This week the digitally restored and first widescreen release of The BFG The Movie was released on DVD and Blu-ray. I love Roald Dahl books and The BFG was always one of my favourites. It was strange sitting down to watch a film from my childhood with the toddler but he loved it so I will be off to the library to find some Roald Dahl books to read together. To celebrate the release of the film I have a lovely competition for you, where you can win a copy of The BFG and Family Golden Ticket to the Roald…
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After the amazing atmosphere during the Olympic Games we were really looking forward to the Paralympic Games and we haven’t been disappointed. To celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games I have an amazing Limited edition Panasonic Lumix Camera for one lucky reader of the gingerbread house. Best of all you don’t have to do anything sporty to be in with a chance of winning! To take part you need to support your team and share your passion for the London 2012 Olympic Games via the Panasonic UK Facebook app! First you need to ‘Like’ the Panasonic UK Facebook App…
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A couple of days ago I reviewed So You Want to be a Pirate? ,a little taster before the release of THE PIRATES! IN AN ADVENTURE WITH SCIENTISTS which is available on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital Download on September 10. I have the most amazing giveaway for readers of the gingerbread house -The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists Special Screening and Workshop! © 2012 Sony Pictures Animation Inc. All Rights Reserved The special screening and workshop will be held next week on Tuesday 4th September at The Pirate Castle, Oval Road, Camden, London, NW1 7EA 4.30pm –…
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There’s a small sniff of autumn in the air, the toddler is ready to go back to nursery and my thoughts have turned to the C word (Christmas!). I have a fantastic giveaway from Hamper Gifts today, a lovely Best of British Food Hamper presented in a hand wicker basket, with contents including Edinburgh Tea & Coffee Co. Scottish Breakfast Tea Caddy, Cherry & Coconut Flapjack and Alice McPhersons Petticoat Tails Luxury Shortbread. One of these festive Christmas hampers would make a fantastic gift and is already pinned to my festive Pinterest board so I’m well prepared for gift buying.…
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Have you and your family been inspired by the Olympics? My children are too young to understand what’s going on but we’ve been busy visiting Olympic-themed exhibitions, seen the Torch Relay pass by the end of our road, been to the Olympic Park and cheered on the synchronised swimming at the Aquatics Centre, baked Olympic cupcakes and even visited a gold post box. I hope by blogging and scrapbooking these things the children will have memories that will inspire them as they grow up. A fascinating new range of multi-media textbooks for iPad from The Amazing People Club aims to…
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Eau Thermale Avène is a unique French skincare brand dedicated to each level of skin sensitivity; from sensitive, intolerant to allergic. Each product contains the Avène Thermal Spring Water, a unique ingredient whose properties have been endorsed by dermatologists over the years. The range includes really gentle body care products suitable for both mum and baby, and even for use on eczema-prone skin. My 8 month old has really sensitive skin so I was interested in trying out the range. We’ve been using a couple of the products over the last few weeks and found the Avène Cold Cream Cleansing Bar…
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A couple of weeks I told you about the fantastic new yoomi microwavable pod. They have kindly offered one yoomi feeding system, which includes the 8oz bottle, warmer and pod as a giveaway! Giveaway: I have one yoomi feeding system, which includes the 8oz Bottle, warmer and pod, to giveaway to one lucky reader of the gingerbread house. To enter: To enter simply answer the question and leave your answer in a comment below. How many minutes does it take you to charge your warmer in the new yoomi pod? A) 1 minute B) 2 minutes or C) 5 minutes – If you…
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We were sent a (very large) box of the new limited edition Colour Me In Rice Krispies and a Bumper Colouring Case with 58 different pens, pencils, glitter glues and markers so the toddler and I could decorate the characters on the Rice Krispies box and personalise breakfast. Quite a long time ago the toddler went off breakfast (spot a theme in our house!?) and for the last year he’s eaten toast and a yoghurt everyday without fail. However, the arrival of the Rice Crispies, or “crisps” as he calls them, has him eating breakfast cereal again! On the day…
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I love supporting products which are handmade in Britain and I am very excited to bring you a giveaway in association with Raggy-Tag who make beautiful comforters, blankets, teddy bears and accessories for babies. The entire Raggy-Tag range is made using temptingly tactile fabrics that can be co-ordinated to give your baby the finest selection of comforters and accessories. Their limited edition comforters in red, white and blue are a must-have for 2012. Designed and handmade in Britain, the Union Jack cotton Raggy-Tag baby comfort blanket is backed with luxurious cuddlesoft white velboa and colourful ribbons to keep little hands…