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Win a bundle of Goosebumps 2 goodies

Win a bundle of Goosebumps 2 goodies

Posted on February 17, 2019 by jenny

Earlier today we took part in the #Goosebumps2Party organised by @sonypicsathome to celebrate the release of the film on DVD and Blu-ray. We were sent a wonderful box of goodies to help us take part in the twitter party, including Goosebump books, face paint and gummy bears! Goosebumps 2 Be careful what you wish for….

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Enjoy limited edition Mr Kipling treats this Valentine's Day

AD | Enjoy limited edition Mr Kipling treats this Valentine’s Day {and win a bundle too!}

Posted on February 12, 2019 by jenny

It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a cake fan. I love baking and there’s always something in the cake tin, whether that’s homemade or shop-bought. Have you seen the new limited edition Mr Kipling Love Season range featuring seven different cake varieties? Not only has the packaging had a seasonal makeover and now features…

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Five Happy Things {week 227}

Posted on February 11, 2019 by jenny

Monday morning again. Hope you had a great weekend whatever you got up to. We are counting down the days until half term – this has been a lovely, short half term! I love to start the week by writing Five Happy Things. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things…

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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World toys

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World dragon toys review

Posted on February 9, 2019May 15, 2020 by jenny

A few weeks ago we were lucky to be invited to an immersive screening of the How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World film. We had so much fun and loved the film. Have you seen it yet? It’s a lovely film. The sudden appearance of a female Light Fury coincides with the darkest threat…

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Posted on February 8, 2019September 11, 2020 by jenny

Image credit Over the past few months I’ve noticed that my children are asking to spend more time in their bedrooms. Part of me is pleased as we’ve spent a lot of time on their bedrooms, the other part of me is sad that the living floor is no longer constantly covered in Lego bricks….

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Hey! That's my fish!

Blogger Board Game Club review: Hey! That’s My Fish

Posted on February 6, 2019May 15, 2020 by jenny

Is anyone else glad that January is over? It felt like a long month, one that we got through by playing copious games and finishing off the Christmas chocolates. We’ve been members of the Blogger Board Game Club for a while and were delighted to be sent a bundle of family board games. We love…

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Five Happy Things {week 226}

Posted on February 4, 2019 by jenny

Monday morning again. Hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed the snow if you had any. I love to start the week by writing Five Happy Things. 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…

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The Hidden World immersive screening London

Five Happy Things {Week 225}

Posted on January 28, 2019January 27, 2019 by jenny

Monday morning again. Hope you had a great weekend. I love to start the week by writing Five Happy Things. 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…

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How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Win a How To Train Your Dragon goody bag

Posted on January 27, 2019 by jenny

Yesterday we were invited to a really special immersive screening of the last film in the How To Train Your Dragon franchise, The Hidden World from Universal UK. My children have grown up with the How To Train Your Dragon books and films (see our review of the Playmobil How To Train Your Dragon range…

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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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