Reminisce {Gift Idea!}
December 21, 2011Written by Contributing Writer, Sarah Farthing
I was introduced to this wonderful publication at my Granny’s house and I now end up reading all of her recent issues whenever I visit. Never heard of it before? Here’s a synopsis from www.reminisce.com:
“Reminisce, North America’s top-selling nostalgia magazine, ‘brings back the good times’ of the 1930s, ’40s, ’50s, ‘60s and early ’70s. A variety of true, heart-felt stories are mainly written by the readers, not professional writers, which makes our magazine-and website-unique.
Each issue is packed with fascinating vintage black and white photographs and early color slides. Most photos are sent in by readers who’ve searched through family albums or attics to share the best from their past. Fun-to-read short and feature-length memories bring smiles, laughter and even poignant tears to readers of all ages. Memories span every subject…from the corner store and soda fountain, outhouses and old-time remedies, Model Ts to fifties Fords with fins, early radio and TV, surviving the Depression, World War II, fashion fads and prices from the past. The real thrill of reminiscing comes when someone reads a memory or sees a long-forgotten item and realizes: ‘Hey! I remember that!'”
Reminisce magazine is part of the Home & Garden division of Reader’s Digest Association and publishes the stories, photos and memories of its more than 1.5 million subscribers every month. This magazine “provides a unique blend of nostalgia and celebration of what is great about America.”
What I think Reminisce does so well is capture the essence of the ‘good old days.’ If you are searching for a gift your parents or grandparents can treasure throughout the year, a subscription to Reminisce is it! I didn’t even live through these times and I become completely absorbed in an issue of this magazine in a matter of minutes. These were the glory days of my grandparents and their generation and the descriptive, funny and touching memories shared paint a picture for me of the way life was that no history book can convey. I have learned more about my Granny’s life and lifestyle through the decades from discussions that started with this magazine than I have any other way and that is the most wonderful gift of all.
The website, www.reminisce.com, is just as fun to explore, check it out! Take this link to read memories cherished by Jimmy Hawkins, who played the youngest Bailey child in the now classic holiday movie, It’s a Wonderful Life, in the December 2012 issue of Reminisce.
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Cathy
on December 22, 2011 9:19 amGot my Christmas shopping done, but definitely getting this for some birthday presents this year! Thanks for the idea.