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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The SWITCH and the HITCH! • I’d handed over something precious to save the life of a woman I barely knew. Then she gave me something incredible in return. By Madeline Wright, 35

A TRITON ELECTRIC SHOWER

Boasts of a KILLER • At 94, my gran was the heart of our family. But hours after chatting to her, I got a shocking phone call and my world crumbled. By Brian Kirk, 50

COSY COMFORTS • In or out of the house, it’s time to stay snug in style

What’s in store IN NOVEMBER

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.

M&S VOUCHERS

Let’s celebrate KINDNESS • Touched by a tragedy in the news, I accidentally started a movement… By Jules James, 58

LET’S GET SNUG!

Just for FUN

Cash in this NOVEMBER • As we start to look towards the festive season, we could all do with a few extra quid in our purses. So if you need money in a hurry, turn over to read journalist and money blogger Faith Archer’s 12 top tips. Plus, find out what to do with that spare cash you brought back from your holiday…

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

‘Get lost, Adele!’ • When doctors found something sinister in my chest, I decided humour was the best medicine. From Tanya Kelly, 45, of Broxbourne, Herts

Exercise YOUR FACE • A natural face-lift from home? We’re in!

News for NOVEMBER

A SPA BREAK FOR TWO

Rituals Cosmetics VOUCHERS

PANIC at the PICNIC • It was a lovely day for a trip to the park. Little did I know, danger was lurking in the grass. By Natasha Judge, 37

Base Camp • Four steps to complexion perfection

The secret in the envelope • When my dad was dying, he handed me the key to my past. But how long would it take for me to unlock it? By Mary Arbuthnot, 59

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

It’s a CHEW-DUNNIT! • I was on a mission – to unmask whoever had stolen my missing gnashers… By Jayne Haggett, 54

Just for FUN

Winter SPICE • Warm up in spicy style with these comforting curries

Blissful banoffee! • Bring together the beloved flavours of banana and caramel for this epic ‘sarnie’ dessert

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

Waterstones VOUCHERS

‘I’m going to save you’ • My baby girl was seriously ill. But could a small part of me protect our family from heartbreak? By Rae Harwood, 31

Make the most of... NOVEMBER!

RETRO REFRESH! • Return to the charm of the 1970s with pops of green and orange

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

Living the PAW-SH life! • There are no ‘ruff’ days for my pampered pooches! By Christine Hsu Lu, 32

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