YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The latest issue of ShopSmart hits newsstands on January 10, 2012. From the publisher of Consumer Reports, ShopSmart helps buyers make smart purchasing decisions on items they need every day.
FEATURES:
Organizing on the cheap. (p.22) If you're looking to get an early jump on spring cleaning by organizing your home now, ShopSmart has the perfect solution. Before you splurge on fancy organizers, check out these easy and elegant do-it-yourself projects for closets, pantries, and more.
'That thing changed my life.' (p.30) ShopSmart readers rave about their favorite products and vent about their biggest disappointments. Plus, ShopSmart staffers share their shopping highs and lows.
New ways to eat better. (p.38) ShopSmart gives your grocery list a makeover with 12 healthy foods loaded with vitamins and other nutrients.
THE BUYING GUIDE:
Designer looks for less. (p.7) You don't have to spend a lot to update your wardrobe. ShopSmart helps you freshen up items you already own to turn last year's duds into some of this season's hottest trends.
Valentine's Day treats. (p.11) ShopSmart reveals some of the best websites to help you restock your lingerie drawer just in time for some Valentine's Day fun.
Cut your risk of ID theft. (p.14) ShopSmart protects you from ID theft with a list of what documents to shred and tips for guarding your ID while shopping both on and offline.
Easy kitchen updates. (p.51) ShopSmart refreshes your kitchen decor with four low cost ways to achieve hot new trends.
Get fit at home. (p.55) Exercising can be fun if you have the right gear. ShopSmart found 5 new workout toys to try, and reveals how you can get a complete home gym for under $300.
Back to your roots. (p.70) ShopSmart rediscovers tasty, healthful wintertime vegetables with a guide to the season's best produce, plus recipes to put it to use.
The right call. (p.73) ShopSmart shares the best cell phone models for simple and complex needs alike, as well as details on different carriers.
Also in this issue…
- Best Desktop De-Clutterers (p.10)
- Best Shredders (p.14)
- Best Kitchen Tools (p.45)
- Best Water Filters (p.49)
- Best Treadmills (p.58)
- Best Ellipticals (p.59)
- Best Heat and Eat Frozen Meals (p.65)
- Best Chocolates (p.68)
- Best TVs (p.76)
- Best Remote Controls (p.77)
- Best Pressure Gauges (p.82)
About Consumer Reports:
Consumer Reports is the world's largest independent product-testing organization. Using its more than 50 labs, auto test center, and survey research center, the nonprofit rates thousands of products and services annually. Founded in 1936, Consumer Reports has over 8 million subscribers to its magazine, website, and other publications. Its advocacy division, Consumers Union, works for health reform, food and product safety, financial reform, and other consumer issues in Washington, D.C., the states, and in the marketplace.
About ShopSmart magazine:
Launched in Fall 2006 by Consumer Reports, ShopSmart draws upon the publication's celebrated tradition of accepting no advertisements and providing unbiased product reviews. ShopSmart features product reviews, shopping tips on how to get the most out of products and "best of the best" lists. It's ideal for busy shoppers who place a premium on time. ShopSmart has a newsstand price of $4.99 and is available nationwide at major retailers including Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart, Borders, Kroger, Safeway and Publix. ShopSmart is available by subscription at www.ShopSmartmag.org.
ShopSmart is available 10 times a year.
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