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Real food for your little ones

Posted on August 12, 2011 by jenny

We’re big fans of organic and were really pleased to hear that Organix has won the Baby, Infant and Children Food award at the Soil Association Organic Food Awards, with its Organic Apple & Strawberry / Apple & Peach Dual.We try to give Edward as much organic food as we can and always have a…

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Review: Annabel Karmel iPhone app

Posted on June 7, 2011 by jenny

We were given the chance to try the new Annabel Karmel iPhone app called ‘Annabel’s Essential Guide to Feeding your Baby and Toddler’. I love my iPhone and I enjoy cooking for Edward so this was a perfect opportunity for me to try something new! My iPhone is stuffed full of apps to entertain Edward…

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Review: Annabel Karmel baby purees

Posted on June 7, 2011June 7, 2011 by jenny

Annabel Karmel, the UK’s top parenting author on feeding babies and children, has just launched Annabel Karmel’s Organic Fresh Baby Purées. Edward loves trying new foods so we were sent Scrumptious Butternut Squash, Carrot and Salmon and My First Vegetable and Beef Casserole to try. They come in little pots so you can be sure…

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My Silent Sunday

Posted on May 29, 2011February 23, 2013 by jenny
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Review: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Posted on May 20, 2011 by jenny

Every parent had heard and read The Very Hungry Caterpillar books with their children. It was one of the first books we bought when we knew we were expecting and Edward loves the story. Portmeirion have produced a range inspired by the children’s classic, the range includes both child friendly ceramics and adorable keepsakes. We…

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Adventures in weaning

Posted on March 9, 2011May 2, 2012 by jenny

When Edward reached 10 months he’s suddenly became really adventurous with food. Although we still use the odd jar and pouch we’ve had some success with finger foods and food I’ve made. It’s fair to say he enjoys his food (like his mum and dad!). Today for example he had baby muesli, a small marmite…

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Afternoon tea

Posted on February 20, 2011October 21, 2023 by jenny
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Ella’s Kitchen tasty new products

Posted on February 7, 2011 by jenny

Did you know that Ella’s Kitchen food is healthy 100% organic goodness with absolutely nothing else added – NO added sugar or salt, NO additives, NO hydrogenated fat, NO GM and nothing artificial. At 10 months old Edward loves exploring new textures and tastes so I was happy to let him try the new Baby…

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Ella’s Kitchen organic baby and toddler foods

Posted on January 20, 2011August 29, 2017 by jenny

Little Man was recently sent some delicious products from Ella’s Kitchen to try. We’re a big fan of organic food and Ella’s Kitchen makes 100% organic foods as certified by the Soil Association. The products have nothing else added, no sugar or salt, no additives, no hydrogenated fat, no GM and nothing artificial. We tried…

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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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