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West London Racing Centre

West London Racing Centre {exploring the local area}

Posted on June 3, 2017August 23, 2020 by jenny

I’ve mentioned a few times that my husband and children have a collection of model cars they like to race (this is on top of the model cars and model planes!). When we moved to West London we began looking for somewhere to race the cars, other than the woods or local park. Someone recommended…

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Celebrating Elderflower season with Belvoir

Celebrating Elderflower season with Belvoir

Posted on May 31, 2017June 11, 2023 by jenny

I’m so excited for the start of June tomorrow. May has been a great month but I can’t wait for more sunshine – mainly so the kids can play out more! Did you know that the beginning of June also marks the traditional start of summer when the Elderflower bursts into flower in our English…

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The Diary of a Wimpy Kid screening with Joules Clothing

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid screening with Joules Clothing

Posted on May 30, 2017May 30, 2025 by jenny

Today we were invited by Joules Clothing to attend a screening of the latest film, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, at 20th Century Fox. I’d heard of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series of fiction books, written by the American author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney. All the main books are the…

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A visit to Great Chalfield Manor and Gardens with kids

A visit to Great Chalfield Manor and Gardens with kids

Posted on May 24, 2017October 29, 2020 by jenny

I can’t quite believe it’s half term next week. The last few weeks have flown by and I haven’t written half the posts I wanted to about our Easter holiday adventures! We’re off to Wiltshire for a few days over half term. On our last visit we were lucky to visit Great Chalfield Manor and Gardens,…

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Join the Smyths Toys Superstores party {May 27th}

Posted on May 19, 2017October 13, 2019 by jenny

If you’re looking for a fun event for the kids this half term then I have found the perfect event to kick start it. Smyths Toys Superstores are throwing a party and everyone is invited! All of their stores across the UK and NI will be hosting a party in-store that will be bigger and…

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Dog's Trust Harefield

A visit to the Dog’s Trust Harefield {exploring the local area}

Posted on May 13, 2017June 27, 2021 by jenny

Living on the outskirts of London we’re lucky to have so much on our doorstep. A quick hop on the tube gets us into London, or we can take off in the car to the country. We’ve mused about having a dog for a few years now but it just doesn’t seem practical. So instead…

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Top tips for saving money during the summer holidays

Top tips for saving money during the summer holidays

Posted on May 11, 2017October 20, 2024 by jenny

As much as I am enjoying May my thoughts are beginning to turn to the summer holidays. With two children in school full-time our holidays are really precious. We don’t go on huge holidays, preferring to spend a few days with grandparents in different parts of the country, and plan lots of day trips too. The…

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wall of vintage signs at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Monday happy things {Week 136}

Posted on May 8, 2017 by jenny

Last week was good. I love a Bank Holiday Monday and we decided to visit Buckinghamshire Railway Centre and Waddesdon Manor.Buckinghamshire Railway Centre was huge and although the weather wasn’t great we all enjoyed riding on the trains. We had a lovely day out but it was pretty tiring. The highlight of our week was of…

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A Fairy Trail in the Woods {Clanger Wood }

A Fairy Trail in the Woods {Clanger Wood }

Posted on May 5, 2017 by jenny

A few weeks ago we were staying at my mum’s in Wiltshire. We wanted to go and see some bluebells so headed to Clanger Woods. This is a lovely little area managed by the Woodland Trust. We parked up and spotted a poster which read ‘FAIRY TRAIL’. Now, my children love fairy play so I…

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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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