Skip to content
the gingerbread house blog
Menu
  • Home
  • About
    • About Me
    • Brand Ambassador
      • Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018
      • ASK Italian
      • Aquabeaders
      • Bahlsen Book Club
      • Bandai STEM Ambassador
      • Baker Ross Blogger Network
      • Blogger Board Game Club
      • Bostik Family Craft Bloggers Network
      • Build Your Own Brand Ambassador
      • Britax Mumbassador
      • Dunelm Mill Blogger
      • Friends of Sylvanian Families
      • Happy By Nature
      • Hasbro Toy Tribe
      • KDUK Mumbassadors
      • Lindam Munchkin blogger panel
      • Maped Helix Blogger Ambassador
      • Miffy Mums
      • Morphy Richards Innovator
      • Netflix Stream Team
      • Peppa Pig Holiday Blogger
      • Pinty Plus Ambassador
      • Playmobil Playologist
      • Quinny Caster
      • Sizzix
      • Staedtler Try It Tribe
      • Stamptastic Ambassador
      • Toys R Us Toyologist
      • Twinkl Blogger
      • UKMums.TV Preferred Blogger
    • 50 before 50 bucket list
    • Mailing list
    • Privacy Policy
  • Crafts
    • Crafts for Kids
      • Advent crafts
      • After school crafts
      • Apple Day crafts
      • April Fools’ Day
      • Back to school crafts
      • Bonfire Night crafts
      • Children In Need
      • Chinese New Year crafts
      • Christmas
      • Crochet
      • Dr Seuss Day craft
      • Duck Tape crafts
      • Earth Day crafts
      • Easter
      • Elf on the Shelf
      • Elmer Day
      • Fairy garden crafts
      • Fathers Day
      • Food crafts
      • Fourth of July crafts
      • Free printables
      • Garden crafts
      • Gingerbread
      • Gingerbread houses
      • Grinchmas crafts
      • Halloween
      • Handmade gifts
      • International Women’s Day
      • Kids crafts
      • London crafts
      • Lego crafts
      • May Day crafts
      • Minecraft crafts
      • Mother’s Day crafts
      • Nature crafts
      • New Year crafts
      • Painted rocks
      • Pancake Day crafts
      • Pokemon Day crafts
      • Recycled crafts
      • Roald Dahl crafts
      • Royal crafts
      • Sports crafts
      • Star Wars crafts
      • STEM activity
      • St George’s Day crafts
      • St Patrick’s Day crafts
      • Thanksgiving crafts
      • Toilet roll crafts
      • Tutorials
      • United Kingdom crafts
      • Upcycled crafts
      • Valentines Day crafts
      • Wizarding World crafts
      • World Bee Day
      • World Book Day ideas
      • World Otter Day
    • Crafts for Adults
      • Baking
      • Bento inspiration
      • Craft book reviews
      • Cricut Maker
      • Die cutting crafts
      • List of National Days and Awareness Days in the UK
      • Mollie Makes crafts
      • Paper cut art
      • Patchwork & Quilting
      • Pinty Plus projects
      • Sewing projects
      • Subscription box reviews
  • Family life
    • Charity shopping finds
    • Days out with the kids
      • Sculpture trails
    • Gift guides
    • Parenting tales
      • Siblings
    • What I’m reading
  • Travel
    • days out
    • Bedfordshire
    • Berkshire
    • Buckinghamshire
    • Cornwall
    • Devon
    • Dorset
    • East Sussex
    • Essex
    • France
    • Hampshire
    • Hertfordshire
    • Isle of Wight
    • Kent
    • London
      • Camden
      • City of London
      • City of Westminster
      • Harrow
      • Hillingdon
        • Ruislip
      • London Borough of Bexley
      • Haringey
      • London Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
      • London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
      • London Borough of Southwark
      • London Borough of Wandsworth
      • London Borough of Westminster
      • Southwark
      • Tower Hamlets
      • Wandsworth
    • Norfolk
    • Suffolk
    • Surrey
    • the Netherlands
    • Warwickshire
    • West Sussex
    • Wiltshire
    • National Trust
    • Sculpture trails
    • Local Review
Menu

lifestyle

Wedding Guest Dresses – Themes for 2025

Posted on May 30, 2025June 2, 2025 by jenny

With wedding invites landing in inboxes and postboxes alike, there’s one fashion question that always springs to mind: what to wear? If you’re searching for the ultimate wedding guest dresses this year, 2025 has brought with it some exciting new trends, along with the timeless staples we all know and love. Whether it’s a countryside…

Read more

The Art of Personalised Tote Bags: Trends, Sustainability, and Timeless Style

Posted on May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by jenny

Crafting Meaningful Accessories for Every Lifestyle In an era where individuality and sustainability reign supreme, personalised tote bags have emerged as more than just functional accessories, they’re canvases for self-expression, eco-conscious statements, and thoughtful gifts. As search trends reveal a growing demand for bespoke carryalls and eco-friendly fashion, this guide dives deep into the evolving…

Read more

How to Find the Best Deals at AliExpress

Posted on October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 by jenny

Shopping online has become an essential part of our lives, and platforms like AliExpress have gained immense popularity for their wide range of products at unbeatable prices. If you’re looking to save money while shopping, you’ll be pleased to know that finding the best deals on AliExpress is not only possible but also quite straightforward….

Read more

Leasing a Tesla Model 3: Green Driving for Family Lifestyles

Posted on September 10, 2024September 11, 2024 by jenny

The automotive market has witnessed a significant shift towards sustainable and environmentally friendly vehicles in recent years, with electric vehicles (EVs) leading the charge. Among the many options available, the Tesla Model 3 stands out as a popular choice for families seeking an eco-friendly driving experience without compromising on style or performance. As the demand…

Read more

Summer Motoring Checklist for Mums – Here’s How to Take Better Care of Your Vehicle

Posted on July 18, 2024 by jenny

No one expects a busy mum to have a pristine vehicle, but there are some basic maintenance tasks that every driver should be aware of and that are easy enough to do, even as you race from the school run to the office to afternoon activities to the supermarket and everywhere in between. Let’s have…

Read more

How to Make Your Home Child Friendly

Posted on April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 by jenny

Creating a child-friendly home is essential for ensuring the well-being and safety of your little ones as they play in and explore their surroundings. From securing heavy furniture and baby proofing sharp edges to providing ample space for learning and creative play, there are countless ways to make a home an enjoyable and safe environment…

Read more

From Friends To Lovers: How To Date A Friend

Posted on March 30, 2024March 30, 2024 by jenny

Disclosure – this is a guest post While being friends before dating isn’t a must, it can actually be quite beneficial. But what if you start falling in love with your friend? Friendship Can Make Your Love Better In a perfect world, your date is your best friend – but should you be friends before…

Read more

Why You Should Not Skip Your Car Servicing

Posted on March 15, 2024March 16, 2024 by jenny

Car services are a rare instant. You take your car to your mechanic before there is anything wrong with it, and happily pay for him or her to tell you that the vehicle is in good order? Illogical, surely? Well, not really, no. Car servicing is a vital part of keeping the machine in good…

Read more

Wings of Justice: How Aer Lingus Passengers Can Win Compensation?

Posted on November 23, 2023July 19, 2025 by jenny

Disclosure – this is a sponsored post Navigating the skies with Aer Lingus can be a seamless experience, but when unforeseen circumstances disrupt your travel plans, understanding your rights as a passenger becomes crucial. An Aer Lingus flight, much like any air travel, is subject to occasional setbacks. Delays, cancellations, and other disruptions can inconvenience…

Read more
  • Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Next

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

Search

Latest posts

  • The Weekly Edit {Week 24/2026} June 15, 2026
  • Tobio’s vs. Emily Lex: The Definitive Watercolor Guide June 14, 2026
  • Air-Dry Masterpieces by Hazel Brady {book review} June 13, 2026
  • Best UK Websites to Sell Cookbooks, Craft Books and Specialist Titles June 12, 2026

2005-2026

Subscribe to our mailing list

* indicates required

Popular posts

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

All content strictly copyright Jenny 2005-2026

2026 Reading Challenge

2026 Reading Challenge
Jenny has read 0 books toward her goal of 24 books.
hide
0 of 24 (0%)
view books

We hope that you enjoy using our free printables. Please note these printables are for personal use only. Not for redistribution. All images are copyrighted.

© 2026 the-gingerbread-house.co.uk | Powered by Minimalist Blog WordPress Theme