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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‘This is not the end of your story…’ • After years of heartache, I was about to give up hope. Then a single text changed everything. By Kirsten McLennan, 43

A COSY WINTER BUNDLE

‘I forgive you, Adam’ • My brother had done something unthinkable. But I knew I’d stand by him… By Sarah Merritt, 38

NIFTY KNITS • These winter warmers will keep you looking stylish all season long

What’s in store IN NOVEMBER

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.

Pizza Express VOUCHERS

‘You’re a health HAZARD!’ • I was a beauty queen uncomfortable in my own skin. Until I suffered a shocking rejection… By Effy Murphy, 39

LET’S GET COSY!

Skeleton PUZZLE

Split PERSONALITIES

SUDOKU

Embrace autumn the pre-loved way • Whether you’re looking to update your wardrobe or spruce up your home, secondhand is the way to go. Here’s how to jump on this season’s saving trend…

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

‘Mum, your teeth are BLACK...’ • Dentists were at a loss as to what was causing my unusual pregnancy symptom…From Lauren Day, 32, of Bournemouth, Dorset

The truth about… PAIN • Why women suffer more than men and why popping pills is not the solution

NEWS FOR NOVEMBER

ASK Dr Jill

THE ULTIMATE TRIP TO LONDON FOR TWO

M&S VOUCHERS

ROO can't be serious! • I tried to help a baby kangaroo in distress, but my good deed left someone hopping mad… By Melanie Stubbs, 58

Top 10 beauty bargains • Get the best from your beauty regime without splashing the cash with these savvy buys

The monster at the wedding • I’d spent my childhood running away. And now, as I grasped at happiness, a sickening reminder of what I was escaping stood beside me.By Corrine Collier-Woods, 51

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

Bud’s crisp ban! • When my parrot could no longer fly, I had to put her on a strict diet… By Chloe Shorten, 29

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.

CENTRAL H-EATING! • Keep warm with these comforting and affordable dishes using November’s best produce

Lovin’ spoonful • Grab your spoon and dive into this gorgeous, indulgent chocolate pud

What’s cooking... IN NOVEMBER • Our deputy food editor Hayley reveals what’s in store this month...

H. Samuel VOUCHERS

‘Oh no! We've lost Dad!' • My baby had a precious toy to comfort her when her daddy was away from us. But then it went missing…By Natalie Balmer, 25

Read it! • This month’s Book Club read is an atmospheric and darkly twisted thrillerThe Escape by Ruth Kelly

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