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National Geographic Little Kids

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from: National Geographic Society


My MIL got a subscription to this for my son and it is just adorable. As others have said, the content is great but it's very short. I am glad he gets it but I don't know If I would dish out $25 a year for it, but as long as she wants to get it for him, that's fine by me. :D

Actually, my son (age 4.5) uses it as a bathroom book. It's hilarious to see him sitting on the potty in deep thought while reading these. So for short sessions like that, they're great but don't expect them to entertain your child for any amount of time. It's also handy to keep 2 or 3 in the car (they're fairly sturdy) to look at in restaurants or dr. offices etc.

So, all in all cute but not completely worth the money IMO.

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Martha Stewart Weddings

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from: Martha Stewart Living

February 14, 2004
I like this magazine. It's kind of pricey and has far too many ads, but.....all in all it's a pretty good magazine. I especially like the articles and pictures on real weddings.

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Scrapbooks Etc. (1-year)

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from: Meredith


After a while of making scrapbook pages, you sometimes have a mind block and need new idea. The how-to information is great. Love to look through it for new ideas and tools. I don't copy the entire pages, for instance I noticed that one illustrated page had cut along the pattern of the paper and made a cute border. Someone wanted to know what to do with left over letters that didn't spell a word. They made a cute bottom border with them overlapping each other.

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MAKE: Technology on Your Time

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from: O'Reilly Media


I have been a subscriber since their first issue and love this magazine and their website. It's a quarterly magazine, so you'll have enough time to finish a few projects before the next issue arrives.

I can't give it enough justice in this review. Visit their website [...] (or google for Make magazine). It gives a sample of what you'll find in the magazine and links to hundreds of other websites with amazing and fun projects to build. Or download one of their free weekly video podcast that includes a pdf for the project. The projects come straight from the magazine and it shows you how to make them.

Thanks to the magazine I made a small LED flashlight that runs on old batteries, a marshmallow gun made with PVC, and a ... Read More:

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Communication Arts

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from: Communication Arts


While it's the best of it's kind, it's not without it's short-comings: it's academic editorial style and focus on the artifact side of communication arts.

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American Photo

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from: Hachette Magazines, Inc.

November 23, 2001
I think its a real good magazine, if I compare with Shutterbug

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Watercolor Magic (1-year)

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from: F&W Publications


I'm a bit new to watercolor (or at least taking it seriously), but I've found this magazine to be an excellent help in the process of making art. The interviews and articles are informative and detailed in the processes of the art making and there's a good spread of different information in every issue. Sometimes books are a bit daunting for me, and there's not enough time to absorb all the information, but this format makes it easier for me to learn techniques. I find myself reading an article at a time and then remembering that information later when I'm painting with ease... It's also nice to have a variety of artists to learn from in every issue. I find myself learning from artists that I would not usually buy a book about or spend time researching ... Read More:

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How (1-year)

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from: F&W Publications

May 03, 2002
HOW Magazine is great! It is a fantastic reference and guide for graphic designers and artists. It is on the cutting edge but also appreciates the early designers. The advice is from first hand successful designers and is informative and true to life. I highly recommend the magazine to anyone wanting to stay ahead of the graphic design game.

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Cookie (1-year)

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from: Conde' Nast Publications


My mom got me this mag for a christmas present. I loved the first one that had a whole section of the best kids books. I thought it was a feature but it wasn't. They do have a section that I love that puts new (and some old) music, books, movies, and toys into color schemes for different ages and a review of these products. They also have some great features about how to plan a unique party and some dinner ideas as well as some cover articles that I enjoyed, but so much of it is fashion and makeup and things that are so expensive (some of it kids clothes and yes the models look cute but for my daughter who likes to be able to move and get dirty, it just isn't for our family.) Even before I was married I never wore make-up and yes I like to look good but the ... Read More:

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I.D.

Childrens Toy Shop > Magazines > Arts and Photography
from: F&W Publications


I got this magazine for my boyfriend as a gift and he absolutely loves it!