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Crack It
What completes this quote from American music star and actress Cher: ‘The trouble with some women is that they get all excited about nothing and…’? To find out, solve the puzzle by filling in the grid. Each letter of the alphabet has been replaced by
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Your Style
It’s wedding season – and with help from high-street fashion retailer QUIZ, you can steal the show. With flawless options, there’s something for everyone – save the date with ease. Pastels, satin and floral numbers are the way forward this summer. Sh
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Animal Magic
Look at these adorable bunnies I saw in Pets at Home. I was tempted to bring one home with me. Jill, Dublin Spotted this chill guy while on holiday in Gibraltar. There’s no wonder we evolved from monkeys – just look at the way he’s sitting! Looks jus
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Poo Taboo
Going to the toilet in between chunks of revision, I was getting ready for my GCSE exams in September 2016. Only, when I went to the toilet, I saw blood in my stool. Oh, I must have strained too hard, I thought. It’ll fix itself. But I began noticing
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Prizes Worth £££ To Be Won Each Month!
It’s FREE to enter and it’s so easy to do. Just visit comps.lifedeathprizes.com and register by hitting the Create Free Account button and then you can enter as many competitions as you like. Go on, have fun! To find out more visit comps.lifedeathpri
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How Do I Check My Moles?
You should check your moles monthly. Ask yourself the following questions – if you answer yes, it may be worth consulting your GP. Please visit: bupa.co.uk For the best effect, apply suncream 30 minutes before you go outside and reapply every two hou
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Garden Party!
It’s that time of year – BBQ season begins. But your garden furniture may need some TLC after winter. Garden furniture expert, Emily Murison, from Gates Garden Centre, reveals her tips for sprucing up your garden furniture. • visit: gatesgardencentre
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Your Style
A hint of paradise is never that far away – especially if you incorporate it into your wardrobe. With stunning blues, Greek-inspired prints and accessories that will give you compliments galore, prepare to be a glowing goddess. COMPILED BY ANAIS SEEL
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Tiny Lifesaver
Rushing downstairs, I knew we were strapped for time. In a hurry, I dressed my son Logan, then five, in his school uniform and started preparing his breakfast. It was 22 May last year and Monday mornings were always a nightmare for us. With my partne
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Beast In The Sheets
Choosing a dress for the evening, I knew I had a night of celebrations ahead of me. With everything planned for quite a while, going to a friend’s house for their birthday, before heading to Revolution and then seeing where the night would go, I’d be
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Your Pick Me Ups
Here are my cousins struggling to control our excitable dog Rolo on his daily walk. He easily gets distracted by squirrels. Jennifer, Exmouth What do you call a bee born in May? May bee! How funny! Absolutely loved the stunning views on my recent wee
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George Says
I don’t really care about the comments – the amount of judgement I’ve faced all my life for being plus-size is crazy. I’ve heard it all and I’ve seen it all, it doesn’t mean anything. They assume as a fat fella I should be worse off than them, but I’
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Hide And Seek
On which page in this month’s Pick Me Up! can you find this harvested rhubarb? Answer on pg61 COVER PHOTO: GETTY. STOCK IMAGES: GETTY. PLEASE NOTE: SOME STORIES AND PUZZLES MAY HAVE APPEARED IN OTHER MAGAZINES. ■
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The biggie
What links Sex and the City actress Sarah Jessica Parker and music superstar Sir Elton John? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the letters in the shaded squares to find the five-word answer. 1 Copenhagen’s country (7) 5 Person who sneak
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Cross It
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. Your answer: ______________________ LULL NORM PARA PRAY ROOM CUBIC EVOKE IMBUE NATTY NIFTY
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We Bought a Village!
Lugging the kids’ school bags through the front door, I’d had enough. Our weekly routine had all sort of merged into one. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could just move away? I thought. A question I had asked myself time and time again. It was an ongoi
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Symptom Checker
The main and most common symptoms of IBD include: Diarrhoea that lasts longer than four weeks Tummy pain Blood or mucus (clear slime) in your poo Bleeding from your bottom Feeling tired all the time Unexpected weight loss
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Little And LARGE
Lying in bed at home in Sydney, Australia, I flicked through Netflix. I’m in the mood for something funny, I thought, clicking onto the comedy section. As I scrolled through shows, I stumbled across a British sitcom called People Just Do Nothing. Thi
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Let’s Talk Dirty
It can feel a little awkward talking about IBD and there are some questions that you may not feel comfortable asking. Luckily Grace Baird, a Crohn’s & Colitis UK Nurse Specialist, is here to answer some of the most common queries. Please visit: crohn
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Spot It
Spot the difference. Can you find seven differences between the two pictures?
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Word Jumble
The people of which country drink more Coca Cola per head of population than any other? Unscramble each group of letters to discover six European countries. Then read down the yellow squares for the answer… 1. MR NAKED 2. LANTERN SHED 3. GUM BOX RULE
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Your Dilemmas
International Executive Coach of the Year, Jo Emerson, answers your questions. Listen to her podcast Tell Me Who You Really Are on your preferred platform now. Jo’s new email course can help you build confidence – visit jo-emerson.com. Grab her book,
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Showstoppers
Known as the Willy Wonka of cake flavours, George Hepher’s new cookbook has 80 deliciously creative bakes and treats. With some of his best-loved creations and never been seen before recipes, Rebel Bakes has a showstopper for every occasion. • Rebel
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What Is Ibd?
IBD – inflammatory bowel disease – is a term used to describe conditions that cause severe tummy pain and diarrhoea. It is a long-term condition and the two main types are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It is unclear what causes IBD, althoug
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Skin Deep
May is here and the sun is starting to shine. But are you making sure to protect yourself from the harsh rays? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, with 100,000 new diagnoses every year according to The British Skin Foundation. Are you awar
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Love After Love
Waving at my husband as he stepped out of the front door, I felt so bittersweet about it all. Heading out to another exotic location, Corey, 62, was going to be having the time of his life on yet another film set as an experienced stuntman. It was so
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Your Stars
The stars highlight your need to connect with others – but you know you’re getting nowhere with the person who seems to be all talk and no action over the last few weeks. Remember, you’re a sign who has standards – but also remember why you should no
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Piece Of Cake
Dishing up potato waffles, chicken nuggets and juicy baked beans, I arranged them neatly onto the white plate. It wasn’t because my partner Paul, now 38, had requested his dinner to be made in this way. And our kids Alisha, now 16, Kayden, now 12, an
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Our Pink Princess
Heading to my 16-week ultrasound scan, I was so excited to see my baby on the screen. Finding out that me and my partner Julian, 32, were expecting a baby in July 2022, I was so excited to see my firstborn. I’d experienced a little bleeding just befo
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