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 celebrating the festive spirit of Kerry Boland, 34, from Manchester. She said…

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TRIM THE TREE • Stray away from classic baubles and go for something more niche with these funky features from Habitat – they will definitely get your guests talking.

THE NIGHT BEFORE XMAS OUR ANGEL • Debbie Clack, 52, from Surrey, expected to wake up to her daughter on Christmas morning – but she never came home…

JINGLE ALL THE WEIGH! • A frumpy festive snap gave Kate Gibbons, 31, from Ludlow, the push she needed to make a change…

Away in A MANGER • With braying donkeys and snorting piglets, here are some of the best farms in the country to meet the animals of the Nativity up close and personal.

Days out NEWS

12 DAYS OF XMAS • Valerie Thouin, 46, had two very special festive gifts!

Your gift guide • All under £10

TIME FOR FORGIVING • Itaberli Lozano hoped for a Christmas miracle – but instead, the person who should have loved him the most had an evil plan…

Your Brainwaves… • We share your brilliant tips!

Your health

GIFT OF LIFE • Sam Kennedy, 35, from Medway, didn’t think her hubby would be home for Christmas…

INSTANT appointment • With Dr Dave Nichols, NHS GP and medical advisor at MyHealthChecked (myhealthchecked.com)

WINTER WONDERLAND • Lia Cleveland, 27, is living a true white Christmas…

Your style Christmas Jumper Day!

CHRISTMAS PAST AND PRESENT • Lucy Wiswould-Green, 23, from Manchester, never expected to follow in her Mum’s unlucky footsteps…

Your gift guide • All under £30

ʼTis the season to play Pick Me Up! Bingo

Wrapped up IN LOVE • Emma Ruscoe, 55, from Solihull, was determined to get her hubby the diagnosis he needed…

Look amazing! • Your beauty guide to Christmas

Top of our WISH LIST • Natalie Bolton, 35, from Mauchline, faced a nightmare before Christmas last year…

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

ROCKIN’ AROUND • Janine Ralph, 30, from Bristol, uses tinsel and baubles to leave her mark, creating mighty pine displays…

Genius or TOTALLY BONKERS?

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

HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS • Christmas can cause anxiety for those with an eating disorder. With a focus on food and social interaction, it can be tough. How can we support loved ones during this difficult period?

Merry and bright • Joss Walden, 31, from Guildford, found Christmas difficult…

Festive bakes • Gather the elves and get baking this Christmas with a little magic from ASDA. For more recipes, please visit: asda.com/good-living

Your home • Jingle those baubles – it’s time to deck the halls!

A SEAT FOR NANNY • Porcia Stow, 31, from Lincoln, couldn’t wait to bring her baby into the world with her mum to support her. Only, the festivities didn’t bring comfort and joy.

Your style Pine party • Emerald hues, dark forest...