Pick Me Up! 19-May-2016

What A Weekend! I spent the weekend in lovely Brussels. We were treated to fab weather and great food! I even had a cheeky waffle or two. Yum! What An Experience! I recently had the chance to see my fave band of all time, A-ha, play at the 02 in London. I’m still reeling from how amazing it was. We had front-row seats, too! What A Winner! (Or Not) I went bowling the other day for the first time in ages. Turns out I’m not as good as I remember. I came dead last, much to my dismay! What A Look! I came across some pics of me and my sister, and I can’t get over the ridiculous clothes! Socks, sandals and a knitted cardi – I think my big…

Such a diva! Tally, my 3-year-old daughter, is a real diva in the making. Angela Garvin, Romford Sun worshipper My daughter Abbie snapped this little chap catching rays at the zoo. Michelle King, Bishop’s Stortford Birthday fun That’s me in the sash, with my girl gang, celebrating my 40th birthday. We had such a laugh. Michelle Garlick, Bedford Positive pictures I’m excited about the vision board I created from magazine photos. I look at it daily for inspiration! B Stewart, Mitcheldean Half cut Pull yourself together! I came across a disjointed mannequin while out shopping! Joan Coulthurst, Rochdale Masked lady In my fancy dress, ready to party. If only Charlie Sheen could jump out of the TV and join me! Pauline Wheeler, Upholland Windy wedding It was a bit breezy…

‘We hoped for the best, but prepared for the worst…’ My relationship with Kirstie had never been run of the mill. In 2010, we met on Facebook when I was at my lowest ebb. The year before, my daughter Megan had been stillborn. I’d sought support on a Facebook group run by Kirstie. She’d set it up after the loss of a previous baby. I thought we’d just be friends, as we both had male partners. But in June 2010, we met and knew immediately - it was love! Six months later, we were living as a couple - well, as a family... Kirstie had three kids - Charlotte, now 13, Mikhail, 11, and Harrison, 9, who took it all in their stride, and our families came to accept our…

‘He dragged me inside and threw me onto the couch’ Jake Worsley. He was quite slight, always wore tracksuits - which I find really hot. We’d been chatting for a few weeks on Facebook, but we had a few friends in common, too. Everyone told me what a nice guy he was. And so, over the summer of 2013, we began dating. At first, it was nothing serious. We’d just hang out and have fun, go on shopping trips - Jake was very conscious of his appearance. And then, in March 2014, I fell pregnant. It was a huge shock. I was only 16, and Jake was just a year older. ‘We’re too young,’ he insisted. I knew he was right. We had no money, no house. How on earth…

Make a fun children’s toothbrush holder out of a dinosaur toy. Just cut a couple of small slots in its back with a knife. Ann Johnson, Runcorn Put your paint tray into a carrier bag before pouring in paint. After your DIY, remove the bag, turn inside-out and throw out. Chrissy Nash, Northampton Discourage animals from tramping all over your newly planted flowerbeds by sticking plastic forks into the soil. Richard Clifton, Felixstowe Cut out magazine pictures and glue them onto plain tissue boxes. My teenage daughter loves my creations! Michelle Busuttil, Leeds If you no longer need the sun umbrella on your child’s pram, reuse it as a shade on your lounger. Helen Baldwin, Leeds Plant your cuttings in a clear aerosol lid or yogurt pot. That way, you’ll…

1 Five a day  Get rid of five things from your house every day, even if it’s only bits of junk mail or old newspapers. Lee Hall, Sittingbourne 2 Bag it  Grab a bin bag an d see how quickly you can fill it with stuff from around the house in 10 minutes. Dot Pullum, Broadstairs 3 Roll call  Make a list of rooms you need to de-clutter and attack them in order. Don’t move on until each area is finished. Viv Crocker, Middlesbrough 4 Hang over  Whenever you put an item back in y our wardrobe, hang it the wrong way round. After six months, take the clothes from the reversed hangers and give to a charity shop. Gladys Brown, Exeter…