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Review: unbelievabowl set

Posted on May 27, 2011October 12, 2014 by jenny

Have you heard of the Unbelievabowl from Vital Baby? The unique Unbelievabowl™ has been designed to stick to your baby’s highchair or your tabletop with ultimate, super suction power. Simple and easy to attach, once securely locked in position your baby will not be able to remove the bowl or spill its contents, making mealtimes…

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Review: Peter Rabbit Organics’ juices

Posted on May 27, 2011 by jenny

Edward (Chief tester) was sent a box of Peter Rabbit Organics’ juice drinks to taste. The three cartons each contained 150ml of diluted juice in a handy tetra pack design featuring Peter Rabbit. The three flavours are: Pear Apple and Grape Blackcurrant and Apple juice Peter Rabbit Organics juices contain a blend of organic juice…

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Are you a power scourer?

Posted on May 26, 2011May 2, 2012 by jenny

Are you a scrubber, a scourer, or a soaker when you do the washing up? I’m a soaker but Vileda are doing their very best to convert me with a new Power scourer range. The new ‘Extra Power’ scourer is for super tough dirt, and the ‘Non-Scratch Power’ scourer has been designed to look after…

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Review: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Posted on May 20, 2011 by jenny

Every parent had heard and read The Very Hungry Caterpillar books with their children. It was one of the first books we bought when we knew we were expecting and Edward loves the story. Portmeirion have produced a range inspired by the children’s classic, the range includes both child friendly ceramics and adorable keepsakes. We…

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The Making of Us by Lisa Jewell: a review

Posted on May 15, 2011October 25, 2024 by jenny

In a hospice in Bury St Edmunds, a man called Daniel is slowly fading away. His friend Maggie sits with him every day; she holds his hand and she listens to the story of his life, to his regrets and to his secrets. And then he tells her about the children he has never met…

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Review: Annabel’s Kitchen

Posted on May 13, 2011 by jenny

I’m a big fan of Annabel Karmel and have a couple of her recipe books so I was keen to review her latest cookbook which aims to teach children from the age of four and upwards how to cook. Tying in with her new TV series, Annabel’s Kitchen, broadcast on CiTV from April 2011, this…

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My Italian Family Cookbook review and giveaway

Posted on May 4, 2011October 7, 2013 by jenny

Sacla’ have teamed up with rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio to produce a fabulous new family cookbook called My Italian Family Cookbook. All the dishes are full of goodness, easy to prepare and use the very best ingredients.  Lawrence says “My Dad and I have always wanted to create the ultimate Italian family cookbook, sharing our…

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Ella’s Kitchen and the ELC

Posted on April 14, 2011April 22, 2017 by jenny

Last week Edward and I were invited to Westfield to learn more about a new partnership between Ella’s Kitchen and the ELC. They are working hard to ensure that everyone is hungry for fun! Every special stage 1 and baby brekkie pouch is currently wearing a bib which gives you 20% off at the Early…

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Review: This book is totally rubbish

Posted on April 12, 2011 by jenny

We were recently sent a copy of This Book is Totally Rubbish to review. The title made me laugh and actually relates to the fact that the book is filled with eco-friendly activities to do with your children. The book contains lots of activities which can be made using the contents of your recycling bin…

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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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