Pick Me Up! 29-Dec-2022

Hearing my client’s life story in the space of 30 minutes, I wasn’t just a pedicurist but a therapist, too. Opening the UK’s first men’s nail bar in 2018, it was a chance to not only allow men a peaceful and relaxing time in my studio, but also to give them a chance to open up. Something that we all struggle to do. Every person left with a spring in their step – that was until 2020 hit, and my business was forced to close due to Covid. Unsure of where I was going next, I struggled with dark thoughts and took to excess drinking. Losing the sense of community and morale boosting talk from my salon, I relied on my friends to get me through the day. I relied…

you might be thinking about As the new year rolls around, having a wardrobe clear-out – and we’re loving this initiative from Cotton Traders. They’ve teamed up with The Salvation Army to launch a new online clothing bank – a sustainable and charitable way to donate any unused clothing, shoes and accessories. Any profits received go straight to The Salvation Army, so it’s win-win! • To find out more please visit: cottontraders.com GET IN TOUCH Send us your stories and photos, including all names and ages, a daytime phone number and full address. E-mail hello@pickmeupmag.co.uk WRITE TO Pick Me Up! Media Centre, Emma-Chris Way, Abbey Wood Park, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7JU PHONE 0117 440 0607 FACEBOOK facebook.com/pickmeupmag SEE OUR WEBSITE lifedeathprizes.com Future Publishing Limited reserves the right to re use any…

We’ve been obsessed with Channel 4’s Aldi’s Next Big Thing – and we’re thrilled we can finally get our hands on the two winners from the competition’s treat category. Malton Brewery’s Yorkshire Pudding Beer and social enterprise chocolate brand Harry Specters, which employs people with autism to make luxury choccy, are both available to buy in Aldi stores now – beating out smoked rum, biscuits, ice cream and a controversial chocolate bar stuffed with cheese and onion crisps in the tough contest. Have you tried them yet? • Yorkshire Pudding Beer, £1.49 • Harry Specters Chocolate Bars, £2.49…

Looking for a classic chick lit book to curl up with for some light-hearted escapism on those cold, dark nights? Look no further! When Emma Love’s mum retires, she decides to freshen up the family dating agency – with a Jane Austen-style ‘Regency Season’ of events, where potential lovers can actually take the time to get to know each other in person. Not a dating app in sight! Emma has no intention of becoming romantically involved herself – she’s everyone else’s matchmaker, after all – so why is the irritating Mr Knight ruffling her calm, ordered life? She’s far too sensible to take a chance on love – isn’t she? If you love Jane Austen and Sophie Kinsella, this hilarious new romance comedy is for you! • A Season for…

Everyone loves Mr Men and Little Miss – and now the iconic duo have joined forces with cleaning brand Ecover to introduce Little Miss Waste Less – a new character who, as her name suggests, doesn’t like waste at all! Research from Ecover found a staggering 91% of parents are looking to implement positive sustainable habits for their children’s future – and what better way to get kids involved than with a fun new character? Created by Adam Hargreaves, son of Mr Men creator Roger Hargreaves, Little Miss Waste Less aims to inspire both young and old to reduce their plastic waste for the sake of our planet. For the rest of the month, you can grab a free copy of the new book with any Ecover refill purchase from the brand’s website! • Please visit: ecoverdirect.com…

This is a picture of my adorable This is my 12-year-old eight-year-old granddaughter car, Miz. Always Billi rescue looking receiving for her the award next after adventure. making her Mandy Brownie Mogg, West promise. Midlands This photo is extra special for us because Billi has autism and has always found it difficult to mix with other children. I’m such a proud Nanny! Patricia Cordon, Cheltenham I said to a friend, ‘I took the wife shopping at Morons.’ He said, ‘don’t you mean Morrisons?’ So, I showed him the photograph… Mike Lunn, North Ayrshire I had a beautiful relaxing holiday in Greece. Here in Zagoria, I felt it was time to relax and read my favourite magazine. Sara Alcraft, Melton Mowbray Does anyone else stop to look at the intricate patterns…