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

Mama Bear’s mystery date • I’d been through hell but a gentle stranger gave me my confidence back. By Yasminia Hughes, 53

CLEAN UP THIS SUMMER!

KILLED FOR NOTHING • My brother was a doting uncle to my children, but a tragic encounter broke their hearts. By Claire Dixon, 37

HOLIDAY HEROES • Grab that suitcase and let’s get packing!

What’s in store IN JULY

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

River Island VOUCHERS

Don’t tell the GROOM • I had a surprise in store for my fella, but how long could I keep it quiet? By Laura Cruise, 49

IT’S PARTY TIME!

Just for FUN

Jump into JULY SAVINGS • Hooray, we’ve entered holiday season! If you’re planning a trip abroad, our guide will help you avoid the money mistakes many of us make on holiday. And if you or someone you know is stressing about childcare costs, we explain all you need to know about the Government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme…

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

‘If we operate, YOU’LL DIE’ • A rare condition meant I had too much blood and it almost killed me

8 ways to… SLEEP BETTER TONIGHT! • Wake up well-rested with these expert tips

A FAMILY COUNTRYSIDE BREAK FOR FOUR

GO Outdoors VOUCHERS

One s park, then TERROR! • My girl was just doing her nails, so why could I hear sirens? By Brandi Garcia, 35

MAKE A SPLASH! • Boost your confidence this summer with our four-step routine and these body-loving products

‘I’m not the only one’ • I was floundering in grief, but a determination to make a difference rose up inside me. By Lucy Hudson, 40

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

What a FUNNY BUNNY • My miniature lop will do anything to watch her favourite TV show… By Amy Gardiner, 29

Say what YOU SEE • Use the pictures below to sound out the name of a DJ and producer.

Octograms • Each clue leads to a five-letter answer starting with ‘L’, 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 ‘L’.

Thrill of the GRILL! • Nothing beats a barbecue in the sunshine — just gather your family and friends together. And if you don’t have a barbecue, we’ve got tips for cooking in your kitchen, so you won’t miss out!

Cheers to summer! • This fusion of frozen rosé wine and fruity flavours is the taste of the season

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

Euronics VOUCHERS

Mummy’s little HEROES • I’d received a frightening diagnosis. But when I decided to fight back, my kids were ready for the challenge. By Jade Taylor, 39

Make the most of... JULY!

Three cheers for CHINTZ! • This classic trend is making its way back into our homes...