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    DIY: Mermaid/Galactic rice for messy play

    5th February 2021 / 0 Comments

    I will always be a mum who likes to get stuck right into messy play with Theo, and I am always looking for new, creative ideas to keep him entertained. Juggling a full-time job and also finding time to be a cool, fun mum is not without its challenges, particularly when you’re living through a global pandemic. So, I was incredibly excited when a five-minute experiment whilst making a cuppa in between virtual client meetings turned out brilliantly. To begin with, I spooned uncooked basmati rice into a clean ice cube tray. Quantity doesn’t really matter – use as much or as little as you like! I bought this multipack…

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    My Pregnancy: The Third Trimester and ‘The Big Baby’ Trial

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    The first and second trimesters of my pregnancy passed by beautifully. The knowledge that my little baby was safely tucked up in my tummy warmed my heart and it was so lovely to know that wherever I went, my little cherub went too. I felt like I was a member of the most special group – the mummy squad. From the moment I finally got my positive pregnancy test result, I was on an absolute high. When I was 26 weeks pregnant, Michael and I travelled to Greece for our annual fortnight in paradise – cue me dancing around thinking I’m part of the cast of Mamma Mia. I was…

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Hello, I’m Lou. I’m the proud mama of two beautiful little people, a national women’s magazine editor, commercial audience editor, multiple award-winning journalist, children’s book author and blogger. I have a very serious problem with book and houseplant hoarding, and have an addiction to tea.

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Hello, I’m Lou. I’m the proud mama of two beautiful little people, a national women’s magazine editor, commercial audience editor, multiple award-winning journalist, children’s book author and blogger. I have a very serious problem with book and houseplant hoarding, and have an addiction to tea.

For journalism queries, please visit: https://www.lucyvarley.com/

Thanks for visiting my happy little place!

 

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