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Toddler wish list for play time

Toddler wish list for play time {The Baby Cubby}

Posted on May 25, 2017August 30, 2022 by jenny

I’ve been spending a little time on my YouTube channel recently. I ignored YouTube for years but have recently realised how much I love watching and making my own videos. I’ve uploaded a few of my favourite videos of the children when they were little, as well as some of their favourite toys in the…

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Super Sour Yoyos from Bear

Twisted tastebuds with BEAR’s Super Sour Yoyos

Posted on May 25, 2017April 2, 2019 by jenny

Our family love a challenge and our latest task from BEAR was to get our tastebuds twisting with the brand new Super Sour Yoyos. We received delicious packs of BEAR Super Sour Yoyos along with our very own roulette wheel to play Super Sours Yoyos Roulette. BEAR Yoyos are back with a twist – or…

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New Playmobil Ghostbusters range and Ecto-1 unboxing

New Playmobil Ghostbusters range and Ecto-1 unboxing

Posted on May 22, 2017October 13, 2019 by jenny

I’m so happy to share with you today our review of one of the toys from the new Playmobil Ghostbusters range! Yes, we’re still Playmobil Playologists too which means we’re working with Playmobil, a top manufacturer within preschool toys, to share their latest products with you. I mentioned last year that this is Playmobil’s first entertainment…

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Education Quizzes for kids at home and school

Education Quizzes for kids at home and school

Posted on May 21, 2017May 21, 2017 by jenny

I admit to having a mini fist pump when I picked up my son from school on Friday. He had endured a week of end of KS1 assessment, otherwise known as SATs. For some reason his school decided to call they daily tests ‘quiz booklets’ to downplay their significance. Unfortunately, sitting in silence with desks…

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Summer fun in the garden {win an Olympus Pen camera}

Posted on May 18, 2017August 30, 2022 by jenny

With my 7 year old facing a week of SATs we’ve been making sure to have some weekends relaxing at home. He keeps mentioning all the test papers they are practicing so I know he is a little anxious about it all. He loves to be creative and use his hands so we have been…

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Despicable Me collectible toys

Despicable Me collectible toys {Despicable Me Mineez}

Posted on May 17, 2017January 30, 2020 by jenny

There are some great family friendly films coming out this summer and I can’t wait to see the new Despicable Me 3 film which is in cinemas next month. My children are excited because that means there will be new minions toys! And guess what? To coincide with the release of the new film next month…

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PAW Patrol: Game On! DVD

Win 1 of 2 copies of the new PAW Patrol: Game On! DVD

Posted on May 15, 2017May 23, 2017 by jenny

My children adore Paw Patrol and were lucky to receive a copy of their latest DVD,  PAW Patrol: Game On! Yes, everyone’s favourite rescue pups are back in action in seven exciting, sports-themed adventures and rescues. This DVD contains many adventures, including Ryder and Marshall forming a basketball team to help Mayor Goodway and Everest…

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Top tips for saving money during the summer holidays

Top tips for saving money during the summer holidays

Posted on May 11, 2017October 20, 2024 by jenny

As much as I am enjoying May my thoughts are beginning to turn to the summer holidays. With two children in school full-time our holidays are really precious. We don’t go on huge holidays, preferring to spend a few days with grandparents in different parts of the country, and plan lots of day trips too. The…

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Teaching community spirit {Wall’s Helping Hand}

Posted on May 10, 2017March 7, 2021 by jenny

Recently I’ve started helping every week with my son’s Beaver group. He’s been a Beaver for just over a year and he really enjoys it. The group leader is really well organised which means they have a well planned programme of events and activities which is really complements the academic stuff he learns at school….

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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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