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5 ways to get a better car finance deal

Posted on December 15, 2021December 17, 2021 by jenny

Disclosure – this is a collaborative post For many people, getting a car is the second most expensive purchase you will make in your lifetime! For this reason, it’s important to get the best deal possible. But how can you ensure that you are getting a good deal and a finance agreement that’s right for…

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Win Ron’s Gone Wrong on Blu-Ray™ or DVD!

Posted on December 14, 2021 by jenny

© 2021 20th Century Studios A few weeks ago Little Sis and I went to the cinema, which is something we love to do together. We really wanted to watch Ron’s Gone Wrong. 20th Century Studios and Locksmith Animation’s “Ron’s Gone Wrong” is the story of Barney, a socially awkward middle-schooler and Ron, his new…

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Monday Happy Things {Week 374}

Posted on December 13, 2021 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 write. Monday…

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Sustainable giving with Jaques of London

Sustainable giving with Jaques of London

Posted on December 12, 2021December 15, 2021 by jenny

Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post. We were sent the items from Jaques of London to review, but words and pictures are mine.  This year we are trying to have a more sustainable Christmas than ever before. The children are a year older but seem to have asked for less than ever before. I’m not…

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M&S Christmas Gingerbread house kit

M&S Christmas Gingerbread house kit

Posted on December 11, 2021December 18, 2021 by jenny

Last weekend my 11 year old decided to build one of the gingerbread house kits I picked up for my gingerbread gift guide. There are always so many to choose from, every supermarket seems to produce their own.  He decided to build the M&S food Christmas gingerbread house kit, and it’s not hard to see why!…

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Otter necklace from ethical jewellery brand Jana Reinhardt

Otter necklace from ethical jewellery brand Jana Reinhardt

Posted on December 8, 2021May 2, 2022 by jenny

I love to give jewellery at Christmas, birthday and anniversaries. I always think that jewellery is a very personal item but so versatile too – I change my jewellery every day to suit my mood or outfit! Ethical jewellery brand Jana Reinhardt Jana Reinhardt are a husband and wife team: Jana Reinhardt and Ross Cutting…

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Cricut The Polar Express Bell decor

Cricut The Polar Express Bell decor

Posted on December 7, 2021December 8, 2021 by jenny

Have you started watching Christmas films yet? We’ve watched a few of our favourites, they are a great way to wind down with the kids at the weekend. They are both so excited about the end of term (although I have another few weeks of work!). We all enjoy The Polar Express and todays craft…

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Yolkin macarons

Monday Happy Things {Week 373}

Posted on December 6, 2021 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 write. Monday…

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Operation Ouch! Live on Stage review

Operation Ouch! Live on Stage {Not for the Squeamish}

Posted on December 5, 2021June 26, 2022 by jenny

This morning we took a trip into London as we were gifted tickets to Operation Ouch! Live on Stage – Not for the Squeamish, written by TV’s favourite doctors, Dr Chris and Dr Xand, which has opened at the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End. The strictly limited season must end on 16th January 2022….

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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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