The latest issue of ShopSmart hits newsstands on March 17, 2009. From the publisher of Consumer Reports, ShopSmart helps buyers make smart purchasing decisions on items they need every day.

FEATURES:

Dirty Tricks.  ShopSmart reveals the best (and worst) products to make cleaning easier and cheaper. Plus dozens of tips from the pros to make your whole house sparkle. (p. 22)

23 Tips All Online Shoppers Should Know.  Make sure you nab the best deals—and avoid rip-offs—every time by using these ShopSmart strategies. (p. 30)

Room For Improvement.  Five quick and easy lessons to perk up your home like a design pro—for less than $100. Follow ShopSmart’s step-by-step styling lessons and create rooms that are pretty enough for a photo shoot. (p. 34)

THE BUYING GUIDE:

Best Discount Cards.  Discover the secrets to getting the juiciest deals with discount cards for movies, books, pet supplies, toys and more. (p. 4)

Good To The Last Drop.  ShopSmart experts reveal the tricks to squeezing every last bit out of your favorite containers including toothpaste, shampoo bottles and lipstick. (p. 6)

Fashion Bargain Websites.  Looking to find amazing online sample sales?  ShopSmart has 4 great places for fashion bargains, including promotional codes. (p. 8)

Plastic That Really Pays.  ShopSmart has the list of the best cash-back credit cards, so you can get the most out of their reward programs. (p. 14)

Bad-air Days.  Home air pollution can affect your health, as indoor air quality matters more than you think.  ShopSmart highlights the key problem areas and what you can do to breathe easier. (p. 16)

When Beauty Favorites Go Bye-Bye.  Can’t live without your beloved lipstick color? Find out what to do when your favorite beauty products are discontinued. (p. 19)

Kitchen Clutter Busters.  Three quick and easy storage solutions that will make cooking more convenient.  Plus five neat space-stretching tricks. (p. 46)

Roll With It.  Toilet paper isn’t something to experiment with, so ShopSmart experts have tested the top TPs – including green toilet paper. (p. 51)

Shop Off The Weight.  Twenty one nutrient-packed and lower-fat bargains to put on your grocery list, plus six secret diet tips of skinny people that really work. (p. 53)

Do You Need To Detox?  ShopSmart’s medical experts weigh in on what works and what might be dangerous, including the truth behind “body cleansing” foot pads, diets, and colonics. (p. 59)

Child Safety—No-nos You Need To Know.  Of course you are careful, but watch out for common mistakes that are easy to make, like dangers linked to cribs, strollers, and more. (p. 77)

Also in this issue…

• Best Sewing Machines (p. 43)
• Best Coffees (p. 61)
• Best Chilean Wines (p. 65)
• Best Cell Phones (p. 69)
• Best Way To Watch Movies At Home (p. 74)
• Best Scooters (p. 79)

About ShopSmart magazine:
Launched in Fall 2006 by Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, ShopSmart draws upon Consumer Reports’ celebrated tradition of accepting no advertisements and providing unbiased product reviews. The magazine features product reviews, shopping tips on how to get the most out of products and “best of the best” lists. ShopSmart is ideal for busy shoppers who place a premium on time. ShopSmart has a newsstand price of $4.99 and is available nationwide at major retailers including Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart, Borders, Kroger, Safeway and Publix.  ShopSmart is now available for subscriptions.  Visit www.ShopSmartmag.org.