Cookie Reviews

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3.00 of 5 (by 12 users)

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By all accounts, Cookie magazine is a parents magazine, but not for just any parents. "It's geared toward sophisticated, latte-drinking, nanny-employing, Manolo-buying mothers and their young families." Launched in 2005 with the philosophy that "being a good parent and maintaining your sense of style are not mutually exclusive", Cookie is a monthly magazine filled with ideas on childrens cloths health and entertainment, among other things affecting family life. Some reviewers liked it, but the overriding sentiment is "It has its good points, but ultimately, the not-so-subtle celebration of pricey toddler wear and overpriced handbags really isn't my cup of tea." No one questions the quality of the magazine, but most object to it apparently targeting high income families, saying, " I prefer a magazine with practical ideas for busy stay-at-home-moms who try to live within a budget." and " It promotes materialism and demotes family values"

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Posh Tots and Fabulous Moms

JAN

2008

I knew I wasn't part of this magazine's typical subscriber demographic when I opened to an ad featuring a $182 cotton frock for a 2 year old. Don't get me wrong, it was a cute sleeveless summer dress that she'll probably outgrow in a few months. My issue is that you could get a similar look at... read full review »

a magazine subscriber, an avid reader

LoveisJoy
Chicagoland, IL

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Not useful for the average middle class mom.

DEC

2007

I received a free subscription to this magazine through Amazon.com, and I'm certainly glad that I did not spend money on it. The magazine seems more suited to people with a lot of money (many of the ads are for expensive products/stores) and even the articles seem to feature high-end products for you...

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not rich, a bargain hunter

my4kidsmom
Boise, ID

Cookie Ratings and Reviews

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Great resource for moms

Love to read magazines!, Always looking for fun new ideas

MAY

2007

This is a great resource with fun projects and recipes.

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carilyn
Seattle, WA

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Short read if you can find the 5 pages of articles in the ads

magazine subscriber, suburban parent, value conscious, an avid reader

FEB

2008

I pitched in the $13 for the first year to be a "charter subscriber" to this "new, hip" magazine. The "free bag" drew me in as well as the claim for "new, upscale information". The bag was the cheapest free magazine gift I ever recieved, a tiny piece of nylon crap. Humorous when the magazine touts such expensive, high quality products. I figured the magazine would be something different than the usual "Parents" and "Parenting" magazines I'm always reading. I was very dissappointed in how little information was actually in this magazine. I am estimating there was maybe 30 pages of articles and...

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giraffe454
Farmington, MN

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If you relate to Posh this is for you

magazine subscriber

SEP

2008

I subscribed to Cookie magazine because it was advertised in a Girl Scout fundraiser. I thought it sounded intriguing. After I received the first magazine I started recycling them the instant I received a new one. For the average mom the ads and most things suggested in the articles are not truly affordable. Most moms I know are looking to pay the bills and go on a nice vacation that doesn't cost the suggested deal of $10,000. I confess that I have not read many of the articles, but after reading the key to saving my marriage was more sex and most recently that some woman and I quote... read full review »

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notforcookie
Brooklyn, NY

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The worst magazine I've ever seen

magazine subscriber

JAN

2008

This magazine claims its "All the Best For Your Family". However, it is quite the contrary. Its everything but best for the family. It promotes materialism and demotes family values. It simply, encourages families to waste money & to live like "Liya Kebede (Feb 2008 issue) model mother, fashion designer, and philanthropist". Thank you, but I don't want to live or dress like her or her like. This is why I unsubscribed to this stupid and useless "magazine".

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magazinesubscriber
Rolla, MO

NOT for me....

magazine subscriber, an avid reader, not rich

FEB

2008

I got this magazine subscription for free, and I am glad I did not pay money out for it. It is really hard to see the articles in between the millions of ads, and the way the magazine is produced, everything looks the same in it, therefore I usually thumb right over any useful info. Everything is also geared for high income families. Toddler beds for $1100 and a onesie for $67? Yeah right! lol I loved the article 10 affordable way to make over your family room - the total for their make-over was around $5000! Ummm not affordable in my book! Even the recipes featured in the magazine... read full review »

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snoopyh77
Norfolk, VA

One of my favorite magazines.

Love to read magazines!, an avid reader, married, a woman

NOV

2007

This is my favorite parenting magazine - smart, funny, and beautiful to look at. The stories are never the talking down to you, fear-mongering type that most parenting magazines love; they take into account that not only are you a mother, you're a person outside of that. The recommendations are always spot-on - books, toys, and games that I can't wait to try; the recipes are easy and delicious, the advice is spot-on. I know a lot of people are turned off by the fact that it seems to be written more for the wealthier, but I'm not wealthy at all and it fits my life!

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blondie55
Groton, CT

Lots of fluff which can be fun, but little useful information.

Love to read magazines!

NOV

2007

This relatively new magazine is different in that its emphasis is on the finer products dealing with babies and kids. The travel section is helpful with family ideas for different destinations. However, I found little else that really grabbed my interest. The fashions were gorgeous, but a little outrageous for kids. Maybe if my children were younger (they're 5 and 7), I might have found more useful information in this magazine. However, I did not find it beneficial to my family so I will not be renewing my subscription.

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valuisy
Marietta, GA

Great ideas for moms

always seeking good tips, Magazine Enthusiast, Love to read magazines!, a magazine reader, Always looking for fun new ideas, magazine subscriber, a subscriber

DEC

2007

this magazeane has great ideas for moms. I love the storys it has. I always have enjoyed reading magazens, now that i have kids i read children/paranting magazens. I think it is a lot of fun. This perticualer magazen has alot of adds, which can be annoying, but it has many good ideas.My kids also enjoy reading it. The pictures are great. Overall it is a great magazene.

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savy0130
Severn, MD

A bit disappointed

Love to read magazines!, a woman, magazine subscriber, a magazine reader

DEC

2007

This magazine sounded GREAT when I read the description so I subscribed and am very disappointed. I have received three magazines so far and I have found there to be very few interesting articles in it. The majority of the magizine is Advertisements only.

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JaymeR99
Bourbonnais, IL

This is a fun magazine!

a fiction reader, magazine subscriber, an avid reader, re-reading the classics, into romance novels, married, buying for a preschooler, creative

MAR

2008

The issues I have gotten so far do tend to be a little more geared towards moms with extra income, but there are still great ideas in there.

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KristeyK
Tucson, AZ