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British actresses and friends Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet made a pledge to each other never to do what? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the letters in the shaded squares to find the three-word answer. ACROSS 11 Gathering-in of crops (7) 5 Width of a circle (8) 9 Baking chamber (4) 13 Fools, cons (5) 14 Gave an oath (7) 15 Arabian nights character with a magic lamp (7) 16 Poppy drug (5) 17 In need of sharpening (5) 18 Scratch (6) 20 Slow garden pest (5) 21 From another country (7) 23 Musical composition (4) 26 Fizzy water (4) 27 Mythical sea creature (7) 30 Sleeping-chamber (7) 34 Moves down the ladder (7) 36 Holy people (6) 37 Entrances (5) 39 Black fruit, sometimes used…

As Simba, Timon and Pumbaa strutted across the TV screen, my little boy Albie bounced with excitement. ‘Simba!’ he cried happily. ‘Yes, that’s right,’ I smiled. The Lion King was two-year-old Albie’s favourite film. We’d watched it so many times I felt like I could quote the whole thing from memory! Back in May 2021, me, Albie and my older boy Jenson, then four, had been a bit poorly with a viral infection, so The Lion King had been on on repeat as the three of us rested up on the sofa together. Thankfully, the boys’ dad Jason had been around to help me out as I recovered, looking after our eldest Caleb, then six, and taking over the school run. As we’d fought off the worst of it though,…

Regularly caring for children, Kristel Candelario, 32, was an elementary worker, alongside being a mum to small daughters of her own. Bringing them up in Cleveland, Ohio, she made it known to all that they were ‘everything’ to her. Especially her 16-month-old girl Jailyn, who she admitted was her ‘world’. However, with the normal stresses that come with parenting, at times, Kristel clearly struggled to keep up. Diagnosed with depression, Kristel’s parents made sure to help out where they could. The perfect solution – a holiday. With Kristel’s parents taking their seven-year-old granddaughter away on a trip in early June 2023, it was the break that Kristel needed. It meant that she could stay in Cleveland with her youngest Jailyn, catching up on everything that she needed to. ‘Go at…

In her upcoming cookbook, The Positive Kitchen, foodfluencer Olivia Mae Bradley shares her favourite healthy recipes and weekend treats. Coming in summer 2024, this cookbook is all about balanced, budget and banging food! Follow Olivia on Instagram: @livthepositivefoodie The Positive Kitchen is coming in summer 2024, £25, available from Meze Publishing. Please visit: mezepublishing.co.uk Use the code Liv to get £5 off when you pre-order from Meze Ultimate Chicken and Bacon Smash Burgers Serves 2 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes CALORIES: 647 KCAL CARBS: 39G FAT: 26G PROTEIN: 71G INGREDIENTS: ☐ 500g 5% fat chicken mince☐ 1 tsp paprika☐ 1 tsp Cajun seasoning☐ 1 tsp garlic salt☐ 1 tsp onion powder☐ 1 tbsp breadcrumbs☐ Pinch of salt and pepper☐ 4 bacon medallions☐ 4 single cheese slices☐ 2 brioche burger buns☐ 1 handful lettuce, chopped☐…

INSTANT + APPOINTMENT With Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy (doctorfox.co.uk) Sea sores Q After swimming in the sea, my skin comes up in a huge red rash. Is this something I should be worried about? Jennifer, Dorchester A Swimmer’s itch is a common skin rash which occurs due to an allergic reaction to the larvae of parasitic flatworms that live in fresh and salt water. The proper name is cercarial dermatitis. Flatworms live inside wild birds including ducks, geese and seagulls. Their eggs are excreted in the birds’ faeces and hatches to produce tiny larvae which inhabit the bodies of snails. They grow inside the snail and then burrow out to the outside world, where they are eaten by wild birds. If these larvae accidentally attach to human skin,…

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Placing my hand on my belly, I prepared to break some exciting news. Sitting in my Tennessee home with my daughter Emerie, five, me and my husband Demarcus, 37, were beaming. ‘Emerie, you’re going to be a big sister,’ I said. ‘Mummy has a baby in her belly.’ Instantly, her eyes lit up. ‘Is it time for baby sister to come yet?’ she asked. Giggling, I loved that she couldn’t wait to meet her younger sibling – and it was so fitting that our baby was a girl, too. We’d found out her gender during a blood test at 14 weeks. Emerie will make a fantastic big sister. Whenever we went to the park, she’d grin at any baby she saw. And constantly cuddling her baby dolls, she had strong…

A family-man at heart, Shad Thyrion was known by everyone in his local community as a ‘kind and compassionate person’. Living with his mum, Tara Pakanich, in the quaint town of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Shad worked with his father and grandfather in the family business. Even though his parents were divorced, this never stopped Shad from wanting to find love. Although Shad spent most of his time practising wood carving, with his family describing him as a ‘talented artist’, he was often seen socialising with his friends. And just like Shad, many of his friends still lived in Green Bay. Including his former classmate, Taylor Schabusiness, 25. Having attended middle school together, Shad and Taylor knew of each other, but had never really crossed paths before. At least until late…

June special The smell of suncream, BBQs and cut grass is lingering in the air. With June marking the start of summer, there’s nothing like a bit of vitamin D to brighten spirits. Although, for those that struggle with hay fever, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows! But don’t let the sniffles get you down, as we’ve got plenty to keep you entertained. Celebrate World Rainforest Day (pg10) by welcoming the jungle into your home, brush up on your wedding etiquette (pg32) and throw an al fresco soirée with some mood-boosting buys (pg34). Preparing for a show-stopping event is something that Matt (pg16) wanted to achieve after meeting the man of his dreams. With a shared love for Cher, Matt wanted to incorporate the diva into his proposal. You’ll have…

A beautiful summer staple, you can add a seasonal, floral touch to your home with just a little DIY. Perfect for holding your blooming bouquets, this craft by Becki Clark on the Hobbycraft Hub is easy to make while providing a beautiful result. YOU WILL NEED: ☐ Clear round jars (you could even use your recycling spares) ☐ My Living World instant flower press (or you could use your own heavy objects at home, like a stack of books) ☐ Blotting paper or kitchen roll ☐ Flowers to press such as primroses, daisies and pansies METHOD: 1. Select your flowers, ready for pressing. You could even choose wildflowers that might be growing in your garden. Decide if you’d like to press some of the stem. If you're not using a stem,…

Colour clashing is in! We’re talking bright fuchsias, sizzling scarlets and outstanding oranges. Don’t shy away – stand out, feel confident and dress for the season accordingly……

Alison Blackler has been a transformational mind coach for over 25 years, working both in the NHS and in her own company 2minds. She works with individuals to understand their own mind, free themselves of unwanted habits and embrace their own individuality. For more please visit: 2-minds.co.uk Does she realise how lucky she is? After a tragic accident, my long-term partner died. Even though my best friend is there to support me, she’s really ungrateful about all the stuff that her hubby does for her. I’d do anything to have my partner back. Does she realise how lucky she is? Katie, Scunthorpe YES Pick Me Up! reader Linda from Bovey Tracey says: I’m going to be honest, I don’t like this behaviour from your friend at all. It’s rude and ignorant. I…

TO THE TROPICS Hairwash day just got a whole lot more tropical thanks to Primark. With a range of scalp scrubs and hair masks, each one comes in a summery scent that will whisk you away to paradise with every use. Available in a Primark near you Choose from: SUMMER LOVING Keep your makeup game on point this season with Essence’s brand-new launches. Available from justmylook.com Magic Filter Glow Booster, £3.99 For a skin-perfecting and blemish blurring look, this is your new best friend! Available in seven gorgeous shades, this can be used alone, under makeup or on top for a softened complexion with a natural glow. Baby Got Glow Liquid Highlighter, £3.49 Give your complexion a gorgeous glow with these highlighting sticks this summer. Helping to accentuate your natural…

Choosing an outfit out of my jam-packed wardrobe was the hardest decision of the day. Did I want to go for a pink, sparkly princess look, complete with a crown? Were white, glittery angel wings more my thing? Or was a Winnie the Pooh crop top the way forward? I had plenty of extraordinary masterpieces that I could pick from. However, hearing a high-pitched squeal and seeing an excited booty shaking behind me, the petite garments actually weren’t for me. And they weren’t for my children Paris, now 18, Tristan, now 16, or Hadley, now 10, either. Instead, I was deciding what my little porkies Pearl and Arnold would wear for the day ahead. And boy were they ready to get all dressed up! As in my Colorado home were…

Aries March 21st - April 20th Controversy in your social circle is going to be making it all too easy for you to be distracted from your work. Try to keep your eye on the ball this month though, when you will be faced with the chance to impress someone you’ve long wanted to notice you. Romance and relationships are giving others plenty to talk about, Aries, but don’t be surprised if a friend or family member born under the sign of Pisces gets jealous of the attention surrounding you at this time. Ring now to release your full potential. Taurus April 21st - May 21st Many matters that have caused such stress this year are finally laid to rest this month, and you should be able to relax with…

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What do you get when you combine an elephant and a fish? Swimming trunks! How funny! Why don’t oysters share their pearls? Because they’re shell-fish! How funny! What kind of tree fits in your hand? A palm tree! How funny!…

HOLIDAY HACKS While we’d all love a piece of paradise on a holiday abroad this summer, they can be expensive. However Tim Hentschel, CEO of Hotel Planner, has suggested his top money-saving tips. Please visit: hotelplanner.com 1 Choose your travel days Consider travelling between Tuesday and Thursday if you’re flying abroad, rather than at the weekend. Flying during these mid-week days is typically much cheaper due to being an off-peak travel time. 2 Sign up for money off Sign up for notifications and newsletters from travel sites such as Skyscanner and Cheapflights. This will keep you updated with any new and exclusive discounts, so you can secure a flight while staying within your budget. 3 Avoid opening weeks While it might be tempting to stay at a new hotel for…

Soaring up into the sky, I could see for miles. Stretching as far as the eye could see was a tropical landscape. Breathing in the humid air, I was in my element. ‘This is so beautiful,’ I exclaimed. ‘Isn’t it just,’ my husband Phil, then 66, agreed. After all, it’s not every day you get to fly over the 2000 temples of Pagan in Burma in a hot air balloon. Although, it’s something me and Phil had been doing since we met back in 2002. Back then, I’d been working as a tour guide in Burma – moving between different countries, I loved seeing more of the world. Yet while I was on my break from work, lounging by the pool in my bikini, Phil approached me. We hit it…

Setting up my tripod, I flicked my hair into place and smiled. Posing in a cute lingerie set, I selected my favourite images and uploaded them to OnlyFans. You see, I produced E-girl content – nude and lingerie images with alternative makeup and choppy locks. I love your hair, people would comment on my social media platforms. Who cuts it? But the thing is, I had always cut it myself! Starting OnlyFans in 2019 when I was turning 19, I wanted to have my own income. Having been diagnosed with a fainting disorder when I was a child, I was unable to work a normal customer service job – it just wasn’t safe to do so. I wanted something I could do from home and after seeing lots of OnlyFans…

Waking up, having a stretch and giving my eyes a good rub, I was ready for the day ahead. After a relaxing evening of swimming the night before, in late August last year, I felt well rested. It was a routine that I’d been wanting to get myself into to feel a little bit healthier. So, I’d started swimming lengths at my local pool in Thamesmere, using the showers there before coming home. And even though I was ready for the day ahead, as I rubbed my face, my left eye felt a little bit sore. Maybe it’s chlorine, I thought. However, with it getting worse over the next few days, I wanted to get to the bottom of the problem. My eye was bright red, bloodshot and extremely painful,…

Getting the Chinese takeaway menu out, I already knew what I was going to order. It was a habit I’d made when the kids went to bed. I ended up ordering a takeaway for me and my husband Matt, now 42, most nights. It sounded silly but I’d insisted that Ella, now 11, Theo, now eight, and Phoebe, now four, made sure to eat their greens. However, when it came to my own diet, there wasn’t any sort of vegetable in sight. Lunch consisted of a triple meal deal sarnie with crisps and a fizzy drink, I’d snack on a whole pack of biccies over the day and dinner was another story. Anything beige or a Chinese takeaway. And not only that, but if I really fancied it, I’d scoff…