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Kiwis are “green” - and so is Kiwi Magazine!
By metropolitanmama | April 20, 2008
When I flip through magazines, I like to read helpful articles, to see captivating photos, to find tips and ideas relevant to my life, and to feel connected to the tone of the magazine.
I also like the magazine to have a cohesive vision and a united tone - not to be scatterbrained and full of tangents. For example, it just doesn’t ring true when I pick up a parenting magazine and read an article about treating common colds naturally or how to avoid unnecessary medications only to be inundated with ads for ADHD drugs and allergy meds…
I like Kiwi Magazine because they have a target audience and a specific purpose (”helping parents raise their children the healthiest way possible” with a focus on “natural and organic living“) - and they stick to it. You won’t find ads for processed snacks and toxin-filled toys. Instead, you’ll find ads that relate to the content (for green expos, eco-friendly products, and healthy foods).
Plus, the magazine has a fun layout and cool features. You can check out my full review here.
You have an opportunity to win a one-year subscription to Kiwi Magazine below. [P.S. if you don't win, you can subscribe to Kiwi Mag for $11.95 a year...]
To double your chances of winning, you can fill out my quick and easy 9-question survey about yourself and your relationship to Metropolitan Mama. The first 100 people to complete the survey will receive an extra entry in the drawing to receive a one-year magazine subscription to Kiwi Magazine. *Because the survey is anonymous, you will need to tell me in the comments if you took the survey so that I can give you an additional entry.*
WIN IT! Two winners will receive a one-year subscription to Kiwi Magazine. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post prior to Sunday, April 27 at midnight (don’t forget to follow the rules). The winner will be announced and contacted on Monday, April 28. * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.
*UPDATE* The winners are #57 Heather B and #31 stampedwithgrace. Congratulations!
Topics: contests, green living |
April 20th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
I think your comment about a “cohesive vision” in a magazine really rings true. Kiwi sounds like a great one - and I filled out the survey
April 20th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
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April 20th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
I don’t mind magazines that post different opinions, but I do agree that it’s odd when the ads are in direct opposition to the articles. This magazine sounds good! Thanks for your review. Oh, and I filled out the survey, too.
April 20th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
This magazine looks wonderful for someone just starting on the green path with young kids. The Eco crafts and how to shop organic are things I want to learn more about. And yes, I completed the survey as well.
April 20th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Oh heavens. I agreed with the disparity between articles and ads! I love Kiwi.
April 20th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I’ve been interested in this magazine since you first mentioned it (I think that was the first I’d heard of it.) I completed a survey too. Thanks.
April 20th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
This is right up my alley. I filled out your survey…I didnt see anywhere to put my name though.
April 20th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
I’d love this subscription! I’m always looking for healthier anything for the kids.
I completed your survey monkey too:-)
Mommie
April 20th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I’m a monkey filler too!
April 20th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
I have never read kiwi but love the fruit
I took the survey
April 21st, 2008 at 12:01 am
I’d love a Kiwi subscription. It sounds like their purpose is right in line with my goals as a Mom.
BTW, I just took your survey. I just wish there were more places on it to say nice things about your blog.
April 21st, 2008 at 4:29 am
Took the survey and love kiwi mag…hope to win
April 21st, 2008 at 5:00 am
Wow!!
April 21st, 2008 at 5:22 am
great giveaway
April 21st, 2008 at 6:21 am
Over the past year, I’ve been trying to green our lives. But I could still use advice and ideas from an editorial staff who has time to research and publish the ideas for people like me. This would be a great read for our family. Oh, and I filled out the survey too.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:57 am
looks interesting. thanks. (i took the survey too)
April 21st, 2008 at 7:03 am
Filled out the survey. Don’t you just love Survey Monkey? I’m always looking for excuses to make surveys b/c Survey Monkey is so much fun! Magazine looks great, too.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:18 am
This looks like a mag right up my alley. Before the toddler stage my husband and I used to go to bookstores to read the mags. Since that’s not possible anymore I’m interested in getting something good at home for those 5 min of free time so I’ll probably be ordering this if I don’t win it first! It would be a great resource in my efforts to be more green. Oh and I filled out your survey.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:39 am
Looks very cool!
April 21st, 2008 at 8:44 am
sounds great! Took your survey too!
April 21st, 2008 at 9:45 am
This magazine looks really interesting! I can’t wait to see a copy myself. I am having my first child in August, and am always looking for tips and products that are safe for my little one.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:47 am
This magazine looks really interesting! I can’t wait to see a copy myself. I am having my first child in August, and am always looking for tips and products that are safe for my little one. took the survey too!
April 21st, 2008 at 11:37 am
I took the survey!
I love the idea of this magazine and I also really like that it’s a year long subscription so it’s like a giveaway that keeps on giving!…especially if we pass the magazines onto friends when we’re done
April 21st, 2008 at 12:15 pm
that you for bringing this magazine to my attention…even if i don’t win I’ll most likely subscribe anyway.
April 21st, 2008 at 1:25 pm
sounds great love to win
April 21st, 2008 at 3:40 pm
I want to win!
April 21st, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Thanks.
April 21st, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Sounds like a good Magazine. I’ve never read it before. I filled out your survey too.
April 21st, 2008 at 4:56 pm
love to read this
April 21st, 2008 at 5:42 pm
I’ve been wanting to read this magazine! I like how you said it has a united theme and doesn’t off in tangents - “Parent and Child” magazine is also good in that regard.
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:05 am
wow, this sounds like a magazine I could really learn from!
I took the survey too
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:12 am
looks like a nice magazine.
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:28 am
I took the survey!
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:50 am
Magazine sounds interesting
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:12 am
I’ve never read Kiwi, but it sounds intriguing. I completed your survey, and thanks for the giveaway!
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Happy Earth Day! I am not familiar with this magazine. It must not be sold on the magazine stands
in my area. I enjoy magazines and would have checked it over! I did just take your survey! Thanks for letting my opinion count. Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks,Cindi
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Looks like something I’d love to read! Thanks again!
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:00 pm
I took the survey, so enter me twice!
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Thanks for the chance, this looks like a great magazine!
April 23rd, 2008 at 4:58 am
I think Kiwi Magazine looks like a great magazine with tips and ideas for my family. I love magazines like this (and Family Fun). They just are full of good stuff.
April 23rd, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Yeah baby!
April 23rd, 2008 at 2:12 pm
I’d like to read their magazine
April 23rd, 2008 at 5:46 pm
i took the survey. thanks i would like to win.
April 24th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
enter me
April 24th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
would love to add this to my library for clients!!! Share my magazines as well as my books!
April 24th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
I love mags with tips and ideas for the family. I took the survey.
April 24th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
I took your survey
April 25th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Sounds like a great magazine! I agree with your opinion of wanting consistency in a magazine, esp if it’s basis is green/eco living ideas. From the front pic of the example mag, looks like a fun-read too!
April 25th, 2008 at 10:54 am
I filled out your survey too! Thanks.
April 25th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
I would love to win a subscription to Kiwi magazine!
April 25th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Thanks for the contest, I have visited Kiwi’s online site, but have never seen their print magazine before. I did fill out the survey.
April 26th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
I love the healthy focus in that magazine. I did the survey too.
April 26th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
I’d love to win & I took your quiz!
April 26th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
I like that they stick to their philosophy when it comes to advertisers
April 26th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Great magazine! Got a copy of it once but would love to get a whole subscription!
April 26th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
kiwi magazine sounds cool! thanks for the contest!
April 26th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Kiwi magazine is great - I would love a subscription. I also took the survey - quick and easy.
April 27th, 2008 at 6:36 am
I’ve checked them out online. I’d love a subscription!
April 27th, 2008 at 10:39 am
I’d love this subscription!
April 27th, 2008 at 10:49 am
Love the healthy and kids focus of this mag, it is very well done and would love to win!
April 27th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
I would love the KIWI Script! Appears to be a great mag.
April 27th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
I would love this magazine.
April 27th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
I wanted to also let you know why this magazine would be up my alley. I’m learning so much about living green, naturally…organically. It’s terribly important to me that I raise healthy kids, in a healthy home and in a healthy world! I feel this mag will help me with that.
April 27th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Please enter me into the contest. I took the survey. Thanks!