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Win with P&G this Father’s Day

Posted on June 8, 2013August 29, 2017 by jenny

I’ve mentioned the Everyday Effect before, basically the everyday things that us mums do for our family which make all the difference. P&G have made it their mission to make products which help towards making everyday life that little bit better. With Father’s Day round the corner, P&G want to help the Dad in your…

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Win a Peppa Pig Play Tent

Posted on June 4, 2013June 26, 2014 by jenny

The weather has been perfect the last couple of days. We’ve been enjoying our lovely new garden which is just the right size for the children to run around in. Over the weekend my husband finished building them a beautiful wooden playhouse and today a new sand pit arrived – hopefully these will keep them…

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WIN one of three copies of Mister Maker: Watch & Make Volume 5

Posted on May 30, 2013August 30, 2022 by jenny

My toddler is the biggest fan of Mr Maker. The good news for him is that Mister Maker: Watch & Make Vol. 5 is being released on DVD on the 3rd June 2013. As you would expect the DVD features out of this world makes! You too can join in the fun with Mister Maker…

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Curious George springs into Spring review and giveaway

Posted on May 20, 2013August 30, 2022 by jenny

I’m not sure how we first discovered Curious George but the toddler loves to watch him. He was sent a copy of the new feature, Curious George springs into Spring, which is ideal for pre-schoolers. Spring has sprung and the world’s favourite monkey returns – as curious as ever – in this high-flying, full-length feature,…

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Lala-Oopsies: A Sew Magical Tale – The Movie review and giveaway

Posted on May 17, 2013August 30, 2022 by jenny

Last year we reviewed Adventures in Lalaloopsy Land: The Search for Pillow which the toddler really enjoyed. Now for the first time you can journey beyond the rolling green hills of the original Lalaoopsy Land to an extraordinary place never seen before, where islands float on strawberry milk surrounded by tall mushroom trees to meet the…

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Reloved magazine giveaway

Posted on May 15, 2013May 23, 2013 by jenny

I came across a new magazine last week called Reloved – the creative guide to upcycling. The cover immediately appealed to me so I bought it even though I have little time for reading at the moment. I love to recycle and upcycle and am always on the lookout for smallish items which I can…

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Cath Kidston – Coming Up Roses review and giveaway

Posted on May 13, 2013August 30, 2022 by jenny

It’s difficult to believe that this year Cath Kidston celebrates her 20th anniversary. I’ve always been a huge fan and my house is peppered with floral tea towels and bed linen. To celebrate the anniversary she has relaunched some classics designs in her popular antique rose print. I particularly love the special edition Moleskin. As…

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Giveaway Day is here!

Posted on May 6, 2013August 15, 2023 by jenny

I think this is the third time I’ve joined up with the Sew, Mama, Sew! giveaway day. I love to craft so I thought this would be a great chance to have a de-stash of my sewing supplies. I’d love to say that moving house has helped me to organise my sewing supplies but it…

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Win tickets to Mums Show Live!

Posted on April 25, 2013August 30, 2022 by jenny

Have you heard about the exciting new exhibition called Mums Show Live!, the UK’s first show for parents of 4-12 year old children? The show is taking place at Alexandra Palace which is a brilliant venue (and right on my doorstep!), from 16th-19th May 2013. There’s a range of really interesting speakers lined up, including:…

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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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