Two Kid Schoolhouse

• Sep. 29, 2007 - Christmas magazines

Posted in Homemaking

It's the season - Christmas magazines are all over the grocery store checkstands. I am always so attracted to them. But at $5.99 a pop for some, they are a little pricey. It burns me up a bit to think of how much money the publishers are getting for all that ad space, yet they still charge such a high price for the mag. But, in years past, it didn't stop me.

Last year I went through my collection of Christmas magazines and pulled out all the projects and ideas I could ever think of implementing. I tried to think ahead to my little E and what she might like. It was amazing how little I actually pulled out. I put it all in a binder in sheet protectors.

Now when I am tempted by this year's magazines, I have my book all ready. It's already out; not because I'm ready for Christmas projects but because I get itchy looking at the magazines on the racks.

I might get the Family Circle Christmas issue again this year though. In my experience (and to my taste) they seem to give the most bang for the buck. BH&G is always so beautiful but I find little to actually use there. It's a pleasure to look through the magazine, but there's not so much real content, and it seems like things repeat. How many different ideas for a mantel swag can there be, anyway? I am also looking forward to the winter issue of Seasonal Delights. Since I don't have a color printer I won't be keeping any of those beautiful pages in my binder. I'll have to start my online collection this year.

• Sep. 29, 2007 - <i>Untitled Comment</i>

Posted by Frogmom

Yes, I'm also thinking twice before throwing a magazine or two in my shopping cart - I just can't justify the expense anymore. I can buy a gallon of milk and two or three dozen eggs for the cost of a magazine. Besides, there are online versions for all the magazines that I read regularly.

And, like you, I can't help but think about how ridiculous it is that they charge so much for them with all that ad space.

Have you thought about borrowing them from the library?

Edited by Frogmom on Sep. 29, 2007 at 12:01 PM

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• Sep. 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by norwezter

I can't take the guilt when I look at those magazines!

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• Sep. 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by hsmomof2

Frogmom - I know we think alike! I've never seen the "special interest" magazines in any library where I've lived. Here is no exception.

Norwezter - Guilt? You don't think I actually DO any of those crafts or make those recipes, do you? But my girly girl might, someday. Who knows, maybe someday I'll have time to myself! I do like looking at them, though.

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• Oct. 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mom2chris

hey there - I was in the Dollar Tree the other day, and noticed they had several popular ladies' magazines on some cardboard display stands for $1 each. That might be an option to save some $. I have created a binder over the years like you did, but mine has pictures of rooms decorated in ways that I like. :)

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