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Five Happy Things {Week 514}

Posted on August 26, 2024 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 514} Over…

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Do You Really Know Your Family?

AD Do You Really Know Your Family? {game review}

Posted on August 24, 2024August 24, 2024 by jenny

How have you been keeping the kids busy over the summer holidays? It seems that term ended a long time ago and we still have a week or two left before the kids return to school. We’ve had lots of days out, played board games, read books, gone geocaching and more. We were recently sent…

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How to crochet your own cherries

How to crochet your own cherries

Posted on August 23, 2024May 15, 2025 by jenny

Cherries are my favourite fruit at this time of year and I couldn’t resist making my own crochet cherries. They are colourful and sweet and would be so much fun made into a keychain or hung up over your workspace. I hope you enjoy our tutorial on how to crochet your own cherries. Let me…

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Things to do with tweens and teens in Normandy

Posted on August 20, 2024 by jenny

Now the kids are a little older it can be a little trickier to find a holiday which suits everyone. We have spent many happy years at EuroCamp in the Netherlands which has plenty of amusement rides and an amazing water park. However, our last visit showed the kids were beginning to feel a little…

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Five Happy Things {Week 513}

Posted on August 19, 2024August 24, 2024 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 513} We…

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Easy resin personalised letters

Posted on August 16, 2024August 18, 2024 by jenny

My tween had the great idea of making a keepsake for her bedroom using some of her favourite small items. We found wooden fillable letters and purchased resin to fill the letter with her favourite items and make a really personalised item for her room. We’ve used a wooden fillable letter before, they are a…

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Swap screens for scissors: Creative crafts to conquer your vacation

Posted on August 13, 2024May 21, 2025 by jenny

A vacation, apart from the excitement of exploring a new destination, allows for plenty of time to indulge in new hobbies and other activities that bring joy and relaxation. Imagine sitting on the deck of a cruise ship on a sea day on your way to the Bahamas with the rhythmic sound of the waves…

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Five Happy Things {Week 512}

Posted on August 12, 2024 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 512} Finished…

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Affordable Lovefest: 5 Tips to Help You Save on Your Wedding

Posted on August 9, 2024November 19, 2025 by jenny

The average cost of a traditional wedding is around $35,000, depending on the number of guests, venue, and time of the year, among many other variables.  Now, it’s common for couples to prefer spending some of that money on experiences or simply saving it. So, if you’re looking for affordable ways to celebrate your wedding…

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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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