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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‘I’m not a GOLD DIGGER!’ • After a tough time, I met the man of my dreams. But his family thought I was up to no good. By Brittany Eurle, 31

A GINO D’ACAMPO PIZZA OVEN AND GOODIES WORTH OVER £1000!

‘It had to be done’ • My big-hearted girl had given someone a second chance. But he was about to repay her trust in the worst possible way. By Janet Christiansen, 61

Great LENGTHS • Step into the sunshine in a versatile midi dress

What’s in store IN JUNE

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

Matalan VOUCHERS CLONE

Where’s the bride gone? • I’d been dreading my wedding, but when the big day arrived, I was finally ready to wow my guests. By Natalie Far, 27

TIME FOR A TREAT!

Just for FUN

Slip into SUMMER SAVINGS • The months ahead are the most popular time for weddings and birthdays. So if the invites are flooding in, and you’re wondering how you’re going to fund it all, we’ve got some tips for how to avoid overspending on special occasions. And this month’s Super Saver explains how getting help to clear debt encouraged her to become a money coach to help others, including those in jail…

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

‘Their laughter is TORTURE’ • Hearing my kids’ voices was causing me severe pain. What was happening to me?

Age-proof your BODY AND BRAIN • With just a few simple tweaks you can get stronger and keep your mind sharp

A FAMILY WEEKEND BREAK

Pizza Express VOUCHERS

Saved by a STRANGER • After a devastating diagnosis, I was running out of time. But then someone unexpected came to my rescue. By Wendy Firth, 63

GET SUN SMART • Protect your skin this summer, from £3.59

Hubby’s hot tub confession • While I slept, my bloke was getting steamy next door. What happened next was surprising. By Lisa van Sand, 60

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

Jack’s BACK! • Years passed, and I gave up hope of ever seeing my beloved cat again. Then I received an extraordinary call…By Alex Rose, 78

Say what YOU SEE • Use the pictures to sound out the title of a popular TV show.

Octograms • Each clue leads to a five-letter answer that begins with ‘V’ 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 V.

SUNSHINE READY! • Let’s get outside and enjoy brighter, warmer days with fabulous alfresco dishes to share

Chill out! • This cool cake is the perfect ending to a summer lunch in the garden

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

Waterstones VOUCHERS

‘What’s wrong with my girl?’ • My daughter was fighting for her life and no one knew why. But then I looked at her X-ray and gasped...By Jade Berriman, 32

Make the most of... JUNE!

SUMMER calling! •...