London Mums Magazine

ABBA: SUPER TROUPERS THE EXHIBITION at the O2 London

Dec 28 2019

Whether you are an ABBA super fan or not, ABBA: SUPER TROUPERS THE EXHIBITION at the O2 London is a great musical journey into the ‘70s and ‘80s which defined the phenomenon that is ABBA. Through original and repro-fashion items, albums, music fans can discover the story of the band, their songs and historical facts of the years when Swedish pop sensation ABBA (Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid (“Frida”) Lyngstad) became a world sensation and the world’s chart-topping band we know today. This brand new immersive exhibition brings to life each band member’s history and displays their personal items, in a visitor experience that charts their music, lyrics, creative process and influence as one of the most iconic pop bands of the modern age.

Tutankhamun London exhibition review

Dec 27 2019

If you are after something beautiful and educational to do with the kids over the holidays, head to the Saatchi Gallery for TUTANKHAMUN: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh, produced by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities. It unveils more than 150 original objects from the tomb, 60 of which have travelled out of Egypt for the first and final time before they return for permanent display within the Grand Egyptian Museum which is currently under construction.

3 Powerful Tips On How To Enjoy Christmas Even If You Don’t Feel Like It!

Dec 23 2019

Ok, so this is the first Christmas with our boys that we seem to will have actually enjoyed! But let’s start at the beginning…

My name is Ivana (or less formally, Ivanka) and I am a mum to two gorgeous twin boys Mason and Henry. I love them so much it hurts but girl, they can drive me mad sometimes!

But that’s motherhood, isn’t it? Some days you burst with love and happiness, other days you burst with anger or stress… However, what I love about it is that love always wins. Regardless of how long or intense the battle is, love always comes out of it as an invincible winner.

I have not always felt this way, though. The first few months of motherhood I had a battle with postnatal depression which was frankly the toughest battle of my life and something I hope to never go through again!

How to Choose the Perfect Mascara for Your Lashes

Dec 22 2019

I love Mascara so I asked the lovely Mariyam of the Beautyholic blog to give London Mums tips on how to how to choose the perfect mascara for our lashes. Enjoy!

Pregnant at Christmas: Top 10 survival tips for socialising, festive foods and drinks whilst pregnant

Dec 21 2019

It’s tough to be pregnant at Christmas especially if you are a natural socialite. I asked veteran midwife and founder of My Expert Midwife, Lesley Gilchrist, to provide London Mums handy tips on how to cope and not get left out, when everyone around you is eating, drinking and not to mention partying heartily around you.

If you’re finding it hard to imagine festivities without a glass of Prosecco in one hand and a selection of tasty nibbles in the other – not to mention feeling tired at the thought of parties, late nights and visits to family and friends, these top 10 Survival Tips for socialising and eating and drinking when you are pregnant over the festive period will come in handy.

London Mums’ five favourite Leftover Turkey Recipes

Dec 20 2019

Not sure what to do with all that leftover turkey? Don’t fear, London Mums are here to help you! From curries to pies, including a couple of alternative options – we’ve got several recipes to help you use up any leftover turkey you have sitting in the fridge post Christmas!

Christmas is always a time for overindulging, but we always end up eating so much turkey for days after Christmas day that we’re sick of it, but you don’t have to be! Take a look at our five favourite leftover turkey recipes below to not only get your money’s worth out of your turkey this Christmas, but to ensure the family don’t get bored and enjoy your delicious turkey you spent all day cooking in several different exciting ways…We’ll assure you, there won’t be a bite wasted!