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Monday Happy Things {Week 407}

Posted on August 1, 2022 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. 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 post I always love to sit down…

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chimps are family trail london

Exploring Chimps Are Family sculpture trail

Posted on July 31, 2022August 24, 2023 by jenny

A few weeks ago my daughter and I hopped into London for some sightseeing. We managed to visit Sky Gardens, Superbloom at the Tower of London before finishing off with the Exploring Chimps Are Family sculpture trail. The sculpture trail runs between London Bridge and Tower Bridge and is open until 22nd October so there’s…

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Craft Stick Catapult STEM activity for kids

Craft Stick Catapult STEM activity for kids

Posted on July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 by jenny

The summer holidays are rushing by like they always do. We have been busy outside in the garden, enjoying the warm weather. We couldn’t resist making these fun craft stick catapults. They don’t need many items to make them and are a fun STEM activity for kids. We thought we would share the process for…

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Zombie Kittens card game review

AD – Zombie Kittens card game review

Posted on July 27, 2022April 15, 2024 by jenny

I can’t believe it’s three years ago since we were introduced to the game Exploding Kittens. It’s been a firm favourite with our family, and always gets packed away when we go away for a weekend. Last year we were lucky to try Exploding Minions too! Exploding Kittens – The premise is simple – you…

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embroidery hoop featuring daisies

Monday Happy Things {Week 406}

Posted on July 25, 2022 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. 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 post I always love to sit…

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Win 2 x The Seaview Hotel cosy crime books

Win The Seaview Hotel cosy crime books

Posted on July 24, 2022July 24, 2022 by jenny

I love a crime novel and am delighted to be introduced to The Seaview Hotel cosy crime novels by Glenda Young. Murder at the Seaview Hotel was published last year and the second book will be published next month, Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel. A third book in the series will be published next…

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Superbloom at the Tower of London

Superbloom at the Tower of London

Posted on July 22, 2022August 6, 2022 by jenny

It’s been a while since our last visit to the Tower of London. However, when I heard that over 20 million seeds from 29 flower species have been planted in the moat around the Tower of London to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of  The Queen, I knew we had to visit. Luckily Little Sis heard…

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DIY Braided Friendship Bracelets for Teens

DIY Braided Friendship Bracelets for Teens

Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 by jenny

The summer holidays have started for us! We have so many plans of things we want to do over the summer months. We’re looking forward to sharing some of the crafts and activities we get up to. We thought we’d start with our DIY braided friendship bracelet tutorial because it’s such a fun activity for…

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Hitchin Lavender Fields near London

Monday Happy Things {Week 405}

Posted on July 18, 2022 by jenny

Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. 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 post I always love to sit down…

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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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