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Christmas tree countdown for kids

{Free printable} Christmas tree countdown for kids

Posted on November 19, 2020November 14, 2021 by jenny

With only a few weeks left until December 1st you are probably busy shopping and planning. My children are already so excited about Christmas. We start our Christmas celebrations on December 1st with the arrival of our Elf on the Shelf and his brother (yes, we have two!). They bring Advent calendars and get up…

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Waitrose Gingerbread Box Kit

An edible decoration – a gingerbread box

Posted on November 18, 2020 by jenny

A few weeks ago I published my Gingerbread Gift Guide which was so much fun to put together. It gave me the chance to pick up lots of different gingerbread kits which I’m really enjoying trying out and sharing with you. After the success of my gingerbread mug hangers I decided to try the Gingerbread…

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Father Christmas bookmark craft for kids

Father Christmas bookmark craft for kids

Posted on November 17, 2020 by jenny

I love sharing crafts with you and I’m hoping you’ll love this sweet Father Christmas bookmark as much as we do. It makes a fun craft for a wintery afternoon. Simply collect the supplies listed below, print out the template and start your Christmas crafting! Supplies: Coloured card (red, white, black, brown, yellow) Scissors Glue…

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Waitrose Gingerbread Box Kit

Monday Happy List {Week 318}

Posted on November 16, 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…

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10 Ways to Get your Family into the Outdoors!

Posted on November 15, 2020February 12, 2024 by jenny

Disclosure – this is a sponsored post It is becoming harder and harder to get your whole family outdoors together, enjoying a picnic, game or just a relaxing walk. There are so many benefits to spending time outside together, so it is important to find ways to do this. Carry on reading to discover 10…

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The Book of Lost Names { book review}

The Book of Lost Names { book review}

Posted on November 14, 2020 by jenny

Disclosure – thanks to Welbeck for the chance to read this book. The end of 2020 is fast approaching which means my Goodreads challenge is nearly over for another year. I’ve read some amazing books this year and I really enjoyed my most recent read, The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel. I love…

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Win a copy of Draw With Rob at Christmas

Win a copy of Draw With Rob at Christmas

Posted on November 14, 2020November 14, 2020 by jenny

With two creative kids we love our weekly Draw With Rob sessions.  Every Saturday the kids look for clues on what the latest character will be, and we all look forward to sitting down for a drawing session. The kids have special notebooks just for their Draw with Rob drawings and my husband even bought…

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H! MY GIF Dance Pack

AD/OH! MY GIF Dance Pack {review}

Posted on November 13, 2020November 18, 2020 by jenny

My son is the King of Memes (or so he tells me!) and was so excited to be gifted some of the latest Oh! My Gif toys, a new exciting collectible range from Moose. We reviewed some earlier this year and the kids were happy to see more of the range. The OH! MY GIF…

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Sainsbury's Festive Mug Hanging Gingerbread kit

Festive Mug Hanging Gingerbread kit

Posted on November 12, 2020 by jenny

Have you heard of a mug hanger before? It’s a biscuit that actually hangs over the edge of your mug. I bought a gingerbread house mug hanging kit a few years ago but was excited to try a kit I found in Sainsbury’s which included four different shapes. Festive Mug Hanging Gingerbread kit The Sainsbury’s…

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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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