Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2022 i Pick Me Up! Special

Oh deer! This hungry chap didn’t want to share with his friends and gobbled down his food on the safari ride in no time. Holly, Leicester Look of love My boy Colin can’t take his eyes off me when waiting for his food. I call it the look of love, but he does look quite evil, too! Lily, Shropshire Koala-ty time! I have never seen a koala bear in real before, although I was expecting them to do a little more. All they do is sleep! Rose, Cornwall Strike a pose! My bunny, Flopsy, is a fashion star in the making. Front cover of Vogue is the ultimate goal! Irene, Oxfordshire…

Opening my bedroom door, I headed straight for my bed and collapsed onto it. I felt knackered. I was a few weeks into my international relations degree at King’s College London, and I loved it, but it was full on. It was hard being more than 200 miles away from my family, too. Feeling homesick, I picked up my phone and rang my mum Nicola, 52. We spent ages chatting and when I hung up, I felt much better. Feeling tired, I closed my eyes. The next thing I knew, I’d woken up on the floor. What on earth? I thought. How did I get here? I assumed I must have fallen asleep, then fallen out of bed. But over the next few weeks, I started getting regular, pounding headaches.…

Pressing send for the 300th time, I slammed the lid of my laptop shut. ‘I give up,’ I announced, sending yet another CV off into the abyss. Trying to find work after graduating in 2014, seemed utterly impossible. And with my parents going through a divorce at the time, I felt so disconnected from everything. I was trying with all my might, but I was failing. Being a perfectionist, I didn’t want to admit that I was finding everything difficult, I was suffering from depression in silence. Sitting on the sofa for days on end, I didn’t have the energy to do anything and being alone for Christmas because of Covid, I didn’t feel too joyous. That was until I had the idea of making some festive bakes. Following the…

Breathing trouble Q Hay fever is causing my asthma to flare up, leaving me wheezy and tight-chested. What can I do to ease my symptoms? Hannah, Ascot A Hay fever is caused by an allergy to pollen. When your body mounts an immune response to pollen, this can worsen asthma or set off an attack. Asthma sufferers need to be very careful during the hay fever season. Try and avoid exposure to pollen as far as possible. For your asthma, use your preventer inhalers regularly and the reliever inhaler as you need it. Asthmatics should have a written care plan, so they know what to do in an emergency. If you feel out of breath, your chest is tight, and you think you could be having an asthma attack, you can take…

Back with a bang Cast your mind back to your teen years. Now think of the beauty brands you used. Launched in 1968, the brand Seventeen is familiar across generations. Known for their cheap, trendy products, the brand was a hit amongst teens. Only, in 2018, it was discontinued, long forgotten by beauty lovers. Well, it’s back! Still the affordable, trendy beauty brand you once loved, but a bit more mature. With a brand new look, 17 is aimed at daring beauty lovers, no matter how young at heart they may be. With a 170 vegan beauty products starting from just £2, you can build an entire look for just £10! So, relive your glory days and remember how fun makeup can really be! Glossy lips and shimmery shadow –…

Sit back, relax, and soak up the scorching sun – let’s just say we are excited for all things summer here at Pick Me Up! There’s still plenty of time to make tremendous holiday plans, taking the opportunity to do things that you wish you’d always done. For Doran (pg34) that’s exactly what he did, taking the plunge to buy a run-down pub with a poor reputation. Little did he know that this decision would turn his life around in a matter of months – he was quite literally sitting on a goldmine. And Beverly (pg62) turned her camping dreams into a reality, hitting the road on an ultimate summer tour across the world. Seeing some of the most extraordinary sights, from waterfalls to ravines, whilst settling down to the…

Flicking back through an old photo album, I chuckled at the pictures in front of me. Stabbing my acrylic nail on the snapshot, I didn’t recognise myself. ‘I was such a tomboy,’ I said, squinting at the picture. ‘You really were,’ my mum replied, nodding. Ever since I was young, I always wanted to be in baggy, oversized jumpers and jeans While I was born female, I felt exactly like one of the lads. All of my school friends were boys, and their company helped to put me at ease. I didn’t have any girly drama and my style was a lot more accepted with the boys. ‘I wish you would wear a dress,’ Mum sniggered, as I reached for another sweatshirt. Only, as I started to get my core…

Nothing says summer better than lashings of fresh fruit. And what would make that all a little yummier – plenty of chocolate! This treat from Easy Peasy Baking is sure to satisfy your sunny cravings… For more delicious recipes follow: @fab_flour on Instagram. YOU WILL NEED: ◻ 175g self-raising flour◻ 150g light brown sugar◻ 50g cocoa powder◻ 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda◻ 2 eggs◻ 150ml milk◻ 150ml oil (vegetable or sunflower)◻ 450ml double cream◻ Berries – we recommend strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and cherries. TO MAKE: 1. Preheat the oven to 160°c and line a traybake tin with baking parchment. 2. In the mixing bowl, fully combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder and bicarbonate with the whisk before adding the milk, eggs and oil. 3. Mix everything together to form a…

Striking neon paint along my cheeks and pulling up my neon legwarmers, it was my time to shine! ‘Let’s go girls,’ I boomed loudly across the studio, as disco lighting lit the area. Only, I wasn’t heading to the clubbing scene – instead I was ready for a day at work! After spending 10 years as a performer, singing and dancing on cruise ships jetting all over the world, it seemed like I had it all. But coming out of a serious relationship, I had a moment of stark realisation. I don’t want to feel let down anymore, I thought. Being a performer was great, but the short contracts meant my weight was always up and down. I would lose weight ready for summer, but as soon as I returned…

Florette salads are grown by farmers who are committed to delivering quality and freshness. They carefully and responsibly manage the soil and monitor water, sunlight and temperature to make sure that conditions are perfect, so the leaves are great for creating some delicious summer dishes! For more inspiration visit florettesalad.co.uk Beetroot salad niçoise NOTE: Florette beetroot is gently steamed to retain its freshness and sweet, earthy flavour. There’s no vinegar and no mess thanks to its resealable pouch. INGREDIENTS: ◻ Flatbreads◻ 1 pack Florette Beetroot◻ 1 bag Florette Crispy Salad◻ 4 tbsps plain Greek yoghurt◻ 4cm piece of cucumber◻ 2 eggs◻ 50g green beans◻ Pinch of salt◻ 1 lime, cut into chunks◻ Optional – tin of tuna FOR THE DRESSING: ◻ 2 tbsps red wine vinegar◻ 3 tbsps extra virgin…

International Executive Coach of the Year and confidence & human behaviour expert, Jo Emerson, answers your questions. Jo’s new email course can help you build confidence – visit jo-emerson.com. Grab her book, Flying for Beginners, on Amazon. Find Jo on Instagram: @jo_emerson_ Should I intervene? My sister lost her husband last year and has started dating some questionable men. She’s well off and I think she’s being used. Should I step in? Mandy, Yeovil YES Pick Me Up! reader Judie from Salford says: YES! You need to step in now before it’s too late. Your sister is clearly going through an emotional time. If you say these men are questionable, they could take advantage of her. She’s still grieving and might be better off by herself for a while rather than…

Creeping into a darkened bedroom, you quietly check on your sleeping baby, expecting to find them snoozing. You see them asleep on their tummy, and go to gently roll them back over. But then you realise they’re not breathing. Panicked, you call for help – but your baby is getting bluer by the second, and you’re terrified the ambulance won’t make it in time. Would you know what to do to save your baby’s life? It’s a terrifying scenario, and every parent’s worst nightmare – but it’s one that is all too common. Whether it’s a medical emergency or a catastrophic accident, any number of scary things could happen to children in your care. Or maybe you’re out and about, and see someone having a heart attack or choking. Could…

Tangy lemonade, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a hint of lime is the essence of summer. Not only are citrus fruits lip-smackingly good, they also look refreshing on the streets. Feel fruity with these fashion hits……

FANTASY ISLAND SKEGNESS Throughout the summer, Fantasy Island will be throwing beach parties every Tuesday! Experience a whole day of fun with activities for children, followed by incredible entertainment including live performances and more. With themed cocktails and food, as well as games, face painting and balloon modelling, this will certainly keep families entertained during the school holidays. On Wednesday nights, witness the spectacular Island Beach Fireworks. With fireworks, lasers, light, sound and projection, you’ll sure be mesmerised. With rapids and exciting rides, Fantasy Island is pulling out all the stops this summer. • Prices from £22, fantasyislandresort.co.uk PAULTONS PARK HAMPSHIRE As well as Peppa Pig World, Paultons Park has so much to offer guests during the school holidays. Tornado Springs has eight incredible rides including a spinning coaster as…

Dr Victoria Manning from River Aesthetics, who treated Summer, says: ‘Summer first approached us 20 months after completing her last chemo treatment. ‘I could see she had lost all her confidence. I wanted to do all I could to give her something back. ‘Her facial ageing was one of the most extreme cases I have seen, her dramatic weight loss and cancer treatment journey had affected her skin drastically causing what was akin to third-degree burns. Her skin was paper thin. ‘I recommended treatment with a dermal filler called Ellansé, to improve the gaunt appearance of her face. ‘Summer received a full-face rejuvenation, beginning with her temple area to add volume, which in turn softens the appearance around her eye area. Visit riveraesthetics.com for more information.…

General knowledge 1 What is the Queen’s full name? a Elizabeth Charlotte Alice Windsor b Elizabeth Victoria Anne Windsor c Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor 2 What is the name of the Weasley’s house in Harry Potter? a The Burrow b The Hedge c The Bush 3 What is a baby rabbit called? a A pup b A kit c A bun 4 Which UK city is the artist Banksy from? a Bristol b Manchester c Birmingham 5 What is the smallest country in the world? a Malta b Vatican City c Monaco Showbiz 6 Who did Britney Spears marry in June this year? a Kevin Federline b Jason Alexander c Sam Asghari 7 Who is Goldie Hawn’s famous daughter? a Kate Hudson b Amy Adams c Jennifer Garner 8 What…

Beep beep! How cool is this cocktail car? You could even sip on Aperol drinks inside it. Let’s just say it was a showstopper! Meghan, Liverpool. How funny! How can you tell that the ocean is friendly? It waves! Flying high My hubby Mark had been dying to get up into the air, so for his 40th I knew what I had to do. I booked a paragliding session and he loved it. Although, I’m glad I was only the photographer. Annabelle, Norwich. How funny! What travels around the world but only stays in one corner? A stamp! Excalibur! Even our little one had a go at trying to get the sword out of the stone. Just a little more growing and I think he will be there. Chloe, Devon. Concentration face…

Spare change Have a handful of cash hidden in your car, you never know when you might need it. I use it for odd petrol prices and car parking extras. Julie, Bedfordshire. Save the date Use an old CD case as a picture frame or desk calendar. You can swap the pictures that you put in to what ever you want and it looks great on the sideboard or your office desk. Natalie, Tunbridge Wells. Squeak-tea clean! Pour cold green tea into an old spray bottle and use it to clean glass windows – they really do come out looking spotless. Carly, Cornwall Friendly reminders My nan forgets to take her tablets, so I write the day of the week on the back of her packet so that she remembers…

This month… SAVE ON YOUR FOOD SHOP With prices rising in every aspect of our lives, Ocean Finance have shared their tips on how to beat inflation at your favourite supermarkets when shopping… Visit: oceanfinaance.co.uk 1 Stick with the supermarket It might be that your local convenience store is closer, but you could be paying up to 9.5% more for your shopping. 2 Make a list Jot down everything you need for the week ahead. Plan it down to every last detail, including ingredients for each meal. Look in the fridge for things you are running low on. 3 It was all yellow You’ll find the biggest bargains when you keep an eye out for those yellow stickers. Try heading to the supermarket at peak reduction times. These include 6pm…

Bouncing my knee, I propped a book on my leg. With my daughter Polly, three, pointing at the pictures and my 18-month-old son Bobby, happy gurling along, it was a usual home setting. Teddy bears scattered all over the house. After putting my babies to bed and turning on the TV, the scenes on the news broke my heart. Witnessing innocent children, some the same age as my own, in Ukraine, alone and needing to flee their home. Clutching onto a teddy bear or soft toy for hope. And as more footage played, there were more and more children in need. It really broke my heart Sleeping in an underground shelter and roaming the war-torn streets looking for help. Taking a moment to digest everything, I asked myself a question. How…

ACROSS 11 Overall plan of tactics (8) 12 Product of plant sap (5) 13 Beginning, source (6) 14 Curved part of a church (4) 15 Large black cat (7) 16 Running exactly side by side (8) 17 Mythical sea creature, half a woman half a fish (7) 18 Disregarded (7) 19 Number of a cat’s lives (4) 21 Extreme pain (5) 23 Relic of bygone times (7) 24 Removes from the country, exiles (7) 28 Courtroom panel (4) 29 Score of zero (3) 30 Capital of Austria (6) 33 Railway stopping-place (7) 35 Fish eggs (3) 36 Percussion instrument (4) 38 Unwanted plant (4) 39 Woolly female (3) 40 Section of a book (7) 42 Formal neckwear for men (3,3) 43 Sprint (3) 44 Long adventure film (4) 48 Grant…

Rubbing my 17-month-old daughter Summer-Rae’s back as she coughed, I sighed. ‘It’s OK,’ I soothed. One morning, in July last year, I’d gone to wake Summer and her twin brother Dillan, and noticed she was a little sick. When she coughed, her chest rattled and she looked lethargic. I gave her some Calpol then put her back to bed, and I went to check on her an hour later. But as I peered into the cot, her lips were turning blue. I started to panic. ‘Ryan,’ I screamed frantically to my partner. ‘Call an ambulance!’ Scooping up Summer-Rae, I ran downstairs. The 999 call handler was on loudspeaker. ‘Does anyone know CPR?’ they asked. For a moment we looked at each other blankly. ‘Oh my God, I do,’ I said. I…

We’re all looking forward to jetting off on exotic getaways this summer – but have you ever thought about what you would do if you fell ill when you’re abroad? Phil Day, Superintendent Pharmacist at Pharmacy2U, shares his top tips to prevent any holiday horrors from happening… Medication and flying Always make sure all members of your family or travelling party put any medicines in their hand luggage, so they are always with them and won’t get lost if their suitcases end up in a different country. While the maximum limit for a single container of liquid in your hand luggage is 100ml, UK airports allow you to carry essential liquid medicines in larger volumes if you have a letter from your doctor or a copy of your prescription in…

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the award-winning Aqua Sana Spa, nestled in the heart of every location With up to 25 spa experiences on offer, such as body treatments, manicures and facials, you’ll be safe in the hands of Center Parcs top therapists. Ancient wellbeing practices are used throughout the spas, meaning you can experience the thrill of a Japanese salt steam bath, a Tyrolean sauna and even the chill of an ice spa, whilst staying in the UK. Spend a whole day unwinding or purchase a twilight session to escape for the evening. Prices start at £65pp, visit aquasana.co.uk…

Imagine yourself relaxing on a sun lounger looking out to the sea with a thrilling book in hand – sounds good right? The good news is that a new fashion trend coined ‘Coastal Grandmother’ is all the rage this summer. That doesn’t mean dressing older than you are, the aesthetic is simple – a classic ocean-side statement… Sea breeze Dainty jewellery is a timeless must-have in everyone’s jewellery box and these seaside charms from Screampretty.com are the perfect addition!…

Aries March 21st - April 20th Perseverance is not a long race. It is many short races one after another, which you my friend have been running. Don’t let others control you. If a loved one wanted a change so badly you couldn’t imagine them being happy without it, of course you have to think about it. But consider too, if you know it will take you down a path that makes you unhappy. Lying cannot be an option this month, as others know more than you could imagine! Don’t believe all you hear about a family member. Let their actions judge if they are worthy of your help. Taurus April 21st - May 21st Commitments you made don’t seem as flexible as you thought they were this time last…