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How does a second pregnancy compare to the first?

Posted on June 11, 2011December 19, 2013 by jenny

When is the right time to have a second baby? The million pound question with no right or wrong answer. My husband is an only child and we always knew we wanted at least two children. There’s a 3.5 year age gap between me and my sister which meant we hated each other when we…

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Vaccinations and the MMR

Posted on June 10, 2011June 10, 2011 by jenny

A couple of weeks ago we took Edward for his 12 month jab. We were surprised to find that they now do the 12 and 13 month jabs together which meant he was due the MMR. I had taken my husband with me for moral support and we both decided we wanted time to think…

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The karaoke song meme

Posted on June 9, 2011February 17, 2025 by jenny

Pippa at A Mother’s Ramblings has tagged me in the latest meme to reveal what I would sing at karaoke! I’ve never sung karaoke in my life but if I ever had some dutch courage and got up to sing it would have to be Everybody’s Changing by Keane. I listened to this song constantly…

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The day the toddler and I Built a Bear

Posted on June 9, 2011August 15, 2023 by jenny

My son and I were invited to the Covent Garden Build A Bear store to see for ourselves the magic that goes into building a bear. So this morning we hopped on the tube and walked out into the beautiful sunshine at Covent Garden. The staff at the Covent Garden were incredibly friendly and helpful…

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Washing up with style

Posted on June 8, 2011May 2, 2012 by jenny

The new Style range from Vileda is surprisingly contemporary and doesn’t look out of place in any modern kitchen. Someone has finally designed a dish cloth to look as good as all my lovely Cath Kidston towels. The dish cloth is also super absorbent, can be used for washing up and wiping, long lasting and…

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Review: Annabel Karmel iPhone app

Posted on June 7, 2011 by jenny

We were given the chance to try the new Annabel Karmel iPhone app called ‘Annabel’s Essential Guide to Feeding your Baby and Toddler’. I love my iPhone and I enjoy cooking for Edward so this was a perfect opportunity for me to try something new! My iPhone is stuffed full of apps to entertain Edward…

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Review: You and your bump

Posted on June 7, 2011 by jenny

I was recently sent a copy of You and Your Bump to review. I had never heard of the author, Emma Cannon, but she is a leading complementary fertility specialist. You and Your Bump has been written as a companion for pre-conception, pregnancy and the postnatal period. It differs from other pregnancy guides as it…

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Review: Annabel Karmel baby purees

Posted on June 7, 2011June 7, 2011 by jenny

Annabel Karmel, the UK’s top parenting author on feeding babies and children, has just launched Annabel Karmel’s Organic Fresh Baby Purées. Edward loves trying new foods so we were sent Scrumptious Butternut Squash, Carrot and Salmon and My First Vegetable and Beef Casserole to try. They come in little pots so you can be sure…

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Vileda power scourer giveaway

Posted on June 6, 2011January 19, 2026 by jenny

****Competition is now closed. Congratulations @ammalinetheduck **** You may remember last week I reviewed the latest addition to the Vileda range: power scourers. The New Generation Power Scourers are your best weapon yet to fight even encrusted dirt. The unique 3D structure cleans powerfully and effectively, making washing up less of a chore. The sealed…

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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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