Have you ever become frustrated over a gift idea for that friend or family member that has everything? Do you dread birthdays and holidays because of the stress of finding that perfect gift for that special someone? All hope is not lost. A great gift idea that is sure to please everyone on your list is a magazine subscription. Thankfully, there are hundreds of magazines to choose from, which are interest specific, gender specific, or geared at multiple readers.
Every magazine on the stands provides a subscription request card that can be removed, and mailed without any cost to you. If you prefer, most magazines also allow subscription request over the phone, or off of their website. When ordering a subscription for another person, make sure that you list their name and address as the recipient, and your address for billing purposes. Some magazine companies deliver the magazine with a gift note. If the magazine you choose does not have that service, then you can purchase a current magazine off the stands, and include a card that explains the gift.
For the entertainment junkie, or people watcher, there are several celebrity and entertainment magazines available. - People Magazine: One of the better known entertainment magazines, People offers stories about celebrities and hometown heroes as well as book, music, and movie reviews. It is distributed weekly, and intended for an adult audience. There is a Spanish version called People En Espanol.
- Rolling Stone Magazine: This magazine provides the music lover with updates, news stories, interviews, and reviews on all things related to music including Billboard's top albums and songs.
- Entertainment Weekly: A weekly magazine that allows you to get a V.I.P look at the TV, movie, and music industry, with the latest news, and reviews on what is hot.
A child loves to get their own mail, and the magazine arrives with the child's name on it. There are many children's magazines available to choose from. - Highlights for Children: A monthly publication for children ages 3-12, with educational and entertaining content, games, puzzles and more.
- Nickelodeon Magazine: Published 10 times per year, this magazine if produced by the Nickelodeon TV Network, and offers updates on all things related to the television programming as well as comics, jokes, prank ideas, and silly but edible recipes. The intended audience is ages 6-14 years old. Nick Jr. Magazine is for ages 0-11, and not only provides valuable information for parents, but also has a pull-out section just for little ones with engaging stories and activities.
- National Geographic Kids: Another great magazine for children ages 6-14; this magazine provides interesting facts, games, and activities related to animals. There is also a "Little Kid" version of the magazine for children ages 3-6, with plenty of pictures.
For the sports enthusiast, there are several magazines that specialize in one particular sport, such as Golf Digest, Field and Stream, or 90:00 Minutes Soccer Magazine and several that spotlight some of the mainstream sports in one magazine. |