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gingerbread man printables

The Gingerbread Man activity pack for toddlers

Posted on December 9, 2020December 10, 2020 by jenny

It’s been a while since I shared a free printable but I know you are going to love what I have to share with you today. The Gingerbread Man is a classic Christmas tale (although it’s also a good story all year round!). It’s fun for children to read and there are some really lovely…

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Simple Brass Himmeli Star decoration

Simple Brass Himmeli Star decoration

Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by jenny

Trying new crafts is one of my favourite things. A few weeks ago I finally got round to making the Brass Himmeli star craft kit from Geo Attic. Originating from the Swedish word for sky or heaven, himmel, the Himmeli are a traditional Finnish ornament, a mobile decoration that is traditionally made out of straw, or…

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our Advent 2020 box

Monday Happy List {Week 321}

Posted on December 7, 2020 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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Northmoor Hill Local Nature Reserve

Northmoor Hill Local Nature Reserve

Posted on December 6, 2020October 26, 2024 by jenny

Thanks to a second lockdown we have been back to exploring our local area again. Thankfully we are on the outskirts of London so are spoilt for places to explore which are suitable for our Bichon Frise puppy and two children. A few weeks ago we explored Northmoor Hill Local Nature Reserve in Denham. This…

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Among Us gingerbread biscuits

Among Us gingerbread biscuits

Posted on December 5, 2020 by jenny

DO you have kids who love playing Among Us? Then you might like our easy Among Us gingerbread biscuits. You can earn serious Mum points by baking some special Among Us Crewmate biscuits and slipping them in your kids lunch box. Just in case you haven’t heard of the hit game set in space, you…

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Glass fuse kit from Twice Fired

Fused Glass Christmas trees {from Twice Fired}

Posted on December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 by jenny

I really enjoyed putting together my Crafty Gift Guide this year. I love to receive crafty gifts as I love to make things and try out new crafts. Hopefully my readers will find it helpful and find some lovely gifts for the crafter in their life. Twice Fired kindly gifted me one of their make…

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Win Pass the Pud from Gibsons Games

Win Pass the Pud from Gibsons Games

Posted on December 2, 2020November 3, 2021 by jenny

We share a lot of family games because we love to play together. We’ve got into the habit of playing a different game after dinner  and have a great selection. We were recently gifted Pass the Pud from Gibsons Games. Read on for our review and your chance to win a copy. With the whole…

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Fingerprint gingerbread family

Fingerprint gingerbread family

Posted on December 1, 2020 by jenny

We may have overdosed on gingerbread biscuits recently so we thought it was time we shared one of our crafts instead. We craft a lot during the winter months and our fingerprint gingerbread family is sure to delight! It’s a lovely craft for kids and makes a great keepsake to enjoy each year. You will…

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Enchanted Wood {Autumn Craftpod}

Enchanted Wood {Autumn Craftpod}

Posted on November 30, 2020 by jenny

I wanted to share two of the little crafty projects I finished recently. Sometimes it feels like my makes are a little thin on the ground, but that’s only because I forget to share them! Craftpod is one of my favourite subscription boxes. It comes 4 times a year but the projects are worth waiting…

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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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