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Win a Halloween H-Box from Hotel Chocolat

Win a Halloween H-Box from Hotel Chocolat

Posted on October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 by jenny

I love October but the constant rain today has been miserable. The children were really looking forward to a trip to the pumpkin patch but unfortunately this was cancelled due to the weather. In need of a little cheering up, we broke open the Halloween chocolates and sweets! We enjoy Autumn and love nothing more…

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Win a Jelli Rez Fantasy Jewellery set

Win a Jelli Rez Fantasy Jewellery set

Posted on September 23, 2020 by jenny

Last month we told you all about Jelli Rez, a fun craft which lets you create one of a kind, resin-inspired designs using a fun and easy 3-step process that only takes 15 minutes – simply mix, mold, and wear! My daughter loves this kind of activity and really enjoyed making her unique jelli designs….

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Win The Binge Watch Guide

Win The Binge Watch Guide

Posted on September 12, 2020September 24, 2022 by jenny

Like most families, we’ve spent a lot of time watching series and films over the last 6 months. We love family film night but have been spending so much time together that it’s been good to discover new things to watch. We all seem to like different types of shows so there has been a…

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Win two picture books for kids from Trigger Publishing

Win two picture books for kids from Trigger Publishing

Posted on August 26, 2020 by jenny

With children hopefully going back to school next week I’m sure there are lots of anxiety and nerves (from both parents and children!). I know that from speaking to my own children they both have mixed feelings about returning to school after so long. I’m sure it is the right time to go back to…

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Countryside & Walking Contemplations books {giveaway}

Walking & Countryside Contemplations books {giveaway}

Posted on August 9, 2020 by jenny

One thing I’ve loved over the last few months has been the chance to explore where we live. We live on the edge of London which is the best of both worlds – a fast train into London and countryside at the end of our road. We’ve loved exploring our local area and have walked…

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Win The New Legends Of Monkey merch

Win The New Legends Of Monkey merch

Posted on August 1, 2020 by jenny

Emmy-winning adventure series THE NEW LEGENDS OF MONKEY is back on Netflix for a second series (launching Friday August 7th) and to celebrate we’re giving you the chance to get your hands on some amazing Monkey merch! The New Legends Of Monkey Series 2 Series Two sees fallen God, Monkey, and his band of fellow…

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Win Conservation Crisis

{Giveaway} Conservation Crisis board game

Posted on July 30, 2020September 11, 2022 by jenny

It seems that my readers love a competition so I am happy to have a fun little giveaway to share with you all today. Yesterday we told you all about the latest board game we have been enjoying – Conservation Crisis. This is a fun and engaging game of strategy where you take control of a…

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Win a jigsaw puzzle for Rebel Girls

Win a jigsaw puzzle for Rebel Girls

Posted on July 21, 2020 by jenny

Last week we told you about the new jigsaw puzzles for Rebel Girls which we enjoyed so much. Gibsons partnered with the Rebel Girls team behind the internationally best-selling book series, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, to launch two inspiring Jigsaw Puzzles for Rebel Girls that celebrate heroic women throughout history. Designed to let…

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in a Re-Cycle-Me Unicorn Playworld box

Win a Re-Cycle-Me Unicorn Playworld box

Posted on July 12, 2020 by jenny

A few weeks ago we told you about Re-Cycle-Me. They believe in a world in which children and their parents become more aware of the amount of rubbish we are all producing. A world where children help to reduce this by recycling or re-use. We were sent the Re-Cycle-Me Games box. We love junk modelling…

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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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