reviews Archives - the-gingerbread-house.co.uk https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/category/reviews/ est. 2005 an award-winning craft and family lifestyle blog Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:53:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Comfort vs. Performance: which alloy wheels are right for you? https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/which-alloy-wheels-are-right-for-you/ https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/which-alloy-wheels-are-right-for-you/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:53:23 +0000 https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/?p=63881

Upgrading your car’s wheels is about more than just looks—it changes the way your vehicle handles and feels on the road. Some drivers want a smoother, cushioned ride, while others prefer sharper handling and better grip. The right set of alloy wheels depends on what kind of driving experience you’re after. If you’re thinking about...

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]]> https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/which-alloy-wheels-are-right-for-you/feed/ 0 Making personalised thank you cards https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/making-personalised-thank-you-cards/ https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/making-personalised-thank-you-cards/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2013 20:51:47 +0000 http://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/?p=14897 I love making my own stationery and with Little Sis celebrating her 2nd birthday soon I wanted to be organised and have some thank you cards ready. Her birthday is only 4 weeks before Christmas and in previous years I’ve sent joint birthday and Christmas thank you cards. Not this year! I was asked to...

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]]> https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/making-personalised-thank-you-cards/feed/ 0 Morphy Richards Never Loses Suction Lift Away Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/morphy-richards-never-loses-suction-lift-away-bagless-upright-vacuum-cleaner/ https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/morphy-richards-never-loses-suction-lift-away-bagless-upright-vacuum-cleaner/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:11:26 +0000 http://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/?p=12571 As part of my role as a Morphy Richards Innovator I was sent the ‘Never Loses Suction Lift Away Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner’ to tell you about. I have to admit that vacuuming is never top of my to do list but with two messy children and two cats our house needs constant cleaning. The...

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]]> https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/morphy-richards-never-loses-suction-lift-away-bagless-upright-vacuum-cleaner/feed/ 2 Tuna pasta bake recipe https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/tuna-pasta-bake-recipe/ https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/tuna-pasta-bake-recipe/#respond Sat, 03 Nov 2012 16:39:43 +0000 http://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/?p=10387 I love eating fish and always make sure the toddler eats a healthy portion at least once a week too. One of our favourite recipes is for tuna pasta bake. It’s really quick to put together and I always make plenty so I can freeze a couple of portions. Ingredients: Dried pasta (I usually use...

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]]> https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/tuna-pasta-bake-recipe/feed/ 0 Organic Monkey review https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/organic-monkey-review/ https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/organic-monkey-review/#respond Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:53:07 +0000 http://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/?p=9806 I was delighted to be asked to try some products by Organic Monkey who make nappy balm, scalp oil for cradle cap, belly oil and massage oil. We tried their Cheeky Monkey Cheek Rub oil and Rock the Cradle cradle cap oil. My 10 month old has been teething for months but, just like her...

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]]> https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/organic-monkey-review/feed/ 0 LEGO Batman 2: DC Heroes https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/lego-batman-2-dc-heroes/ https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/lego-batman-2-dc-heroes/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:50:10 +0000 http://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/?p=8571 It’s not often I’m offered a product that I know my husband would love but Warner Brothers recently asked if we would be interested in a copy of LEGO Batman 2: DC Heroes to review. As I mention all the time *we love Lego* so it was a big fat yes please! Batman and Robin return...

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]]> https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/lego-batman-2-dc-heroes/feed/ 1 Colour boutique range from morphy richards https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/colour-boutique-range-from-morphy-richards/ https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/colour-boutique-range-from-morphy-richards/#respond Wed, 20 Jun 2012 06:39:51 +0000 http://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/?p=8544 As part of my role as a morphy richards innovator we have been trying out a new kettle and toaster from the new Colour Boutique range. Morphy Richards know the importance of colour when it comes to home interiors and adding a splash of colour with striking appliances can be a cost effective way to...

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]]> https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/colour-boutique-range-from-morphy-richards/feed/ 0 Making bath time fun https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/flexi-bath-toys/ https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/flexi-bath-toys/#comments Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:08:01 +0000 http://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/?p=8364 I often find bath times can be quite stressful with two children. Lately I’ve been putting the baby in her bath in the big bath with the toddler. This way they both have a bath and seem to enjoy each others’ company. The baby loves kicking her feet and splashing and the toddler loves playing...

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]]> https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/flexi-bath-toys/feed/ 1 Help with moving house https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/help-with-moving-house/ https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/help-with-moving-house/#respond Wed, 02 May 2012 09:53:21 +0000 http://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/?p=7680 We spent yet another weekend house hunting. Whilst at home we spend our evenings narrowing down an area we want to look round and make sure we can afford. Then we like to bookmark a couple of houses to look at when we’re out and about. There are a couple of apps we usually use...

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]]> https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/help-with-moving-house/feed/ 0 Mini micro 3in1 scooter https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/mini-micro-3in1-scooter/ https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/mini-micro-3in1-scooter/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:33:57 +0000 http://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/?p=7115 We’ve just come back from a lovely week away visiting family. We’re fortunate that the grandparents live by the sea in Devon and the Isle of Wight so there’s no excuse for not getting plenty of fresh air and exercise when we visit. One of the things we packed this time was Big Brother’s mini...

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