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Roscoe can think of nothing better than lying in the sun all day. I have to be careful that he doesn’t get sunburnt. Tammy, Crewe I came across this fella when out walking my dog in the countryside. Luckily, he wasn’t too fussed about me passing thro

Kelly Bossons, 30, from Mansfield Putting clean glasses away, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a group of lads enter the bar. ‘Oh my God, hi!’ my friend squealed excitedly. We were working the high season in Magaluf back in June 2016, and her broth

My hubby Alan is a nightmare to bring out in public sometimes. He here is in IKEA, thinking he’s the King of the Jungle. Julie, Walthamstow Me and my partner on a hike around Durdle Door. It was so amazing seeing it in real life for the first time. W

Flowers can bring so much joy and colour to your home – some of us might even be lucky enough to receive a blooming bunch this Valentine’s Day. But your flowers aren’t just a one-hit wonder. There are many ways you can re-use your bunch after display

Estee Williams, 25 At 8.30am, with the sunlight streaming through my curtains, it is time to start my day. Sitting at my desk, I apply my makeup. Powdering my skin, adding a rosy cheek and applying a natural lip, I’m ready. I brush out my curls and c

Karen Ethier, 58, from Tetbury Hearing the rattle of food, the dogs started jumping up at the kennels. ‘Alright, I’m coming,’ I laughed, putting bowls down in front of them. As they got stuck into their dinner, I smiled. I was the welfare manager at

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The easiest way to make cold brew coffee is to do so in a gravy jug. After brewing, leave in the fridge to chill. In a few hours, you’ll be able to sip your fresh cold brew or even make an espresso martini. It can keep for days! Julie, Bridgend Unblo

Glammed up to the nines in a satin black gown with long gloves to match, Adrienne McColl, then 21, wowed everyone in the room. Posing for pictures with her former classmates as they waved goodbye to their high school years, she was a natural in front

Nicola Vanlint is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and founder of the Wellness Rooms – a small group therapists and practitioners. To find out more about counselling visit bacp.co.uk or search G

Jemma Austin, 44, from Worcester Lying on the bed, I gasped in shock as I felt a blob of cold jelly on my tummy. ‘I’d forgotten what that feels like,’ I giggled. After finding out I was pregnant, my partner Paul, now 33, and I were at our seven-week

Get the Valentine’s Day feels with this cosy new romcom read by Anna Bell. Being born on 29 February, Lucy has never met another person born on a leap year. At least until Noah. Noah spends his once-in-four-years’ birthday on a disappointing trip to

Stephanie De Pena, 31 Laying a range of skimpy outfits on the bed, I had to make sure that there was a great selection. ‘You can pick an outfit and then we will film a video,’ I said to my grandma Mariah, then 85, as I got my camera ready. Coming out

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Katie Walton, 35, from Wakefield Pushing my pram around the farm, I was singing Old MacDonald to my boy. And on that farm he had some cows… ‘Cows!’ Joey replied excitedly – they were his favourite animal. ‘Cow’ was even the first word Joey would say

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Shirley Flynn, 41, from the West Midlands Checking my appearance in the mirror, I twisted the bottom of my red lippy and touched up my lipstick. ‘Mwah!’ I said as I puckered my lips. Smiling at my reflection, I felt confident and ready for a night ou

Solve the puzzle to find a word. Fit the words back in the grid, and the letters in the highlighted squares spell out the answer. We’ve put in one word to help. AND ASH EGO EVE GEN VIA ICON IDEA MOSS OPEN WARD BEEFY SMOKY STATE TIARA VIRUS CARTEL CHA

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Tuck in to these family favourites with the help of Instagram sensation, Hollie Wood. In her cookbook Dinner at Hol’s, you will find over 80 recipes that everyone will enjoy. • Dinner at Hol’s by Hollie Wood, £25, Amazon • Follow Hollie on Instagram:

Lisa Crick, 54, from Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire Placing the new curtains on the pole, in front of the three bay windows, I stood back to admire the view. ‘Well, what you going to do with all this?’ my hubby Dave, 61, said, staring at the pile of old cur

Grab your partner, your friends or your family and try a day out with a difference. From axe throwing to water rafting, these fun and sporty activities will get your pulses racing. Team up or go head-to-head – winner takes all! Make sure that your le

Amie Bridson, 37, from Chester Hanging up my washing in the living room, I felt a sharp stabbing pain in my lower stomach. ‘Ow!’ I screamed. Looking down, I realised that blood was dripping from my pants. Oh my God, I thought. This can’t be normal. I

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A study of 2,000 Brits by a company offering maths tuition has discovered that the arithmetic process we struggle with most is what? The answer to each clue (apart from the first) begins with the last letter of the preceding answer. The shaded square

Jill Rackham, 46, from Sheffield Sitting back, I exhaled deeply – I felt relaxed. In August 2020, I was on holiday on the east coast of Yorkshire with my husband Steve, now 48, and my two boys. And after the throes of the first lockdown, it was nice

When we were little, there was nothing better than a wobbly tooth – it meant the Tooth Fairy was coming! But as adults, we know it’s important to take good care of our gnashers – especially with National Tooth Fairy Day on 28 February. But so much mo

Fancy yourself a Valentine’s soak? Well, why not get pretty in pink with these best-selling shower and bath gels from Treaclemoon? With beautiful scents, whisk yourself off to a world of relaxation and melt away your troubles. Lather up and unwind –

Falling head over heels – it is the month of Valentine’s after all! But what happens when love turns to obsession? Philia is the opposite of a phobia – it translates as an abnormal affection for a specified thing. And there are some damn right bonker

Shafia Bashir, 37, from Bolton Carrying my daughter into the house, my stomach rumbled. On 12 May 2023, we’d been out for a lovely walk but I was glad to be back. You see, I was impatient for one thing – my lunch. Settling Inaya, two, in the living r

Looking for a fabulous page-turner to sink your teeth into? A little bit of escapism is something that we all need from time to time. With that in mind, Bookishly has something for you. All you need to do is choose the genre that you’re after and Boo

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Prioritising her children, her family and her faith, Nohema Graber was a guiding light in the Fairfield community. Born and raised in Xalapa, Mexico, before moving to Fairfield, Iowa, in 1992 with her husband Paul, Nohema, 66, always had a goal in mi

Folasayo Williams, 35, from Kent Popping into The Entertainer, I was on the hunt for the perfect new toy. My son Sheni’s birthday was coming up in spring 2018 and I wanted to find him an unforgettable present – a new toy that he would adore but also