If you’ve been reading this site for long, you’re probably aware of All You magazine. I recommend it under my list of coupon resources, since every issue is filled with coupons. Thanks to the recent Eversave deal, Jai and I both have a subscription to it now! So when All You contacted me and asked if I’d like to check out a copy of their first-ever special issue devoted to smart shopping, I was very interested to have a look. But here’s the best part: 10 lucky Super Coupon Girl readers will each win a copy of All You’s Smart Shopping special issue, so read on for your chance to win!
The All You Smart Shopping special issue is a standalone magazine, meant to serve as a consumer guide to saving money. This special edition features articles with tips for saving money on household items, from food to appliances. Unlike the monthly installments of All You magazine, this special edition does not come with tons of coupons – there are only 2 coupons in this issue, both for other magazines. There are also some online coupon codes listed, but that’s it; I just wanted to be clear on this, so that none of my readers buy this solely for coupons and then become disappointed! The goal of this edition is that purchasing it will save you money because of the information contained, rather than providing a lot of coupons. So how does it stack up?
I enjoyed flipping through this magazine – I always like reading articles on ways to save money. No matter how much frugal know-how you have, you can still pick up a trick or two by continuing to read and observe. Most of this magazine contains fairly standard advice, at least for someone like me, who has been living frugally in one way or another my whole life. Some of the articles didn’t strike me as being very cost-effective at all; for example, there’s a section titled “Head-to-Toe Fall Outfits for $200 or Less”. I’m the biggest fashionista I know, but I have never spent that much money on a single outfit in my life – I’m the kind of person who buys cocktail dresses for .50 cents!
Another article of note was “Are you paying too much for convenience?”. In this, they break down the prices of pre-packaged foods versus the time spent preparing your own to see which is really most cost effective. I really like the premise of breaking down the numbers like this; the trouble is that prices vary so much from region to region, and pairing coupons with a sale can dramatically change which method is cheapest. But it’s good food for thought, and I think this kind of comparison can inspire readers to do some number crunching on their own!
All in all, I think this magazine would be the most useful to the frugal novice. I did, however, pick up a few ideas: For example, they provided a useful suggestion for making your own moldable ice packs, and I learned that there is a product you can buy called an “Oil mister”, which enables you to fill it with standard vegetable oil to create your own PAM-style cooking spray. Who knew!
My favorite section by far was the recipes – this magazine includes a recipe for a simple Three-Bean Chili that I really want to try!
Want a sneak peek inside this special issue? One of the magazine’s articles, “Tips for Buying Appliances”, is available to read online – click here to check it out.
Giveaway Time!
TEN Super Coupon Girl readers will each win a copy of the All You Smart Shopping special issue, valued at $4.97! Here’s how to enter:
1. Leave a comment on this post and tell me: Have you ever bought an issue of All You magazine?
Want extra entries? Do any of the following, and leave a separate comment for each one:
2. Link to this post on your blog, then come back here and leave me the link!
3. Write about this on Twitter, then come back and leave me the link to your tweet! One Twitter entry per person. You can use the button at the bottom of this post to tweet with one click!
4. Post my button on your website – just copy and paste the following code, and let me know where you put it:
Rules, regulations, and other important stuff: Giveaway ends on October 4th at 11:59 PM, PST. Winner will be chosen the following day via Random.org. Giveaway is open to US residents. All You provided me with a complimentary issue for the purposes of this review.
I tweeted!
@sam8310
http://twitter.com/#!/sam8310/status/121247256681791488
No, I haven’t bought an issue.
No, but I’ve heard good things. Thanks!
I haven’t bought one, but know that I need to start getting them
It has been a while, but yes I have. Ineed to get back into coupons!
I subscribe to All You. One issue paid for the whole subscription with the coupon savings. 🙂
I tweeted. Thank you!
http://twitter.com/#!/Aerated/status/121271969835524096
no i havent heard about it til now
I love this magazine, I buy it all the time.
All the time, I love it.
Kimmie Barnes
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
jakeremom-twitter and GFC
i usually buy it once a month
tcogbill at live dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/jakeremom/status/121277956814409728
Kimmie Barnes
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
This is my favorite magazine!
I have purchased individual issues of All You magazine at Walmart and am a current subscriber.
I haven’t, but my wife wants to subscribe soo bad.
yes, i have!
I have bought a couple of issues.
I have, but not for myself.
i love all you and try to get it every month!
I’ve gotten a few All You magazines…and I love them!
I have never bought an issue, but I would love to read it! jessicapeeling@yahoo.com
Tweeted the giveaway! http://twitter.com/#!/imaroughgem/status/121312794099453952 (imaroughgem) jessicapeeling@yahoo.com
I have bought these and love em!
Yes, I subscribe.
Last month I did get a subscription to this magazine and am just waiting to get my first issue but I’ve never actually purchased one in the past. In fact, I never knew it existed until last month.
AndreaH
davandihamilton (at) gmail (dot) com
I retweeted this giveaway (andreacouponz).
http://twitter.com/#!/andreacouponz/status/121344348041396224
AndreaH
davandihamilton (at) gmail (dot) com
Yes! It is the ONLY magazine I buy! 🙂
I have bought All You a few times-love it!
I have a subscription but have bought extra issues for the coupons.
I haven’t bought issues, but I’ve read issues before. It’s a wonderful magazine!
I haven’t.
I’ve bought many issues! I’d love to win!
e-mail: lucky02130 (at) gmail (dot) com
Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/vdr1984/status/121391227512946688
I currently subscribe to All You.
Tweet https://twitter.com/#!/rachelflavin/status/121401030880665600
My wife regularly buys All you so I know she would love it if we win.
Kappasighacksaw(at)live(dot)com
tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/bigdaddyhack/status/121410926669873153
kappasighacksaw(at)live(dot)com
I have a subscription. I love All You.
Yes I have bought this magazine.
i have bough issues before, and i love them!
I have never purchased All You magazine.
Yes, I love their coupons.
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/donnak4/status/121465149134618624
I have bought All You magazine for years now. Love it and all the great coupons.
shawn113(at)hotmail(dot)com
Thanks!! I send you my info by e-mail.
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