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Join the Smyths Toys Superstores party {May 27th}

Posted on May 19, 2017October 13, 2019 by jenny

If you’re looking for a fun event for the kids this half term then I have found the perfect event to kick start it. Smyths Toys Superstores are throwing a party and everyone is invited! All of their stores across the UK and NI will be hosting a party in-store that will be bigger and…

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Crazy Creations in the kitchen with Num Noms

Crazy Creations in the kitchen with Num Noms

Posted on May 19, 2017 by jenny

My children love collectible toys. Anything with a list they can pore over and tick off is so popular in our house right now. My 5 year old loves her Num Noms but did you know you can carry on the play into the kitchen? We’ve seen the Cronut (donut and croissant combination), a genius…

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Small world car play {A-Z Play at Home}

Posted on May 19, 2017October 19, 2023 by jenny

Today we’re taking part in the A-Z Play at Home blog hop organised by Teach Me Mommy. This weeks letter is C and I immediately knew that we would be using our toy car collection. My son has always loved his cars and is a huge fan of the Disney Pixar Cars film (did you…

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Summer fun in the garden {win an Olympus Pen camera}

Posted on May 18, 2017August 30, 2022 by jenny

With my 7 year old facing a week of SATs we’ve been making sure to have some weekends relaxing at home. He keeps mentioning all the test papers they are practicing so I know he is a little anxious about it all. He loves to be creative and use his hands so we have been…

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Easy paper plate daisies for kids to make

Easy paper plate daisies for kids to make

Posted on May 18, 2017 by jenny

We’ve been enjoying Spring crafts recently. The weather has been all over the place, which is typical for Spring, so we’ve had plenty of time for crafting indoors. I was looking for something simple for my youngest daughter to make. She loves tissue paper so we decided to make easy paper plate daisies to decorate…

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Despicable Me collectible toys

Despicable Me collectible toys {Despicable Me Mineez}

Posted on May 17, 2017January 30, 2020 by jenny

There are some great family friendly films coming out this summer and I can’t wait to see the new Despicable Me 3 film which is in cinemas next month. My children are excited because that means there will be new minions toys! And guess what? To coincide with the release of the new film next month…

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Does your star sign reveal how organised you are?

Posted on May 16, 2017December 10, 2022 by jenny

I’ve been self-employed for the last few years, juggling my blog around when my children are at school. I would love to say I’m organised, managing my workload alongside family life with no hiccups, but I can’t. Most of the time my house looks like a bomb has hit it and I often feel like…

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Baking Lavender shortbread

Baking Lavender shortbread {Spring Craftpod sub box}

Posted on May 16, 2017 by jenny

Sometimes I really can’t remember where I found things. I guess that’s the good thing about the internet. You see a pretty picture on Instagram or read something on a blog and before you know it, you’ve found another subscription box to try out. That’s pretty much how I came across Craftpod. It’s a quarterly, creative…

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PAW Patrol: Game On! DVD

Win 1 of 2 copies of the new PAW Patrol: Game On! DVD

Posted on May 15, 2017May 23, 2017 by jenny

My children adore Paw Patrol and were lucky to receive a copy of their latest DVD,  PAW Patrol: Game On! Yes, everyone’s favourite rescue pups are back in action in seven exciting, sports-themed adventures and rescues. This DVD contains many adventures, including Ryder and Marshall forming a basketball team to help Mayor Goodway and Everest…

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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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