Once I heard the news that the brilliant Ali Edwards was being featured in the April edition of Real Simple magazine, I knew I had to buy a copy. Why is this a big deal? I've not purchased a copy of that magazine since my subscription ran out almost two years ago. I just wasn't getting a lot out of it. As a matter of fact, with the exception of the odd purchase of a scrapbook magazine (which are getting worse and more redundant each month) I haven't purchased a magazine in a year or more. I tend to read my magazines on-line in some form or another. It appeals to my need to reduce the paper consumption in my house!
As for the questions "how do I remember everything?" or "how do I file everything?" or "how do you store everything?" the simple answer is: I don't. If I can't remember it, it's not worth remembering. Or, if instructions are required, I bookmark and file it. See? No physical clutter! Whoot :)
The Online Magazines I read, or have sent to my e-mail are:
Real Simple: though after reading the April special edition (which had a measly one column dedicated to Ali Edwards) I may pick up another copy to keep in the car. Mind you, it was the 10th Anniversary edition and there was a ton of brilliant stuff inside.
Martha Stewart Living: I was "off" Martha for a while, too much perfect. I couldn't even try to keep up! But you know, she has an incredible team and my kids are loving the recipes I've taken from her site and I love her book on crafts.
Canadian House and Home: I receive this in hard copy as a Christmas gift from my step-mum. I love reading it for the Canadian content as well as one of the girls with whom I attended elementary school is now the Editor!
Oprah: I love Oprah. I know many don't, and you're entitled, but she is really amazing. I used to get her magazine until I realized they were just being stacked in piles. Once you consider purchasing baskets or any other container to store magazines you have to throw them out!
Body & Soul: Is such a wonderful publication. The paper used, the photographs, the design. I feel like I've gone on a holiday while sitting still! Gorgeous. And, plenty of great content, too!
Prevention: Yes, because I'm that old. Great articles with solid advice, whether I take that advice or not is a completely different story!
Vanity Fair: has been, consistently, my favourite magazine for years, since way back in the early '80s. The articles are fascinating, the columns controversial and thought provoking and the photographs are delicious!
Canadian Scrapbooker: I do wish there was more content on-line since the magazine is so incredibly difficult to find here in town. I might just be forced to get a subscription. It is a quarterly magazine, much like my loved Artful Blogging. I don't know if they qualify as magazines, but they're both wonderful and filled with information I find helpful and engaging. (I know, #8 is a bit of a cheat, but since they're quarterly, it's kind of not, right? I'll use it as my first mulligan since golf season is almost here!)
Hmm, I think I'm going to have to re-evaluate. Now that I've typed it all out, I've realized just how much I've missed the tactile thrill of flipping through the pages of each publication! The portability is also a plus. Maybe moderation is key, not elimination?
