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Nick Jr.’s Sing-Along Summer with Dora and Friends

Posted on July 26, 2015July 23, 2015 by jenny

We’re really enjoying Dora and Friends: Into the City!. Little Sis is now 3 and I think Into the City reflects the world that she is growing up in. She received some of the wonderful new Dora and Friends toys to review. These included the new Dora and Friends 8″ dolls, Dora and Friends Magic…

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Schleich Farm Life

Posted on July 23, 2015January 10, 2017 by jenny

Earlier this year Schleich introduced some new products to their Farm life range. A few months ago we reviewed the Schleich horse riding arena and we were sent some items from the new range which complement this set. We love Schleich toys, they are beautifully made with an amazing level of detail. They are great…

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Sylvanian Families Adventure Treasure Ship

Posted on July 17, 2015September 14, 2022 by jenny

Did you ever play with Sylvanian Families when you were younger? This year they are celebrating their 30th anniversary and I’m excited to be able to re-visit my childhood toys with my daughter. If you follow me on Instagram you might have noticed we’ve picked up some amazing vintage Sylvanian Families toys lately. My favourite…

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Fireman Sam Diecast Vehicle Set

Posted on July 11, 2015February 17, 2019 by jenny

Fireman Sam was one of the first tv programmes my son was really interested in. It sparked his love of emergency vehicles and transport in general. I remember one year it felt like all he received was Fireman Sam toys and he was able to have many adventures with his very own Pontypandy! He recently…

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Casdon Little Cook Morphy Richards play set

Posted on June 12, 2015January 4, 2019 by jenny

At the moment my daughter is a little Mini Me. As much as she has her own *big* personality she also loves to do what I do, especially around the house. This week she’s been reviewing the Casdon Little Cook Morphy Richards play set which she says is her “best toy ever” and playing kitchen….

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Ravensburger Minions puzzle

Ravensburger Minions Movie Jigsaw Puzzle

Posted on June 7, 2015June 23, 2024 by jenny

Are you looking forward to the new Minions film which is released this summer? Our family love Minions so were excited to review the new Ravensburger Minions Movie Jigsaw Puzzle which ties in to the new film. Ravensburger Minions Movie Jigsaw Puzzle The Ravensburger Minions Movie Jigsaw Puzzle contains 4 jigsaws in a box (12,…

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Win a Tech Too Smooth Touch Smartphone

Posted on May 31, 2015July 8, 2016 by jenny

When my children were younger they loved to play with my mobile phone. We went through quite a few toy ones as they loved to chew them as their teeth were coming through. As you know we are KDUK Mumbassadors and we were sent the Tech Too Smooth Touch Smartphone to share with you. Tech…

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Half term fun with Peppa Pig

Posted on May 27, 2015January 19, 2020 by jenny

This year we were very excited to be invited to be a Peppa Pig Holiday blogger (I love adding those shiny badges to my blog). I can honestly say that both my children like Peppa Pig, but my 3 year old loves Peppa!  but At the start of half term we were sent a lovely…

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Hot Wheels Super Speed Blastway review

Posted on May 24, 2015February 17, 2019 by jenny

My 5 year old has quite simple tastes in toys, if it has wheels he’s generally happy. He especially loves Hot Wheels cars, and so do I, as they are pocket money-friendly. He was sent the new Hot Wheels Super Speed Blastway and a Hot Wheels tshirt from the new Zara Hot Wheels collection to…

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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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