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Big Nate iPad app giveaway

Posted on January 3, 2012February 24, 2025 by jenny

Big Brother surprises me with his grasp of technology, already completely au fait with using our iPhones and iPads. We love discovering new apps for him to use and were excited to hear that one of his favourites, Peekaboo Barn, has been decorated Peekaboo Barn for the holidays –  bunnies in beanies, cows in hats and…

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1940s House at IWM London (and a vintage inspired giveaway!)

Posted on December 19, 2011May 27, 2024 by jenny

Giveaway now closed. The winner, as chosen by the IWM, is Rebecca Murphy. The correct answer was King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. One of my favourite museums in London is the Imperial War Museum and we’ll be popping along between Christmas and New Year for a last look round the 1940s house which is…

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12 Days of Christmas – Day 12 (giveaway)

Posted on December 12, 2011February 27, 2025 by jenny

On the twelfth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – an orb for morphing, (an Etch-a-Sketch for Etchin, science kits for kids, an eco game for playing, friends from Sylvania, a Rastamouse that sings, a 3D Puzzle, Club Penguin Gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty! Morbs – perfect as…

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12 Days of Christmas – Day 8 (giveaway)

Posted on December 8, 2011February 27, 2025 by jenny

On the eighth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – science kits for kids (an eco game for playing, friends from Sylvania, A Rastamouse that sings, a 3D Puzzle, Club Penguin Gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!) Science doesn’t have to be boring! Wild Science helps bring science to…

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12 Days of Christmas – Day 6 (giveaway)

Posted on December 6, 2011February 27, 2025 by jenny

On the sixth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – some friends from Sylvania (a Rastamouse that sings, a 3D Puzzle, Club Penguin Gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!) The unique, adorable range of distinctive animal figures have been delighting children (and their parents) for over 26 years! Add…

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12 Days of Christmas – Day 4

Posted on December 4, 2011February 27, 2025 by jenny

On the fourth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – a 3D Puzzle (Club Penguin gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!). Welcome back to my Christmas gift guide for little ones! Today my recommended gift is the Children’s World Map Puzzleball which retails at £19.99 from Ravensburger. The next…

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12 Days of Christmas – Day 3

Posted on December 3, 2011February 27, 2025 by jenny

On the third day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – Club Penguin gifts (fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!). I must admit that so far Club Penguin has passed us by as Big Brother is too young for them. However, it is difficult to escape the cute plush Club Penguin Puffles…

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12 days of Christmas – Day 1

Posted on December 1, 2011February 27, 2025 by jenny

To help celebrate Christmas I’ve managed to get my hands on twelve top Christmas gifts that I think little ones will love! In a special feature over the coming days I’ll be revealing my Gift of the Day and giving readers of the gingerbread house the chance to win some of the gifts! Subscribe to…

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Kung Fu Panda 2 giveaway

Posted on November 23, 2011February 27, 2025 by jenny

Jack Black is back as Po in DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 2, the fiercely funny sequel to the Academy Award-nominated original film. On his first big challenge since becoming the Dragon Warrior, Po must lead his friends and fellow kung fu masters The Furious Five on a mission of epic proportions to defeat his…

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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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