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a trip to Ray Mill Island and Boulter's Lock

Ray Mill Island and Boulter’s Lock, Maidenhead

Posted on August 4, 2020 by jenny

Last weekend we were looking for somewhere new to take the children and the puppy. We ventured a little further afield than normal, yet still only 30 minutes from where we live, and found the delightful Ray Mill Island and Boulter’s Lock, Maidenhead, Berkshire. A pretty place on the Thames with a little cafe, perfect…

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Draw with Rob art tutorial

Summer Holidays edit {Week 303}

Posted on August 3, 2020 by jenny

I love to start the week by writing the Monday Happy List. 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 love to write. We love the Summer holidays but…

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Love in the Time of Cholera

Posted on August 1, 2020August 3, 2020 by jenny

Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash The pandemic has changed our lives in so many ways but after so many weeks of being isolated in our family bubble it feels good to be venturing out more. This weekend we had brunch in our favourite local cafe and a socially distanced playdate with school friends. We…

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Win The New Legends Of Monkey merch

Win The New Legends Of Monkey merch

Posted on August 1, 2020 by jenny

Emmy-winning adventure series THE NEW LEGENDS OF MONKEY is back on Netflix for a second series (launching Friday August 7th) and to celebrate we’re giving you the chance to get your hands on some amazing Monkey merch! The New Legends Of Monkey Series 2 Series Two sees fallen God, Monkey, and his band of fellow…

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6 things to do with kids in Hillingdon this summer

6 things to do with kids in Hillingdon this summer

Posted on July 31, 2020September 26, 2020 by jenny

The school holidays are not what we were expecting but we still need to make the most of it. We’ve lived in the London Borough of Hillingdon for over 6 years now and are still discovering wonderful new places to explore. We live in north of the borough and have already shared our 10 favourite…

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Win Conservation Crisis

{Giveaway} Conservation Crisis board game

Posted on July 30, 2020September 11, 2022 by jenny

It seems that my readers love a competition so I am happy to have a fun little giveaway to share with you all today. Yesterday we told you all about the latest board game we have been enjoying – Conservation Crisis. This is a fun and engaging game of strategy where you take control of a…

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Skittles vs Smarties experiment

Posted on July 30, 2020July 31, 2020 by jenny

My 8 year old absolutely loves science. It’s one of the topics that she was really keen on during our period of home learning (I probably don’t need to share her reluctance over the daily Maths and English she was set!). Thankfully the timetable provided by school included lots of science and easy experiments we…

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Conservation Crisis from Tunza Games

Conservation Crisis {board game review}

Posted on July 29, 2020September 11, 2022 by jenny

How are the school holidays treating you? With our normal kids clubs cancelled we are spending a lot of time at home or the local play park. The weather has been kind to us which helps and we are having fun playing with all our toys and games. We’re always happy to receive something new…

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How to join in with Draw With Rob {free activity pack}

How to join in with Draw With Rob {free activity pack}

Posted on July 28, 2020December 4, 2025 by jenny

I’m not sure how we first came across Rob Biddulph but he helped keep the children busy during lockdown. He’s a best-selling children’s author and artist and has been sharing how to draw some of his best-loved characters over on his YouTube channels since lockdown started. Rob’s original hit videos are also available at www.robbiddulph.com,…

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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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