2016 EDITORIAL CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
FEBRUARY/MARCH
MEALS THAT
MAKE THE GRADE
THE COMFORT ISSUE
An entire issue dedicated to
soul-satisfying, palate-pleasing and,
unexpected comfort foods. Plus, tips
to boost the entire family’s comfort
level in the kitchen.
Additional Holiday/Seasonal Edit:
Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day,
St. Patrick’s Day, Easter
AD CLOSE: 11/24/15
ON-SALE: 1/19/16
AD CLOSE: 6/21/16
ON-SALE: 8/16/16
THE THANKSGIVING
ISSUE
WEEKNIGHT WOW
Everyday dinners and desserts that get
the ultimate seal of approval—they’re from
our community members’ moms. Pizza
night that’s all right, plus “winner winner
chicken dinners” from around the world.
Game-changing, make-ahead Thanksgiving
Day strategies and side dishes you’ll be
grateful for. Top holiday pies and boozy
baked treats that are all the buzz.
Additional Holiday/Seasonal Edit:
Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day
ON-SALE: 3/15/16
AD CLOSE: 8/16/16
ON-SALE: 10/11/16
FOOD, FAMILY,
FESTIVITIES
GARDEN & GRILL
Big, bold burgers, stuffed veggies, and
a farm-to-table dinner party cultivated
by the Allrecipes Allstars. And for
dessert? Blue-ribbon recipes from
fairs across the country, plus the
top-searched sweets from all 50 states.
AD CLOSE: 4/12/16
Additional Holiday/Seasonal Edit:
Slow Cooker
DECEMBER/JANUARY
JUNE/JULY/AUGUST
AD CLOSE: 9/20/16
Additional Holiday/Seasonal Edit:
July 4th, Summer Entertaining
ON-SALE: 6/7/16
Additional Holiday/Seasonal Edit:
Halloween
NOVEMBER
APRIL/MAY
AD CLOSE: 1/19/16
A+ meal ideas that are kid (and mom!)
friendly—from snacks to sides to six
“can-to-table” recipes made from pantry
staples. Plus, a Q&A with the man behind
the healthy school lunch movement and
his tips for picky eaters.
ON-SALE: 11/15/16
‘Tis the season to host, roast, and toast!
Recipes for no-bake desserts, winter
warming drinks, homemade food gifts,
and party-pleasing appetizers. Plus,
our Allstars share their favorite holiday
recipes and decorating tips.
Additional Holiday/Seasonal Edit:
New Year’s, Healthy Eating Habits
I N EVE RY I SSUE
› W
hat
You Crave
The season’s most searched terms on
Allrecipes.com
› K
itchen
Sink
Time, Save $
Ways to make meals affordable and easy
You Can Handle
A real-life focus on healthy eating
and cooking
› W
orld’s
News, products, trends, tips, kitchen hacks,
drinks... even pets!
› S
ave
› H
ealthy
Fare
International dishes demystified
› R
eader-Tested
Tools
Community members rate and review the
latest and greatest gadgets
› K
ids’
› W
hat’s
in your Recipe Box?
The most-saved recipes of the season
on Allrecipes.com
› C
ooking
School
Tips and techniques
› M
ake
It A Meal
Mix-and-match meal plans that include
mains, sides and desserts
Kitchen Lab
Culinary lessons for the little ones
For more information, contact Publisher Steven Grune at 212-455-1120 or steven.grune@meredith.com
Edit subject to change.
2016 Editorial Calendar
JANUARY Refresh
APRIL Garden
JULY DIY Summer
OCTOBER Before & After
Start the year with a fresh outlook on everything
from your home to your dinner table to how you travel,
make and DO.
• HOME: Clear the clutter once and for all!
• FOOD: Winter greens, plus supercharged juices
• BEAUTY: Color-friendly shampoos that give hair a boost
• HEALTH: Set MICRO-resolutions to get to your goals
• TRAVEL: Pet-friendly resorts perfect for four-legged
members in your family
With an eye on modern seasonal twists, this issue takes
readers from the kitchen to the garden and back again,
all in celebration of SPRING.
• HOME: Fresh, bold garden style perfect for inside AND out
• GARDEN: Edible gardening is a trendsetting must-try
• F OOD: What to do with those tomatoes, a grow-yourown staple
• BEAUTY: Breathe it in with beauty-centric aromatherapy
•H
EALTH: Small tweaks that make the morning better
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to tackle some great
projects with this inspired, hands-on deep dive.
• HOME: 25 easy DIY projects, plus amazing flea market finds
• GARDEN: Say ahhh to a low-water Zen garden
• FOOD: Summer staples with a twist, from fried chicken
to cherry pies and more
• BEAUTY: Do less and look great
• HEALTH: Your go-to summer health survival guide
Makeovers, DIY must-tries and fresh, colorful ideas are
at the heart of BHG’s first-ever Before & After issue.
• HOME: Before & After makeovers for every room of
the home
• GARDEN: Late season beauty in the garden
• FOOD: Classic maple gets an upgrade
• BEAUTY: Secrets to looking younger fast
• HEALTH: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
SPACE/MATERIALS: 10.15.15 ON-SALE: 12.15.15
SPACE/MATERIALS: 01.15.16 ON-SALE: 03.15.16
FEBRUARY Make Your Own Rules
MAY The Food Issue
AUGUST Family
NOVEMBER Holiday Headstart
Entrepreneurs are rewriting the work/life balance
rules, with passion that inspires us all. This issue—and
exclusive Entrepreneur Download—provide a perfect
primer for all could-be creatives out there!
• HOME: Celeb entrepreneur and BHG cover girl Jessica Alba
talks shop, family and home
• GARDEN: An Instragrammer’s picture-perfect garden
• FOOD: Secrets from the BHG Test Kitchen, plus avocados
• BEAUTY: A bold red lip is this winter’s must-try
• HEALTH: Stress and your heart
BHG’s first-ever Food Issue dives into deliciously
innovative trends popping up in kitchens and on
tables near you—grab a fork!
• HOME: Can’t-live-without kitchen ideas from the pros
• FOOD: Restaurant-inspired dishes to whip up at home,
plus the BHG Test Kitchen tackles some epic cooking fails
• BEAUTY: Anti-aging SPFs that pass the test
•H
EALTH: Your guide to all things yoga
• T RAVEL: Family-friendly Bed & Breakfast getaways
It’s all about back-to-school—and squeezing in those
last-minute vacations and fun family weekends—in the
August issue.
• HOME: Grab the gang and make over your family room
• FOOD: School night-friendly slow cooker recipes, plus
savor the end of summer with some seriously sweet treats
• BEAUTY: Who needs a spa? Give yourself an at-home facial!
•H
EALTH: Alternatives to traditional health go-tos
• T RAVEL: Everyone’s invited on these multi-generational trips
The holidays are right around the corner, and BHG’s got you covered!
No matter the feast or festivity we’re delivering the ultimate
inspiration all season long.
• HOME: An Instagram-worthy Thanksgiving tabletop
• FOOD: All things THANKSGIVING from the best bird to inspired
sides to seasonal sweets
• BEAUTY: Make the season bright, starting with your smile!
• HEALTH: How to keep your mind sharp and your memory on-point
• TRAVEL: Gotta get away this season? Check out these family cruises
SPACE/MATERIALS: 02.15.16 ON-SALE: 04.19.16
SPACE/MATERIALS: 05.16.16 ON-SALE: 07.19.16
MARCH Color
JUNE Entertaining & Outdoor Living
SEPTEMBER Stylemaker
DECEMBER Holiday
BHG reveals its Color Palette of the Year, plus plenty of
creative ways to add pops of color in this vibrant,
must-read issue.
• HOME: 25 pro tips to make color easy
• GARDEN: Yellow is popping up everywhere this spring
• FOOD: Bright, fresh veggies add a pop of color to the table
• BEAUTY: Simple spring makeup trends you’ve got to try
• HEALTH: Overcome your fears right now
As the weather heats up, BHG keeps things cool with this
go-to guide to summer style and effortless entertaining.
• HOME: Summer entertaining A-Z with BHG
• GARDEN: TV host and author Mar Jennings has the scoop
on top outdoor decorating trends
• F OOD: Get your grill on with these tips, tricks and must-tries
• BEAUTY: These simple hair styles help you beat the heat,
and look great doing it!
•H
EALTH: Feel great with our exclusive Eat Healthy
Handbook
Style takes center stage in BHG’s signature Stylemaker issue.
This trendsetting edition covers all things personal style, from
home and fashion to food, beauty and more.
• HOME: BHG’s 2016 Stylemakers at home
• GARDEN: Stylish, trendsetting gardening pros dig in
• F OOD: In the kitchen with some deliciously exciting tastemakers
• BEAUTY: Get fall-ready fast with get-gorgeous makeup trends
• FAMILY: Back-to-school with the latest and greatest
advice, picks and gotta-have gear
From seasonal cocktails and twists on traditional dishes, to
DIY décor and savvy style tips, the December issue is your
source for everything holiday.
• HOME: Holiday homes and crafts deliver plenty of festive fun
• GARDEN: Move over, poinsettias! Amaryllis are this
season’s big, bold floral
• FOOD: The ultimate holiday menus for any gathering you’ve
got, plus cookies, cookies, cookies—‘tis the season, after all
• BEAUTY: Party-perfect updos you can do in minutes
• HEALTH: The healthiest habits you can have
SPACE/MATERIALS: 04.15.16 ON-SALE: 06.21.16
SPACE/MATERIALS: 07.15.16 ON-SALE: 09.20.16
SPACE/MATERIALS: 08.15.16 ON-SALE: 10.18.16
SPACE/MATERIALS: 11.16.15 ON-SALE: 01.19.16
SPACE/MATERIALS: 12.15.15 ON-SALE: 02.16.16
For more information about this program, please contact
your BHG Account Executive or Christine Guilfoyle, SVP/Group
Publisher, Better Homes and Gardens at 212-551-7131.
Editorial and dates subject to change and cancellation.
SPACE/MATERIALS: 03.15.16 ON-SALE: 05.17.16
AWARD-WINNING BHG STYLEMAKER EVENT! This inviteonly event brings together Stylemakers from the issue, plus
BHG editors and trendsetting bloggers for an unparalleled
day of workshops, networking and celebrating in NYC.
SPACE/MATERIALS: 06.15.16 ON-SALE: 08.16.16
In every issue…
Fresh Trends | What We’re Loving NOW | Insider City Guide | Beauty In Person | Editor’s Beauty Picks | Feature Gardens
Plantings | Seasonal Color Palettes | How to Cook… | Healthy Eating | Fast and Fresh | Family Travel | I Did It
SPACE/MATERIALS: 09.15.16 ON-SALE: 11.15.16
EDITORIAL
2016 EDITORIAL CALENDAR
JANUARY / FEBRUARY:
JULY / AUGUST:
New Year, New You!
Grown in America
Kick-start the New Year with expert,
practical advice and helpful tools
to eat healthy, slim down and
feel great in 2016.
From Montana to Massachusetts
and North Carolina to Arizona, we’re
keeping it local and celebrating the
best homegrown flavors across
the U.S.
PLUS:
+ Our new “Smart Mom” column
PLUS:
+ 30-minute dinners
+ Benefits of drinking coffee
+ Heart health
+ Easy slider party
+ A better breakfast
PRINT CLOSE: November 2 PRINT ON SALE: December 22
PRINT CLOSE: May 2 PRINT ON SALE: June 21
MARCH / APRIL:
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER:
Better Choices
Comfort & Convenience
From nutritious superfoods to
sustainable produce, we’re celebrating
wholesome meals and flavor-packed
recipes to make healthy choices
more exciting (and delicious).
Get the most out of Fall’s flavors
with these easy solutions, makeahead family meals and nutrientrich recipes you’ll refer back
to all season long.
PLUS:
PLUS:
+ Egg-cellent breakfasts
+ Back-to-school basics
+ Quick dinners
+ Easy Indian at home
+ Global cuisines
+ Roasted chicken
PRINT CLOSE: January 4 PRINT ON SALE: February 23
PRINT CLOSE: July 1 PRINT ON SALE: August 23
MAY / JUNE:
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER:
Bring on Summer!
Harvest & Holidays
Savor summer and dish up creative
new meals that highlight the
season's best produce and
farm fresh fare.
Commemorate the holidays with
these show-stopping mains, simple
sides and delightful desserts,
perfect for two or a crowd.
PLUS:
PLUS:
+ Guide to grilling
+ Smart entertaining
+ Outdoor entertaining
+ Tips to sleep better
+ Curbing hunger
+ Awesome appetizers
PRINT CLOSE: March 1 PRINT ON SALE: April 19
PRINT CLOSE: September 5 PRINT ON SALE: October 25
IN EVERY ISSUE...
TASTE OF PLACE: Global cuisine,
flavors and personalities
SMART MOM: Practical advice on
feeding your family from a Mom
Editorial subject to change.
WAKE UP RIGHT!: New recipes
for an inspired breakfast
IN THE KITCHEN: Hot new tools,
ingredients and techniques
TASTEMAKERS: Inspiring food
influencers and their work
SMART SHOPPER: Brands and
products we love
5 INGREDIENT DINNER:
Flavor-packed, simple and easy meals
Family Circle 2016 Editorial Calendar
REGULAR COLUMNS: Best Of / What’s New / Star Turn / Bargain Hunting / Design File / DIY
Modern Life / Pets / Local Hero / Well-Being / Dr. Janet / Healthy Family Dinners™ / Slow Cooker
Latest Dish / Last Bite
STYLE
JANUARY
The Better You
Issue
ISSUE CLOSE
10/15/15
»B
eauty Makeovers
»F
ashion Emergencies
HOME
»D
e-Stress
Your Space
» No Texting While
Driving Pact
»B
edroom Update
» Retirement
Saving Reboot
ON SALE
12/8/15
FEBRUARY
ISSUE CLOSE
11/16/15
ON SALE
1/12/16
est New Hair Cuts
»B
& Styles
» Chic Shapewear
FAMILY
» Fresh Family Style
»U
ltimate Declutter
Strategies
» Brownies:
A Baker’s Dozen
» Active Family
» Best Workouts
& Diets by
the Decades
»F
ashionable
Workout Wear
»S
pring Cleaning
for a Healthy Home
» This Season’s
Makeup
»5
0 Best Cleaning
Products
»D
igital Tax Filing
»S
pring Fashion
Trends
»E
nchanting
Easter Eggs
»E
ssays: Riding
in Cars
»B
eauty and Fashion
Professionals
(& Moms) Share
Style Secrets and
Favorite Products
»S
tylish Mom
Decorating Secrets
» Most Influential
Moms
»B
athroom Fix up
»F
inancial Aid Primer
»D
ouble-Duty
Beauty Products
verything You
»E
Need to Know
to Paint Your Home
ON SALE
3/8/16
MAY
The Most
Influential Moms
Issue
ISSUE CLOSE
2/15/16
ON SALE
4/12/16
JUNE
ISSUE CLOSE
3/15/16
» A Shorts Story
ON SALE
5/10/16
Note: All editorial is subject to change.
As of 9/15/15
» Slow Cooker: Soups
» B
ack Pain
ISSUE CLOSE
12/15/15
ISSUE CLOSE
1/15/16
» Chicken
» HFD: Fish
»F
amily Living:
Natural Chic
APRIL
» Eye Health
» HFD: Healthy Pasta
Recipes
» "I Beat Heart Disease”
»T
he Perfect
Skin Plan
ON SALE
2/9/16
» Top 10 Breakfasts
» Instant Energy
FOOD
» Family Volunteering
»P
arenting & New
Pot Laws
»E
ndless Love:
Married Couples
Round Up
MARCH
The Wellness Issue
HEALTH
» Save on Health Care
» The Power of Love
» Slow Cooker:
Budget Meals
» HFD: Hearty Main
Dish Salads
» W
ellness Meals
» S
low Cooker:
Grains and Beans
» Tennis Family
» Guide to Your
Daughter's First
Period
»A
utism Feature
» Pump Up
the Protein
» HFD: Breakfast
for Dinner
» E
aster Entertaining
» S
low Cooker:
Brisket (Passover)
»K
ids & Self-Esteem
» HFD: Spring Veggies
» ER Survival Guide
» Mother’s Day
» Slow Cooker Tacos
»N
ational Parks
» Multiple Sclerosis
Feature
rad & Dad Gifts
»G
» Skin Cancer Quiz
»G
irls & Instagram
» Alzheimer's Feature
» HFD: Dinners Under
450-Calories
»A
musement/
Theme Parks
» Control Your
Cravings
» Latin Grilling
» Slow Cooker: Ribs
Continued on back
Family Circle 2016 Editorial Calendar
STYLE
JULY
The Summer
Entertaining Issue
ISSUE CLOSE
4/15/16
ON SALE
6/14/16
AUGUST
The Back to School
Preview Issue
ISSUE CLOSE
5/16/16
» Summer Makeup
& Nails
» Summer Fashion
Trend
» Humidity-Proof
Beauty (Hair, Skin,
Makeup)
HOME
» Outdoor Entertaining
» Summerize Your
Home
FAMILY
»N
ew Ways to
»S
ummer’s Best Dress
Neaten Up
»H
ome Gym for
Every Budget
» H
FD: Farmer’s
Market Meals
»M
oms & Direct Sales
» The New Healthy Diet:
Eggs, Butter, Whole
Milk & More
» Summer Fruit
»7
Good-for-You
Diet Habits
That Aren’t
» HFD: Burgers
»C
ollege Prep
»M
othering in the
Middle: Not Too Strict,
Not Too Permissive
ON SALE
7/12/16
SEPTEMBER » B
eauty Ingredients
The Back to School
Issue
ISSUE CLOSE
6/15/16
ON SALE
8/9/16
OCTOBER
The Halloween
Issue
ISSUE CLOSE
7/15/16
Hall of Fame:
Classics and
New Ones
»F
amily Kitchen
and Trends
» Peri & Menopause
Update
»B
oost Your Pet’s IQ
» BTS News Items
» Slow Cooker: Apples
alloween Décor
»H
verscheduled Kids
»O
» Breast Cancer
» HFD: Vegetarian
»K
ids’ Study Space
»B
eginner’s Guide to
Investing
» Caregiver Burnout
» Pumpkin: Sweet
& Savory
ISSUE CLOSE
8/15/16
» Shoe Guide
»D
eclutter Diary
»F
all Decorating
Trends
ON SALE
10/11/16
» Tailgating
» Slow Cooker:
Hot Cereal
residential Cookie
»P
Contest
» Diabetes: Fact vs.
Fiction
»E
at Healthier for
Less Money
» Stress-Proof Your
Family
» HFD: Ground Beef
» Thanksgiving
» Slow Cooker: Meals
for the Freezer
»T
hanksgiving for Pets
oliday Fashion
DECEMBER » H
» Family Holiday
Celebration
ISSUE CLOSE
9/15/16
»F
estive Décor
The Holiday Issue
» Best Fast Food Picks
»D
IY Pet Costumes
Skincare
» HFD: 15-, 20-, 30Minute Meals
»B
ack to School
Savings
»S
chool Year
Streamlining
»J
ewelry Trends
NOVEMBER » A
nti-Aging
The Thanksgiving
» Grilled Pizza
» Slow Cooker: Late
Summer Veggies
» Kids & Sports
ON SALE
9/13/16
Issue
» Eating Disorders
in Kids
» Slow Cooker BBQ
»K
ids & Screen Time
»F
all Fashion
»A
nnual Beauty
Awards
FOOD
»D
o Everything
Better Guide
»P
et-Friendly Travel
»A
lfresco Food
and Fun
HEALTH
& Beauty
»G
ift Guide
lu Fighters
»F
»O
nline Spending
Traps
» Have a Happy
Holiday
» HFD: 10 Ingredients—
or less
» Holiday
» Slow Cooker:
Apps & Dips
ON SALE
11/8/16
Note: All editorial is subject to change.
Contact your Family Circle Account Manager or Lee D. Slattery, Vice President/Publisher at 212.551.6947
or lee.slattery@meredith.com.
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2016 Editorial Calendar
> Healthy Family: Fool Your Taste Buds;
All About Lacrosse; 15-Minute Fun Break;
Homemade Yogurt Bars
> Favorite Things: Best Birthday Gifts
Under $20
> Kitchen Fun: Deviled Eggs; St. Patrick’s
Day Treat
> Smile: Fresh Spring Makeup Finds;
Spring Cleaning for Your Makeup Bag;
Hot Hair Tools; Go For It: Did You
Accomplish Something Recently That
Made You Feel Proud?
> Explore: 5 Things to Do in Philadelphia
APRIL
Annual Travel Awards
> 2 016 FamilyFun Travel Awards
DECEMBER/JANUARY 2016
Holiday Fun Guide!
> One-of-a-Kind Gifts Made from
Kids’ Art
> The Holiday Bakeshop (homemade
candies and other treats)
> Try It In Your Town: Bubble Gum Day
> Healthy Family: 15 Minute Fun Break;
Stress Buster
> Home: The Kid-Friendly Bathroom
> Let’s Eat: Soups and Stews
> Favorite Things: Top 10 Family Games
> Big Fun: Instant Party Ideas
> Kitchen Fun: All About Oranges
>T
ry It In Your Town: A Winter
Clothing Swap
> Smile: Hair Dye to Change Up Your Look;
Sweat-Session Survivors; Oscar Party
Makeup; Go For It: How Do You Shake
Off a Bad Mood?
> Kitchen Fun: Kid-friendly Appetizers
> Home: Festive Decorating
> Let’s Eat: Holiday Brunch Dishes
> Healthy Family: Chicken Soup Explained;
Active Indoor Games
>F
avorite Things: 2016 Family Tech Awards
> Smile: Party Makeup; Stocking Stuffers;
Deck Your ’Do; Go For It: How Busy
Moms Find Calm
xplore: Travel Battery Chargers;
>E
5 Things to Do in Palm Springs
> Explore: 5 Things to Do in Nashville;
Specialty Museums
> Little Ones: Sweet Valentine; Indoor
Snowman Game ; You’ve Got Rhythm!;
Craft Supplies for Tots
MARCH
> Amazing Birthday Cakes and Cupcakes
> Full STEM Ahead! (ways to encourage
kids in science, technology, engineering,
and math)
> Big Fun: Easter Eggs
> Heartfelt Valentine Cards and Gifts
> Your Great Ideas: Ideas for Fun
Family Nights
> Big Fun: Valentine Treat
> Home: Lighting Ideas for Kids Bedrooms
> Let’s Eat: Mad for Meatballs
NOTE: Editorial content subject to change
FF_2_09.24.15
>B
ig Fun: April Fool’s Day Faux Food
> Home: Spring Cleaning
>L
et’s Eat: Use Your Noodles
> Healthy Family: Feed Your Brain;
Play with Your Pet
> Favorite Things: Creative Craft Supplies
and Kits
> Smile: Tweak Your Beauty Routine for
Travel; 3 Books We Love; Minis for Travel;
Go For It: What Are Your Best Tips and
Tricks for a Stress-Free Vacation?
ittle Ones: Sidewalk Chalk Game;
>L
Building Block Activities; Must-Have Baby
Products; Spring Nature Crafts
MAY
FEBRUARY
> 10 Peak Experiences to Give Your Family
This Year
> Veggie Gardening with Kids
FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact your FamilyFun sales representative
or Jeff Wellington, VP/Group Publisher, 212.499.2118, jeff.wellington@meredith.com
Special Foodie Family Issue!
> The Ultimate Guide to Making Food Fun
> FamilyFun’s All-Time Best Recipes
> Food with a Face: Make-You-Smile Dishes
from Our Test Kitchen
> Big Fun: Homemade Soda Drinks
> Try It In Your Town: Start a Community
Vegetable Garden
> Make It: Edible Construction Projects;
Food-Inspired Crafts
> Art Spark: Printing with Veggies
cont. >
2016 Editorial Calendar (cont’d)
> Home: Make Your Kitchen More
Kid-Friendly
> Great Little Beach Towns—Lake Edition
> Big Fun: Pumpkins Gone Wild
> Let’s Eat: Mexican Favorites
> Big Fun: Make Pretend Jet Packs
> Make it: Outdoor Halloween Décor
> Try It In Your Town: Throw a
Neighborhood Garage Sale
> Healthy Family: Apple “Cookies”;
Know a Nutrient—Potassium
> Healthy Family: Try It—Tomatillos;
Staying Hydrated
> Favorite Things: Family Movies (DVDs,
streaming, and more)
> Let’s Eat: Cool-Off Treats
> Your Great Ideas: How Do You Help Your
Kids Stay on Top of Their Homework?
> Healthy Family: Spring Food
Smackdown—Asparagus Versus Peas;
Super Foods
> Favorite Things: Fun Food Products
(cookbooks, cooking devices, pretend
kitchens)
> Kitchen Fun: Tea Sandwiches for Mom;
Cooking Projects for a Screen-Free Week
> Smile: The Benefits of an Amazing
Ingredient for Skin; Farmer’s Market Finds;
Sugar & Spice; Go For It: How Do You
Stick to Healthy Eating Habits?
> Explore: Best Cities for Foodie Families;
We Tried It—Cooking School; Picnic Gear
> Little Ones: Homemade Biscuits; Healthy
Bedtime Snacks; Grocery Store Games
> Smile: All About Eyeliners; 3 Books We
Love; Best New Nail Polishes; Go For It:
What Book Has Changed Your Life in
Some Way?
> Try It In Your Town: Halloween
Costume Swap
> Get Smart: Make Math Fun
> Let’s Eat: 5 Ingredient Dinners
> Home: Shell Décor Projects
> Explore: Antique Carousels; 5 Things to
do in Chicago; Solar-Powered Travel Gear
SEPTEMBER
> Home: Welcome Mats
> Smile: CEW 2016 Awards Winners;
Go For It: What’s the One Beauty Product
You Couldn’t Live Without?
> Explore: Space-related Sites and
Museums (various locations); 5 Things
to Do in Minneapolis/St. Paul
Back to School
JUNE/JULY
> Readers’ Best Fundraisers and School
Spirit Builders
> Afterschool Fun and Games (crafts and
activities)
Get Ready for the Holidays!
> Our All-time Best Block Party Ideas
(a salute to 25 years of neighborhood fun)
> New-School-Year Success Strategies
>T
hanksgiving Fun Guide
> Big Fun: The Art of Lunch Packing
> Big Fun: Harvest Celebration
> Big Fun: Backyard Reading Paradise
> Healthy Family: Start of Season Sports
Checklist; All About Eyes
> Healthy Family: Muscle Memory;
Side Dish Smackdown; TV Chairs Game
> Favorite Things: Great Family Apps
(back to school, brain boosters, games)
>F
avorite Things: Gift Books
> Little Ones: Learning Games; Fabulous
Fall Outings; Homemade Fruit Sauces
> Let’s Eat: In Praise of Cranberries
25th Anniversary Issue
> Inspiring Projects from Summer Art Camp
> Make it: July Fourth Crafts;
Father’s Day Gifts
> Home: Bike and Scooter Storage
> Let’s Eat: Homemade Pizza!
> Kitchen Fun: Become a Salad Artist
> Healthy Family: Frozen Fruit Bites;
After-Sun Soothers
> Favorite Things: Summer Reading Special
> Smile: Sunny Makeup; Fake Gorgeous
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Baby: Have a Happy Baby
Mom: Bring the Romance Back
Milestones: First Sounds
Beauty: Care for Your Changing Hair
Smarts: What Grandmas Wish You Knew
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Baby: Help Baby Sleep (So You Can Too!)
Milestones: Pointing
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Beauty: Smooth Out Stretch Marks
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Bests: Strollers
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Pregnancy: LOL Pregnancy Shockers!
Baby: Create a Family Dinner Routine
Milestones: Sleeping Through the Night
Latina Mommy: Get More Body Confidence!
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Special: Superfoods for Your Bump
Baby: Be Prepared for an Early Delivery
Mom: Birth Control After Baby
Milestones: Starting Solids
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Beauty: Your New Speedier Beauty Routine
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Mom: Solve Your Nursing Struggles
Baby: Newborn Growth Chart, Explained
Milestones: First Steps
Beauty: Pregnancy’s Beauty Perks
Bests: Infant Tubs
Special: A Guide to Finding Your Maternity Style
Baby: Raise an Unpicky Eater From Day One
Milestones: Newborn Reflexes
Latina Mommy: My Baby, My Style
Bests: Swaddles
Special: Fit Pregnancy and Baby Best Awards
Moms: Reasons to Plan Your Next Pregnancy Now
Baby: Games to Play Using Just Your Hands
Milestones: First Shoes
Smarts: What Daycare Directors Wish You Knew
Beauty: Delivery-Room Beauty
Special: New-Mom Weight Loss Diaries
Baby: Raise a Resilient Baby
Milestones: Head and Neck Control
Beauty: What’s Safe, What’s Not During Pregnancy
Bests: Infant Car Seats
Special: Best Baby Toys of the Year
Mom: 100 Calories: Save, Spend or Snack
Baby: Signs Your Baby is Happy
Milestones: Meeting Strangers
Latina Mommy: How to Enjoy Your First Holiday
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Beauty: Sweet Holiday Gifts
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Every issue of Midwest Living features stories that explore the region,
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How to Own This
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• The Ultimate De-Clutter Your Life
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• The Latest Tips and Techniques for
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• Women With More Winners
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• Accessories to Crave
• The Real Secret to Gorgeous Hair
• Insider’s Guide to Chicago
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• Age-Proof Your Makeup
• Supermodels’ Second Acts
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• Secrets To a Brighter Complexion
• Beauty: When to Splurge
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• Entrepreneurship Blowout
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APRIL
• Kids Health: How to Raise A Healthy Kid Today
• Easter Egg Dyeing Guide
• Eating Well: 12 Fruit & Veggie Snacks
• Kids Health: What Is it Like to Have a Grown Child With Autism?
• Beauty: Hair Secrets Your Mom Never Taught You
• Kids Health: Secrets of Pediatrician Parents
• The Workout Made for Moms
• Eating Well: Parents 25 Best Frozen Foods
• Moms Money Clinic: How to Make Tough Family
Money Decisions
• Beauty: Moms Beauty Entrepreneurs
• 25 Ways to Make Your Home More Efficient
• Easy, Yet Magical Fairy Gardens
• What’s for Dinner? 5 Easy Meals
• Beyond the Cronut: Fun Food Mashups
FEBRUARY
MAY
• Valentine’s Day Desserts for Breakfast
• Election 2016: What Matters to Moms
• Kids Health: 5 Kids’ Medicine Mistakes That Parents Make
• Parents Best of the Web Awards
• Eating Well: Kid-Tested & Approved Recipes
• The New Rules on Raising Babies
• Beauty: Moms’ Favorite Beauty Trends
• Kids Health News: Kids’ Allergies
• Want to Lose Weight? Eat Like a Kid!
• Soothing Kids’ Nightmares
• Family Home Renovation Guide
• Beauty: Parents Drugstore Guide
• Special Report: The New Culture of Parenting in America, Part 2
• A Family Cinco de Mayo Celebration
MARCH
• What’s for Dinner? 5 Easy Meals
• Play Kits to Spark Kids’ Imagination
• Travel: Parents & Trip Advisor’s 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts
JUNE
• Kids Health: Is Your Kid’s Weight in the Danger Zone?
• Crafts for Your Little Entrepreneur
• Eating Well: Healthy Cookies
• Your Guide to Planning Your Dream Family Vacation
• Beauty: Colorful Makeup for Spring
• Kids Health News: Smart Sun Tips from Moms
• Special Report: The New Culture of Parenting in America, Part 1
• Kids Health: Children’s Water Safety
• Toddler Nursery 2.0
• Eating Well: Tame Your Child’s Sweet Tooth
• Moms Money Clinic: Money Lessons From Little Kids
• Beauty: A Mom With Melanoma Shares Her Story
• What’s for Dinner? 5 Easy Meals
• How to Create a Positive Family Food Culture
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JULY
OCTOBER
• Hello Sunshine! Outdoor Games and Fun
• Travel: All-American Family Road Trips
• Kids’ Halloween Costume Party With Jordan Ferney of the Blog,
Oh, Happy Day!
• Kids Health: Pediatricians’ Favorite Natural Remedies
• Kids Health: The Future of Children’s Health
• Eating Well: Easier Vegetarian Meals
• Eating Well: Healthy Halloween Treats
• Beauty: Beat the Heat Hairstyles
• Beauty: New Mom Makeovers
• Parents 10 Best Cars of 2016
• What Moms With Breast Cancer Really Need
• Moms Money Clinic: Don’t Let Money Ruin Your Marriage
• Moms Money Clinic: Millennial Families & Finances:
An Exclusive Survey
• What’s for Dinner? 5 Easy Meals
AUGUST
• Your Family Guide to Glamping
• Travel: Parents 10 Best Water Parks
• Kids Health: 5 Things Docs Still Can’t Believe Parents Believe
• Eating Well: Wow ‘Em With Watermelon
• Beauty: Skincare Secrets From Around the World
• Moms Money Clinic: How to Be A Smarter Food Shopper
• What’s for Dinner? 5 Easy Meals
SEPTEMBER
• Election 2016: What Matters to Moms
• Travel: Bucket List Trips for Families
• Kids Health: Kids’ Health Conditions Parents Don’t Talk About
• Eating Well: The Best Lunchbox Sandwiches
• Special Survey: What Kids Really Think About Their Parents
• Parents Mom Knows Best Beauty Awards
• Your Family’s To Do List … Done!
• Moms Money Clinic: 25 Ways to Save on Birthday Parties
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• What’s for Dinner? 5 Easy Meals
• Keep Your Home Fire Safe
• What’s for Dinner? 5 Easy Meals
NOVEMBER
• Election 2016: What Matters to Moms
• Parents Best Toys of 2016
• Kids Health: Boost Your Family’s Immune System For Flu Season
• Eating Well: Double the Number of Foods Your Kid Likes
• Special Report: 100 Ways to Be A Grownup
• Beauty: Mom’s Guide to Great DIY Hair Color
• Cook Thanksgiving Dinner in Four Hours
DECEMBER
• Make Santa’s Magic Last!
• Parents 10 Best Children’s Books
• Kids’ Health: How to Get Answers When Something’s Really Wrong
• Eating Well: 5 New Potato Recipes
• Beauty: Glitter for Grownups
• Parents Holiday Gift Guide
• Christmas Cookies Kids Can Make
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spring.
summer.
in every issue
in every issue
• ¿Que-Que?: Readers’ thoughts and tips on
different topics, plus what to see, hear, read,
shop for, and play with this season
• ¿Que-Que?: Readers’ thoughts and tips on
different topics, plus what to see, hear, read,
shop for, and play with this season
• PL Mamá: Meet a mom living the Parents Latina
lifestyle
• PL Mamá: Meet a mom living the Parents Latina
lifestyle
• Ay Mamí: A Latina celeb gives readers insight
into her life as a mom
• Ay Mamí: A Latina celeb gives readers insight
into her life as a mom
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kids
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• K ids Ages & Stages: The latest health and
development news about babies, toddlers,
big kids, and more; plus an update on autism
• K ids Ages & Stages: The latest health and
development news about babies, toddlers,
big kids, and more; plus sunscreen tips
• K ids Health: Fighting Back Against Asthma
• K ids Safety: Swimming Lessons: How to protect
kids in the water; sidebar on how non-swimmers
can encourage kids
• K ids Behavior: "What Am I?” Helping
multiracial kids establish their identity
• K ids Fun: Baby’s Amazing Senses
mamás }
moms
• Mom Beauty: Better Skin Habits
• Mom Health: Banish Your Wellness Worries:
How to let go of maternal anxiety
• Mom Happiness: Curl Confidence: How one
mom celebrates her daughter’s hair
casa }
home
• Home Food: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo:
Authentic recipes and games
• Home Money: Go Big: Brilliant budgeting ideas
from moms with big families, plus tips from
financial planners
• Home Spaces: A Smart Fire Safety Plan:
The definitive guide for peace of mind
• K ids Behavior: Smooth Their Mood: How to
help kids manage their ups and downs
• K ids Fun: Your Ultimate Mexican Vacation:
The best family resorts; sights every kid should
see; and how to help children soak up culture
mamás }
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• Mom Beauty: Pre-Vacay Beauty
• Mom Health: Foot Fixes: Beauty and fashion
advice to put the spring in your step
• Mom Happiness: Telenovela Tips: Mom
wisdom from our favorite Latin soaps
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• Home Food: 20-Minute Meals
• Home Food: Drive Down Gas Costs
• Home Safety: Kids Can Cook: Teach them how
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fall.
winter.
in every issue
in every issue
• ¿Que-Que?: Readers’ thoughts and tips on
different topics, plus what to see, hear, read,
shop for, and play with this season
• ¿Que-Que?: Readers’ thoughts and tips on
different topics, plus what to see, hear, read,
shop for, and play with this season
• PL Mamá: Meet a mom living the Parents Latina
lifestyle
• PL Mamá: Meet a mom living the Parents Latina
lifestyle
• Ay Mamí: A Latina celeb gives readers insight
into her life as a mom • Ay Mamí: A Latina celeb gives readers insight
into her life as a mom
niños }
kids
• Kids Ages & Stages: The latest health and
development news about babies, toddlers,
big kids, and more; plus how to tackle cold and
flu season
• K ids Health: Tip the Scales: Help them maintain
a healthy weight
kids
• K ids Ages & Stages: The latest health and
development news about babies, toddlers,
big kids, and more
• K ids Health: Hit Snooze: Reasons your kids
need sleep
• K ids Behavior: Conquer Homework: Steps to
getting it done
• K ids Behavior: Breaking Gender Roles:
Machista boys and ultra feminine girls are a thing
of the past
• K ids Fun: 15 Ways to Help Them Celebrate
Their Heritage
• K ids Fun: Gift Guide: Kid presents that
celebrate culture
mamás }
moms
mamás }
moms
• Mom Beauty: Real Eye Openers: Makeup and
skin-care to help you look refreshed
• Mom Beauty: Good Morning, Gorgeous:
Bedtime beauty tips
• Mom Work: Be a Work-at-Home-Mom:
Tricks to turn your home into a home office;
plus: Meet Latina WAHMs and learn how they
do it
• Mom Happiness First Person: Losing My
Religion: Meet one mom who is doing things
differently with her son
• Mom Happiness: The Name Game: Creative
Latino baby names, explained
casa }
home
• Home Food: Use Your Noodle: Delicious pasta
dishes
• Home Familia: Mixed and Matched: Three
multiracial families on how they combine cultures
• Home Money: Save on Your Food Bill (and still
make dinner delicioso!)
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• M
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Compromise: How to get on the same page
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home
• Home Food: Tradition with a Twist: Latina chefs
put a healthy spin on favorite recipes
• Home Money: Dollars & Sense: Help kids learn
real-life finance
• Home Spaces: Get Organized! Products and
tips to help you pare down, spruce up, and tame
the mess
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FEBRUARY
APRIL
Rach's SXSW Feedback party,
cooking playlists and the best
towns to eat and rock out in!
Plus, how to become a pizza
pro and all things spring­—
travel, beauty and more!
Shopping, meal-prep and cooking
secrets to help you save big,
including a Dinners for a Deal
blowout. Plus, the best beauty
values, the supermarket of the
future and easy Easter décor.
And don't miss our first-ever
Restaurant Survey!
FOOD & MUSIC
HAPPY, HEALTHY 2016
50 ways to find your happy place!
Recipes that boost your mood,
products that make you feel as
good as you look, inspiring travel,
easy home upgrades and more!
Plus, Super Bowl chips and dips, Valentine's Day desserts and
how to stock a healthy pantry.
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SEPTEMBER
Dinner party hacks that take
the stress out of entertaining,
festive party dishes under $5
and a wine-tasting party even
beer drinkers will love. Plus, a
road map for a super summer
road trip and lake house
renovation inspiration.
The ultimate summer vegetable
cookbook with tips, tricks,
recipes and celeb chefs' unsung
vegetable favorites. Plus,
breakfast salads, grilling made
easy, kitchen gardens and the
latest in sun protection.
Cook, eat and entertain while
the sun shines. Pool parties,
summer faves, state fair trips,
beat-the-heat beauty and
how to grill ribs.
Dream kitchen extravaganza–
decorating ideas, easy upgrades,
cleaning tricks and 101 cooking
skills to master. Plus, make-ahead
back-to-school meals and a
skillet buying guide.
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HEALTHY EATING
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GET OUTDOORS!
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ON SALE: June 7
ON SALE: May 10
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
It’s Rach’s favorite season and
we’ve got spooky Halloween
recipes, devilish décor, tailgating
tips and tricks and a whole lot
of autumn awesomeness.
Our annual Thanksgiving
guide: menus, planning tips,
decorating ideas and more!
Get ready to mingle and jingle
with our annual gift guide,
cookie how-tos, holiday beauty,
cocktails, mocktails and more
to enjoy all season long.
FALL FUN!
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ON SALE: September 6
THANKSGIVING
HANDBOOK
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ON SALE: October 11
LOVE YOUR KITCHEN
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ON SALE: August 2
HOLIDAY HAPPINESS
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NEW Healthy Meal Kit
Booklet: A complete
shopping list and recipes
for five healthy
weeknight meals
ON SALE: November 15
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January/February
SLIMDOWN ISSUE
Definitive Guide to Weight Loss - #YouCanLoseTheWeight
Launch of Look Great Features
• Vibrant Hair
• Sporty Sexy Chic Style
• Game Changer: Accessories
Closing Date: 11/12/15
On-Sale Date: 1/1/16
March
TRENDSHAPER ISSUE
Latest in Fitness, Food, Beauty, Style and More!
Launch of Body Shop Feature
Body-Part Focused Workout & Nutrition Plans
• Plus: Healthy Sunday Suppers
Closing Date: 12/15/15
On-Sale Date: 2/9/16
April
RUNNING ISSUE
The Best Moves and More To Keep You on Track
• Annual Sneaker Awards
• Plus: Indulgent Vegan Meals, Hormones and Your Health
Closing Date: 1/21/16
On-Sale Date: 3/15/16
May
SUMMER SHAPE UP
Get Swimsuit Ready in 8 Weeks
• Summer SHAPEUp Workout Part 1
• Annual Sunscreen Awards
•Plus: High Intensity Skincare, Eat for Energy,
The Truth About Detoxing
Closing Date: 3/3/16
On-Sale Date: 4/19/16
June
SWIMSUIT ISSUE
Latest Styles for Every Body Type
•Summer SHAPEUp Workout Part 2
•Plus: Healthy & Delicious Desserts, Harness Your Body’s
Natural Healing Power
Closing Date: 4/4/16
On-Sale Date: 5/24/16
July/August
SKIN ISSUE
The Best Ways to Protect It, Nurture it – Then Flaunt It!
• Annual Snack Awards
• Plus: No-Cellulite Workout, Summery Raw Food
Closing Date: 5/5/16
On-Sale Date: 6/28/16
September
STYLE ISSUE
Sexy Denim, Transitional Pieces and More
•Plus: The Science of Motivation Part 1, Fresh Fall Beauty,
Fitness Reboot
Closing Date: 6/16/16
On-Sale Date: 8/18/16
October
BEAUTY BLOWOUT ISSUE
• Annual Beauty Awards
• Plus: The Science of Motivation
Part 2, Breast Health
Closing Date: 7/19/16
On-Sale Date: 9/13/16
MEREDITH
NATIONAL
BEAUTY
MONTH
November
HEALTHY TRAVEL
Great Adventures For Your Next Active Vacation
• Annual Healthy Travel Awards
• Plus: The Science of Motivation Part 3, Eating
Healthy on-the-Go
Closing Date: 8/16/16
On-Sale Date: 10/18/16
December
HEALTHY HOLIDAYS
Featuring the Ultimate Gift Guide for the Active Life
• Plus: Luxe Beauty Looks, Skinny Cocktails,
Quick Calorie Burners, Healthy & Easy Entertaining
Closing Date: 9/15/16
On-Sale Date: 11/15/16
All edit, on-sale dates and closing dates are subject to change.
Fractionals close one month prior to ad close. For more information, please contact Associate Publisher Eric Schwarzkopf at Eric.Schwarzkopf@shape.com or 212.551.6975.
2016
editorial CALENDAR*
FEBRUARY/MARCH
Before & After
Ad close: November 24, 2015
On sale: January 19, 2016
Rate Base: 850,000
Audience: 4.6 million**
Rising Stars &
Design Innovators
Special section: Kitchens
Ad close: April 26, 2016
On sale: June 21, 2016
Featuring the 2015 Modernism
Week Showhouse
Featuring the 2015 Hampton
Designer Showhouse
APRIL
SEPTEMBER
Ad close: January 12, 2016
On sale: March 8, 2016
Ad close: June 14, 2016
On sale: August 9, 2016
Featuring the 2015 Atlanta
Decorators’ Showhouse
Special section: Space-saving products
and tips for getting better organized
MAY
OCTOBER
Ad close: February 16, 2016
On sale: April 12, 2016
Ad close: July 19, 2016
On sale: September 13, 2016
JUNE
Featuring the 2015 Napa Valley
Designer Showhouse
Color Your World
Frequency: 8x/year
JULY/AUGUST
Great American Homes
Weekend Living
Ad close: March 22, 2016
On sale: May 17, 2016
Special section: Weekend
getaway travel destinations
**Source: MRI Spring 2015; Base: Total Adults
Small Spaces/Big Style
Designers at Home
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
Home for the Holidays
Ad close: September 6, 2016
On sale: November 1, 2016
Featuring Holiday House 2015
2016
New Trads
Ad close: May 30, 2016
Live: June 21, 2016
URL: TRADhomeMag.com
Avg. Page Views: 4.8 million
For more information, please contact your sales representative or
Beth McDonough, Publisher, at 212.551.7079 or beth.mcdonough@meredith.com
*Subject to change. Ad close for cover positioning is 2 months prior to ad close.
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