Gathering the essentials from my kitchen cupboard, I started making a packed lunch. It was for my son Rocco, now nine, to take to school, alongside lunches for his siblings Jesse James, now 15, and Tigerlily, now 14. Only, Rocco’s packed lunch consis

With pharmacist Thorrun Govind (cetraben.co.uk) Q I’m worried about using topical steroid creams to treat my eczema. Are there any harmful side effects from using them? Kirsty, Birmingham A Topical corticosteroids are a Kirsty, Birmingham type of ste

Crossing the line, head to toe in hot pink, I’d completed yet another Race for Life. Since 2013, I’d participated most years. You see, I’ve always been keen to raise awareness for Cancer Research. Working as a nurse, I have cared for patients who’ve

Which one of the listed numbers won’t fit in this mini grid? Answer on page 44. 2181/2811/5281/5812/8821 ■

Spring has finally sprung! Eflorist.co.uk are giving Pick Me Up readers an exclusive 20% off so you can fill your home with the freshest bouquets. Simply use the code PICK20S at the checkout. We believe in the transformative power of flowers. Every b

Driving up to the familiar sliding window, a paper bag stuffed full of food was passed to me. Immediately, the tantalising smell of crispy chicken was enough to get me drooling. That smells incredible. I was a drive-thru regular at KFC, picking up my

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The Eurovision Song Contest is back for another year – and 50 years since ABBA took the crown, it’s back in Malmö, Sweden, after Swedish act Loreen was named the 2023 champion. With 37 acts taking to the stage, buckle in for a night of musical fun an

Venus in Gemini helps you realise that if you want the rainbow, you’ve got to put up with a bit of rain. You have strong supporters around you now, Aries. In fact, arrangements made with others this week gives you the confidence to plan for the futur

Solve the puzzle to find a word. Fit the words back in the grid and the letters in the highlighted squares spell out the answer. We’ve put in one word to help. Answer on page 44. Con Dew Gin Sad Sea Aims Bold Save Shut Site Ahead Hides Issue Marsh Co

Huddling to stay warm as I found myself with a broken boiler, there was no immediate fix. And as I tried my best to beat the cold, back in 2014, I felt compelled to act. Not to necessarily improve my own situation, but to help other vulnerable people

Get ready for some serious glam this summer with Morphe’s brand-new Rich & Foiled collection. With three eyeshadow palettes consisting of mattes, shimmers and metallics, they offer a wealth of possibilities. Choose from: Gold Seeker: This warm-toned

Picking up my phone, I knew what to expect. A text from my sister Kelly, 35, which she sent on Tuesday every week. It was a photo of my mum Lorraine, 57, fast asleep in her favourite armchair. Typical mum, I laughed. Every week, Mum went over to Kell

This May the National Trust have teamed up with some amazing artists to create these stationery essentials. Inspired by the gorgeous British countryside and coast, they are perfect for any nature lovers out there.

Leave some change on top of the car parking ticket machine for a stranger Let someone go ahead of you at the checkout Compliment someone’s outfit Donate old clothes to a women’s refuge Buy a hot meal for a homeless person Pay for the person behind yo

On your bingo card, cross out all the numbers that appear on the balls. Read the letters beside the remaining numbers on your card from left to right to spell out your answer word. Answer on page 44. ■

Puckering up, there were a few questions that immediately ruined the moment. ‘What kind of kiss are we going for?’ my fiancé Eleazer, now 25, swooned. ‘Long? A peck? Are we going straight in for tongue?’ ‘Let’s just make sure we are on the same page,

Work out which letter each number represents. When you’ve filled the grid, put the correct letters into the answer boxes at the bottom to spell out a word. We’ve given you three letters to start you off. Answer on page 44. ■

Hearing my phone ping for the 20th time, I couldn’t help but feel a little giddy. Good morning, Sarah, my texts read, with plenty of follow up messages. He’s persistent, I’ll give him that, I thought. It was quite nice that a man was putting effort i

There’s nothing more irritating than someone not holding the door open for you, when behind them. Or when someone is adamant that they’re not going to give up their seat to an elderly person. And that’s not forgetting when strangers don’t say thank y

Boost your salad game this spring with Mary Berry’s very own dressings – who said vegetables had to be boring? Mary Berry products can be found in a Sainsbury’s near you Treat of the week Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Serves: 4 □ 1 tbsp oil□ 2 pe

If your letter makes Star Letter of the week, you will receive some beautiful blooms from Flying Flowers. With over 30 years’ experience of helping celebrate life’s special moments and FREE delivery by post, a gorgeous bouquet by Flying Flowers is a

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One of the most glamorous ladies that you could ever meet – that was Alessandra Matteuzzi. A quick glance at her Instagram and you would see Alessandra, 56, dressed from head to toe in all the latest trends. From colourful bikinis to classy evening w

Solve the puzzle to spell out a term related to the picture. The arrows show you where to put your answers. The answer is spelled in the yellow squares. Answers on page 44. ■

This week, our tip of the week will receive a great prize from Addis. This stylish storage box is pretty enough to put on display, especially with its rattan effect. It’s great for keeping your makeup or toiletries organised in the bathroom, or stati

We love the sound of Robert Dyas’ Plant & Pause campaign – focusing on the benefits of gardening and spending time in nature to promote good mental health and wellbeing. Teaming up with gardening-for-health charity Thrive, the campaign is running now

Looping the yarn around my knitting needle, I got to work. I can fix this, I thought, looking at the stitches which seemed a little out of place. Pouring all my passion into the project, it wasn’t long before I’d fixed the stitches. Yet even though i

Walking into the house, I put our new arrival down. With our family growing, I couldn’t wait to introduce them to their siblings. Only, it’s not what you may think – Albert Sebastian was a parrot! And he’d be joining Piper and Rio – my other two feat