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Win a Sylvanian Families Cake Decorating Set

Win a Sylvanian Families Cake Decorating Set {Celebrating National Cupcake Week}

Posted on September 18, 2018February 27, 2025 by jenny

As a big fan of cake we just love celebrating National Cupcake Week! Did you know it’s National Cupcake Week? This year it’s celebrated from the 17th to 23rd September and anyone can get involved by sharing their delicious cupcake creations on social using the #NationalCupcakeWeek. Celebrating National Cupcake Week! My kids love to bake….

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finding painted rocks

Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things

Posted on September 17, 2018September 16, 2018 by jenny

Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend. I was pretty happy to see the weekend after going back to work. Each week I start off by writing my Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things blog post. It’s a great chance to reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well…

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Keeping kids safe online

Posted on September 16, 2018August 30, 2022 by jenny

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash When I went to school back in the 1990s I remember my computer lessons being very limited. The computer room was basically a cupboard which wasn’t even big enough to take a whole class. Everything was very basic and didn’t really pique my interest. Fast forward to my Uni years and I…

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EASY CRAFT STICK STAR DECORATIONS

Craft Stick Star decorations

Posted on September 16, 2018 by jenny

I’ve been looking forward to crafting with the children for a while. Last week was busy with after school clubs and playdates but today we finally had some crafting time. The weather has been warm and sunny today, a really Indian Summer. We should have been out making the most of it but it was…

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Four of the Best Flooring Ideas for Family Homes

Posted on September 14, 2018April 10, 2024 by jenny

Are you looking for ways to make your family home more beautiful and lovable? Is this the case even after you have done a home renovation where you have replaced appliances and furniture? Are you not able to locate the reason why you can’t seem to get the look you want? The reason may actually…

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So Glow DIY Collectable Range Light Up Magic Glow Jars

So Glow DIY Light Up Magic Glow Jars review

Posted on September 14, 2018September 18, 2018 by jenny

We love a creative toy so were excited to hear about the new So Glow DIY range from Canal Toys. Simple and mess free, this range of DIY kits enables children to create and customise their own Light Up Magic Glow Jars. Each set in the range is simple to use, comes with everything needed…

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Back to work and getting stuff done

Posted on September 13, 2018July 18, 2024 by jenny

I’ve been a little quite lately, not just because my children are back to school, but because I’ve gone back to work too. I have a lovely job in a secondary school which fits (just about) round my children and their school day. My new job is completely different to my old one. I used…

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Back to school with Moj Moj

Back to school with Moj Moj

Posted on September 11, 2018August 30, 2022 by jenny

How are your children settling into the new academic year? Mine are pretty tired and grumpy which isn’t surprising after our long, hot summer adventures. Routine usually works quite well for our family so I’m hoping that we’ll soon get into the swing of things, especially now that all our extra-curricular activities have started too….

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Halloween painted rock ideas

Halloween painted rock ideas

Posted on September 10, 2018July 4, 2025 by jenny

I know we’ve only just survived the first week back at school but I’m beginning to get excited about Halloween at the end of next month. My kids love Halloween and whilst we might not go all out for horror and zombies, we can’t result stocking up on the Halloween candy and go Trick or…

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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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