Pick Me Up!

Pick Me Up! stimulates the modern real-life reader with a rip-roaring range of fun, fascinating and thought-provoking stories which feed her curiosity and hunger to know more. It hits the sweet spot for value-hunting, brighter women. Pick Me Up! gets under the skin of the story and encourages its reader to think harder, feel deeper… and share the experience. Plus, Pick Me Up! has the most up-to-date fashion and beauty pages, easily digested health and wellbeing advice, a good portion of fab food news and recipes, and pages of prize puzzles, all in a bright, modern package.

One in a MILLION! • This week, we’re celebrating the inspiring story of Farrah Herbert, 51, from North London. She said…

Bitesize! • Read down the shaded squares for the answer.

Sneaky peek at this week!

Pick Me Up!

Your pick me ups

Snapped!

DAN’S WAY • Sarah Tuckley, 46, from Derby, was devastated when she found out her husband was dying – but he had a plan…

Follow it! • Solve the puzzle to spell out a term related to the picture. The arrows show you where to put your answers. The answer is spelled in the yellow squares.

BEEFY EATS

The birds and the bees • Bumblebees, butterflies and other little critters are out in full force now – so create a haven in your garden with these top tips from CJ Wildlife.

A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT TO BEHOLD • Lucy Edwards, 28, from Birmingham, experienced the biggest day of her life in a very special way…

Brainwaves… • We share your brilliant tips!

Fill it! • Complete the grid then read down the shaded squares to reveal the hidden answer. Clue: Type of wrestling hold.

Strike it! • On your bingo card, cross out all the numbers that appear on the balls. Read the letters beside the remaining numbers on your card from left to right to spell out your answer word.

Number fit! • Which one of the listed numbers won’t fit in this mini grid?

Your home • Not very green-fingered? No one needs to know…

CLEAN SLATE • Ivana Uherska, 41, from London, has turned depression into a blessing…

Myth buster

What is Issviva?

THE SISTERHOOD • Sharon Clapp, 56, from Sidmouth, Devon, wants to break down barriers when it comes to menopause…

Manage your symptoms

INSTANT appointment • With Pharmacist Melanie King at Pharmacy2U (pharmacy2u.co.uk)

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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

Nothing short OF SEXY • Caitlin Hellyer, 23, from Gloucester, stripped down to her underwear in a way to reclaim her body…

Genius or TOTALLY BONKERS?

Crack it! • Work out which letter each number represents. When you’ve filled the grid, put the correct letters into the answer boxes at the bottom to spell out a word. We’ve given you four letters to start you off.

TICKING TIME BOMB • Abbie Few, 30, from Pembrokeshire, discovered the sinister reason why she kept missing her period…

Your style

OHANA MEANS FAMILY • Amy Ash, 28, from Liverpool, prayed that her little girl would get more than just a second chance at life…

WE’VE GOT GAMES GALORE! • Pick Me Up! Bingo – home to hundreds of brilliant Bingo, Slingo and Slot games

Pick of the week • You definitely won’t want to miss these TV treats

Your beauty • THIS WEEK: Summer-licious must-haves

ASEXUAL HEALING • If you’ve always felt out of place when it comes to sex, you might be asexual. But what exactly is asexuality?

WHAT’S WRONG WITH ME? • Amanda Large Connolly, 51, from Northern Ireland, always knew she was different…

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...