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Lovely London Tea giveaway

Posted on June 23, 2011October 27, 2019 by jenny

*****Competition is now closed and the winner has been notified! ***** I can’t exist without a good old cup of tea first thing in the morning so when I was offered the opportunity to sample some teas from The London Tea Company I said yes! I tried Decaffeinated Breakfast tea, Rooibos, nutmeg & vanilla, and…

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Vileda power scourer giveaway

Posted on June 6, 2011January 19, 2026 by jenny

****Competition is now closed. Congratulations @ammalinetheduck **** You may remember last week I reviewed the latest addition to the Vileda range: power scourers. The New Generation Power Scourers are your best weapon yet to fight even encrusted dirt. The unique 3D structure cleans powerfully and effectively, making washing up less of a chore. The sealed…

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Build-A-Bear Workshop party!

Posted on May 27, 2011August 15, 2023 by jenny

How would you like to win a store party worth £200? In celebration of Build-A-Bear Workshop founder and chief executive bear, Maxine Clark, visiting the Manchester Trafford Centre Store on Sunday 5th June and the Bluewater Store on Wednesday 6th June, I am offering one lucky reader the chance to win a Build-A-Bear Workshop store…

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HMS Belfast review and giveaway

Posted on May 24, 2011April 24, 2015 by jenny

We were invited to explore the newly opened Operations Room on HMS Belfast, an historic vessel moored on the Thames. The Operations oom area was the nerve centre and brain of the entire ship and new interactives have brought it back to life. We tried our hand on the new interactive experience inspired by the…

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Sew, Mama, Sew fabric giveaway

Posted on May 22, 2011May 18, 2022 by jenny

I thought I would participate in the Sew, Mama, Sew May Giveaway Day 2011. Up for grabs I have one metre of Royal Wedding fabric which I bought from my favourite department store, John Lewis. The fabric was produced to commemorate the wedding of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton on Friday 29th 2011. I…

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My Italian Family Cookbook book winner

Posted on May 13, 2011 by jenny

I had an amazing response to the My Italian Family Cookbook book giveaway. A whopping 273 people entered and the winner is   Andrea Johnson   Congratulations Andrea.

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My Italian Family Cookbook review and giveaway

Posted on May 4, 2011October 7, 2013 by jenny

Sacla’ have teamed up with rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio to produce a fabulous new family cookbook called My Italian Family Cookbook. All the dishes are full of goodness, easy to prepare and use the very best ingredients.  Lawrence says “My Dad and I have always wanted to create the ultimate Italian family cookbook, sharing our…

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Have you got a little Prince or Princess?

Posted on April 23, 2011June 5, 2018 by jenny

As part of the royal wedding celebration, Pampers is celebrating all little princes and princesses with their new (ridiculously cute) advert which is being aired next week and I have been given a top secret link so I can share it with you before anyone else sees it. Pampers have also set up a Flickr…

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Ella’s Kitchen and the ELC

Posted on April 14, 2011April 22, 2017 by jenny

Last week Edward and I were invited to Westfield to learn more about a new partnership between Ella’s Kitchen and the ELC. They are working hard to ensure that everyone is hungry for fun! Every special stage 1 and baby brekkie pouch is currently wearing a bib which gives you 20% off at the Early…

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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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