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Mr and Mrs Icing Num Noms

Win limited edition Series 2 Num Noms {Mr and Mrs Icing}

Posted on October 29, 2016November 29, 2023 by jenny

We’re big fans of Num Noms and are so excited as we have a great competition to share with you today. We’ve teamed up with Num Noms, the scented collectables, to giveaway a limited edition pair – Mr and Mrs Icing! A very rare couple, this sparkling duo are the perfect edition to your Num…

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Star Wars Force Lightning Energy Ball

Star Wars Force Lightning Energy Ball {Uncle Milton Star Wars Science}

Posted on October 28, 2016July 4, 2020 by jenny

My 6 year old practically eats, sleeps and plays Star War. He is very excited about the release of Rogue One in December and has already started collecting the Rogue One trading cards. He loves anything Star Wars so I knew he would be intrigued by the Star Wars Force Lightning Energy Ball. Star Wars Force…

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Bob the Builder logo

Win a Bob the Builder Tool Bag from Smoby Toys

Posted on October 24, 2016August 18, 2021 by jenny

Over the last few weeks my children have had the lovely task of putting some of the latest Bob the Builder toys through their paces. Smoky Toys have brought out a new range of toys which I want to tell you about today. Read on for your chance to win one of them too! Bob the…

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How To Be like Poppy from Trolls

How To Be like Poppy from Trolls {Trolls Hug Time Bracelet and Poppy Wig }

Posted on October 20, 2016March 26, 2019 by jenny

We are so excited to go and see the new stellar-studded animation film Trolls from DreamWorks. The trailers look fun, my daughter insisted I buy her the Trolls sticker album so she is familiar with the characters, and we’re hoping to go tomorrow as a half term treat. A few weeks ago we had fun reviewing…

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Doc McStuffins Toy Hospital Bag Set

Doc McStuffins Toy Hospital Bag Set

Posted on October 15, 2016August 30, 2022 by jenny

We all know that children need positive role models which is why  I’m keen to encourage my daughter in her love of Doc McStuffins. They are currently learning all about ‘people who help us’ at school and she has been able to tell everyone about Doctors, thanks to Doc McStuffins! Dottie ‘Doc’ McStuffins, a six…

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Playmobil Emergency Medical Helicopter

Playmobil Emergency Medical Helicopter review

Posted on October 12, 2016October 13, 2019 by jenny

As Playmobil Playologists we were excited to receive some toys from the PLAYMOBIL Hospital range to review. Playmobil is a top manufacturer within preschool toys and my children get hours of enjoyment from their Playmobil collection. My children like the City Life range. You may remember last year we reviewed the Sunshine Playschool which is…

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Disney Princess Ariel Bath Styling Head

Disney Princess Ariel Styling Head

Posted on October 9, 2016February 9, 2019 by jenny

A few weeks ago we reviewed the Poppy Styling Station which means my 4 year old has been ‘experimenting’ with hair styles. She’s a bit of a tomboy so I was hoping she would enjoy the Disney Princess Ariel Styling Head from Just Play. My kids love bath time. Any excuse to play in or…

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Furby Connect and the Furby Connect World app

Furby Connect and the Furby Connect World app

Posted on October 8, 2016August 25, 2019 by jenny

I first laid eyes on the Furby Connect back at the Argos Christmas in July event earlier in the summer. I knew it would be appealing to my children so was delighted to be offered one to review. Furbys have been around for a while. They are already instantly recognisable to my children as a…

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Num Noms Wacky Bakers

Fun in the kitchen with Num Noms {#WackyBakers}

Posted on October 6, 2016August 4, 2019 by jenny

To celebrate the recent launch of Series 2 Num Noms we were invited to take part in a fun challenge – to create our own wacky recipe inspired by one of the hundreds of Num Noms flavours! My daughter loves the cute little collectible characters called Num Noms. A cupful of cuteness and a spoonful of…

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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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