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Win a copy of Boost Your Watercolours

Win a copy of Boost Your Watercolour Confidence

Posted on March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 by jenny

My son has been enjoying his online art classes for a year now. He misses the face to face contact but I’m glad he has been able top carry on with something he enjoys so much. I am always on the lookout for books to help him improve his skills so was excited to see…

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Draw With Rob Build A Story

Win a copy of Draw With Rob Build A Story

Posted on March 4, 2021 by jenny

This World Book Day we just had to bring you a book giveaway. Our family love books, fact or fiction, it doesn’t matter. My children have read a lot over the last few months and have been excited for the release of the latest activity book by Rob Biddulph. I don’t know how we first…

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Secrets of a Fortnite Fan

{Giveaway} Secrets of a Fortnite Fan

Posted on February 25, 2021 by jenny

My children love to read and play games. It’s fair to say they’ve enjoyed more screen time than usual due to the closure of schools. However, I’m happy for them to enjoy their online gaming when I know how hard they work on their school work. They love to play Among Us, Minecraft and Fortnite…

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Win a LOVE CORN care package

Win a LOVE CORN care package

Posted on February 18, 2021July 12, 2021 by jenny

I don’t know about you but my kinds are always hungry. It can be hard to find them suitable snacks that they want to eat so we were delighted to receive a selection of LOVE CORN to try. The delicious crunchy corn kernels are packed with flavour and made with love. With over 10 million…

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{Giveaway} The SS Officer’s Armchair by Daniel Lee

{Giveaway} The SS Officer’s Armchair by Daniel Lee

Posted on February 7, 2021 by jenny

Last year I read The SS Officer’s Armchair: In Search of a Hidden Life by Daniel Lee and really enjoyed it. I’ve always enjoyed historical fiction but this was a book very much based on fact. Despite the Second World War ending xx years ago, it still has a huge impact on our lives. It…

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Cute Kawaii Face Mask giveaway

Cute Kawaii Face Mask giveaway

Posted on January 16, 2021December 7, 2023 by jenny

Image credit Who knew that face masks would be such a huge part of our lives? I wear a mask when I’m working in school, as well as visiting shops. I have a selection of masks in gorgeous fabrics which I always keep in my bag. I’ve only forgotten to bring one once but I…

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Win Pass the Pud from Gibsons Games

Win Pass the Pud from Gibsons Games

Posted on December 2, 2020November 3, 2021 by jenny

We share a lot of family games because we love to play together. We’ve got into the habit of playing a different game after dinner  and have a great selection. We were recently gifted Pass the Pud from Gibsons Games. Read on for our review and your chance to win a copy. With the whole…

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gingerbread house kit

Win gingerbread kits from The Best Bit

Posted on November 24, 2020November 14, 2021 by jenny

I’m not sure where my love of gingerbread came from but it’s something I love to be surrounded by, especially at Christmas. The smell is really special to me and my house is often filled with the smell of gingerbread biscuits, my favourite after school snack to bake. Thankfully my kids have inherited my love…

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Win a copy of Draw With Rob at Christmas

Win a copy of Draw With Rob at Christmas

Posted on November 14, 2020November 14, 2020 by jenny

With two creative kids we love our weekly Draw With Rob sessions.  Every Saturday the kids look for clues on what the latest character will be, and we all look forward to sitting down for a drawing session. The kids have special notebooks just for their Draw with Rob drawings and my husband even bought…

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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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