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My Greeting Box {subscription box review}

Posted on June 20, 2018December 3, 2018 by jenny

I love receiving happy mail, especially when I get the chance to try something new. I was recently contacted about My Greeting Box which is a monthly package of card making supplies delivered straight to your door. I love making my own cards and couldn’t wait to try out this new crafty subscription box. My…

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Mud and Bloom: a nature and gardening subscription box for kids

Mud and Bloom: a nature and gardening subscription box for kids

Posted on June 17, 2018 by jenny

The other day I mentioned that I’ve been trying out subscription boxes for my children. As much as I enjoy crafting at home I also love a subscription box, which does all the hard work for you! Both my children love to make and create so as I bought my daughter the Unicorns & Rainbows…

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Unicorns and rainbows {Squidgydoodle subscription box}

Posted on June 15, 2018 by jenny

It’s been a while since we’ve tried any kids subscription boxes. My 6 year old loves unicorns and rainbows so I was pretty pleased to find a box all about, you’ve guessed it, unicorns and rainbows from Squidgydoodle. They make all sorts of subscription boxes for kids. Unicorns and rainbows {Squidgydoodle subscription box} I ordered one…

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Mindful sewing and the Spring Craftpod

Mindful sewing and the Spring Craftpod

Posted on June 13, 2018 by jenny

I am so terrible at making time for my hobbies. Sewing and paper cutting are two of my favourite things to do, yet I rarely make time for them. I subscribe to the Craftpod subscription box and the Spring box arrived months ago. It included two hand stitching projects which were lovely but it’s taken…

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Mrs Mactivity's World Cup 2018 Wall Planner

Mrs Mactivity’s World Cup 2018 Wall Planner

Posted on June 12, 2018June 20, 2021 by jenny

Have you heard about Mrs Mactivity? They make fun boutique teaching and learning resources suitable for both parents and teachers. Their mission is to change the world through inspiring and fun learning resources that really motivate children to learn. Most of their resources are free, but as they don’t use advertising on their site, they charge a…

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Surprise Squishy Box from Squishy Kiosk

Win a Surprise Squishy Box from Squishy Kiosk

Posted on May 12, 2018February 11, 2023 by jenny

Have you succumbed to the new craze for squishies? My 8 year old absolutely loves the feel of them so was delighted to be sent an assortment of squishies from Squishy Kiosk. Squishies are amazing soft toys made from foam materials that children can’t help but squish! They remind me of the stress balls we…

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Birchbox x Cath Kidston

Birchbox x Cath Kidston

Posted on April 18, 2018 by jenny

Don’t worry, I haven’t become a Beauty Blog (although there’s clearly nothing wrong with that). When an email dropped into my inbox about the Birchbox x Cath Kidston beauty subscription box I knew I was going to buy one. I’ve loved Cath Kidston for ages, although I have to admit I haven’t really enjoyed any…

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Signs of the Sewdiac

Signs of the Sewdiac subscription box (February box)

Posted on March 4, 2018 by jenny

Where did February go. I love February but it just whizzed past, March is here and I’m feeling a little disorganised about it! I received some lovely mail last month, including the February Signs of the Sewdiac box. This is a new subscription box for crafters, based on the Signs of the Zodiac. I really…

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Treatbox monthly subscription box

Posted on February 16, 2018September 14, 2019 by jenny

I love discovering monthly subscription boxes. My husband loves them, my children love them and I love them too! Who doesn’t love some happy mail every month. It totally counts as self care, right? I was pretty excited to discover a new monthly subscription box containing sweet treats called treatbox. Each month you can receive a…

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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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