Pick Me Up! Special

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Pick Me Up! Special Series is your monthly feast of the best real-life stories from Pick Me Up! The series comprises of nine ‘Seasonals' and four ‘Best Ofs', featuring the best of Pick Me Up! Each bumper issue is crammed with a variety pack of true stories, your favourite features, money-saving tips, laughs, health ideas, great looks, budget beauty, food ideas to put a smile on your face and 12 puzzles. A fun package to keep you truly entertained!

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WELCOME TO YOUR MONTHLY SPECIAL OF Pick Me Up!

Hide and seek • On which page in this month’s Pick Me Up! can you find this festive mince pie?

Pick Me Up! Special

Your pick me ups

ANIMAL MAGIC • Our readers have captured their adorable animals on camera…

Follow it • Solve the puzzle to spell out a term related to the picture. The arrows show you where to put your answers. The answer is spelled in the yellow squares.

Three in a row

The perfect LIFE • Julie Pearce, 55, from Salisbury, has changed her mindset forever…

GONE TOO SOON

Brush with ROYALTY • Honor Morrison, 23, from St Albans, was being haunted by Prince Philip… so she sent him off to the Queen!

The adventures of Gryffy • Verity Edwards-Flaherty, 38, from Stow-on-the-Wold, found her kitty in a shocking situation!

Water dog • Awen Griffith, 26, Cheshire is thankful her dog is drawn to water…

Spilling the beans! • Today’s mood is everything coffee! And it’s not just for drinking…

Brainwaves • Check out this amazing advice from our readers…

A SCANDINAVIAN STYLE ADVENT CALENDAR

TRAY-MENDOUS CAULIFLOWER & JAZZ™ APPLES

OUR TOP 10 SUPER EASY TIPS

BORN THIS WAY • Rebecca Butcher, 23, from Barnsley, refused a free NHS boob job and learnt to love her own body…

LAST DANCE • When Crystal Hamilton finally asked for help, there were terrible consequences…

Easy eats

LITTLE LIFESAVER • Katherine Holifield, 37, from Cardiff, was saved by her seven-year-old daughter…

Number fit • Which one of the listed numbers won’t fit in this mini grid? That’s your answer.

Brick trick

Your dilemmas

Next stop… CHRISTMAS! • Grab a one-way ticket to the North Pole and hop aboard these fabulous festive train rides!

Crack it

Something new • Katy Toft, 41, from Newton Le Willows, vowed to lose weight after wanting to look good on her wedding day…

FACE OFF • Liss Lacao, 30, from Kent, isn’t the typical celeb makeup artist…

Transformation tricks

GOING TEETOTAL • With alcohol-free options on the rise, why is it so many of us are choosing the life of sobriety?

LISTEN IN

Sudoku

All aboard! • Hayley Rowson, 28, from Abergele, North Wales, dreamed of living in a bus – and she found a risqué way of making it a reality…

Your style SWEATER WEATHER • From crew necks to cosy knits, layer up this festive season with our favourite trending jumpers…

Your home Warm and wonderful

The best goodbye • Heather Bone, 39, from Sussex, really wanted to go out with a bang…

Look amazing! • Christmas prep!

Cleansers • With the festive celebrations, our skin can take a bit of a beating. To keep it in the best condition possible, picking the right cleanser is crucial.

HAIRCARE BFFS • Satisfy all of your haircare needs this season with Amika’s holiday gift sets. Perfect for your hair BFF or for a little treat to get you in the mood. Whatever you’re after, Amika has just what you need. Available from Cult Beauty.

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