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Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Bar

{Amsterdam} Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Bar

Posted on August 26, 2022April 25, 2024 by jenny

A few years ago we had a day trip to Amsterdam from Wassennaar. I love Amsterdam but it wasn’t so much fun with two kids. So when we planned another day trip to Amsterdam we made sure to do our research on fun places to explore with kids. If you’re looking for fun things to…

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Monday Happy Things {Week 410}

Posted on August 22, 2022August 28, 2022 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to sit down…

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Five day trips from Duinrell

Posted on July 7, 2019August 26, 2022 by jenny

Last Summer we spent a week with Eurocamp at Duinrell in the Netherlands. We had such a great time that we are going back again this year. As well as spending a lot of time at Duinrell there are plenty of places within easy reach to explore. Day trips from Duinrell include Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Leiden,…

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My holiday essentials when travelling with kids

Posted on June 19, 2019December 4, 2024 by jenny

This post was written in collaboration with Panasonic but all thoughts and opinions are my own. We left it late but I’m so excited that we’ve finally booked our Summer holiday. We really wanted to spend a week abroad like last year. We were a little overwhelmed by all the choice so actually ended up…

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Monday mindfulness – Summer holidays {Week 4}

Posted on August 20, 2018August 26, 2022 by jenny

Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend and are enjoying the school summer holidays. Each week I start off by writing my Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things blog post. It’s a great chance to reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of…

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Looking forward to our first Eurocamp holiday at Duinrell Holland

Our first Eurocamp holiday at Duinrell Holland

Posted on July 18, 2018August 26, 2022 by jenny

I have some exciting news to share. We’ve been busy planning an awesome Summer holidays – can you believe the school year is nearly over? This year has just flown by and we are all ready for a break from the school routine. And this year we are going abroad for a week to Duinrell!…

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exploring Utrecht with Miffy

Exploring Utrecht with Miffy

Posted on August 23, 2015June 10, 2024 by jenny

As a mum of two small children we love Miffy, the little white rabbit drawn by Dick Bruna. This year Miffy celebrates her 60th birthday with, amongst other things, a special exhibition called Celebrating 60 years of Miffy! at the Centraal Museum Utrecht. Exploring Utrecht with Miffy Dick Bruna was born and lives in Utrecht…

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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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