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A Fairy Trail in the Woods {Clanger Wood }

A Fairy Trail in the Woods {Clanger Wood }

Posted on May 5, 2017 by jenny

A few weeks ago we were staying at my mum’s in Wiltshire. We wanted to go and see some bluebells so headed to Clanger Woods. This is a lovely little area managed by the Woodland Trust. We parked up and spotted a poster which read ‘FAIRY TRAIL’. Now, my children love fairy play so I…

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Apple print butterflies {A-Z Play at Home series}

Posted on May 5, 2017December 7, 2023 by jenny

Today I am starting a new series on my blog – the A-Z Play at Home blog hop organised by Teach Me Mommy. The idea is lovely and simple – to use everyday objects around the home for crafting or a learning activity. The first letter is A so I challenged my 7 year old to…

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Easy Star Wars Day wreath

Star Wars Day wreath {decorating for Star Wars Day}

Posted on May 4, 2017December 8, 2019 by jenny

My children have embraced Star Wars Day as they do Easter and Christmas. To them it’s completely normal to decorate our little indoor seasonal tree with Star Wars decorations. This year we decorated our little tree and made a Star Wars Day wreath! Decorating for Star Wars Day We hung the little Star Wars toys…

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Celebrating Star Wars Day {with ittybittys and Hallmark}

Celebrating Star Wars Day {with ittybittys and Hallmark}

Posted on May 4, 2017June 27, 2019 by jenny

Surely everyone in the galaxy knows what day it is today? Yes, not only is it May the 4th but it is also Star Wars Day and we are so excited to be celebrating it and sharing some of Hallmark’s Star Wars merchandise with you. Like all fellow Jedi’s across the galaxy, Hallmark are celebrating Star…

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12 Star Wars inspired food and drink ideas {Star Wars Day}

12 Star Wars inspired food and drink ideas {Star Wars Day}

Posted on May 3, 2017April 24, 2024 by jenny

Since having children it feels like I’ve embraced Star Wars a little more each year. This year we are celebrating Star Wars Day with decorations and hopefully some food! My 7 year old is the biggest Star Wars fan, despite my attempts to introduce other things. Now I just embrace it along with him, and…

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Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Electronic Music Mix Star-Lord

Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Electronic Music Mix Star-Lord

Posted on May 2, 2017January 18, 2019 by jenny

Are you excited about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2? Star-Lord is my favourite super hero and I love Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1. The film is all about a group of intergalactic criminals who are forced to work together to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of the universe. It has the best bunch…

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How to display Lego Minifigures

Posted on May 1, 2017October 20, 2024 by jenny

If you’re a mum of small people, or perhaps married to a Lego nerd, then you may have a house full of Lego minifigs. Now I love Lego Minifigs, especially since they did some amazing collabs such as the Disney one. Oh yes, I couldn’t wait to collect those and quickly did, thanks to the…

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Monday happy things {Week 135}

Posted on May 1, 2017 by jenny

Happy May Day! Last week was a full week with everyone back at work and school and was therefore pretty tiring. Thank goodness for a lovely long Bank Holiday weekend! Time for my weekly round up of the 5 things which have made me happiest. Monday happy things – Week 135 Last week my son…

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Paw Patrol inspired cupcakes

Paw Patrol inspired cupcakes

Posted on April 30, 2017 by jenny

My 5 year old demanded we bake some cakes this weekend and she knew just what she wanted to make – Paw Patrol inspired cupcakes. She’s been a big fan of those Paw Patrols pups since she started nursery last year and her obsession shows no sign of waning just yet. Paw Patrol inspired cupcakes…

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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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