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Does my child need vitamin supplements?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by jenny

I received a press release saying that as of 1st April, Asda Pharmacy (in 218 Asda stores) will be giving out free Vitamin D to children above the age of 3. Apparently recent advice from the Chief Medical Officer has suggested that all high-risk groups (including children under 5) should take the supplement to top…

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Baby Safe Homes UK review

Posted on April 4, 2012January 30, 2015 by jenny

We hear a lot about mumpreneurs but what about the dad-preneurs (I may have made that word up) – the fathers who have a great business idea, often as a result of the new challenges faced as a parent? Well last week I met one such man, Chris Jones, who runs a brilliant business offering…

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Fisher-Price toys for pre-schoolers

Posted on March 29, 2012December 9, 2020 by jenny

Last week I had one of those emails which I had to re-read several times because I couldn’t believe what it contained. It asked if the children would like to test some of the latest Fisher-Price toys. I may have written back in capitals saying OF COURSE! You see I have a love affair with…

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Choo choo

Posted on March 8, 2012August 5, 2016 by jenny

No, I haven’t gone mad – yet. Choo choo is all I hear ALL. DAY. LONG. I’m not sure when it happened but my son is obsessed with trains. It’s the one constant in our day. He may not want breakfast, he may fight a nappy change, he might not let me wipe his runny…

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Gingerbread house finds

Posted on March 4, 2012February 20, 2019 by jenny

It’s been a while but I couldn’t resist this wooden abacus in my local charity shop. They must be quite common as after buying it I saw another one in a different shop. Big Brother won’t be using it just yet but I like to think (everything crossed) that it’s robust enough to withstand his…

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Thursdays child has far to go

Posted on February 11, 2012March 18, 2012 by jenny

Today wasn’t just Mother’s Day but also Big Brother’s 2nd birthday. We had piles of presents (far too many!), a birthday outing to the RAF Museum at Hendon, our handmade birthday card was read out on cBeebies and we made and ate a Thomas the Tank Engine birthday cake. Happy Birthday to my darling son!…

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Yummy Plum products for babies and toddlers

Posted on February 3, 2012March 29, 2015 by jenny

We’re big fans of Plum and I relied on ready made food a lot when I started weaning Big Brother as I wasn’t confident at all! Plum have recently introduced some new products which we were happy to try. Pumpkin Pie and Strawberry Cheesecake Oaty Chomps bars (RRP £1.99 for five 20g bars) combine fruit…

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Scootrix giveaway

Posted on February 2, 2012September 24, 2016 by jenny

BB likes nothing more than taking his scooter out for a ride. It’s great exercise for him and a lot of fun!  Scootrix launched in November 2011, offering a fantastic range of accessories to personalise children’s scooters.  Kids love the look of their newly decorated scooters and parents love the fact that they can easily…

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Organix Goodies Organic Veg & Oat Bars

Posted on January 27, 2012August 30, 2022 by jenny

Organix is launching Goodies Organic Veg & Oat Bars, an innovative tasty savoury snack to keep toddlers going between meals.  The bars are part of the new Goodies Savouries range – a variety of toddler snacks full of goodness and a welcome alternative to sweet flavours. Dried tomato and carrot juice concentrate are combined with…

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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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