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The Time Tider by Sinéad O’Hart

The Time Tider by Sinéad O’Hart {giveaway}

Posted on March 2, 2023March 8, 2023 by jenny

Did you celebrate World Book Day today? My daughter wore her pyjamas to school and took her favourite book in, and they were able to spend time reading and talking about books. That sounds like bliss to me! I’m delighted to have teamed up with Little Tiger who publish the best children’s books. They recently…

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Win tickets to The Creative Craft Show in Birmingham

Win tickets to The Creative Craft Show in Birmingham

Posted on February 15, 2023October 15, 2023 by jenny

As it’s National Embroidery Month I am excited to have another wonderful giveaway to share with you today – you can win tickets to The Creative Craft Show in Birmingham featuring Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion & Embroidery. We’ve teamed up with the organisers of The Creative Craft Show Birmingham to offer you the chance…

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Win 1 of 2 Fat Quarter Sets

Win 1 of 2 Fat Quarter sets

Posted on February 11, 2023February 12, 2023 by jenny

Are you making anything at the moment? I had a burst of energy earlier in the month and have now fallen into a bit of a slump, searching for my next project. For the last few years I’ve been keeping a list of my crafty projects on the homepage of my blog. It helps remind…

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A Loom of One’s Own

A Loom of One’s Own {book giveaway}

Posted on January 12, 2023 by jenny

I don’t mind the month of January. I have a proper spring clean after I’ve taken the Christmas decorations down and have a big clear out too. This year we’re changing our living room round and have had an amazing tidy up due to losing lots of storage. I want to have a simplified house…

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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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Solve Your Own Mystery: The Missing Magic

{Giveaway} Solve Your Own Mystery: The Missing Magic

Posted on November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 by jenny

I’ve teamed up with Little Tiger Books to bring you a lovely giveaway today. They recently published Solve Your Own Mystery: The Missing Magic, a fantastically imaginative detective story for readers looking for an interactive adventure. Solve Your Own Mystery: The Missing Magic One puzzling mystery. Several slippery suspects. Endless possibilities! Welcome to Haventry, a…

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Win Midnight Magic: Witch Trap

Win Midnight Magic: Witch Trap

Posted on October 13, 2022 by jenny

We love to celebrate Halloween with some spooky gingerbread skeletons or a trip to a pumpkin patch. This year we have decorated our house with little munchkins and are busy planning how we will carve our pumpkins. It’s a really fun season and I’m delighted to team up with Little Tiger Press to share a…

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How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue

{Giveaway} How Beautiful We Were

Posted on September 14, 2022 by jenny

Now the children have gone back to school I’m hoping to have time to read more. Each year I set myself a target to read a certain number of books and it feels like the year is running away from me! I love to share the books I read with you and share the odd…

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Factopia: Follow the trail of 400 facts

{Giveaway} Factopia: Follow the trail of 400 facts

Posted on August 12, 2022 by jenny

My daughter is of an age where she loves to learn facts. She loves Britannica Magazine for curious kids and Britannica publish books for curious kids too! they recently published Factopia: Follow the trail of 400 facts by Kate Hale, illustrated by Andy Smith, and I am delighted to have a copy to giveaway 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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