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Xtrem Trooper Bot

Xtrem Bot Trooper Bot

Posted on December 16, 2017 by jenny

With only a few days until Christmas, today I’m sharing a review of a really fun STEM toy which would make a perfect gift this Christmas. We love STEM toys and this ticks all the boxes for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Xtrem Bot Trooper Bot The Xtrem Bot Trooper Bot looks pretty fun. He is…

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Zoomy 2.0 Handheld Digital Microscope

Zoomy 2.0 Handheld Digital Microscope from Learning Resources

Posted on December 13, 2017June 28, 2019 by jenny

I love STEM toys, those which encourage Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Children are naturally inquisitive and there are some amazing toys to encourage them to continue their learning at home. My daughter was recently given a microscope for her birthday. It was a lovely, thoughtful gift, but quite basic. So we were delighted to…

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Speak Out Kids vs Parents {game review}

Speak Out Kids vs Parents {game review}

Posted on November 26, 2017 by jenny

Sunday afternoons are perfect for playing family games. We were recently sent the popular Speak Out Kids vs Parents from Hasbro to try out at home and we can’t wait to tell you what we thought! Speak Out Kids vs Parents Speak Out Kids vs Parents includes 6 plastic mouthpieces for kids, 4 plastic mouthpieces…

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DCSHG Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific

DC SuperHero Girls Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific {review}

Posted on November 23, 2017 by jenny

We were kindly sent three of the new DC SuperHero Girls Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific to review at home! My 5 year old loves dolls but we’ve never reviewed a toddler doll before. I didn’t really know what a toddler doll was, but it’s a slightly larger doll than you would give to an…

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Imaginative play with BABY Born Wonderland toys

Imaginative play with BABY Born Wonderland

Posted on November 10, 2017 by jenny

Last weekend we were invited to a lovely event with BABY born. My daughter has always loved her dolls. In fact she received her first BABY born doll for her First birthday! BABY born from Zapf Creation is the number two doll brand in the UK. Playing with a range of dolls and accessories encourages…

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Gift guide for Sylvanian Families fans

Gift guide for Sylvanian Families collectors

Posted on November 9, 2017November 6, 2022 by jenny

I don’t make many gift guides but I couldn’t resist creating one for Sylvanian Families. My daughter loves her Sylvanian Families collection and we’ve reviewed some wonderful toys which would make perfect gifts for Sylvanian Families fans this Christmas. Gift guide for Sylvanian Families collectors Cosy Cottage Starter Home The Cosy Cottage Starter Home is the ideal starter…

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Star Wars Playset

Aquabeads Star Wars Playset

Posted on November 8, 2017 by jenny

My children are quite creative and love anything that gets them using their hands and brains. Aquabeads is the perfect creative toy for children. If you haven’t heard of them before, you use the different shaped and coloured beads to create pictures, which stick together with water. We were sent the Aquabeads Star Wars Playset to…

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Hot Wheels Roto Revolution Track Set

Hot Wheels Roto Revolution Track Set

Posted on November 6, 2017 by jenny

Last week we reviewed the Hot Wheels Track Builder Stunt Bridge Kit from Mattel. Today we’re bringing you our second Hot Wheels review, the new Hot Wheels Roto Revolution Track Set from Mattel. Hot Wheels sets are great for problem solving, they help boost confidence and spark imagination too. Hot Wheels Roto Revolution Track Set The Hot Wheels Roto Revolution Track Set…

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New Slither.io toy unboxing

New Slither.io toy unboxing and review

Posted on November 5, 2017November 6, 2017 by jenny

Are you one of the many parents who have the Slither.io app on their phone? My 7 year old loves Slither.io and has been teaching me how to play it. A huge gaming phenomenon and YouTuber hit, 60% of British 0-14 year olds have downloaded Slither.io and 124 million games are played a month in the UK….

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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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