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DIY cleaning solutions for personalised calendars

Posted on November 1, 2023 by jenny

In the age of digital convenience, the charm of a printed calendar remains unmatched, especially when it’s a personalised one that reflects your unique style and preferences. Creating a calendar can be a rewarding and creative endeavour, allowing you to craft a schedule that suits your life. However, as time passes and pages flip, these…

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Losing Weight Safely – Avoiding Fad Diets And Extreme Measures

Posted on August 22, 2023August 23, 2023 by jenny

In today’s fast-paced world, the allure of quick fixes and instant gratification has propelled fad diets and extreme weight loss measures into the spotlight. Yet, these methods often exact a heavy toll – both on your health and your wallet. Instead, let’s explore the domain of secure and sustainable weight loss strategies that not only…

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How to Save Money On Your Grocery Shopping

Posted on March 7, 2016May 4, 2024 by jenny

Unless you’re the savviest shopper out there, you might be spending more money than you have to on your weekly food bill. Personally, when it comes to feeding our family, we shop in a way that helps give us the tastiest, most varied and most nutritional diet without breaking the bank. But like anyone else,…

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How to add value to your home in five easy steps

Posted on January 28, 2016November 27, 2024 by jenny

If you’re keen to work your way up the property ladder, you’ll need to know how you can best maximise the value of where you live currently. From transforming your garden with Ashridge Nurseries to adding extra living space, below are five ways to add value to your home: Transform your garage If you don’t…

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Homemade v shop bought – can you make your own?

Posted on January 13, 2016February 22, 2023 by jenny

Cooking a meal for friends and family can seem daunting and many people just buy ready cooked meals from a shop instead – but once you know the basics of cooking you’ll soon discover that making your own food can be easy. The same rule applies for a huge variety of other tasks, from decorating…

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Asus Reco Classic Car Cam review

Posted on December 10, 2015January 27, 2019 by jenny

A couple of weeks ago I told you about the Asus Reco Classic Car Cam which we were sent to review. Since then we’ve been on a few long road trips which have given us the perfect opportunity to really try it out. My husband drives a lot. He loves his car and always has…

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Asus Reco Classic Car Cam

Posted on November 24, 2015January 27, 2019 by jenny

You may think that as a crafty person I’m not really into gadgets but I am! As a connected mum I can’t leave the house without my smart phone and I love trying out the latest must-have gadget. Therefore I was delighted to receive the Asus Reco Classic Car Cam to try out. It arrived…

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Feeling house proud with Plenty

Posted on October 27, 2015August 29, 2017 by jenny

Our half term started with a visit from my lovely Father in Law. It was great to see him and the children loved having him around but to me visitors = cleaning. I’m no domestic goddess at the best of times but visits from family require a deeper clean than I usually do. His arrival…

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The benefits of a joint bank account

Posted on April 12, 2015January 11, 2017 by jenny

I’ve been a stay at home mum for a couple of years now. I love the fact I’m able to spend so much time with my children, attend School events and take them to their swimming lessons. I wouldn’t be able to do it without the support of my husband. We’ve been together for 11…

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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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