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Siblings {September 2017}

Posted on September 23, 2017March 4, 2018 by jenny

It’s funny how much can happen in a month. It’s been four weeks since I wrote my last Siblings post and I loved sorting out photos to include in my latest round up. For a start the days were a lot longer and warmer a month ago. And we were enjoying a lovely holiday –…

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schleich tractor with trailer

Schleich Tractor with Trailer

Posted on September 22, 2017September 22, 2017 by jenny

Schleich toys are so well made that they have always been popular in our house. They are realistic and detailed so something which my children frequently turn to. We were recently sent the Schleich Tractor with Trailer, from the Farm World range to review. Despite living in London we are frequent farm visitors so my…

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Getting dressed up this Autumn

Posted on September 21, 2017August 30, 2022 by jenny

Photo by Gabby Orcutt on Unsplash I love this time of year because there is so much to look forward to. Unlike the long 6 weeks of the summer holidays with endless warm and sunny days stretching in front of you, I actually prefer Autumn and Winter. I love to have things to look forward to and now…

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Sylvanian Families Ballet Theatre

Sylvanian Families Ballet Theatre playset review

Posted on September 19, 2017November 5, 2023 by jenny

We’ve reviewed some amazing Sylvanian Families sets recently. Both my children adore Sylvanian Families and I love that it feels like such a timeless, classic toy. As Friends of Sylvanian Families we were recently sent the Sylvanian Families Ballet Theatre to review. Before I tell you all about it why don’t you watch our unboxing…

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Join BEAR & Puffin's Big Book Club!

Join BEAR & Puffin’s Big Book Club!

Posted on September 18, 2017May 21, 2023 by jenny

Little bookworms are going to love the new partnership between BEAR Nibbles and Puffin Books! BEAR & Puffin’s Big Book Club is an online hub packed full of resources and book related activities to keep little ones busy. A new ‘Book of the Month’ is launched every month, these include favourite childhood classics as well…

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Glimmies Rainbow Friends {Glimtree and Glimwheel}

Glimmies Rainbow Friends {Glimtree and Glimwheel review}

Posted on September 16, 2017February 22, 2023 by jenny

Earlier this year we told you about Glimmies, sweet little collectible star fairies. Well we were delighted to be sent the new Glimmies Rainbow Friends Glimtree and Glimwheel playsets! Glimmies are the little star fairies sent by the moon to take care of “Glimmieswood” forest animals. Each Glimmies Rainbow Friends has her own name and…

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Schleich Mobile vet with Hanoverian foal

Schleich Mobile vet with Hanoverian foal

Posted on September 11, 2017September 11, 2017 by jenny

Over the Summer holidays we reviewed some wonderful Schleich toys which we will be sharing with you over the next few weeks. We’re big fans of Schleich toys and have reviewed quite a few. Just in case you haven’t heard of them before, Schleich is a German producer of handpainted toy figurines and accessories. They…

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5 hair care tips for Autumn

5 hair care tips for Autumn

Posted on September 10, 2017September 21, 2019 by jenny

Photo by Dan Gold on Unsplash Today I was actually cold! As much as I love Autumn, and it’s pretty much my favourite month, I wasn’t quite as prepared for the change in temperature that we experienced today. It’s been damp, cold and windy and I didn’t like it. This evening we put the heating on and I…

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5 pumpkin patches near London for families

5 pumpkin patches near London for families

Posted on September 9, 2017April 2, 2019 by jenny

As I sit and type this the shutters are closed, I’m wearing an extra jumper and I’m thinking about pumpkins. This evening the heating tried to come on so I don’t think I can pretend that summer is well and truly over. I love Autumn and my youngest has given me quite a collection of…

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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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