Have you heard of Discovery Girls Magazine? It is a magazine geared towards young girls from ages 8 to (about) 14. Although my oldest daughter is only 6 1/2 and haven’t hit this core audience yet, I was curious to take a look since I realize that before I know it, she will be considered a tween. Gasp!
Discovery Girls was started ten years ago by a mom that wanted a magazine for her daughter that wasn’t readily available. One that would address the common struggles her young daughter was facing in an age appropriate way. One that would feature real girls in real life situations with real life answers. One that wouldn’t be “boy crazy” but instead understand the delicate balance between little girl and growing up girl that this age is at. Hence, Discovery Girls was born.
As part of my review I received two magazines. The standard edition for ages 8 and up and the middle school edition for ages 11 and up. First off, I LOVE that they have two magazines. Although these ages aren’t very far apart, they can be light and day in the sense of what these two age groups are interested or focused on. Still, the two magazines are very similar. The only main difference is that in the middle school edition they talk about celebrities, your body changing and the road ahead … after Discovery Girls.
My daughter enjoyed looking at the regular edition. She enjoyed reading (and laughing with) the embarrassing moments section and I appreciated how the voices throughout the magazine are not condescending. There is a real good mix of reader submitted content and adult written articles and all are well written.
A couple things really stood out to me: 1. There are no blaring ads on every page! The ads are there but they are very subtle and are very well placed. 2. The girls on the cover are every day girls. No fashion models here! They pick girls from a particular state and have a photo shoot with them in their home state. Very cool.
So now that you have read my GLOWING review of Discovery Girls, you are probably wondering how you can get your own. Well, you have a couple of ways to do just that!
BUY IT! You can become a subscriber of Discovery Girls Magazine for 1 year (6 issues) for $19.95 or 2 years (12 issues) for $29.95.
WIN IT! A Discovery Girls Prize Package (worth $70!) which includes:
- complimentary one year subscription ($20 value!)
- one complete set of the Fab Girls series books ($40 value!)
- special collector’s edition of the past 10 years of Discovery Girls ($10 value!) avail. June 28th!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!!!
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This giveaway is offered to US and CANADA 18 + and will end on June 28th 11:59pm CST. Winner will be chosen through random.org. Winner will be notified via e-mail. If they fail to respond within 48 hours, then a new winner will be picked. Please leave your e-mail address with your comments so that I may contact you if you win. I will not share your e-mail address with anyone, it is strictly for me to notify you of your winnings. GOOD LUCK!
Full Disclosure: I received the above items free of charge from Discovery Girls, but was in no way instructed to give a positive review. My reaction is mine and mine alone. You may find you like the magazine differently and that is okay by me.
I like that this magazine promotes strong character development in our girls without trying to sell things (like American Girl does).
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i like that they don’t basic alot on all these actress and actors that you see in the other magazine. the girls get some actual information, not just fluff. (mavans@gmail.com)
I liked that magazine promotes strong character development in our girls without trying to sell things (like American Girl does).
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I love the Shout Out Section on the website with the surveys!
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I like Discovery Girls Magazine on Facebook (Betsy Hoff)
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I like the advice section that gives girls ideas on how to solve their every day issues
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At the Discovery Girls website, I think the Advice feature is great. Many girls feel uncomfortable going to their parents or another adult in person to address their issues. It is much easier for them to get answers on a website where they do not have to face someone.
Thanks for the great giveaway. My Niece would be thrilled if I won this. ~Pauline
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I like that the magazine encourages friendship and healthy lifestyle. The girls are all dressed modestly too!
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I like the section Embarrassing Moments. I think reading about the embarrassing things that happen to others helps put your embarrassing moments into perspective!
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As a Mom to 2 girls (ages 10 & 7) I love so many things about this. I especially love how informative it is and written on a level that they can understand.
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I like the advice section
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I LOVE that they have a daily blog on the website! Will need to show that to my daughter!
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i like discovery girls on facebook!
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i follow Discovery Girls on twitter!
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i like their ‘health and beauty’ section
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I like the freebies–two fantastic frosting recipes. I know my daughter will be checking out this site!!!!
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I like that they use photos of real, everyday girls.
I love the Fun Stuff tab where they show fun things for girls to do. I’d love to win this because I have 2 girls 🙂 Thanks for linking up at the Markey Your Biz & Giveaways party.
I love the down to earth feel of this magazine and the positivity it radiates!!
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I love how relevant the magazine is to tweens, and how cute the site is!
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love its a clean positve site for girls mrs.mommyyatgmail
i liked that it promotes positive role models and my daughter liked the games on the web site.
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I like that there is an advice column.
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I like that it seems to cover issues that can really help them
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I like that Discovery Girls features real girls and not models.
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At the discovery girls website, I like that it seems age-appropriate. They aren’t pushing the girls to grow up TOO fast, you know? There is a poll and a section for which warm weather snack is your favorite, etc. 🙂
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love the focus on girls genuinely embracing themselves and their opportunities!
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I like the Speak Out section of the website. It gives young girls a chance to ask questions of their peers without having to face the possibility of having their questions or concerns made fun of and having to face embarrasment. ssreddick@gmail.com
Lots of people copying and pasting other people’s answers…
I like that it’s age appropriate (not boy crazy) and a lot of the articles are fun things that I wouldn’t worry about my sister reading.
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I like how the magazine teaches girls to be strong, confident, and themselves. thanks.
i love all the different topics and that they even have a forum for the girls to ask questions. also i couldnt help it i had to click on this link
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I love the advice section for the girls.
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A very nice magazine. I like the advice section.Love to get this for my granddaughter.
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I love the fact that this is a place for young girls to share and learn things. I like that there was games, quizzes, advice and girl related news on the site!
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I love that they encourage girls to contribute content to the magazine.
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I like that it give’s advice to little girls.
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LOVE Discovery Girls. My twin 9 year old girls are always looking for great magazines and advice on how to navigate the life of a now tween girl. Discovery Girls is so respectful of their issues and never talks down to them or tries to age them up.
I like the “Embarrassing Moments” articles.
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I like that the magazine promotes strong character development
I love that this is wholesome and not too grown up
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I like the fact that it is made/created by girls…
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I love that this magazine discusses age relevant topics, and may help children realize that things that they are thinking about are normal
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They have fun, tips and advice.
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I would love to win this for my girls. We homeschool them and like them to have wholesome and educational activities. We went on the website, and love that everything is based on learning and healthy self image. This giveaway would mean a lot to them. Thank you for the chance to win.
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My daughter and I both love this magazine because there is advice and situations from real girls!
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I think the “Advice” section online is a really valuable resource. It offers critical discussions such as “How do you deal with bullying and name-calling?” to the more pragmatic, but equally relevant and useful “5 Ways to Be a Better Friend”. A lot of great material that I wish had been available to myself as a young girl.
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I love that the site gives great advice and tips to girls. I think all girls could benefit from this site in one way or another 🙂
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I like that their website and magazine talks about things that girls this age should be thinking about it. It is age-appropriate! And girls will like it!
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I love that they have an Advice feature on their site.
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I like the age appropiate positive message for tweens.
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This is a great site. I like the Ask Ali section. Great giveaway!
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I like Discovery Girls on FB
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-I like how they have advice for girls, health & beauty information and fun stuff to do.
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I like that the girls in the magazine dress modestly and that the magazine promotes a healthy lifestyle and great character and they aren’t trying to sell you stuff in the process.
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they have a great article on their site about making homemade perfume from flowers and oil. they seem like a lovely alternative from mainstream media for young girls. i like it.
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I like that the first picture that I saw was of a girl holding a Bible!
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i like that they have an advice section!
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