I’m a magazine addict! Don’t get me wrong, I love to read a good book and in fact read two while on vacation in December. But there is nothing better than poring over a stack of magazines. First came the middle school magazine fund raisers that my kids were involved in for six straight years. I was their best customer. About that same time we received that offer ”Use Your Airline Miles Before They Expire”. The only choice: MAGAZINES. Titles I loved (In Style, Lucky, Redbook, O, Self, Marie Claire) were missing from the list. Instead I had issues of Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, W in my piles. It can be hard to keep up. I’m not sure what that says when magazines have become part of my family room decor!
I tear out ideas, file them, mark pages in issues I want to keep. Redbook recently offered a Two for One when I renewed. Perfect Giveaway! Click on the blue link at the top right of this article, leave a comment that you want to be chosen and one of you will receive a FREE subscription to REDBOOK. Contest ends 2/9/10 at midnight PST
When you saw the photos of my magazine clutter, did it cause you to ”think green”? (I do recycle faithfully) I want to get in the habit of reading more magazines online. Last spring I met the editor of a local interest E-magazine here in the Portland-Vancouver area. We collaborated on our first article in November which you will see on my Before/After page.
I am now a regular contributor and link SNAPSHOT on my blog. I encourage you to take a peek at the latest issue and get the idea of reading online. By placing your cursor at the top of the page, you will be able to maneuver through the pages, and even print out the ones you want to keep. There are several choices in views and you can enlarge a section to get the closeup. Give it a try. E-magazines are green! Snapshot is a FREE subscription.
My recent article is a compilation of a few things posted previously, but with a twist. The focus is on using what you have in your closet. In short, the three things to remember.
1. Shop your closet to look for new combinations
2. Find a piece in your closet that is a bit dull and add accessories
3. Choose a piece that you’ve had 2-3 years and give it some new life with a current trend
The theme of this article is Reinvent. It provides a springboard for next week when I discuss Hairstyles and how to Evolve your Style.
I used to have subscriptions to magazines but of late not a one. I do buy them at the store when we go on a road trip and read them several times before I recylcle. My rule is….I have two baskets on my end table in the family room, when they are full if I have some to add, I must pitch some of the old ones to make room for the new. Believe it or not most of them in there are Pottery Barn. Maybe it is time to subscribe to a few???? hum wonder what that might be?
I’m not a huge magazine reader; however, I’ll periodically pick one up at the store or airport if I’m travelling. I do get a running magazine in the mail and need to read them!
I used to subscribe to many magazines. I no longer have any magazine subscriptions. I read them online, go to the library or go to Barnes & Noble buy a drink & treat and browse through the fashion mags. Saves me money and saves the trees…
Debby Sutherland
I am enjoying your blog because you have experience and already done the work of sifting through alot of magazines for current info. I would love Redbook but will rely on your blog to keep me up to date.
Thanks Marsha! I am glad you are enjoying what I write. And you are correct, one of the goals is to sift through things and pick the best to share so it is a timesaver for busy women. If you have any topics you’d like me to cover, don’t hesitate to make suggestions. Thanks for reading!
I would love to get this magazine! I love magazines too, but mostly get ones that have to do with home or kids, so it would be great to get one that’s a little different than what I have!