Disclosure: I received the product below and compensation from ShopSmart in exchange for sharing my honest opinion.
I have always been someone who does a lot of research before I buy something. I love reading reviews, sharing my opinion and staying up to date with new products coming out. I also love magazines, yes actual paper magazines that come out each month. Well Consumer Reports has come out with a quick and easy guide that comes in the form of a monthly magazine. ShopSmart Magazine is a traditional magazine that offers practical ways to save money, get the most for your money and provides honest shopping advice. The magazine also features of course news on hot new products and services ranging from appliances and cars to cell phones and clothing. ShopSmart is designed to help consumers spend less without sacrificing quality.
This magazine seriously has it all. I have seen review-type magazines before, but never have I seen one that literally features products from so many different categories. It is a magazine for men and women and I dare you not to find something interesting in it or benefit from it. A subscription to ShopSmart would make an awesome Mother’s Day gift (its like the gift that keeps on giving) or a gift to a new homeowner or for yourself for some new ideas and ways to save! It’s not though just deals and bargains, its reviews and comparisons of tons of products. I read up on some new products coming out that I hadn’t even heard of, I found products that I should skip buying and apps to check out to save. Even my husband enjoyed reading this magazine, so yes it is something men will enjoy as well. I actually took notes from this magazine on products I wanted to look up and apps I wanted to download. It is amazing how much is packed into this magazine. Now of course everyone has their own opinions and experiences, but it is nice to see results from tested products showing both the pros and cons of the products.
Not sure if you can trust ShopSmart? They state their promise right in the magazine that they “Will Always Tell You The Truth.” They are a nonprofit organization and don’t take ads or free samples. Since they are part of the Consumer Reports family, they spend their own millions of dollars a year to buy products so they can test in them in one of their 50 labs and auto test track. They even fight for laws to protect consumers from dangerous products and unfair sales practices. They want consumers to make the best choice every time, no matter if their spending a few dollars or a thousands of dollars.
Here are some pictures I took of the May issue:
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heather c says
Home and Yard for me. We just bought lots of land and will build all kinds of goodness over there!
Buddy Garrett says
I would be interested in electronics.
Emily Adams says
I would love to read about food & drink.
Kathy Pease says
id love to read about any electronics..I always have trouble comparing brands & features when I purchase..I find it overwhelming
Vicki D. says
Food and drink would be what I’d be most interested in reading about. Whether it’s cooking at home or eating out, I always try to save money anyway I can.
Jacob LaFountaine says
I like to read up on electronics and how to get deals on them
Betty says
I would appreciate reviews of appliances, product warranties, phone plans.
beth says
id like to read about health and safety
Melanie Montgomery says
Cleaning tips would be great.
Nichole S says
money saving sections
Miz Vickik says
I’d love to hear about outdoor and camping products!
Lisa says
I want to read about Beauty and Food.
shawna says
Home décor and beauty fashion
Angela Ash says
I would be most interested in reading the Home & Yard category. I know I would benefit from the other ones like Food & Drink as well.
Pat says
I’m most interested in reading about food and drink.
Paula Michele Hafner says
I am most interested in the food section. I like to cook and to eat.
CHRISTINA DUTRA says
i would love to read the food & drink section along w/ the home & garden.
Cyndi Simmons says
The Smart Buying sections and the Money Saving sections.
Erica C. says
Home & Garden for me.
Sharon C says
I currently need to buy a kindle, Ipad, nook, etc. and I know little about these devices. I need help to compare and get the features I need.
Sharon Kaminski says
I would like to read about the drugs that are bad for you.
Xty Cruz says
I love reading about fashion
Kaycee says
I’m really looking forward to learning more from the home and garden section!
Connie Lee says
I would like to read most about gardening and out of doors projects.
Sara says
I would like to read about home decor and beauty and fashion
Niki Zayas-Dorchak says
I’m most interested in the Tech sections 🙂
Danielle Lima says
I would love the Beauty and Fashion category.
Karen R says
I am most interested in health stuff and new stuff.
Elizabeth Drake says
I’d be most interested in “Home and Yard” and “Health and Safety”.
JLin says
FASHION
Lilia Kharabora says
The Food and drink. I Love good food 😉
Tracy Pryor says
I would be most interested in reading the food and drink section.
Gail Williams says
I am interested in Food and Drink. I am interested in all the other categories, too. I was a home economics graduate from a very good college and learned that we never stop learning. I manage my household like a CEO of a company and tweek the expense account to see that the family gets what it needs at the right time.
Patricia says
Health and Safety.
Deborah Wellenstein says
Right now, i’m interested in quality bedding for less.
Kayla says
Health and Safety would be my favorite!
Tabathia B says
the electronics and food
janetfaye says
I would be interested in reading about electronics and home appliances.
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Pat Nolan says
The tech smart section will be great.
Nannypanpan says
Great curtains for less…home and yard
Andrea says
All about new products or hidden savings. I like to find ways to save.
Gale McCarron says
Electronics! It’s forever changing so quickly, it’s difficult to keep up.
Anne says
About the only thing I can really control about our budget is food and related purchases. I run a thrifty kitchen, but I’m always interested in learning better ways to save money in the kitchen.
Michelle S says
I would love to read the beauty & fashion section. Although, all of the sections look interesting.
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I would like it for the food suggestions and features.
mary j says
I like the magazine for food product testing.
June S. says
I would like reading anything about cutting costs on the things around the house, just about anything on saving money. With the price of every single thing constantly going up all the time, you have to figure out hoe to save.