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STEM fun with GraviTrax interactive track system

STEM fun with GraviTrax interactive track system

Posted on August 20, 2018August 20, 2018 by jenny

Last month I told you how much fun my 8 year old was having with the GraviTrax Starter Set from Ravensburger. This is a really fun STEM toy which has been keeping him busy during the summer holidays. There are some additional GraviTrax sets and we were sent some to try at home and tell…

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Monday mindfulness – Summer holidays {Week 4}

Posted on August 20, 2018August 26, 2022 by jenny

Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend and are enjoying the school summer holidays. Each week I start off by writing my Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things blog post. It’s a great chance to reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of…

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Nerf Laser Ops Pro - Alphapoint 2 pack review

Nerf Laser Ops Pro – Alphapoint 2 pack review

Posted on August 19, 2018December 21, 2018 by jenny

My kids just love their Nerf collection, and thanks to the amazing weather we experienced this summer, they’ve been used a lot. We were delighted to receive the latest Nerf blaster – the Nerf Laser Ops Pro to review and share with you. The Nerf Laser Ops Pro Nerf Laser Ops Pro is the latest…

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Creating a grown up living space for tweens

Creating a grown up living space for tweens

Posted on August 19, 2018March 7, 2026 by jenny

It’s a bit of cliche that you can see your children grow during the school holidays, but it’s a cliche because it’s true! It doesn’t feel as though I’ve stopped washing clothes, cooking meals or food shopping since the school holidays began. Every year I forget just how much energy my children have and I…

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Win a copy of the 5 Second Rule game

Win a copy of the 5 Second Rule Jr. game

Posted on August 18, 2018March 25, 2019 by jenny

If the kids have played every game they own this Summer holidays then you are in luck. The 5 Second Rule Jr. Game is lots of fun and easy to play. I have one copy to giveaway so read on to hear more about it and how you can win. The 5 Second Rule Jr…

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Quick Ways to Perk Up Your Lawn

Posted on August 15, 2018July 19, 2025 by jenny

Photo by Jessica To’oto’o on Unsplash For most of us, our gardens are important places. As a nation, we are spending more of our time enjoying our outdoor spaces than ever before. Sales of hot tubs, outdoor cooking equipment, and furniture have all soared. Having a bit of lawn for your kids to enjoy a kick around or playing with the dog is…

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Schleich Bayala review

Schleich Bayala unicorn review

Posted on August 14, 2018March 12, 2023 by jenny

We’ve been lucky to review some wonderful toys recently. I’ve constantly surprised by the toys that are developed and bring my children fun. A few weeks ago we heard about Schleich’s bayala world, and as huge fans of Schleich, couldn’t wait to find out more. Schleich’s Bayala range Have you heard of Schleich’s bayala range?…

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Monday mindfulness – Summer Holidays {Week 3}

Posted on August 13, 2018 by jenny

Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend and are enjoying the school summer holidays. What a difference a week makes. We started off the week with a heatwave, experienced torrential rain and storms and are now enjoying decent summer temperatures. Each week I start off by writing my Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things blog…

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Boosting my body confidence

Posted on August 12, 2018 by jenny

Photo by Pierre BEST on Unsplash I mentioned the other day that we were really looking forward to our holiday in Holland. Our holiday park had a water park and was near to the sea. As much as I was excited for our family to have all these experiences my thoughts also began to turn to what that…

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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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