Stephanie Larkin is a freelance writer who writes about gift ideas including Magazine Subscriptions
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.
- Sports Illustrated: This weekly magazine provides the sports enthusiast with up to date news and information on all sports, including college and women's sports. A junior version of this magazine, Sports Illustrated for Kids, includes more pictures, and funny comics.
- ESPN the Magazine: This bi-weekly magazine spotlights interviews with sports stars as well as coaches, and reports on all sports including baseball, hockey, and tennis.
Or, for that special man or woman in your life, the magazine world has provided plenty of choices.
- Details Magazine: A monthly fashion magazine for men, Details has much to offer. Each issue provides articles on the latest styles and trends, as well as celebrity interviews.
- Men's Health Magazine: A seasonal magazine, Men's Health is one of the few health magazines for men that also offers relationship, lifestyle, and money advice.
- Cosmopolitan Magazine: Cosmo is a popular young women's magazine offering style, career, and relationship advice.
- Good Housekeeping: In publication for over 100 years, this magazine continues to appeal to the contemporary woman, with features on beauty, family, fitness and food.
For the news hound, there are also several great choices.
- Time Magazine: This weekly magazine features reports on business, politics, human achievement, and scientific breakthroughs.
- Newsweek Magazine: Newsweek provides weekly updates of the news, with an emphasis on international news, and politics.
There are magazines available for mostly every hobby, and craft, including scrap booking and knitting magazines. There are magazines dedicated to food, either in the production, or the consuming level. You can also find a vast amount of magazines devoted to travel, such as Travel and Leisure, or Conde Nast Traveler. No matter which magazine you choose, it is sure to be a hit with everyone on your shopping list.
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