Pick Me Up! 03-May-2018

I would really like to nominate my husband. He has been so much more than that to me throughout our 46 years of marriage. He has always been such a kind, loyal, hard-working and cheerful person. We are so much more than husband and wife. Peter is my best friend and rock to lean on. We met back when I was aged just 16 and he was only 22, and, since then, we’ve always been blissfully happy together. There are actually a million reasons why I’d like to say thank you to him for all he does for me. But they all come down to one thing - his strength. When I developed bad depression and severe claustrophobia, which left me housebound, Peter was totally there for me and he…

Say cheese! We had a legend-dairy day at CheeseFest in Manchester. It was Gouda this world… Caitlin O’Riordan, Preston We visited the Kitty Café in Leeds, and this cheeky mog tried to sneak home with us. Vanessa Clough, Leeds What big eyes you have… My granddaughter Billi dressed as Little Red Riding Hood for World Book Day. Patricia Coron, Cheltenham We had a sneaky squirrel stealing food from the dog’s bowl! Margaret Anderson, Sunderland Can she fix it? Yes, she can! My daughter Pixie getting ready to help out with some DIY. Francesca Mowles, Felixstowe We can’t wait for BBQ season to start – let’s hope it’s warmer than last time… Karen Wells, Gravesend My husband pulled this cringeworthy face when all I wanted was a romantic kiss… Awkward! Amy…

He’d been the most attentive boyfriend I’d ever had Leading me into the bedroom with his hands over my eyes, my boyfriend Josh Barnes, 26, suddenly brought me to a halt. ‘Now you can look!’ he said. I opened my eyes to see the most stunning bouquet of flowers on my pillow. ‘They’re gorgeous!’ I squealed, scooping them up. ‘But what’s the occasion?’ Josh shrugged. ‘I just wanted to see you smile,’ he grinned. It was last November and, in the three years we’d been together, he’d been the most attentive boyfriend I’d ever had. We’d met after a mutual pal introduced us on a boozy night out. Since then, he was always buying me gifts, taking me to dinner or on romantic weekends away. We were inseparable, even had…

The drive to Kyle’s felt like the longest 10 minutes of my life My four boys certainly kept me and hubby Chris, 45, on our toes. We were either ferrying them around to rugby matches or struggling to keep our cupboards stocked with food. Kallum, 21, Kyle, 19, Connor, 11, and Findlay, 6, all loved their sports. But Kyle was probably the most energetic. He was obsessed with motorbikes, a big Tottenham Hotspur fan, and was always on the go. ‘Where are you off to?’ I cried in February 2017, as he raced off out. ‘Told you, Mum,’ he called back. ‘I’m going to look at that flat.’ Kyle had just been promoted to warehouse manager at the local supermarket. He’d been on about moving out for a while and…

Time for wine? The refreshing and dry Journey’s End Honeycomb Chardonnay has aromas of toasted almonds and fruity flavours of fresh apples and peach. It makes a brilliant match for many dishes from a creamy chicken pie to pesto and pine nut linguine. It’s only £6.40 at M&S (usually £8) until 21 May. Tools of the trade You can get 3 for 2 on all Brushworks products to ensure your make-up is on point! Offer is open until 30 April online at feelunique.co.uk Get ready for baby! The Baby Show returns to the Birmingham NEC on 18-20 May. It’s the UK’s leading pregnancy and parenting event and a must-attend for anyone who’s expecting a little’un. They’re offering Pick Me Up! readers 35% off tickets, when you…

Pet paper Rather than just throwing away junk mail and old magazines, shred them and donate to local animal shelters to keep the critters cosy and warm. Lynn Hanlon, Edinburgh Perfect packing Keep a laminated list of hair and beauty products in your toiletry bag for when you go away so you know exactly what to pack! Jayne Benham, Manchester Dangle detangle Keep teens’ necklaces tangle-free by suspending them from a coat hanger. Plus, they make a lovely display. Lucy Hodson, Wirral Relight the fire Brighten up a dark fireplace when not in use by placing a vase of flowers in it. Pretty and easy! Julie Surees, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear Choc appeal When grating chocolate , avoid nasty cuts by using a potato peeler! Hazel Anderson, Leeds Decluttered drawers…