MILLIONS OF MAGAZINES

I love reading, and I’m a sucker for the magazines at the checkout line of the grocery store.  There’s always something that catches my eye. After all, who doesn’t want to delve deeper into how to lose 10 pounds in a week along with how to make the best chocolate cake ever?  But what do we do with the magazine AFTER we ate the cake and decided not to lose 10 pounds?  We could file it away for future use, referring to these amazing books of knowledge whenever needed, but will you really be able to find what you need, when you need it?  Do you have the room for all of that “extra” information?  I’ve cancelled all the subscriptions relying on my vast collection of magazines to provide new ideas, recipes, and projects for my home and garden.  If I see something I want to remember and keep, I copy it or take a picture of it with my phone and file it away in a labeled folder.  Hopefully I will live long enough to make it through my library and clear the clutter.  My strategy (though somewhat slowed down by my read, copy and file routine) has included the following methods.

Years of magazines to read 

and projects to plan

Read me!!

One of my favorite magazines 

for frugal ideas

1. Bring magazines with you when you know you'll have a wait (doctor, airport, DMV, etc.).  Finished with it?  Tear off the name and address label and leave it for a thankful recipient.
2. Donate to senior homes
3. Swap with neighbors
4. Leave a few in the car for unexpected waits
5. Use for school and art projects
6. Sell (check out online marketplaces)
7. Add to your recycling bin

Be well, be sustainable and happy gardening!!