Take 5

Take 5 has MORE real life stories and MORE puzzles than any other weekly magazine in Australia. It’s packed with real-life stories that make you laugh, cry, gasp and feel inspired. There’s also easy, budget-friendly recipes, expert health advice, plus handy hints and tips to make your life easier – plus a massive prize pool on offer each week, with car, cash and more up for grabs.

Take 5

HEALING HEARTS • My little patient’s brave smile captured my heart

THE MONSTER IN MY BED • My first love took my virginity in the most brutal way imaginable…

A BITE of BAD LUCK • After 20 years without teeth, I thought I’d finally found the answer to my prayers

LOVE BEHIND BARS • I spotted my future husband in a prison documentary

GUIDE TO GRIEF • Whether you’re grieving a loved one or supporting someone through loss, understanding what grief may look and feel like can make the journey a little less lonely

TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT LOSS • Expert tips for navigating the most difficult of conversations

ESCAPE THE EVERYDAY • You don’t need a week off to relax – a ‘microadventure’ could be just the thing

Flower POWER • There’s no use trying to fight it – florals were made for spring!

NOT SO SAD OOMPA • A viral moment in a ‘chocolate factory’ changed my life

Your tips

3 tips for WASHING UP

A SOBERING EXPERIENCE • I was secretly drinking four litres of vodka a day

GOLDEN hour • Why wait for sunset? Get that golden-hour glow any time

WAVE WARRIOR • As soon as I got in the water, everything changed

A child’s DEADLY LIE • A 12-year-old’s testimony condemned innocent Rickey to death, but the truth would eventually set him free

Fire up the BARBECUE

The pistachio SHOWSTOPPER

MUFFIN but the BEST • Whether it’s for a quick snack or dessert, freshly baked muffins are always a hit

DUST & BULLETS • Trolls mocked my body, but I built a fashion empire!

PORT STEPHENS • Crystal-clear bays, beautiful beaches and a bounty of adventures await on the NSW Mid North Coast

Dog problems!

Take 5

A SURPRISE FOR DAD • He opened his eyes to see me as a bride

Going up

Hair today, here tomorrow

Disaster dates to dream mates!

Our bundle of joy

JUST FOR LAUGHS • I told my doctor that I broke my arm in two places. He told me to stop going to those places.