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Necklaces for mums and mums-to-be

Posted on July 17, 2019 by jenny

image credit One of my friends at work complimented me on the fact I’m always wearing a different necklace every time she sees me. It’s true that I do have a lot of necklaces, almost one for every occasion. My obsession started when I went on maternity leave and grew from there. Necklaces for mums…

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Win a Moon and Me prize bundle

Win a CBeebies Moon and Me prize bundle

Posted on July 16, 2019May 15, 2020 by jenny

STUDIOCANAL is delighted that the first collection of episodes from the popular Cbeebies show Moon and Me is out now on DVD and Digital Download with Moon and Me – Pepi Nana’s Letter & Other Episodes (available to order now). To celebrate, we are giving away 1 prize bundle which includes a copy of the…

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Five Happy Things {Week 249}

Posted on July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 by jenny

I love to start the week by writing Five Happy Things. 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 enjoy writing. We made it to the last…

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Why you should go and watch Playmobil: The Movie

Why you should go and watch Playmobil: The Movie

Posted on July 14, 2019March 25, 2020 by jenny

The kids have always been huge fans of Playmobil. Thanks to Playmobil we’ve reviewed some wonderful toys as Playmobil Playologists and had some fun experiences too, like helping Playmobil celebrate their 40th birthday at The Waldorf Hotel, London or helping Playmobil celebrate their partnership with London Fire Brigade at the Playmobil VIP launch party. So…

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Simple Happy Parenting by Denaye Barahona {book review}

Posted on July 14, 2019 by jenny

I love a parenting book. I don’t think it matters what stage your children are at, there’s always something to be learned or improved upon. I’m always happy to learn new tips to be a better parent. We were #gifted a copy of Simple Happy Parenting, published by White Lion Publishing, to review. Simple Happy…

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Top Secret exhibition at the London Science Museum

Top Secret exhibition at the London Science Museum

Posted on July 13, 2019August 3, 2020 by jenny

If you are looking for something to do with the kids this summer in London then look no further than the Science Museum. It’s a firm favourite with our family for lots of reasons, mainly because it’s free and is a great place to learn about science! We’ve already shared our experience at Wonderlab and…

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Win a bundle of BIC® KIDS goodies

Enter the BIC® KIDS Young Artist Award this summer

Posted on July 12, 2019February 22, 2023 by jenny

This week we had Sports Day and my daughter’s Leavers Assembly and we’re on the count down to the Summer holidays! We can’t wait for 6 weeks to relax, although I know my children will need some ideas to keep them busy. I have two creative children who love to create and I found a…

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Super simple Tunnocks Caramel Wafer painted rocks

Super simple Tunnocks Caramel Wafer painted rocks

Posted on July 10, 2019 by jenny

My obsession with Tunnock’s Caramel Wafers started years ago when I first went to the University of St Andrews. I spent the best 5 years of my life there, especially when I discovered there was a student society dedicated to Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer. I quickly discovered the joy of Tunnock’s Tea Cakes and the other…

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Giveaway: Confessions of a Single Mum by Amy Nickell

Posted on July 9, 2019July 20, 2019 by jenny

I’ve been stocking up on books to read this Summer. We’ve been planning some really fun trips way and I can’t wait for some time to read whilst the children play. I know my readers love to get their hands on the latest books too, so you’re going to love my latest giveaway where you…

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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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