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Reading Room:  What Magazines Do You Read?  |
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
899 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 19 2007 : 12:32:33 PM
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| I'm looking for some new magazines to subscribe to. I just love magazines and tend to hoard them. Right now I get Woman's Day, Country Woman, Create and Decorate (mostly primitive crafts), Hallmark, and I'm going to subscribe to Real Simple after I'm done here. Just wondering what your favorites are. I'm always looking for something new. |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4739 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4739 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2007 : 1:03:39 PM
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I get Midwest Living, Fine Gardening, and Chicago Gardening via subscription. I really enjoy all three. Midwest Living is loaded with recipes, gardening, vacation, decorating and craft ideas. The other two are gardening magazines. The nice thing about Fine Gardening is it gives planning ideas every month for all different parts of the country. It gives me lots to dream out!
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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sunshine78
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Cynthia
Western
Nebraska
106 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2007 : 2:38:34 PM
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I like Country Living and Country Living British edition. I used to subscribe to Martha Stewart, but she is out of my league so it got old.
www.pinecanyonranch.com
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primjillie
True Blue Farmgirl
138 Posts
Jill
Antelope
CA
USA
138 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 08:11:39 AM
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| I love magazines, but it is getting hard to find good ones. I really love primitive decorating, so I am always on the lookout for that. I get Mary Engelbreit (probably won't renew), Early American Life (love it) and Mercantile Gatherings (a small hand-made type mag, love it). I usually buy Country Sampler (great primitive homes), Country Living (hit and miss) and Country Home (getting crappier by the month). I also sometimes like Better Homes and Garden, Coastal Living and a few gardening magazines. I was going to buy the new Quilt Sampler magazine last nite, but it was $13! |
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 08:22:39 AM
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| I used to subscribe to Country Living and Country Home in the 80's and 90's, still have some of them. That's when those magazines were really good. Lots of antiques and primitives. I have all the Christmas issues and reread them every year. Kitchensqueen, what is Natural Home? I haven't heard about that one. |
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sweetproserpina
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
meg
Vinemount
Ontario
Canada
535 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 09:26:47 AM
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My favourite magazine is Harrowsmith Country Life - a canadian mag about living (or dreaming in my case!) the country/rural life. My other fav which is now out-of-print is Victoria. I still pick up copies at the local antique mall though 
"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world."
http://theprimroseway.blogspot.com/ |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 10:22:50 AM
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I read:
Early American Life
Atomic Ranch
Country Living
Country Home
Create and Decorate
Renaissance
newWitch
Backhome
Backwoods Home
Home Companion
Hallmark
Blueprint
Sage Woman
Everyday with Rachael Ray
various decorating magazines I pick up when it has something interesting in it.
Blessed Be!
farmgirl@heart
"Go confidently in the directions of your dreams; live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler." - Henry David Thoreau
http://chevy49girl.livejournal.com/
http://midwestmusings-kim.blogspot.com/
http://chevy49girl.deviantart.com/ |
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junkjunkie
True Blue Farmgirl
1306 Posts
Judy
Lawrenceville
NJ
USA
1306 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 4:29:02 PM
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| I'm a magazine freak! I read Country Living, Country Home, House Beautiful, Traditional Home...those are my subscriptions. I sometimes buy, Real Simple, Blueprint, Lucky, or Vanity Fair (depending on who's on the cover) or anything that catches my eye...usually decorating or gardening magazines...and Martha Stewart, of course! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 6:29:20 PM
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I used to just buy so many and subscribe to alot too, but now I am down to:
Countryside
Backwoods Home
Farm and Ranch Living
the others I like to read but just pick up from time to time are:
Country Woman
Country
several different Quilt magazines
Grit
and my sis in law keeps me supplied with alot of others to look at. I always have a few around that I havn't read yet.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 6:32:15 PM
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| Two people mentioned Blueprint...what is that? Some of these I've never heard of. That's why I appreciate the input. |
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elah
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Emily
SW
Michigan
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 05:33:04 AM
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My top three are Organic Gardening, Mother Earth News and Natural Home. Since money is tight I read them online or at the bookstore. I sometimes buy them but for the most part I can read and print the articles I want to keep off of the computer. And of course how could I forget Mary Jane's magazine! I always buy it.
Jan, Natural Home has a vartity of "home" related topics in it. For instance I think it was the Jan. issue they had info on how to make a varity of different all natural paints for painting your walls. They also had a awesome article on eco-communities with websites to visit for futher research. They also showcase people have done a great job living off the grid or who have done a green remodeling on their home. In that same issue they also did a great job discussing wood burning heat for your home. Again with tons of websites to visit afterwards. I think that I like this one because along with the great articles they give you the info you need to do more research on your own allowing you to actually follow through with the change in your life. |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 05:50:25 AM
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I am glad I am not the only magazine addict. I currently have:
Charisma
Sew News
McCall's Quilting
BH&G Quilting
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
Quilter's World
Cottage Living
Kraft Food & Family (free)
Whew, with all those quilt mags, I should never have to buy a quilting book again!! (yeah, right!  )
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 06:38:52 AM
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I used to be terible & had way too many mags. Now I just have MJ farm, Spin-Off,HobbyFarm, waiting for 1st issue of Grit and Organic gaedening. I read many more but only take these 5 now.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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junkjunkie
True Blue Farmgirl
1306 Posts
Judy
Lawrenceville
NJ
USA
1306 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 06:58:11 AM
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| Jan, Blueprint in a spin-off magazine of Martha Stewart Living (like 'Good Food') that just came out last year. It's similar (I think) to 'Real Simple'. It's a lifestyle type magazine with articles on decorating, clothing, any type of tips on living. I haven't tried MaryJane's magazine yet. I'll have to check it out! |
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
2173 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 07:02:11 AM
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I subscribe to Body + Soul, which has great self-care articles and to Natural Health, same. Mother Earth News is very good for ideas on small things that can be done to create big results in an effort to be more eco-friendly and energy efficient. Sometimes I pick up Herbs for Health, and any quilting magazines that catch my eye, which isn't often. I like Natural Home, but don't subscribe.
I tend to try out new magazines when I get a promo offer in the mail, usually from Publisher's Clearing House, or sometimes my airline mileage people send offers to redeem points and I try something new or different.
I have found; however, that I must really monitor what I get. Same with going to Home Shows and such. This is because magazines (and venues) create the "want factor".. I really only should be involved in what I NEED... Plus there are never enough hours in the day to even begin all the projects I've accumulated from magazines.
Another deterrant for me is if I don't subscribe, and find something interesting at the store, it makes me think twice about getting it because magazines are typically $6-7 a pop these days when not subscribed. Reading online is a good idea. I wish more would publish their full issues, rather than just selected features.
Humor is the prelude to faith and Laughter is the beginning of prayer. -- Reinhold Niebuhr
I want to be an "outrageous" old woman who never gets called an old lady. I want to be wiser, resonate love & peace and be earth-colored, till I fade away from pure joy!
http://farmstyle.blogspot.com
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
1045 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 08:29:16 AM
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| I only get two that I read cover to cover, and that's Equus and The Horse. I also get Country Living, Organic Gardening, Midwest Living (going to drop that one) and I pick up Mary Jane's magazine at the newsstand. I wish MJ's magazine was published more frequently, but then I guess it would lose some of it's booklike depth and quality. It's great eye candy. I also pick up Mother Earth News once in awhile. It's fun, but there isn't much I want in there anymore. An issue or two ago, hubby got on a bender about getting solar power for the house. I was irked at our last power bill (almost doubled) and I'm ready to support that. |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 08:37:55 AM
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I subscribe to Country Living, This Old House and Countryside. I buy Hobby Farm Home and MJF. I've recently discovered and am going to subscribe to Old House Journal and Bark. I dropped Mother Earth News, Better Homes & Gardens, Martha Stewart and Country Home.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 08:57:35 AM
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Besides my obsession with fabric, magazines run a close second. At the present I subscribe to Hobby Farm, Grit, Family Fun, and Romantic Homes. I also read Country Living, Country Home, Better Homes & Gardens, Kraft Food & Family, Garden Gate, Organic Gardening, Mother Earth News. Patricia (Utahfarmgirl) started bringing her magazines to our get togethers to share with us. She suggested that we all do that and recycle some of the stacks to other people. It is a great idea and gives me a chance to get new ones without spending any money. Also gets rid of some of the piles I have laying around.
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Edited by - therusticcottage on Mar 21 2007 08:59:35 AM |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 09:12:09 AM
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Yes, Kim. I discovered Bark by accident. I found their anthology of dog stories, "Dog is my Copilot" in the library one day a couple of weeks ago. I just love it. I'm going to give my boss a subscription for his birthday this summer.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 09:33:32 AM
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Hobby Farm
Country Living--still like, but too many ads
Country Living British Edition--LOVE
Country Home--LOVE
Cottage Living--LOVE
Midwest Living--LOVE
Bark Magazine--LOVE, but sometimes can't make it through a whole mag without bursting into tears (I worked in a shelter for several years and it really brings it all back)
Atlantic Monthly--yes, yes, liberal liberal
New Yorker--ditto, but love the stories.
Whew. I think that's it.
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 10:01:06 AM
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I like-
Body & Soul
Country Living- ours and the British edition (That's the better of the two!)
Country Home
Romantic Homes- sometimes I just need to look at really girly things!
Sometimes Martha Stewart- just depends on what's in there
MaryJane's
Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion
Progressive Farmer- I get them from my dad when he's finsihed
Plus I wil pick up a few crafting mags as the mood hits me. I do like Cloth, Paper, Scissors. Cool stuff in there!
You know, we all have very similar taste. :)
Karin
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threebusybees
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Mandi
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
222 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 10:23:44 AM
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I love Magazines. I have a disorder I just can't get enough of them!
Blueprint probably wouldn't suscribe again it's to yuppie for me
Martha Stewart Living out of my league also but I love it
Everyday food
Organic Gardening
Family fun
Wonder Time
Interweave Knits
Parents- got it free to much fluff
Mothering
Food Arts
Mother Earth news
Green Guide
And then I pick up Mary Jane's,Utne, and others I find interesting at the Store
For ladies that have who have tween and teen daughters check out NEWMOON it's wonderful can't wait for my girls to read |
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