With busy schedules, brain fog and chronic illness sometimes books aren’t the easiest to read or commit to. So I have found magazines to be a calming alternative. The way they are broken down into sections and articles make them much more manageable. I love how the variety of topics always keeps me engaged.
So I have been branching out and trying new magazines over the last few months. I wanted to share some of my favourites with you all!
UniquelyMade
…is a new magazine collated by Leon Ernest Connell. It features articles, artworks and creative pieces from a wide range of contributors. It talks about pain, perseverance and mental health. They are soon launching an online publication too – so keep an eye out! And the exciting news is… I was lucky enough to feature in their Spring 18 issue that came out this month! So go check them out 😛
Breathe
I truly love this magazine – it provides insight into the way we live, along with our wellbeing and mindfulness. The articles are a decent size but are easy to read and are always accompanied by incredible photography. I love their ideas for getting creative too.
Frankie
… a classic magazine. I love the variety of their articles from real life stories to rants, observations and crafts. I especially want to talk about an article from issue 82. They featured a fellow blogger and dysautonomia sufferer. Coming across this article was such a happy surprise because it is so rare and touching to read about someone who has a similar condition to myself. It was lovely to read and really brightened my day. I think raising awareness of chronic and invisible illnesses will help sufferers to feel less isolated by informing others. I am a huge believer in sharing our stories and struggles because I think it is a great way to learn, grow and help one another.
Bella Rae
… is a newer magazine designed for adolescents and young adults. I love how they promote the importance of self-love. As well as the effort they make to teach and remind us to embrace our uniqueness and individuality. It is from Toowoomba and I really love how not only is the production close to home but also the stories they feature.
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52 COMMENTS
Mica T
5 years agoThanks for sharing these! I hadn't heard of all of them before, some were new to me. It's awesome you're featured in one of those magazines too! 🙂
Hope you are having a great weekend 🙂 We are having the perfect weather – warm and sunny in the morning, then cooler in the afternoon and evenings when the storms roll in. We spent time by the pool yesterday morning!
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Susie
5 years agoYeh there are so many new different magazines out there now! Thank you 🙂 Aw I am glad to hear that <3
Aleeha and Lucy - HALE
5 years agoI really want to start reading more magazines and Bella Rae sounds like one I would like!
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Susie
5 years agoYes! They are such a nice change! Yeh Bella Rae is such a beautiful magazine 🙂
RaeAbigael
5 years agoi want to get my hands on that Frankie magazine! I am subscribed to their email newsletter though because i just really love their stuff! How i wish it isn't so expensive because I am from Asia! haha
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Velvet Blush
5 years agoThat's so cool that you featured in the spring issue! I haven't heard of these magazines before but will keep an eye out x
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Susie
5 years agoYes it is so worth it! Aw no! That is so frustrating – at least you have their online emails and articles <3
Susie
5 years agoThanks so much! Yeh keep an eye out they're good ones 😛
Jenna H.
5 years agoGreat suggestions – I actually have been meaning to start reading more magazines, so thank you!
-Jenna <3
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Susie
5 years agoAw this is perfect timing then! Yes check them out 🙂
Susie @ Mile High Dreamers
5 years agoI could definitely get into a magazine that promotes self love! I've been pretty obsessed with food magazines lately and I'm always into health magazines. I love finding new things to read! Just read a book called The Night The Lights Went Out and it was SO good. Finished it in one weekend!
Thanks for sharing!
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The Bandwagon Chic
5 years agoThat Frankie magz looks nice
Very interesting!
Much Love,
Jane | The Bandwagon Chic
Dressed With Soul
5 years agoMagazines can be so enriching! Thanks for sharing!
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Mercy F
5 years agoNice compilation of magazines. That's so cool to be featured, awesome work dear!
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Freja
5 years agoI have actually never heard of any of these before but Frankie sounds really interesting. I wish that I could get it where I live!
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Georgia.
5 years agoOoh some really interesting ones here, it's so nice to have physical magazines for inspiration – there's something lovely about being able to flick back to an outfit or image that you love rather than scouring your internet history! It's super exciting that you're in the Spring issue too! 🙂
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Susie
5 years agoYes!! We need more self-love mags out there hey?! Yes food ones are always good – I love getting new ideas for things to eat! I'll have to look it up! Thanks for the recommendation xxx
Susie
5 years agoYeah it is! 🙂
Susie
5 years agoThey really can be! I totally agree 🙂
Susie
5 years agoThanks lovely! It was so exciting 🙂
Susie
5 years agoYou should check them out! They are great! I think they have an online newsletter sign up and you can get them shipped 🙂
Susie
5 years agoYes! I agree – I prefer physical over digital any day! It is always nice to have a change 🙂 Thanks so much love, hope you're well xx
Tania Franco
5 years agoSo wonderful that you got featured in the magazine! You are truly inspirational and a kind soul. So glad I found you through blogging and now we follow each other on Insta :)) I nominated you for the Mystery Blogger Award because you have such a wonderful energy and would love to know more about you. Also it's a great way to connect with other bloggers I think. When you get a chance, stop by my blog and have a read. Hope you participate and join in the fun! Hope you have a great rest of your week.
xo,
Tania
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Alyssa Cristadoro
5 years agothat breathe magazine looks amazing!
Dominique W
5 years agoI don't know any of these magazines! Thank you so much for sharing hunny, I'm going to be checking these out xx
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Ankita Bardhan
5 years agoI used to be an avid magazine reader in past. But somehow I grew out of it, I need get back to it though! Must say, Frankie and Bella Rae really snatched my interest!
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! 🙂
xx
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Anya Dryagina
5 years agoWhat a nice post!
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Anna At Lifestyle Crossroads
5 years agoI´d like to check out each and every of these! I love everything creative – so, UNIQUELYMADE looks amazing! Breathe must be an interesting read as well!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Anna
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Nancy
5 years agoI haven't heard of these magazines before but they look pretty interesting! I always love reading stories about others and what they're doing to live life to its fullest.
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# sweetreats
5 years agoWith all the books I'm reading and more, I haven't really found time to still purchase magazines. Whenever I go shopping into a bookstore for instance, the first place I'd go to is the books and I'd kind of give a blind eye to the magazines.😅 Thanks for sharing this though, and I'll try to keep an eye out for these magazine titles.
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Jennifer Cabildo
5 years agoI need to search for these magazines, they sound pretty amazing! ♥
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Heather Noire
5 years agoThat Frankie magazine looks interesting. I loved your picks here 🙂
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Missy May
5 years agoI haven't heard of none of these magazines before. Thanks for sharing. Looks like good reads.
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The Glossychic
5 years agothese magazines sound interesting
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Anett
5 years agoThese magazines sound great and congratulations on your feature, that's so exciting!!
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The Bandwagon Chic
5 years agoI love good magazines
That bella rae looks nice
Much Love,
Jane | The Bandwagon Chic
Susie
5 years agoThank you so much! Your comment truly means the world to me! Aw thank you lovely!!! You have a lovely week too!
Susie
5 years agoIt is! I love it 🙂
Susie
5 years agoYou'll have to check them out!!! They are all really good 🙂
Susie
5 years agoI was too and yes I grew out of it as well!! But it is such a nice past time 🙂 I am really loving it again!
Susie
5 years agoThank you!
Susie
5 years agoPlease do! That would make my day! 🙂
Susie
5 years agoThey are really interesting! They are all a bit different and offer such interesting articles 🙂
Susie
5 years agoYou will have to keep an eye out – maybe give them a chance next time 🙂
Susie
5 years agoYes! Please do! I reckon they are pretty amazing 🙂
Susie
5 years agoIt really is! I love Frankie 🙂
Susie
5 years agoNo problem! I hope you find some of them 🙂
Susie
5 years agoThey definitely are interesting 🙂 I highly recommend them!
Susie
5 years agoThank you so much love!!
Susie
5 years agoMe too! Yes it is really lovely!
The Rolling Twenties
5 years agoWow what a wonderful post! I love it. You have hit it on the head, when you are ill, you do find it hard to concentrate on things. Magazines are a good escape. What a beautiful blog. 😊 xxxx
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