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 praising the smart efforts of Dr Cath Hill, 49, from Lancaster. She said…

Bitesize!

Sneaky peek at this week!

Pick Me Up!

Your pick me ups

Snapped!

HOUSE OF HORRORS • Gay Melrose, 56, from Dartford, vowed to do whatever she could to protect her little brother…

Joining FORCES

Mark says:

Follow it!

Oh, crumbs!

WE’LL MEET AGAIN • Kelly Jeffries, 39, from Castle Bromwich, didn’t realise time would be up for her and her hubby so soon…

Brainwaves… • We share your brilliant tips!

Bring home the bacon • Want to slash the cost of your food shop? Well, we’ve got you covered. These simple swaps could save you a fortune!

Fill it!

Strike it!

Number fit!

Your home • Let your décor flourish and bring the outside in with Dunelm…

PROOF’S IN THE PUDDING • Gemma Dent, 42, from Staffordshire, realised her daughter’s habits were at a stalemate…

What is PMDD?

A problem shared

A NEW WOMAN • Lorraine Clark, 55, from Cambridge, is on a mission to help other women after an affirming diagnosis…

Patch it up

INSTANT appointment • Jessica Hall, pharmacist at Well Pharmacy (well.co.uk)

Spot it!

I’VE GOT THE POWER • Martine Barons, 63, from Stratford-upon-Avon, knows how to raise a few eyebrows when she’s in the gym…

Sit back, relax and cosy up with these amazing reads

Genius or TOTALLY BONKERS?

Crack it!

FADING AWAY • Sam Fairbairn, 47, from Norwich, is on a mission to create as many memories as she can with her son…

Bold and beautiful • Swap out your usual monochrome for something bold and daring this August. Patterned clothing can be fun and flattering – and we’re obsessed with these high street buys!

FLYING HIGH • Adele Thornton, 41, from Huddersfield, decided to change after an embarrassing blunder on a plane…

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

Your beauty • THIS WEEK: Our fave must-haves…

MONEY MAKER • With 43% of Brits earning an additional source of income this year alone, according to Finder, there are plenty of ways that you earn some extra wonga…

Cross it!

Sudoku!

In next week’s Pick Me Up!

Your Dilemmas… •  Stuck for what to do? Write to Pick Me Up! for some good advice

CRASH COURSE • Vanessa Ruck, 37, from Monmouthshire, refused to let a horrifying bike ride ruin her life…

Taste of Singapore

LOCKED AWAY • What do you do when the people supposed to protect you are also the monsters out to get you?

Stars 08-14 August • 7 days of hope & happiness with Claire Petulengro

Pruning in my HOT PANTS! • Lucie Nicola, 40, from Birchanger, Essex, treats her garden like a catwalk…