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Mini book snow globe

Mini book snow globe

Posted on March 29, 2023April 2, 2023 by jenny

This year I’m taking part in the Goodreads 2023 Reading Challenge. I set my target to read 35 books this year. I don’t read so much with my children anymore, and I’m also working full-time, which doesn’t leave me as much time to read as I would like. So 35 books felt realistic – there’s…

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Sunday Happy Things {Week 441}

Posted on March 26, 2023 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while although now I’m moved it to Sunday. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a…

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Fold It Calm: Simple origami to quieten your mind

Win a copy of Fold It Calm

Posted on March 22, 2023 by jenny

We have always enjoyed origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. All you need is a sheet of paper and there’s just something lovely about folding the paper into something different. We were delighted to be sent a copy of Fold It Calm: Simple origami to quieten your mind by Li Kim Goh. Fold It…

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How to make Prime painted rocks

How to make Prime painted rocks

Posted on March 21, 2023May 21, 2023 by jenny

Both my kids have gone crazy for bottles of Prime! I’ve managed to buy a few of the flavours in Asda and Sainsbury’s but they are so hard to get hold of if you don’t want to spend over the asking price. Prime was developed by KSI & Logan Paul to refresh, replenish, and refuel….

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Mummy & Me embroidery hoop for Mother's Day

Sunday Happy Things {Week 440}

Posted on March 19, 2023 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while although now I’m moved it to Sunday. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a…

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The Housekeepers book cover

What I’m reading: The Housekeepers

Posted on March 18, 2023 by jenny

Big thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. I was more than happy to read The Housekeepers by Alex Hay, the description hooked me in and it went to the top of the reading pile. The Housekeepers by Alex Hay UPSTAIRS, MADAM IS PLANNING THE PARTY OF THE SEASON. DOWNSTAIRS, THE SERVANTS ARE PLOTTING THE HEIST…

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Activities to celebrate British Science Week

Activities to celebrate British Science Week

Posted on March 15, 2023March 18, 2023 by jenny

British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The Week is an annual calendar event for schools, community groups, libraries, museums, galleries and big business up and down the country. This year British Science Week takes place between 10th-19th March 2023 and there are a whole host of ways to celebrate…

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Red Nose Day gingerbread biscuits

Red Nose Day gingerbread biscuits

Posted on March 14, 2023 by jenny

How have I never made Red Nose Day gingerbread biscuits before? We love to make gingerbread in all different shapes and sizes but someone we’ve just never made Red Nose Day gingerbread biscuits. This is a simple way to help celebrate Red Nose Day – and would make an easy fundraiser for a school event…

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Crafts to celebrate Crufts

Crafts to celebrate Crufts

Posted on March 13, 2023March 18, 2023 by jenny

Have you been watching Crufts over the last few days? Crufts is an international dog show held annually in the United Kingdom, first held in 1891. It’s organised and hosted by The Kennel Club, the official kennel club of the United Kingdom. Crufts is the largest show of its kind in the world. We’ve always…

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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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