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Minecraft: The Crash book cover

The second official Minecraft novel – Minecraft: The Crash

Posted on June 26, 2018March 25, 2019 by jenny

It’s been almost a year since my son received a copy of the first official Minecraft novel, The Island by Max Brooks. It was one of the first Minecraft books he read, later going on to read The Elementia Chronicles. The Island tells the story of a new hero stranded in the world of Minecraft,…

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Instagram worthy walls in greenwich

Monday mindfulness – 5 Happy Things

Posted on June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 by jenny

Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend. The weather has been lovely all week and we loved getting out for some family time this weekend. 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…

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A visit to Dinosaurs in the Wild, Greenwich Peninsula, London

Posted on June 24, 2018January 5, 2020 by jenny

My 6 year old is just crazy about dinosaurs so it wasn’t hard to accept an invitation to Dinosaurs in the Wild on the Greenwich Peninsula, London. We don’t often go to this side of London but it didn’t take long on the Underground and before we knew it we were blinking in the sunshine at…

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8 farms to visit within easy reach of West London

8 farms to visit within easy reach of West London

Posted on June 23, 2018June 28, 2018 by jenny

Any one starting to worry how to keep the kids busy over the Summer holidays? I have to admit that panic is starting to kick in. I’ve booked quite a few things but that doesn’t stop me trying to come up with ideas for some of the days we’ll be spending at home. I love…

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How to make your own Squishies & Slime magbook

Win 1 of 2 copies of How to make your own Squishies & Slime magbook

Posted on June 23, 2018March 25, 2019 by jenny

My children love squishies. Their school book bags are laden down with them and it’s not difficult to see why, they are so very tactile. I hadn’t thought about making our own squishies, I didn’t even think it was possible until I received a copy of the magbook How to make your own Squishies &…

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Sylvanian Families Town Ride Along Tram

Sylvanian Families Town Ride Along Tram

Posted on June 22, 2018March 20, 2019 by jenny

Last month we were lucky to review the new Maple Cat Family, a new family who have come to live in the new Sylvanian Families Town range. Do you remember we said that Father Theodore Maple drove the tram? Well today we are excited to tell you about the new Ride Along Tram from the…

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family camping trip with the Vango Anteus 600 6 Person Family Tent

Our first family camping trip with the Vango Anteus 600 6 Person Family Tent

Posted on June 22, 2018 by jenny

It’s been 2 weeks since our first camping trip, definitely time to share our adventure with you. My children have been part of our local District Scouts for the past 3 years. Both of them have camped out at our local Scout Hut and my son has been away camping. When we received an invitation…

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5 Minecraft treats for your Minecraft party bag

5 Minecraft treats for your Minecraft party bag

Posted on June 21, 2018 by jenny

Earlier this year we threw a Minecraft themed party for my son. He just adores Minecraft, as do his friends, so this seemed like a great way to celebrate him turning another year older. He enjoyed helping me plan his Minecraft birthday party. Thankfully we found lots of ideas we could adapt on Pinterest. 5…

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Fantastic Gymnastics Vaulting Challenge from Hasbro Gaming

Fantastic Gymnastics Vaulting Challenge from Hasbro Gaming

Posted on June 21, 2018March 2, 2019 by jenny

With so many sporting events going on over the next few weeks we were excited to receive the Fantastic Gymnastics Vaulting Challenge from Hasbro Gaming to try out. My children love playing games together and this one looked really fun. Fantastic Gymnastics Vaulting Challenge from Hasbro Gaming The Fantastic Gymnastics Vaulting Challenge Game includes a gymnast…

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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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