Indice dei contenuti per 4-Aug-2022 in Pick Me Up!

Packing my shopping into bags, I picked them up and headed outside with my mum Amanda. As we walked out of Iceland and started to head down the road, someone called Mum’s name. We both turned around. ‘Oh, hi!’ Mum said, as her friend Sue* came over. There was a bloke with her, and he looked shy. I noticed him giving me the eye though. ‘This is my cousin, Alan,’ Sue said. We stood chatting for a few minutes, then said our goodbyes – I didn’t think much more of it. But a few days later, I had a friend request on Facebook. It was from Alan Barney. Hi, I’m the bloke from Iceland, he wrote. Sue told me your name. I was a bit taken aback, but intrigued by…

This week, our tip of the week will get a product from Addis! This window vac will make light work of cleaning your windows. It’s multi-purpose, too. Offering effective cleaning on windows, mirrors, shower screens, and fighting against condensation. For more ways to make your life easier, visit addis.co.uk Butter fingers Keep your rubber gloves on when drying the dishes and nothing will be able to slip through your fingers. Judith Cairns, Colchester Perfect cut To make your own pastry cutters, carefully cut off the tops and bottoms of plastic bottles, then press down on your pastry of choice. David Anderson, Sunderland…

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WORTH £10.99! On 19 November 2017, Charles Manson died in prison at the age of 83. The world’s most notorious cult leader was gone, leaving behind him a legacy of death and destruction. Under his command his ‘Family’ had brutally murdered at least nine people, including Hollywood actress Sharon Tate, who was eight months pregnant at the time of her death. Fifty years on, we relive the shocking events of those two nights of terror in August 1969 and the dramatic trials that followed. But why were young women drawn to Manson and his sadistic cult? Did the twisted leader’s early years play a part in the sick crimes? And what was life like inside the Manson Family? Discover the answers to these questions, and much more, through fascinating features…

Karen Jordaan, head of UK at digital payments platform WorldRemit, shares her top tips on raising money-savvy children. • Talk money: Kids need to learn that cash is a tangible thing – once it’s used, it’s gone. Start the conversation early about routine purchases like food and energy, and the difference between the things we need and the things we want, like iPads, holidays, trainers. • Introduce them to money: Show them notes and coins and teach them the value of each one, and play money games to help them understand it. • Get them budgeting: Get their heads around it with colourful charts and piggy banks, with ‘money in’ and ‘money out’ pots, for all ages. • Start them saving early: Set them up with digital bank accounts, and go…

Fiona Yassin is the founder and clinical director at The Wave Clinic, and is a specialist in trauma treatment, eating disorders, mental health and addiction treatment for teenagers and families. (thewaveclinic.com) Out of control Q How do I deal with my toddler’s temper tantrums? I’m ashamed to say they make me so angry. Poppy, Greenwich A Don’t be ashamed, it’s OK to feel frustrated when you are dealing with a little person who can seem to be quite unreasonable. That being said, if you are frightening yourself by the level of anger you are feeling, then you need to take yourself away from the situation and perhaps speak to a professional. Losing your temper won't solve the problem. A toddler’s brain is going through a massive amount of reorganisation, particularly…

There’s nothing more annoying than heading all the way out to the chemist to pick up your medicine – and now you don’t have to! Pharmacy2U has partnered with Royal Mail to deliver medication to your door. You can order your prescription, which is sent to your GP for approval and then dispensed by the team at Pharmacy2U – before being delivered free of charge! You’ll even get a reminder when it’s time to reorder your medication. • Register by downloading the Royal Mail Health app, or by visiting the website: royalmail.com/health…

Snoring situation Q My husband has always been a snorer, but he’s recently put on weight and it’s gotten much worse – it keeps me awake at night. Is there anything he can do to ease it? Megan, Basingstoke A One of the biggest causes of snoring is weight gain. Snoring can affect the quality of sleep the snorer getseach night and will often lead to daytime drowsiness, which is a risk factor for certain professions like heavy goods vehicle drivers. It is important that your husband is checked for sleep apnoea – this is when snorers actually stop breathing for a short time during sleep. Sleep apnoea has various detrimental effects on health, including raising the risk of heart disease, as well as being extremely disturbing for partners. He…

Nodding off to sleep, my eyes gently fluttered closed. ‘I’ll never let you go,’ my mum Betty whispered softly as I snuggled into her arms. This was always part of my nightly routine growing up. I had an amazing childhood. I was never lonely – Mum was an emergency foster carer, who took in hundreds of abused and abandoned babies or those who simply needed somewhere to go. I’m proud to say I was one of them. At just seven days old, Mum took me in – and we had an instant bond. However, in the 1980s, being a mixed-race child in a white household was unusual. Social services were working to find me parents of colour – which was hard in Liverpool in that day and age. But I’d…

We’ve all been there – the electricity bill drops through the letterbox, and that familiar feeling of dread creeps into your stomach. How much will it be this month? Do I have enough to cover it? It’s stressful at the best of times, but with prices all-round soaring in the past year, it’s harder than ever to keep on top of our ever-increasing bills. Running out of money by the end of the month is an all-to-familiar feeling, and many of us don’t even know what our credit scores are. Akansha Nath, head of partnerships UK & Canada at Credit Karma, has led a number of national campaigns to encourage Brits to engage with their finances. ‘Essential costs, in terms of housing, bills and taxation, are going up at an…

If you’re looking for a plant-based sugar alternative to create some delicious treats with, look no further than Truvia’s brand new range!  Measuring spoon for spoon like sugar and formulated especially for baking, it’s perfect for whipping up something sweet and delicious, without the associated sugar slump. For more inspiration visit: truvia.co.uk Raspberry & white choc blondies Makes 16 Try to use fresh raspberries as frozen give extra moisture and may affect the bake time or blondie texture. If you can’t get hold of white chocolate chunks, break a white chocolate bar into small ‘chunks'. ◻ 185g butter◻ 3 medium eggs◻ 200g Truvia for Baking – Caster◻ 1 tsp Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract◻ 160g Allinson’s plain flour◻ 150g white chocolate chunks◻ 125g raspberries 1 Preheat your oven to 180°C. Lightly grease and line…

JJ Whitley Blackcurrant Vodka, £16, Sainsbury’s Top this tart yet sweet berry vodka with lemonade, add a lemon wedge as a fancy garnish, and you’ve got yourself the perfect fruity summer drink. Bonne Maman Soufflé Cointreau, £2.70, Sainsbury’s Impress your dinner party guests with a fancy dessert. This light, airy and fluffy soufflé, with subtle notes of orange thanks to the Cointreau liqueur, will have them asking for seconds! Old El Paso Green Jalapeños, £1.65, Tesco Some like it hot… but can you handle this intense heat? Scatter these red-hot and tangy peppers over your favourite Mexican meal for a delicously spicy kick. Pigs in Blankets Kebab, £3.85, Iceland Thought pigs in blankets were just for Christmas? Think again! The festive favourite has been reinvented for your summer barbie –…

Catch Claire live on Facebook 7 days of hope & happiness with Claire Petulengro www.clairepetulengro.tv ARIES 21 March–20 April It’s time to stop preparing and start doing. Some would say that if you don’t have an answer, then it’s clear you should move on. I see you’re waiting to see what someones next move will be. Don’t rule out giving them a timescale Your future is waiting for you to live it, not exist through it. Courage is yours on Friday. Use it to shape your future. Call: 09058 170 710* TAURUS 21 April–21 May I hope close ones don’t ask you to keep any secrets, as it’s going to be almost impossible not for you to repeat words you hear. Could it be that you’re trying to take the…

Sitting in front of the TV, we had a tough decision in front of us. ‘Iron Man, Spider-Man or Hulk?’ I asked my son Jacob. ‘Spider-Man!’ he beamed. And that was that. Jacob is obsessed with all things Marvel, but Spider-Man is definitely his favourite. At home, his step-dad Jamie, 44, step-siblings and I are forced to watch superhero movies on a regular basis. But we don’t mind. To us, Jacob is a superhero all in himself. You see, when Jacob was born, he was missing his lower left arm and hand. I’d had a perfect pregnancy, but I was told that sometimes these things just happen. ‘It just didn’t develop in the womb,’ doctors told me at my 20-week scan. Of course I was initially concerned that there might…

American businesswoman, Iris Apfel, is 100 and she isn’t slowing down any time soon! She openly admits that she didn’t imagine she’d be a makeup cover model in her 90s, or that she’d become a fashion icon. Iris says not to pretend to be younger than you are – own your age! Iris swears by a sense of humour and treating every day like an adventure – have a childlike excitement and curiosity about the world.…

As his older siblings played together, my normally hyper six-year-old lazed on the sofa. ‘What’s up, Carson?’ I asked. ‘I’ve got a headache,’ he said. He looked sorry for himself. Then all of a sudden, he jumped up and ran straight to the bathroom. I followed him, and as he started retching in the toilet, I gently rubbed his back. ‘Oh, Carson,’ I said, feeling his forehead. He must have picked up a bug at school, I thought. Once he stopped being sick, I gave him some Calpol and he seemed to brighten up. But his headaches kept coming back. ‘I’m worried,’ I said to his dad Arron, 35, as I booked a doctor’s appointment. As the GP examined him, I was nervous. ‘I can’t see anything out of the…

The wait is over – Dabbers Social Bingo has crowned their next Top Bingo Caller 2022! Hilarious Brighton-based drag queen, Crudi Dench, has bagged a 12-month contract with Dabbers, as well as £1,000 prize money and a luxury hotel stay. Crudi, the drag persona of Matt Stallworthy, spills the beans… Where does the name Crudi Dench come from? I started to perform in drag in York, which of course is the birthplace of the legendary actress Judi Dench, and so in honour of Judi herself, Crudi was born! I was originally known as ‘Prudi Dench’, but my performances are very rarely on the prude side! How did you get into it? Like most young queens, RuPaul’s Drag Race was the gateway drug. A rainy weekend in February 2016 saw me…

Look after the pennies, and the pounds look after themselves – we all want to find ways to save some cash in the weekly shop! Follow these tips from the money-saving experts at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk to make your money go further. • Yellow stickers: One of the most sought-after items in supermarkets, reduced labels shine as bright as the sun for some shoppers, with people queuing up for hours to find special discounted food. Head down to the supermarket around 7pm on weekdays and at 3pm on Sundays to get the best deals. • Discounted treats from the bakery on a Sunday: Doing your food shop on a Sunday might be the best time to get exclusive deals. Keep an eye out on the bakery section and listen for announcements, as…

Teatool tea bag strainer, £4.99, Lakeland Making the perfect shade of tea is a difficult task, especially when the spoon won’t strain the tea bag in the way you want it to. With this clever tool, you can make a mess-free brew with the perfect colour every time. Grab the tea bag from the cup with the mechanical claw and use the plunger to strain the tea bag, transferring to the bag to the bin without any drips. It’s great for the office or a tea-lover! Verdict: GENIUS! Brew-tiful Tea Heritage gift boxes, £6.30, teaheritage.fr/en If you thought a normal teabag was enough, Tea Heritage have launched a range of kitsch bags. Coming in a range of shapes from butterflies, strawberries, cherries and even a hummingbird, impress your guests with a…

I walked through the town centre, kicking up leaves and breathing in the air. to be a student. I’d just moved to the UK from Stockholm, Sweden, I loved the city centre where I lived but one thing always caught my eye more than anything else – the pigeons. I’d simply never seen so many birds in one place in my entire life. Yes, we had pigeons in Sweden but not this many. In Hartlepool there were pigeons literally everywhere – on rooves, on cars, in trees, walking through the park. I’d never had pets as a child. My parents loved wildlife, but just that – in the wild. So, I’d never had animals to care for. I found myself drawn to these birds and soon realised there was a…