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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SCONE but not forgotten • I wasn’t looking for a toyboy, but when I saw Clive’s buns, I knew I had to act fast. By Val Palmer, 83

A £500 SHOPPING SPREE!

The SMILING assassin • My son crossed paths with a stalker, then I found out just what that monster was capable of. By Bonnie Vail, 63

NIFTY KNITS • Step into autumn in these fabulous new season styles

What’s in store IN OCTOBER

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.

Matalan VOUCHERS

Eating’s CHEATING • I’d taken drastic action to get my weight down, so why the heck wasn’t it working? By Karen Doyley, 51

HOME, SWEET HOME!

Just for FUN

Turn over a new MONEY SAVING LEAF • We’re into autumn and it might be the season to reassess your finances. This month, money blogger Jane Hawkes explains how she wasn’t always so money-savvy, and shows what steps to take to go from spender to saver. Also, QR codes have become a part of everyday life since the pandemic, but they can also be a tool for fraudsters. We’ve got five tips to help you stay safe…

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

‘I’m BIGGER than when I was pregnant’ • After an emergency Caesarean, my tummy bulged and I was in intense pain. But doctors insisted nothing was wrong. From Caroline Beament, 41, of Sibsey, Lincolnshire

9 ways to manage your menopause • Simple tweaks to stop the symptoms – no HRT required

News for OCTOBER

A LUXURY BREAK FOR TWO TO LEEDS

Boots Opticians VOUCHERS

Take a Break… FOREVER! • All I wanted was a holiday but then I had a better idea. By Karen King, 48

Pump Up The Volume • Four expert approved tricks for thicker tresses

‘Can we make it work?’ • I’d never forgotten my handsome holiday romance. But 30 years on, something big was threatening to keep us apart. By Christina Metzger, 62

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

SU-PURR HERO • In my darkest hour, a big fluffy ginger light appeared… By Janice Cheetham, 64

Say what YOU SEE • Use the pictures to sound out the name of an Australian actress.

Seasonal sensations • Add a pop of colour to your plate this autumn with punchy pumpkin and striking squash

Apples & pears • It’s the season for layers, and we’re starting with dessert!

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

Iceland VOUCHERS

My fearless flower girl • My baby girl Willow was just learning to sit up, when I noticed something worrying. By Lorna Christie, 35

Make the most of... OCTOBER!

Best in store • Refresh your room scheme with the latest picks from this season’s high street

Restaurant VOUCHERS • Treat yourself and your friends to a fun feeding experience at your favourite...