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Sunday Happy Things {Week 439}

Posted on March 12, 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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Recycled Golden Syrup tin candles

Recycled Golden Syrup tin candles

Posted on March 11, 2023March 11, 2023 by jenny

I love to recycle items and found I had a few Golden Syrup tins which I had collected due to their pretty packaging. Lyle’s Golden Syrup is a British heritage brand and their tins are instantly recognisable. Occasionally they do special tins, such as the one created for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Edition in 2022….

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How to decorate candles with pressed leaves

How to decorate candles with pressed leaves

Posted on March 9, 2023 by jenny

We love to gift handmade items. Last year we decorated candles with pressed leaves to give as handmade gifts. They turned out so well that we made them again. Today I wanted to share them with you as they are so much fun to make and gift. To make your own pressed leaf candles you…

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Crafts to celebrate Red Nose Day

Crafts to celebrate Red Nose Day

Posted on March 8, 2023May 2, 2025 by jenny

Are you doing anything to celebrate Red Nose Day which takes place next week? What is Red Nose Day? It’s an annual fundraising campaign created by Comic Relief to end child poverty throughout the world. The organisation funds programs which help keep children safe and healthy while providing them with support and education. The First…

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Sunday Happy Things {Week 438}

Posted on March 5, 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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Exploring Porchester Castle with kids

Exploring Porchester Castle with kids

Posted on March 4, 2023 by jenny

A few weeks ago we spent a few days exploring Gosport, on the south coast of Hampshire. I wanted to re-visit Porchester Castle and take the kids there so they could experience the amazing medieval fortress overlooking Portsmouth Harbour. Luckily we picked a sunny day which was just perfect for exploring Porchester Castle with kids….

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The Time Tider by Sinéad O’Hart

The Time Tider by Sinéad O’Hart {giveaway}

Posted on March 2, 2023March 8, 2023 by jenny

Did you celebrate World Book Day today? My daughter wore her pyjamas to school and took her favourite book in, and they were able to spend time reading and talking about books. That sounds like bliss to me! I’m delighted to have teamed up with Little Tiger who publish the best children’s books. They recently…

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February crafting

Posted on February 27, 2023 by jenny

February is such a short month and I think that’s reflected in my crafting time this month. Plus I had half term and Covid which meant I didn’t spend as much time on my crafting hobbies as I would have liked. However I still wanted to blog about my crafting adventures this month. February crafting…

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celebrating Pancake Day

Sunday Happy Things {Week 437}

Posted on February 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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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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