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 commending the kindness and festive cheer of Abby Carter, 36, from Bristol. She said…

Bitesize!

Pick Me Up!

Your pick me ups

Snapped!

Follow it!

Hot trend! • Oh no, it’s the Gruffalo

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS • Tim Edwards, 52, from The Wirral, couldn’t wait to spend the festive season with his girls

CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE

MERRY CRAFT-MAS!

ALL THE TRIMMINGS • Katie Hodgson, 38, from Barnsley, gave her partner a Christmas ultimatum when he wouldn’t change his ways…

Your style • Sugar Plum Fairy

New Year SURPRISE! • Sophie Small, 30, from Lampeter, couldn’t explain why her pregnancy was making her so sick…

A FATAL FETISH • Carol Maltesi started the new year with a bucket list full of destinations to tick off – but had somebody halted her journey?

Brainwaves… • We share your brilliant tips!

Your health

BELIEVE IN MAGIC • Tom Shepherd, 39, from Portishead, was devastated when his son faced a stay in hospital at Christmas.

Doc Q&A

Fill it!

Strike it!

Number fit!

5 QUESTIONS WITH • Natalie Dawson, founder of Awesome Botanical

FIT AT 50! • Jane Woodhead, 52, from Cheshire, thought she was past her best – but she set out to prove herself wrong…

Showstoppers! • Hosting a festive get-together? These stand-out recipes from Costa are bound to impress your guests.

WORTH MELTING FOR • When her daughter fell ill, Magdalena Wisniewska, 26, from Margate, had no idea of the nightmare ahead…

A WORLD AWAY • Charlotte Stephenson, 60, from Doncaster, and her hubby David are on a mission to see the world…

Bingo balls, bingo balls, bingo all the way!

BRICK BY BRICK • Who said that toys were just for kids? In recent years there’s been a boom in adult targeted toys – one brand standing out in particular…

Q&A TIME WITH… • Friends Karen Passmore and Daniel Putman who are both LEGO superfans!

WALK WITH ME TODAY • When her dad died, Freya Rosati, 32, from Aylesbury, had no idea she’d still hear his father of the bride speech…

Your beauty guide to Christmas

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

ICEBREAKER • Carla George, 45, from Banbury, discovered an icy intruder in her home…

Genius or TOTALLY BONKERS?

Crack it!

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

BURIED IN THE SNOW • Little Ethan Hauschultz was supposed to be safe at home with his family…

What the doctor ordered • Kayley Winterson, 26, from Norfolk, swapped saving lives for lingerie and will get your blood pressure racing…

Your home • Get the party started with these essentials for your New Year bash

OUR LITTLE ELF • Sophie James, 31, from Doncaster, didn’t know if her baby would make it home for Christmas…

Your style • A winning winter

Spot it!

MERRY AND BRIGHT • Lee Brailsford, 46, from Bristol, spreads Christmas cheer year on year with his sweet family...