Take a Break Weekly

Take A Break Weekly is Britain’s best-selling women’s magazine that’s all about you and your life. Each week we share your compelling true-life stories, the latest health, fashion and beauty tips, plus cookery and travel. Don’t miss our exciting competitions with fabulous must-win prizes.

Thank TaB it’s Thursday! • Welcome to Take a Break, the-best-selling women’s weekly magazine that’s all about you and your life

Take a Break WORLD • Where everyone loves life

MEGA SNAP

‘I thought I’d found you !’ • When I tracked down my birth mother, I thought my search had ended. But my story was only just beginning…

Your Brainwaves • Tips, tricks and bright ideas

The SECRET in the family • I was haunted by my childhood and, when I discovered why, I knew I couldn’t stay silent. By April Balascio, 56

YOUR BIG Bonanza

DINK Pony Club • When a new horse came to our rescue centre, we had no idea the pint-sized surprise that lay ahead…

AND THEN SUM

NOW 4 SOMETHING Different

COSY CLASSICS • Step out in style this winter in sophisticated neutral hues

A CUPPA and a CATCH-UP! • We know you love an uplifting real-life story, so put the kettle on and enjoy our cheerful tea-break trio – quick reads to put a smile on your face

FIND THE Money

‘But I want HER body!’ • My daughter’s slim figure reminded me of my younger days, but was it too late to turn things around?

YOUR BIG Relax

The most honest around

JUST For Fun

4 ways to… EASE WINTER ACHES • Joints and muscles feeling sore? Here’s how to relieve discomfort

How to… Help your kids through DIVORCE • An age-by-age guide for supporting children during a split

‘IT’S GETTING BIGGER’ • A strange mark on my face kept growing. Then came shocking news…

Code BREAKER • Crack our CODE BREAKER and discover the winning word…

The BRIDE who CRIED • My wedding was booked and I’d found the dress of my dreams. So why was I fleeing in tears?

Go with your gut • Most of us don’t eat enough feel-good fibre. Here’s how to get your fix

Lights, camera … KITTENS! • When Roxy Mok started fostering cats, something clicked – and now they’re all su-paw stars!

SKIN and BARE IT! • After losing nine stone I was up for some action between the sheets with my hubby. But something was coming between us.

WHAT’S IN STORE • Head to the high street and bag some brilliant style-boosting bargains for your home

Win! QUESTION Time 2x £100 • The answer to each question can be found in the box at the bottom. Cross them off as you go.

And then THE RE WERE NINE • When I met my James, I had a confession. I already had eight other men on the go.

Take a break… AT THE SPA • Relax and unwind, without breaking the bank…

A FAMILY HOLIDAY TO TENERIFE!

Picture POINTER • Write your answers to the word and picture clues in the direction shown by the arrows.

OH NO, not you too… • Through everything, my mum was my rock. But then she called me with devastating news.

Life Stars • Your stars for the week 23-29 Jan with Rosalie Jones

Starscope

YOUR BIG Supermarket SPREE

My living room went BOOM! • After a long day, I was looking forward to a cosy evening in. But within minutes all my plans went up in smoke.

Cash Stash! • YOUR BIG CashStash is a brand-new puzzle with a brand-new prize! Solve our crossword to find out what’s inside our treasure chest and you could be in the money. There’s a different amount up for grabs EVERY WEEK

‘Cruise AHOY!’

Our Free...