Innholdsfortegnelse for 01-Aug-2016 i Woman's Own

Pack-up your cozzie, grab the suntan oil – it’s the holidays! And you can always rely on the celebs to show us how to have a splashing good time. Kelly Brook, 36, showed off her curves on a sunshine break to Italy with French boyfriend Jeremy Parisi. Going for a dip in an animal-print one-piece, she also indulged in the other great holiday pastime – a bit of shopping. She then posted a picture on Instagram of the new pom-pom bag she’d bought. Paying homage to EastEnders, she joked, ‘New bag to match my Pat Butcher earrings.’ Looks great to us! Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown.co.uk , to get all the latest celeb gossip, great competitions and deals, plus beauty, fashion, easy recipes…

RYAN THOMAS He’s just finished his Corriecareer and has been busy sculpting his abs ever since – could this be a body transformation ready for the samba? RUTH & EAMONN Could the duo be the first husband and wife team to battle it out on the dance floor? Ruth has hinted on her Instagram and there have been talks! LOUISE REDKNAPP The former pop star has been rumoured to have signed up for the next series, and bookies are already taking bets that she’ll waltz off with the winning trophy! WILL YOUNG Pop Idol winner Will is the perfect match for Strictly – he’s already got some great moves so we’re crossing our fingers that his signing is true!…

After almost 17 years on our screens, Loose Women is proving to be more popular than ever – now attracting more than one million viewers, a whopping seven per cent rise on ratings last year. And with this news, ITV bosses have decided for the first time in a decade to keep the show running throughout the summer, meaning the stars don’t get their normal two-month break. So what’s caused this jump in ratings and made it one of ITV’s most watched daytime shows? We take a look at what’s changed… MAGICAL MAKEOVER The show started back in 1999 and, more than 2,500 episodes later, it’s seen many transformations. The first episode starred Kaye Adams, Nadia Sawalha, Jane Moore and Karren Brady as panellists on the…

‘I cried in Stuart’s arms’ Call me old fashioned, but I always thought marriage was for life. I met my husband at 27 and by the time I was 35 I had four children. As they grew up, I began looking forward to a new phase of our lives together as a couple. But sadly, we never got the chance. When I was 50, our 24-year marriage fell apart. I had my job as a nurse, and my family, but I wondered if I’d ever find love again. Meeting Stuart online changed all that. At 35, he was 15 years younger than me, but we both enjoyed going to the gym and listening to Motown music. We just seemed to click and the age difference didn’t matter. We chatted online…

‘Change your cream moisturiser to a gel, so you still get the hydration with less slip than with a cream.’ Florrie White, Clinique UK colour artist ‘It’s better to use a cream eyeshadow in the heat as powder tends to gather in creases. Creams glisten and glide over your eyes, leaving a better finish.’ Caroline Barnes, Max Factor make-up artist ‘Carry some cotton buds in a travel bottle, or plastic bag, that have been dipped in make-up remover or moisturiser to clean up any smudges on the go.’ Kirstin Piggott, Rimmel Global make-up artist ‘You should wear less foundation in summer, so mix a small amount with moisturiser. It is less likely to slip off too.’ Lisa Potter-Dixon, head make-up artist and brow expert, Benefit Cosmetics…

‘They’re a perfect match’ ‘We’re always texting’ Cheating has long been considered the ultimate betrayal – but can close friendships be just as bruising for a partner left out in the cold? A new study claims that women feel equally wounded when their partner forms a close bond with another female — even if there is no actual affair. Here, two colleagues reveal all about their intimate friendship, while the man’s wife of 12 years — and mum of their two children, Milly, 10, and seven-year-old Noah — grins and bears it. THE WIFE ‘I get jealous of the time they spend together’ Michelle, 37, is a teacher and is married to Adam. She says: I was only 19 when I met Adam and didn’t want to settle down so…

1 Laugh: It cools down our stress response system, resulting in a positive, relaxed feeling. So put on a favourite comedy film, call a friend who makes you laugh or look at a photo that makes you chuckle. 2 Declutter: Whether it’s your desk, your inbox or your kitchen table, decluttering your living space clears your mind and gives you a sense of achievement that instantly lifts your mood. 3 Hug someone: Grab your child or partner and give them a cuddle. Aside from helping you get things into perspective, it stimulates oxytocin, bonds us and makes us feel happier. 4 Stop overthinking: Questioning every detail of your life/job/relationship/ mothering skills is a road to ruin. Think positively and you will automatically feel more upbeat. 5 Be grateful: It sounds…

GOOD IDEA! We love the thinking behind the Pink Parcel, a discreet, beautifully packaged box of everything you need for your period plus a few treats to make ‘that time of the month’ more bearable. A great gift for a teenager starting her periods or if you just feel like indulging yourself. As well as tampons, pads and other essentials you’ll receive skincare and beauty products, scented candles, tea, jewellery or stationery. The first parcel is £6.99, and £10.50 from then on – see pinkparcel.co.uk. App of the week Alert5, £4.99 per year, alert5.squarespace.com . This SOS alarm app tells family or friends if you need assistance. It’s especially useful for the elderly or if you suffer from conditions such as asthma or allergies and work or…

‘His whole body was twitching’ ‘Finally, we had our son back’ My little boy, Jude, was always such a happy child. When he wasn’t playing outside on his scooter, he’d sit with his dad, Cass, watching Thomas The Tank Engine. When other mums at the school gates complained of tantrums and mood swings, I couldn’t relate. Jude, our only child, was always so content. But then, in June 2010, when Jude was just six years old, he woke in the middle of the night complaining of a headache. It was so unlike him – but Cass and I hoped that, with a few cuddles, he’d drift back off to sleep. Only, as Cass rocked Jude in his arms, his whole body went rigid. His head twisted to one side, and…

TARA’S TOP TIP I usually recycle my loo roll tubes but a post on money blogger Skint Dad’s website really got me thinking. He’s been experimenting with collecting the cardboard tubes and selling them on eBay. The average sale price for the middle of a toilet roll is about £7 (including postage) for around 50 rolls, he says. It might not seem like much, but it takes next to no time to collect them up, package them and pop down the post office to send them off. Just imagine how many loo rolls you get through every month! For more info and tips, read his blog: skintdad.co.uk/ skintdad.co.uk/ make-money-ebaytoilet-roll make-money-ebaytoilet-roll. DEAL OF THE WEEK Now TV has launched a contract-free broadband, TV and phone package. Sky-owned Now TV…

‘I’ve learnt what really matters’ What do you have in your wardrobe? Dozens of tops with slightly different necklines, six identical pairs of jeans, enough dresses for you to wear one a day for the next three months at least? That was me too – but not any more. After moving in with my husband Matt, a plumber, in 2002, the wooden double wardrobe we’d bought was soon crammed full of my outfits. And so was our massive chest of drawers. As well as an ottoman in our bedroom. Worse, I would easily splurge £100 a month on pieces from H&M or charity shops, telling myself they were bargains. Besides, I reasoned I needed to look good for my job as a project director for Contact A Family, supporting families…

‘Youhave to be in it to win it!’ Why did you join Woman’s Own Bingo? I was reading a piece in Woman’s Own magazine – just like this one! I thought to myself, maybe I should join and see if I like it. I used to go to my local bingo hall but it wasn’t convenient for me to get there. I thought playing online could be a good alternative. Why do you enjoy playing Woman’s Own Bingo? What’s great is you aren’t constrained to a particular time of day to play – you can play whenever you want to. It’s really varied and the site is super-easy to get the hang of. You can play the daily free games once you’ve…

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Life’s gone full circle for Rylan, 27, as he returns to the TV family where it all started. But unlike 2012 when he performed on the main show, this time he’ll be hosting its spin-off with Radio 1’s Matt Edmondson, 30 We’re so excited to see you on The Xtra Factor ! How much are you looking forward to it? I can’t wait to go back to the show that made me and put a bit of Rylan style into it. It’s going to be one hell of a ride. We’re the odd Ant and Dec! Matt [Edmondson] is about 2ft tall and I’m 7ft – we’re like Mick Fleetwood and Sam Fox at The Brits. We just get on so well. Do you think the…

Hi Tamzin, you’re 45 and never looked better – how’s life? I feel extremely youthful. I don’t even feel like I’m old enough to have children [she has Florence, eight, and Marnie, four]. I’m trying not to dwell on the fact that they are getting older. They are extremely loving and cute, and I just want them to stay this age for a little bit. It’s lovely to watch them blossom but they are so affectionate, always in my arms, and I am loving it. Your new series, Dateline With Tamzin Outhwaite , is a gem for crime lovers! There is something endlessly fascinating about real cold cases – things that haven’t been solved. With this series, some of the cases are 10 or 15 years old.…

It was a sad day on This Morning when Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield hosted their last series before the summer break and said farewell to adorable show pooch Clover! The cute pup was brought in as part of the team last year ahead of her guide dog training and the pair fell in love with her. Watching footage from the past year, Holly, 35, said, ‘It’s very mixed emotions today, she got here when she was a tiny little thing and we have to say goodbye.’ She added, ‘You’ve been a real pleasure to work with, Clover, we’re very proud to have been part of her life and now she’s going to go on and help somebody.’ Good luck, Clover!…

‘They don’t get to spend as much time together as she would like’ Television star Coleen Nolan has admitted to pals she’s worried about her marriage – and blames herself for all the problems. Talking about her husband, musician Ray Fensome, she admitted that she’s letting her insecurities get in the way of their relationship – and it’s causing a rift between them. ‘We’re stuck in a rut,’ the Loose Woman confessed to our source. ‘I’m pushing him away.’ And our insider added that Coleen, 51, who met Ray in 2000, believes her hang-ups have led to a wall going up between them. ‘She knows she’s her own worst enemy but feels down about herself,’ they explained. ‘She just wants Ray to support her and help her feel positive about…

While old favourites Ruth, Andrea, Linda, Janet Street-Porter, 69, and Jane Moore, 54, are still firm fixtures on the show, the new faces that have popped up recently have certainly helped boost ratings! We take a look at why they’re proving to be so popular… AYDA FIELD Regularly dishing the dirt on her handsome hubby, Robbie Williams, mum-of-two Ayda has been a great new addition to the panel. As a Hollywood actress, who found fame on soap opera Days Of Our Lives, she’s taken to life and work in the UK like a fish to water and we can’t get enough of her hilarious stories and fun anecdotes. And after the Loose Women helped her to join Instagram, we’re addicted to her hilarious snaps and videos on there too! KATIE…

EVANS Evans has got you covered this holiday season with a great selection of summer essentials. NEXT A one-stop shop for chic safari separates – you’ll be wearing these tailored pieces all year. DOROTHY PERKINS Head to Dorothy Perkins for trend-led summer pieces that won’t break the bank.…

SANCTUAR Y SPA BODY WASH, £2.50, is so much nicer than your average hotel shower gel! ST TROPEZ SELF TAN EXPRESS, £12, cheats a holiday glow in as little as an hour when the weather lets you down. TIME BOMB COMPLEXION COCKTAILS TO GO, £30 for set of 3, timebombco . com  – an extra burst of moisture for stressed-out, dehydrated skin. WET BRUSH MINI, £6.99, cultbeauty.co.uk , detangles knotty beach hair (almost) painlessly. GARNIER AMBRE SOLAIRE SENSITIVE ADVANCED SPF50+, £3.99, Superdrug, offers maximum sun protection in a mini tube. GILLETTE VENUS SNAP WITH EMBRACE, £9.99, has a dinky handle, handy carry case and a moisturising bar. ELEMIS TRAVEL CELLULAR RECOVERY SKIN BLISS CAPSULES, £17.50, contains 14 shots of facial oil for every…

MY HUSBAND HAS A PROBLEM WITH ANGER My husband and I have been married for 18 years. He’s a good man and a good dad but he has a problem with his anger. When he’s angry (which is a lot) he shouts aggressively and swears and does this in front of our kids, aged 10 and 13. He’s never hit me or the kids and provides for us so he’s not a bad man and at times can be lovely, but the anger is an issue. After he’s lost it he’s always very ashamed and promises not to do it again but it never lasts. Now my eldest daughter is starting to copy her father’s behaviour. What do I do? Name and address withheld You’d be surprised how many people…

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Prawn, chilli, ginger and noodle stir-fry SERVES 2 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 5 MINS YOU WILL NEED • 2tsp vegetable oil • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 2cm piece fresh ginger, grated • ½ red chilli, deseeded and finely sliced • 320g pack stir-fry vegetables • 200g large cooked peeled prawns, defrosted if frozen • 300g straight-to-wok udon noodles • Dash of soy sauce • Lime wedges, to serve HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat a wok or large shallow pan. Add the oil, garlic, ginger and chilli and cook for a few secs. Add the stir-fry veg and cook for 2 mins. 2 Add the prawns, noodles and dash of soy sauce and heat through for 2 mins. Serve with the lime wedges. NUTRITION PER SERVING 358…

Having pets is an expensive business. From food, toys and veterinary bills, the costs can run into £100s each year. We take a look at how to get the best pet insurance – and if you even need it at all. 1 GET THE RIGHT INSURANCE First, you need to decide whether you want to get an annual or lifetime policy. I’ve got a one-year-old tabby cat (Gatsby, pictured below). When I got him last year, I went with a lifetime policy because it means that he will be covered by the same insurer for the rest of his life. This is the most comprehensive way to cover your pet, but it might not be the cheapest, as you can’t always shop around for a lower price. But with an…

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Katie Price is doing right by her children So Katie Price has been accused of ‘forcing’ her children to work, after revealing that she pays them to do odd jobs. I think it’s good for children to learn a work ethic. I worked from the age of 11 and started full-time work when I was 15! I was up at 4am doing paper rounds and on the school coach at 8.20am. It never did me any harm and I’ve never asked anyone for anything! If I want something I earn the money and buy it! Children need to learn that life is not a free ride. Sylvia Holden, via Facebook The picture that’s got youtalking… Nepal has a festival entirely dedicated to man’s best friend! Visit our Facebook page to…

SUE PERKINS The Bake Off host appeared on CBB in 2002. Her housemates included Mark Owen and Les Dennis. VINNIE JONES The actor came a respectable third in 2010, behind singer Dane Bowers and Alex Reid. IVANA TRUMP Donald’s former wife was another 2010 housemate, coming in seventh place. KEITH DUFFY The very first series in 2001 starred a baby-faced Keith, who came in third. Aww! MARTIN KEMP Who recalls singer and actor Martin Kemp competing in 2012’s series? He finished in third place, but was a winner in our eyes!…

COUNTRYFILE DIARIES WEEKDAYS, BBC1 This new series will make you want to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. With the old team returning, Keeley Donovan, John Craven and co will transport viewers all over the UK to look at how the seasons change. If you miss it, catch up on BBC iPlayer. Tattoo Fixers On Holiday TUESDAYS, E4 The tattoo fixers are heading to the scene of the most awful body art crimes – the summer holiday! In the first episode, the team help cover up a Magaluf monstrosity and an ugly Ibiza sunset. You’ll be shocked by what a few cocktails can lead to in this eyeopening series! The Slum THURSDAYS, BBC2 One corner of the East End of London goes through a time warp back to the…

News anchor Fiona Bruce is a firm favourite on our TV screens, whether she’s reading us the news at 10pm, helping people find out what their treasures are worth on Antiques Roadshow or presenting Fake Or Fortune? We caught up with the star, 52, who is married to advertising chairman Nigel Sharrocks and mum of Sam, 18, and Mia, 14, to find out about her new hobby and secret childhood crush… If you had 24 hours to yourself, what would you spend it doing? I would spend it horse riding over the English countryside. It’s something I don’t do enough, but I started learning about five years ago and I love it. I had wanted to take it up for a long…

Denise Welch has admitted to a shock career move from her past that she can’t seem to escape – though it was over 20 years ago! In a radio interview, The Boy Meets Girl star told how she once tried to become a pop star and even made a video! In 1995, the actress recorded the single You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me . The video, which was filmed in a nightclub, even has some special guest appearances from the likes of her ex, Tim Healy, 64, the late This Morning agony aunt Denise Robertson and her pop star son Matthew, now 27. ‘I did film my video for my single that went straight to number 23…

Queen of pop Madonna has worked her magic and turned back the hands of time! The singer stepped out recently showing off her surprisingly wrinkle-free hands after reportedly undergoing a new anti-ageing treatment. According to insiders, the 57-year-old underwent mesotherapy, which involves injections of hyaluronic acid, collagen, elastin and vitamins into the tissue just under the skin, and the result is a smoother and wrinkle-free appearance. Looks like it’s worked wonders to us!…

HOW IT WORKS Pick one breakfast, one lunch and one dinner every day. You’ll find more ideas at slimmingworld.co.uk or when you join your local Slimming World group. Slimming World’s plan is based on eating foods that keep you feeling full for longer. These foods are called ‘Free Foods’. Foods printed in bold are Free Foods, you can enjoy them with no weighing, counting or measuring. Base meals around Free Foods, like veg, pasta, lean meat, fish, rice, potatoes, fat-free dairy and eggs. As well as Free Foods, stock up on fat-free salad dressings, artificial sweeteners, stock, herbs, oil-free passata, tomato purée, soy sauce and spices which can be used freely to flavour meals. For a balanced diet, ensure you eat one portion of calcium (choose 350ml skimmed or 250ml…

I’m 60 and a year ago I met a new partner who’s 63. We have a lovely life together and are very happy. But the one thing that’s missing is a sex life. My partner is loving and affectionate, but always stops short of anything else, saying we’re too old for that kind of relationship. I disagree, we’re both in good health, but I don’t know how to push him on this without making it a big deal or making him feel like he’s spoiling things. Mary, 60, East Sussex Two-thirds of men and women aged 60-90 say sex is an important part of a relationship, according to a new survey, so you’re not alone in feeling this way. However, it can be daunting to start a sexual relationship with…

WATCH OUT FOR... ICE CREAM Some of our most popular brands contain over five teaspoons of sugar, nearly your total daily allowance of around six teaspoons (25g), as recommended by the World Health Organisation. One healthier option is a Wall’s Mini Milk at just 31 calories and 4.1g of sugar. TRY... 20 MINUTES OF DAILY EXERCISE It could increase your life expectancy by three years, says research by insurers Vitality. ‘Everyone, regardless of their current health and fitness, can do it,’ says gold medal Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill, who is backing Vitality’s Everyday Athlete campaign. ‘It just means changing everyday behaviours, such as walking up the stairs rather than taking the lift.’ COOL DOWN... HOT DRINKS The International Agency for Research on Cancer has found that very hot drinks could significantly…

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‘It’s halfhearted parenting’ ‘You have to be in a fit state’ Taking to the dance floor, wine in hand, might sound like a fun night out at the end of a week. But according to Paula Winchester, if you’ve got kids, it’s just unacceptable. Paula believes women with young children should never have a night off from their responsibilities to get drunk. ‘When parents are hungover it’s self-inflicted and they lie on the sofa, putting DVD after DVD on, not cooking properly. It’s half-hearted parenting and I think it’s disgraceful.’ And to Paula, it’s even worse if you’re a single parent. ‘It might be different if you have a partner to help but you can’t enjoy yourself on a night off and then look after your kids properly the next…

‘I almost fell off my chair!’ Jumping out of bed, I went downstairs to get a glass of water. It was a Wednesday morning in March this year and, though it was early, I was wide awake I switched on my PC and logged into Woman’s Own Bingo, thinking I’d fit in a few games while I had my coffee. I’ve been playing for about six years and have won a few cash prizes, the largest being £500. But my win that morning surpassed all my expectations. I like to play in the 75-ball bingo rooms, including Bingo Lounge and Bingo 20, where the numbers are marked off to create a pattern. That morning, I bought 10 cards for Bingo Lounge in the 75-ball room, which cost me £1. I…

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