Take a Break Weekly

Take A Break Weekly is Britain’s best-selling women’s magazine that’s all about you and your life. Each week we share your compelling true-life stories, the latest health, fashion and beauty tips, plus cookery and travel. Don’t miss our exciting competitions with fabulous must-win prizes.

Thank TaB it's Thursday! • Welcome to Take a Break, the best-selling women's weekly magazine that's all about you and your life

Our Lives... Our Photos... Our Fun! • Take a Break WORLD Where everyone loves life

The secret FENCE HOPPER • As a single mum, I was glad to be pals with my neighbour. But what would she think when she discovered who was popping round to mine every night?

'Bring my boy home' • When my pregnancy joy turned to grief, I thought I'd given my son the send-off he deserved. Then I turned on the news and discovered the sickening truth.

Your Brainwaves

A CUPPA and a CATCH-UP! • We know you love an uplifting real-life story, so put the kettle on and enjoy our cheerful tea-break trio – quick reads to put a smile on your face

Little Miss MOTIVATOR • I'd drawn my daughter into my bad eating habits. But when I couldn't see a way out of it, she gave us the push we needed.

The most honest advice around

All about... SLEEP DEBT • Find it out what it is and how to repay it

‘We CAN fix him’ • Worried about my baby boy’s heart, I’d felt like an over-anxious first-time mum. Then we discovered the frightening truth.

Core blimey! • Turn autumn's fruity harvest into these brilliant bakes

'We want them ALL!' • Like all collections, it starts with one thing you take a fancy to. But what happens when your collecting goes crazy?

'Let's make every moment count' • Changing my life for the better brought an unexpected bonus. But just as everything fell into place, I made a shock discovery.

Dad's buried TREASURE • My dad had gone missing before I was born, but 82 years on, I got a phone call that brought him closer to me than ever.

CHASE THE SUNSHINE • Extend your summer with these great-value escapes for the colder months

DING DONG, SPECIAL DELIVERY! • My hubby and I had already had one big surprise, now our doorbell camera was about to capture another being delivered.

Life Stars

Bert and the BLOODSUCKERS • My dad’s last wish was that his family should be looked after. But there was betrayal in our midst.

Our Free Time • Our pick of the best telly this week

The show must go on! • My daughter Abby was born to perform and not even a devastating diagnosis would stop her dancing through life.

Readers to the Rescue

We've got Mail • Silly or serious? Sensible or barmy? Tell us what's happening in your world