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Pass the Bomb: The Big One! {review}

AD/Pass the Bomb: The Big One! {review}

Posted on August 27, 2020January 8, 2023 by jenny

Earlier in the Summer holidays we were gifted a bundle of new games from Gibsons. We’ve already told you about Rockpool and Quirk! Today we wanted to share our last review with you for Pass the Bomb: The Big One!. Pass the Bomb: The Big One! Harness your brain power and test your skills, as…

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Dobble 360°

Blogger Board Game Club: Dobble 360°

Posted on August 23, 2020September 24, 2022 by jenny

Like most families, we have spent a lot of time at home over the last few months. We love to have a variety of crafts and activities to keep us busy and are always so grateful to be sent games to review. Our latest #gifted game from the Blogger Board Game Club was Dobble 360°….

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Exploring Lydford and Lydford Gorge with kids

Exploring Lydford and Lydford Gorge with kids

Posted on August 22, 2020 by jenny

Last week we had a great week exploring Devon. We try to go a few times a year to visit family and there’s always somewhere new to explore. We took the opportunity to meet up with some friends and met half-way from where we were staying at Lydford Gorge. This is the deepest river gorge…

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Build Your Own Microscope Kit

Build Your Own Microscope Kit

Posted on August 21, 2020March 8, 2023 by jenny

A few months ago we told you about the Plane Launcher kit, one of the new kits from Build Your Own who make sustainable toys with less plastic. This was a a great STEM toy (one which utilises science, technology, engineering and mathematics) for kids aged 8 and over, and they have enjoyed playing with…

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What Are The Best Houseplants To Grow In A Conservatory?

What Are The Best Houseplants To Grow In A Conservatory?

Posted on August 18, 2020July 11, 2023 by jenny

Out of all the rooms in the house, the conservatory is probably the best suited room for growing plants. In fact conservatories were originally designed with growing plants in mind (specifically citrus fruits). Which is why they’re so adept at growing plants, especially more exotic plants that like heat and humidity as conservatories can get…

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on the beach at Teignmouth

Summer Holidays edit {Week 305}

Posted on August 17, 2020 by jenny

I love to start the week by writing the Monday Happy List. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I love to write. We love the Summer holidays and…

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Quirk! card game from Gibsons

{Review} Quirk! card game from Gibsons

Posted on August 16, 2020September 4, 2022 by jenny

AD\Earlier in the Summer holidays we were gifted a bundle of new games from Gibsons. We’ve already told you about Rockpool and today wanted to tell you about Quirk! It’s the hilariously funny family card game that has YOU squawking, saving the world and breathing fire! Embrace your silly side with sounds and actions while…

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How a good routine keeps us sane

How a good routine keeps us sane

Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 by jenny

This post is in conjunction with TEMPUR® but all thoughts are my own Like many people we’ve made the most of spending the last few months at home. Whilst the children were learning at home it felt like our dining room was a school room! It wasn’t ideal, but being safe was the most important…

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Pick your own sunflowers at Darts Farm

Posted on August 13, 2020June 20, 2021 by jenny

Each year, Darts Farm grow fields of beautiful sunflowers and ask for donations to raise money for Hospicecare. We have been eagerly looking for somewhere to pick our own sunflowers. Last year we visited the Pop Up Farm in Hertfordshire but they sadly announced that they wouldn’t be open for sunflowers this year. Happily for…

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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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