Innholdsfortegnelse for February 23, 2015 i Woman

Judy Finnigan sparked a flurry of speculation that she was tipsy on live telly, following her appearance on The Jump last week. Ever the doting mum, the 66-year-old was cheering from the après-ski as her daughter Chloe Madeley took to the slopes in the hell-raising reality show. But her behaviour led to a slew of Twitter rumours that she may have had a few too many at the bar. Wrapped in her puffer jacket and sitting next to her husband Richard, Judy couldn’t conceal her anxiety as Chloe competed on the Skeleton. But when interviewed by the show’s host Davina McCall, her seemingly slurred speech sent the social networking site into a frenzy. One user wrote, ‘Um, Judy Finnigan on The Jump, hammered much?’ While another…

Striding across the stage in my cap and gown, to the sound of whoops and clapping, I felt a flush of pride. But it wasn’t my parents cheering me on – it was my two grown-up daughters. You see, at 47 I was attending my own graduation. Growing up the youngest in a family of 13, it was too expensive for my parents to send us all to university. So when I left school at 16, I didn’t have my sights set on becoming a doctor or a lawyer – I just wanted a steady income. My first job was as a cash registrar at a motorway service station. In the years that followed, I drifted from one part-time job to the next, doing stints in admin, catering and waitressing.…

My ex is letting our children down Recently, my husband left me for the woman he’s been having an affair with for the past 14 years. We have two teenage children together and while he refuses to see me, he insists he’ll make time for the children. But every time they’ve arranged to see each other, he’s emailed or sent a text to cancel at the last minute. It’s desperately unfair on them, but instead of being angry with him, they’re picking fights with me. I wish they could see that he’s lied to all of us for years. Suzie says: Sometimes rows are about the things we argue over – leaving lids off the jam or dirty clothes on the floor. But more often, an argument is really about…

Around 1.2 million women in the UK were affected by domestic violence last year Mary Agius couldn’t believe her ears. In the middle of a shopping trip with her daughter, Nicola, 26, the pair had stopped for a coffee when Nicola’s boyfriend, Carl, rang her mobile. ‘Nicola answered her phone and they got into an argument,’ says Mary, 56, a secretary from Essex. ‘I could hear him shouting, calling her names. ‘When Nicola hung up, she said it was because she’d bought a spatula that he didn’t like. ‘I just couldn’t believe it. We’d been buying homeware for their new flat and she’d been sending him pictures to show him. I already thought that was odd. What man cares about a spatula or pedal bin? He’d gone mad – telling…

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE In the film Wild , Reece Witherspoon plays a woman who travels 1,100 miles alone along part of the Pacific Crest Trail, which stretches from Mexico to Canada over nine mountain ranges. Luckily, you can walk smaller sections of the route on organised tours, starting in San Francisco and passing through Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe in California. BOOK IT: responsibletravel.com offers a seven-day fully guided 'California walking holiday' which includes parts of the Pacific Crest Trail – notably the John Muir Trail in Yosemite National Park – from £1169pp, including six nights in a hotel room only; 01273 823 700. Flights to San Francisco, where the tour begins and ends, are offered by BA from Heathrow. Prices from £542 return; ba.com EXPLORE…

The Wet Brush Selfie Brush (£19.99, Amazon) A mobile phone case, selfie stick and brush all in one. A fun way to make sure you’re picture perfect – and a great present for teenagers too. Slendertone Face For Women (£169.99, slendertone.com ) This gadget uses gentle electrical impulses to firm up facial muscles and turn back the clock. Emjoi Micro Pedi Gift Set (£29.99, Amazon) Save the time and expense of a salon pedicure with this nifty battery-operated device. The buffing roller smooths away rough skin in seconds. Bosch ProSalon SensorProtection Straighteners (£89.99, Argos) These vibrate if you use too much pressure so you don’t damage your hair. ModelCo Turbo Lashwand Heated Eyelash Curler (£19, modelcocosmetics.com) A modern twist on manual curlers, and less effort…

Bear Grylls was born with a dare devil streak, becoming a Cub Scout at the age of eight and a teenage karate champion. He went on to join the SAS and climb Mount Everest in his twenties. Away from the outdoor madness, Bear, 40, is a family man, living between his London houseboat and North Wales with his wife of 14 years, Shara, and their three sons, Jesse, 11, Marmaduke, eight, and Huckleberry, five. Here he tells Woman what keeps him grounded and why he has no time for vanity. ‘Growing up I wanted to be a soldier and to climb Everest, so it’s funny that I did them both. My bucket list grows every year. I think by the end of my life it will…

Cold winds, central heating, hot showers… winter is a recipe for dry skin. But with the first day of spring just a month away, it’s time to restore your skin to its strong, healthy best with the new Vaseline Intensive Care ®  moisturising range. There are four gorgeous body lotions that moisturise deeply* to give long-lasting results that last up to three weeks.** Time-honoured skincare The new range uses a tried and trusted wonder ingredient – Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, which has been caring for dry skin since 1870. Drawing on 140 years of expertise, Vaseline Intensive Care lotions have been formulated with a special blend of humectants that attract water to the skin and triple-purified micro-droplets of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, which lock moisture in to combat dry skin. It’s…

This Girl Can is the advert that everyone’s talking about. And the campaign isn’t just on our TV screens – it’s also gone viral on the internet. Championed by Minister for Sport Helen Grant, it’s aimed at encouraging women to work out without worrying about what they look like, and it features ordinary women of all shapes and sizes doing everything from football to Zumba. Even celebrities are getting behind it. ‘I think it’s an inspiring, empowering film celebrating the joy of sport and the strength of shared experience,’ says presenter Clare Balding. And we agree! Here, we meet three of the advert’s stars. ‘It was the start of the new me’ ‘DOING SOMETHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING’ Kelly Stevens, 31, lives in Manchester with her three children.…

1 Easy pork Bolognese You’ll love this tasty change from the classic beef sauce 1tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 carrot, chopped 500g pork mince 680g jar passatta 300ml chicken stock 2tbsp sundried tomato paste 2tsp oregano or dried Italian herbs 350g large pasta shells 1 Heat the oil in a large pan, fry the onions for a few mins to soften. Add the garlic and carrot and cook for a couple more minutes. 2 Stir in the pork mince, season generously and fry for 10 mins until well browned, turning as needed. 3 Pour in the passatta, chicken stock, tomato paste and herbs, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 mins until the meat is tender. 4 Meanwhile, heat a large…

Joanna Czechowska read The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins, hardback £7, ebook £6.02 (Doubleday) Rachel gets the same train every morning, and it usually stops for signals at the back of a particular house. Rachel loves to watch the couple who live there (who she’s named Jason and Jess) sit out on their back patio. But Rachel has a serious drink problem, she’s divorced and she’s lost her job. When she sees a strange man kissing Jess, has it really happened or is Rachel, as people say, an unreliable witness? A brilliant pageturner reminiscent of Hitchcock’s Rear Window . Our verdict: IF YOU LIKED THAT, TRY THESE… Haunting picture The Girl In The Photograph by Kate Riordan Alice arrives at Fiercombe Manor…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Over the next month love and romance are to the fore, and you will be at your most alluring and demanding. So don’t get all hot and bothered over a minor upset. For your reading 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Should a love affair become a little chilly or you’re forced to be away from someone you love, let time and distance do their work. Relationships have seasons – winter will soon be replaced by sunny spring. For your reading 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun During the next four weeks, changes might affect your job and/or location. But if you have been waiting for the moment to make a brave career move, now’s the time. For your reading…

Everyone has problems with their in-laws, but spare a thought for the Duchess of Cambridge, who faces a battle royale with her father-in-law, Prince Charles, after sensational revelations about his dislike of the Middletons. And with another grandchild on the way, the news couldn’t come at a worse time – especially when you consider Kate, William and George have just returned from a luxurious holiday in Mustique to celebrate her mum Carole Middleton’s 60th birthday. According to reports, friends say Charles is concerned about the ‘Middletonisation’ of William, which he feels powerless to stop. While William has always been close to his in-laws – even going so far as to call father-in-law Michael, ‘Dad’ – their recent holiday highlights just how much time he spends in their company, especially in…

When it comes to yo-yo-ing, you’re more likely to think about love handles than your love life. But it seems that a size 12 figure isn’t the only thing we can’t hold on to… Nicole Scherzinger split with her partner of seven years, Lewis Hamilton, earlier this month. ‘I’m devastated,’ Nicole said. ‘It was the hardest decision we had to make, but we made it together.’ But for Nicole, the task of getting over her ex is all too familiar. It’s not the first time they’ve split, nor the second – it’s the fourth. And Nicole is just one of many women who have fallen into the relentless cycle of yo-yo dating – bouncing back to the same partner no matter how bitter the break-up. Here, one woman who understands…

NEW-SEASON TIPS * Look for interesting details such as pockets, zips and threequarter-length wide sleeves to update your look for the new season. * Seek out a long-line collarless coat (the Holy Grail of cover-ups!). They look great over everything from jeans and jumpers to dresses and heels. * Plain black can feel too formal. Try prints and colour. * Ditch the cardigan this season. A lightweight collarless jacket is the on-trend option. Let your bomber bloom in black and white with sporty trousers…

Know the signs Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. It’s not just lumps we need to be aware of. Symptoms also include puckering or dimpling of the skin, a rash on or around the nipple and swelling under your armpit or around your collarbone. For info, visit breakthrough.org.uk Soothe your skin Scalp psoriasis can be a painful and embarrassing nuisance, but help is at hand. Dermalex Repair Scalp Psoriasis (£18.99 for 75g, lloydspharmacy.com) is a non-greasy, steroid-free gel that soothes itching and stops flaking. Hug it out Frequent hugs could protect you from infections and make colds less severe, according to new research. It’s thought hugs help reduce stress – which can damage immunity.…

The Paleo diet was the most Googled diet in 2014 as stars such as Uma Thurman and Jessica Biel all switched to this caveman-style eating plan. There are hundreds of books available in the UK now, meaning it’s one of the easiest diets to follow – and to stick to! THE POINT OF PALEO It’s a diet based on eating only the foods our ancestors ate 10,000 years ago. Instead of limiting calories and fat, the Paleo diet focuses on eating from select food groups such as meat, vegetables, fruits, seeds and nuts – and avoiding grains, pulses, sugar, too much dairy and all processed food. By eliminating those foods that just wouldn’t have been around thousands of years ago, we can all be healthier, have more energy, plus lose…

Get it before it goes! Lidl have done it again! Look out for a new range coming into stores called ‘Vintage Kitchen’. It’s a fraction of the price of some similar style brands! Apron, just £2.49! And the Pot Holder AND Oven Glove Set is just £2.49! FIERY BROCCOLI SPAGHETTI Boil 350g spaghetti in a pan of stock for 6 mins. Add 1 head of broccoli, broken into florets. Cook for 4 mins. Fry 2 crushed garlic cloves with 1 deseeded and chopped chilli in olive oil, toss in the drained spaghetti and veg and serve with 1tbsp of grated cheese. ANYONE FOR PUDDING? Having friends round and fancy a stress-free sweet treat? Pop along to Marks & Spencer and pick up a couple of desserts for less. There’s Marmalade…

…buy this £10 MEAL DEAL Fancy a lazy evening in? Tesco Finest have come up trumps with this offer – a main course, side dish, dessert and bottle of wine or soft drink. There’s plenty to chose from – here are our faves. Meaty main course Beef In Chianti (usually £6) Tender marinated beef in a tomato and red wine sauce, with tasty smoked paprika and chipotle chilli potatoes. 213 cals On the side Mediterranean Vegetables (usually £2.60) Peppers, courgettes and red onions gently roasted with extra-virgin olive oil, basil, thyme and rosemary. 91 cals Treat yourself Heritage Raspberry & Sicilian Lemon Tarts Shortcrust pastry cases with raspberry and lemon compote, frangipane and raspberries. 406 cals …try this FRUITY ROSÉ Tesco Finest Toro (usually £7.19) A food-friendly rosé with berry…

Lake Garda, Venice & Verona Explore Lake Garda, framed by the Dolomites, then head to romantic Venice and Verona. Selected departures April to October 2015. Price includes: Return flights from Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Edinburgh, Manchester, Dublin and other UK airports; taxes and transfers Seven nights in three-and four-star hotels with half-board Visits to Lake Garda, Verona, the dramatic Dolomites and Venice Escorted by an experienced tour manager Pompeii, Capri & the Bay of Naples The Sorrento peninsula and the Bay of Naples is one of the most beautiful corners of Europe. Selected departures April to October 2015. Price includes: Return Naples flights from Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Dublin; Glasgow, Birmingham and other UK airports; taxes and transfers Seven nights half-board in a three- or four-star hotel Visits to Sorrento, Capri,…

Our expert, Lara Lewington, gives her verdict on the latest innovations to make your life easier. Follow Lara on Twitter @laralewington GREAT GIFT IDEA Memeoirs books ( memeoirs.com ) Sometimes beautiful words and pictures can be wasted on social networks. It’s great to share them, but wouldn’t it be nice to see them printed and bound too? Memeoirs can create unique books from some of your most special moments. Prices start from £11. COMING SOON…4D Conema Cineworld in Milton Keynes has opened the UK’s first 4DX cinema. As well as 3D pictures, 4DX adds motion seating, water sprays, wind, fog and even scents. Hold on to your seats! APP OF THE WEEK Google Translate (free, Google Play and iTunes) The latest version of this app allows you to…

I’ve been with my partner Gary for five years. I’d recently turned 50 and we always said we’d like to be married by the time I hit my milestone birthday. But like everyone our busy lives got in the way of planning a wedding and it went on the back burner. However, that all changed not too long ago. My daughter Rachel, 27, was a member of Woman Bingo and suggested I sign up. She’d enjoyed a few small wins and loved playing, and she thought I’d like it too. I wasn’t sure at first as I’d never played online before, but she explained that it was really easy to do and I decided to give it a go. Rachel was right, it was so simple to use. I had…

THE WAYS YOU COULD EARN PUT THE QUIDCO APP ON A PHONE Use it when you’re out and about – you can show shop staff voucher codes to claim on your shopping. Plus, in some retailers, you can unlock additional cashback rewards just by using the app in-store. EARN WHILE YOU SHOP Quidco gives you great deals on high street purchases. On your next shopping trip, visit the site to find the retailers offering the best cashback deals. Just register your card and start earning. SAVE IN THE SUPERMARKET With Quidco ClickSnap, you can earn cashback at selected stores. Click through to your online shopping account from ClickSnap to get cashback on your basket, or upload a photo of your in-store shopping receipt via the site or the ClickSnap app.…

Celeb jeweller Neil Lane tells us about this year’s biggest trends... ‘We’re seeing a lot of diamonds and onyx this year,’ the LA-based jeweller tells us. ‘And cocktail rings are always popular. They look great clutching an award!’ Neil, who’s worked with Jennifer Lawrence and Madonna, began collaborating with stars for this award season as far back as October. And on the big day, each piece has its own security team and PR on the red carpet. ‘I’ve accompanied the celebs myself too,’ he says. With 467 of his pieces at the Oscars in 2013, we don’t blame him! Ernest Jones’ Neil Lane Designs start at £299. See ernestjones.co.uk GUESS THE OSCAR BLING! Can you remember which Hollywood actresses rocked these jewels on the red carpet?…

Crazy for Chris! One-time Home And Away hunk, Aussie actor Chris Hemsworth, 31, has risen to the top of the A-list ( Thor, Avengers). Now starring in cyber-thriller Blackhat, he and his wife, actress Elsa Pataky, and their children, India, two, and twin baby boys, Sasha and Tristan, divide their time between LA and Australia. My older brother Luke started acting first, then Liam and I followed in his footsteps. Both Liam and myself were initially up for the role of Thor, but we support each other. In Blackhat, I play a computer hacker, so I had to learn how to type fluidly. I also had to learn a bit about coding – it was…