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Inside Shopsmart's October/November 2007 issue

Posted Monday, November 12, 2007

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ShopSmart is available on newsstands now. From the publishers of Consumer Reports, ShopSmart helps buyers make smart purchasing decisions on items they need every day.

FEATURES:

Smart Green Shopping for Your Home: ShopSmart pros weigh in on all kinds of eco-friendly items to see what’s really worth buying, what to skip, and how to save. (p. 20)

Shoes! Shoes! Shoes!: ShopSmart supplies you with the ultimate guide to getting great deals on designer styles, finding sexy pairs that won’t kill your feet, plus five online buying tips! (p. 30)

Eye Candy: You won’t believe what a difference changing your eyewear can make. Check out ShopSmart’s makeovers and tips to find the most flattering specs. (p. 36)

Click it Off!: Web sites that blast fat? The Internet is full of them; ShopSmart found free sites to try, plus advice to keep you on track. (p. 42)

THE BUYING GUIDE:

Three Online Shopping Trends You’ll Love: ShopSmart experts let you in on new ways to save time and find the absolute greatest deals online. (p. 6)

Bargaining Chips: Follow these three tips from ShopSmart to talk your way to a cheaper hotel bill. (p. 14)

What Not To Buy Your Baby? A Baby Walker: ShopSmart shares the reasons why you might want to avoid baby walkers and what to buy instead to keep you child safe.(p. 88)

Halloween Candy Countdown: It’s sometimes ingredients, not size, that dictate calorie count in some of your favorite Halloween candies. ShopSmart experts share how many treats you can really eat for 100 calories. (p. 71)

Four Ways to Shop Smarter: ShopSmart experts let you in on the deals and discounts you can get this very instant, from online coupon codes to purchasing big ticket items on eBay. (p. 7)

Where to Find Eco-Friendly Goodies: ShopSmart details five Web sites with great green products at good prices. (p. 10)

Accidental Encounters: Follow ShopSmart’s panic proof guide to keep your cool after a car accident, plus the must-have items to always keep in your trunk. (p. 93)

Also in this issue…

  • Best Washing Machines (p. 48)
  • Best Leaf Blowers (p. 55)
  • Best Household Glues (p. 57)
  • Best Facial Washes (p.62)
  • Best Dark Chocolate (p. 72)
  • Best Microwave Popcorn (p. 73)
  • Best Camcorders (p. 83)
About ShopSmart magazine:
Launched in Fall 2006 by Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, ShopSmart draws upon Consumer Reports’ celebrated tradition of accepting no advertisements and providing unbiased product reviews. The magazine features product reviews, shopping tips on how to get the most out of products and “best of the best” lists. ShopSmart is ideal for busy shoppers who place a premium on time. ShopSmart has a newsstand price of $5.99 and is available nationwide at major retailers including Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart, Borders, Kroger, Safeway and Publix.
 
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