The best way to manage magazine clutter is to cut back on subscriptions, particularly for those that you don’t read often.   When you have finished reading the ones you like, move them onto the next stage of their life by:

• Being Green. Throw them in the recycling bin.  That’s it.  You’re done.  Well, not exactly.  You still have to take the bin to the curb to be picked up.
  
• Donating to an Office. Give them to your local hospital, doctor’s/dentist’s office, retirement home, or women’s shelter (basically, anywhere people have to wait).
  
• Donating to an Individual. Give them to your neighbors (or friends/family) who like that particular mag.  If your  neighbors are new to the area, be sure the magazine is current and perhaps add it to a welcome basket.

I do have one final thing to share that may sound a bit odd.  You could keep one rolled up magazine in your car, tote bag, or murse.  Why?  Strangely enough, it can be used as a self-defense tool (seriously).  I watched an episode of Fight Science on National Geographic where this was demonstrated.  Of course, I’d much rather you not have to make that type of decision (nor am I advocating that you do this), but it’s an interesting tidbit, no?

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