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With all of us spending more time at home lately, we’ve packed this issue of Chat full of fun ideas on how to keep yourselves busy. It’s the perfect time for spring cleaning, so we’ve got a spread of charming items to fill your home with and brighten

Tony Hannington, 56, Herne Bay, Kent Settling on the sofa, I took a swig of my drink. Bit strong, I thought to myself, wincing. It was a Friday night in November 2013, and after a long day at work, this glass of Jack Daniel’s was just what I needed.

On 15 September 2012, Beth Johnson demonstrated the world’s largest yo-yo in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, winning her a Guinness World Record. Measuring 3.62m in diameter and weighing 2,095.6kg, the disc plunged 36.5m on a rope attached to a 68-tonne cra

Marika Smith, 36, Essex Grabbing the dog lead, I signalled to my beloved Jack Russell-Pug, Tiny. ‘Mummy’s going to take you out,’ I smiled, hooking the lead onto her collar. At five months pregnant, I wanted to give her all the attention I coul

According to research by gardening app Candide, 96% of people feel happier when spending time in their garden, which is a great reason why they created Garden Day! On Sunday 10 May, Garden Day is calling on households across the UK to celebrate any

Candide is an app for gardeners to find inspiration and knowledge. As well as being shown places to visit, there is also information about what to plant in your garden and pictures from the community sharing what’s going on in their gardens. Download

Rachel Wardley, founder of Tallulah Rose Flower School (tallulahroseflowers.com), shows you how to make a beautiful flower crown to make you feel gorgeous in your garden! • Sharp scissors • Stem tape • Floristry wire in different thicknesses (ideal

Stephen Aldworth, 33, Poole Crawling into bed, I tried to be as quiet as possible. It was the middle of the night, and I’d just spent ages sat on the loo. I didn’t want to wake my husband, but it was no use. ‘You OK?’ Daniel, 36, asked. ‘It’s happe

Around 268,000 people in the UK today are living with or beyond a diagnosis of bowel cancer, a disease that is often treatable if diagnosed early enough. This April during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, the charity Bowel Cancer UK want to shine a li

Gemma Ashdown, 35, Tonbridge In the beginning, I never even wanted to meet the man I ended up marrying! As a single mum at 31, men were off the menu, and all my focus was on my four-year-old daughter Emily. But in May 2015, I couldn’t help dipping

Q There’s a chance that my three-year-old daughter isn’t my husband’s. I’m ashamed to say I had a one night stand and although the chances are small, our girl might not be his. If I tell him, it will destroy everything. Can I stay quiet? He adores he

Rachel Pighills, 33, Pershore Rushing to the toilet to be sick, I just about made it. For weeks, I hadn’t been able to keep anything down and my weight had suddenly plummeted. I was absolutely exhausted and I didn’t know what was happening. On top o

Hayley Clark, 45, Lincolnshire Getting the kids ready for school, it was like any other Thursday morning. ‘Breakfast is ready,’ I shouted over to my daughter Gracie, 10. I was a single mum with three other children – Adam, 21, Amy, 17, and little Ch

When ex-soldier-turned-teacher, Jenni, sees a man trying to abduct vulnerable 15-year-old, Destiny, from school, she intervenes. With no one taking her story seriously, Jenni does the only thing she feels she can to keep Destiny safe; she takes her.

After the release of her bestselling book Happy Mum Happy Baby, mum-of-three Giovanna Fletcher, continues its success in her podcast of the same name. Gi discusses the highs and lows of parenting with other prominent parents including the Duchess of

Fast forward to the 1980s, as Wonder Woman’s next big screen adventure finds her facing an all-new foe – The Cheetah. While the first standalone film was set in the World War I-era, this one follows Diana into a brighter, extremely technicolour moder

Anyone who has worn an ill-fitting bra knows the pain and discomfort it can cause. If your cups are wrinkling or your bra hikes up when you lift your arms – you’re wearing the wrong size. From backache to breast pain – it is so important to keep yo

WHAT IS EPILEPSY? Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures. Seizures are bursts of electrical activity in the brain that temporarily affect how it works. It’s often a lifelong condition, but can sometimes g

Looking to refresh your bedroom or revamp your living room? A mural wall is the perfect quick and easy way to liven up a space. And it doesn’t have to be expensive, either. Transform any room with a made-to-measure wall mural wallpaper from Wallsau

• Kate Hudson recharges her crystals with moisturiser, adding creams to her amethysts to give them a little extra energy. • Kim Kardashian-West used crystals in her perfume line KKW Fragrance to bring calmness, healing and good energy. • Adele has ad

Heinz soups first went on sale in the UK at Fortnum and Mason in London in 1910 and will be celebrating its 110th birthday this year! Warming, comforting and delicious, Heinz soups have been a staple of mealtimes for generations, and there are lots o

Intimate health specialist, Dr Shirin Lakhani, of Elite Aesthetics. Q My teenage daughter suffers with terrible period pains. What can she do to help cope with them? Rose, Birmingham A Unfortunately, many women suffer from period pains, or dysmen

Considered a sleep divorce? According to new research, you’re not alone, with more than half of Brits having considered it, and one fifth of Brits admitting to arguing over the temperature of their bedroom. The study by E.ON looked into the role heat

This May marks National Walking Month, with people being encouraged to get out and get walking. The UK charity for everyday walking, Living Streets, is this year focusing on the big mental health benefits that come from taking small steps. To find ou

Sarcomas are tumours that develop in the cells of the body’s soft tissue. Over 5,300 people are diagnosed with sarcoma in the UK every year, but according to the charity Sarcoma UK, 70% of people don’t know what sarcoma is. The disease is so rare, ev

When we can, we all like to treat ourselves every now and then. And whether it’s one item or a collection of things, we need to know we’re spending our money wisely. So, here are a selection of products that we think are worth the splurge. Cover bl

Louise Davies, 60, Gloucestershire Back in September 2015, my beloved cat Daisy suddenly went missing. I searched everywhere, and in a desperate bid to bring her back home, I wrote a post on Facebook. Please help me fi nd Daisy, she’s a grey Benga