017 by jenny

I have a lovely giveaway to share with you today. Publishing this month, There’s a Dragon In My Backpack! is the hilarious follow up to There’s A Dragon in My Dinner!, the new series starring eight-year-old Eric Crisp and Pan the Mini-Dragon by Tom Nicholls. Both tell the story of a mischievous 15cm tall mini-dragon called…

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Colour with Me, Mum! by Jasmine Narayan

Win a copy of Colour With Me, Mum!

Posted on April 20, 2016April 20, 2016 by jenny

I love adult colouring books as you probably all know by now. I spend so long colouring with my children that I’m happy to have my own books and am happy to spend some time colouring in when I need to switch off for a bit. I keep thinking that there can’t possibly be any…

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Gingerbread Wonderland by Mimi Sinclair

Win a copy of Gingerbread Wonderland by Mima Sinclair

Posted on April 16, 2016April 16, 2016 by jenny

In our house gingerbread is a treat all year round. There’s something about the smell and taste which I find very comforting. I’m always happy to mix up some dough and spend a happy afternoon cutting out shapes, I think gingerbread makes the best after school treat! Ages ago I discovered Gingerbread Wonderland by Mima…

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Win Scent-Sationally Collectable Num Noms

Posted on March 31, 2016November 29, 2023 by jenny

My house is filled with two small people and their toys. They love small plastic toys and if they can collect them with their weekly pocket money, even better. The latest toys to launch are Num Noms, scented food-related collectibles which appear in the form of mini lip glosses and motorised characters. My 4 year old…

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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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