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

The SECRET in the cards • A tarot reading had made a prediction that would change the course of my life. But could it possibly come true? By Sandra Jacquens, 51

Win! RELAX IN YOUR OWN HOT TUB

‘I have to warn her about him ...’ • I’d escaped my violent ex, but when I saw that he’d met someone new, I feared something terrible was going to happen. By Zoe Yule, 32

4 ways to wear… A JUMPSUIT • Flattering, versatile and comfy — no wonder we love an all-in-one

What’s in store IN MAY

Get the PICTURE • We’ve taken a celebrity’s photo, cut it into 16 squares and rearranged them.

Boots VOUCHERS CLONE

Quick-fix KILLER • Worried about putting on weight again, I made a decision. But it almost cost me everything. By Michelle Sword, 45

SUNNY DAYS ARE HERE!

Just for FUN

March into MAY SAVINGS • When it comes to online spending, it seems a lot of us can be a bit sneaky in withholding the true cost of new clothing or beauty products from our partners. Find out how a new survey has revealed the extent of our dishonesty. Also, our Super Saver explains how discovering she was entitled to a little-known benefit turned her finances around…

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

‘You’re a ticking TIME BOMB’ • I’d been ill for months and put it down to IBS. But it turned out there were hundreds of reasons why I was in pain

7 reasons you can’t LOSE WEIGHT • Expert advice on why those pounds aren’t shifting, and what to do differently

A GARDEN OASIS MAKEOVER

Robert Dyas VOUCHERS

The bride who found her smile • Cruel taunts had destroyed my confidence. But on my special day, something incredible happened. By Stacey Hussell, 41

SLEEPING BEAUTIES • These heroes get to work while you snooze and leave you looking and feeling great — from under a fiver!

Hope sent from heaven • After my family was torn apart, an angel stepped in with an incredible offer. By Brittany Ingle, 34

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

LOOBY’S LAST WALKIES • Rather than wallow, I was determined to make Looby’s final moments special… By Alison French, 57

Say what YOU SEE

Octograms • Each clue leads to a five-letter answer that begins with ‘E’, which we’ve already placed. Write the rest of each answer so that the remaining four letters read clockwise in the octagons around their central ‘E’.

What to eat IN MAY • This month is full of incredible spring ingredients. Here’s how to make the most of them — from just 53p per serving

SPRING ZING! • With a zesty coconut frosting and sponge, this white chocolate cake is a perfect bank holiday treat

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

M&S VOUCHERS AND THEN SUM

30 minutes from tragedy • My son went from playing with a TV remote to...