Woman's Weekly

It will come as no surprise to anyone that we at Woman’s Weekly love Christmas! To me and my family, in particular, this very special time of the year is about loved ones and friends, about carols and Christianity, about feasting and jollity to brigh

A trio of eucalyptus, clove and lavender gives off a fresh, yet festively spicy, aroma that will work all winter long. Starlit Night candle, £10, Habitat A candle that looks as beautiful as it smells, we love the LED lights within the holder, which i

I like a piece of cake with my cup of tea, as I settle down to watch Columbo on afternoon television. This is my time, while hubby prefers to potter around in the garden. When I went for a slice of my favourite cake, I found it had been taken and jus

I have a passion for coats. This one is by Max Mara. I always think that you can get away with something quite plain and simple if you top it with a fabulous coat. Underneath, I am wearing a cashmere sweater and jeans, both from M&S. My boots are Rus

If you’re looking for something meaningful to give loved ones as a gift this Christmas, you might think about taking a leaf – or a tree – out of Dame Judi Dench’s book. At home in Surrey, the legend of stage and screen, who’s 87 on 9 December, plants

Indulge in a spot of nostalgia with our round-up of festive film favourites. We’ve scored them out of 10 to help you choose the ones that will go down best with all the family. When Amanda (Cameron Diaz) swaps homes with Iris (Kate Winslet), she fin

Helen Burns, 52, a Marie Curie ward sister, lives in Liverpool with her husband Neil, 54, and their son Joshua, 23. I love working at the hospice; it’s such a privilege for me to look after my patients and their families, and to be part of their Chr

We might think of Christmas as a time when we abuse our digestive system with overindulgence, free-flowing alcohol and sweet treats. But there is plenty about festive food that is great for our wellbeing – if we know where to look. High in fibre and

Invest in a classic velvet trouser suit. They are great for special occasions and will also look good worn as separates. If you are busty, go for a single-breasted style and add a long pendant necklace for added glamour. Forget sky-high stilettos or

Q My brother has been accused by two teenage girls, who he coached in ice skating, for sexually abusing them. One is now 18 and the other is 22. My brother is the gentlest soul I know and I’m sure he would never do this. The rest of the family have t

You’ve grown so much in recent years; you are now ready for deeper and more loving relationships. The more you can love yourself, the wider your heart opens for others. If you want a new relationship, you’ll need to be proactive and put yourself out

You have 15 minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must contain four or more letters, one of which must be the central square. No proper nouns, plurals or foreign words are allowed. There is one nine-letter

Positive affirmations said regularly and with passion do work. Choose one that resonates with you, practise it and your world will light up. Do your best to drop all your expectations of others. That way, all your relationships will instantly improve

by Isla Fisher, illustrated by Paula Bowles (£12.99, HB, Welbeck) Mazy isn’t your average dog. While other pups are frolicking in the park, she’s having her fur fluffed and pursuing an acting career in Hollywoof. But some bad news is about to shake

You’re… a lady!’ said the outraged little boy. You can say what you like, you can’t fool the younger generation. ‘Yes,’ I confirmed. ‘I am a lady.’ Was it the awkward long white beard which gave me away? Or the rather unconvincing way that I said, ‘