Take a Break Monthly

Take a Break Monthly magazine combines fascinating real-life stories, women's lifestyle features, amazing puzzles and prizes and more! Every issue is full of even more recipes that offer quick and easy meals, and travel pages that provide practical and inspiring ideas to suit everyone. You'll also find our fashion pages full of affordable and wearable fashion, health advice provided by our trusted in-house doctors and beauty pages showcasing a selection of brands from high-street to high-end and everything in between. If you're looking for an entertaining read, Take A Break Series is for you. Join the Take A Break community and subscribe today.

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Your special moments

‘We can’t miss our own wedding!’ • I was so excited to get married in sunny Cyprus. The only problem was, as our flight took off, we weren’t on it! By Katie Latham, 36

A GORGEOUS RUG WORTH £1100

‘You leave with nothing’ • My treasured items were slipping from my grasp, including the roof over my head. And I knew exactly who was behind it all. By Emma Greer, 35

Shades of AUTUMN • Fall into style with this season’s copper, chocolate and golden tones

What’s in store IN OCTOBER

Get the PICTURE • We’ve taken a celebrity’s photo, cut it into 16 squares and rearranged them. Solve our puzzle to find out who it is.

Iceland VOUCHERS

‘Something exploded!’ • My boys and I were enjoying building a bonfire. Then something went bang and our nightmare began. By Prue Mathiesen, 36

HOME, SWEET HOME!

Skeleton PUZZLE

Split PERSONALITIES

SUDOKU

Tackle your retirement money worries • Edging towards retirement age, and concerned you’ve not got enough saved? Here’s what to do…

Your big RELAX • Is it a CROSSWORD? Is it an ARROWWORD? It’s BOTH!

‘Get to hospital, NOW!’ • I thought I had indigestion after a takeaway, so why was my doctor so concerned?

BREAST INTEREST • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month but our boobs can change, develop symptoms or become painful for many reasons. Here’s the expert guide to understanding yours…

NEWS FOR OCTOBER

ASK Dr Jill

A BREAK FOR TWO TO YORKSHIRE

John Lewis VOUCHERS

‘Welcome to my funeral!’ • After saying my goodbyes to loved ones, I prepared for the worst. Then a miracle happened… By Amanda McDonald, 50

Just add OIL • Oil-based beauty products will kickstart your autumn skincare routine, readying your complexion and hair for the colder weather

‘We’re in this together’ • I’d waited more than 20 years for my precious twin boys. Now something frightening was threatening our happiness. By Christine Shaw, 57

Your big BONANZA • The decision is yours. Simply select whatever takes your fancy!

EARS TO MIMI! • When an earless bunny hopped into my life, I was struck by an idea… By Rodajia Welch, 25

Two’s COMPANY • This puzzle has two grids and a choice of two clues for each answer. Your challenge is to decide which answer goes in which grid. We’ve solved two clues to give you a start.

One pot does THE LOT! • Embrace the autumn — and save on the washing-up — with warming, seasonal one-pots starting from just 48p per serving

Spice things up • Soft sponge, sweet apples and a warming, sticky syrup combine in this heavenly cake

What’s cooking... IN OCTOBER • Our food editor Lucy reveals what’s in store this month...

Matalan VOUCHERS

Welcome to our QUACK SHACK • We’d rescued a duckling, and treated it like one of the family. And now we couldn’t believe our eyes.By Julie Garner, 66

Read it! • This month’s Book...