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

FEATURES:

Save More at the Supermarket.  Spend less—and eat better— with these easy (and creative) shopping and cooking tricks. Plus, the top grocery stores and recipe Web sites. (p. 22)

Dollar Mania!  Mystery shoppers fanned out across the country to compare the prices of household items and spot where the best bargains are—and aren’t—at dollar stores. Learn the ins and the outs, and how to avoid unsafe items. (p. 32)

Clothing Clinic.  The best ways to keep all your favorite outfits looking new, including easy fix-its for tears, bumps and other wardrobe boo-boos. Plus, the best washers, dryers and detergents for your clothes. (p. 38)

THE BUYING GUIDE:

Bum Product?  4 steps to get instant satisfaction from a broken or defective item you bought. (p. 5)

Shop Like a Chef.  ShopSmart shares 5 great online destinations for ingredients to make your at-home meal special. (p. 8)

Get Your Bucks in a Row.  ShopSmart has the fast and easy way to gain control over your household cash flow once and for all, including free online budgeting tools that can help you save more. (p. 14)

Whiten Up.  Which at-home tooth whiteners will give you the best results? ShopSmart puts the kits to the test to reveal the winner and the drawbacks to keep in mind. (p. 19)

Sunscreen Shopping Tips. ShopSmart experts share tips on how to read the labels and be a smart sunscreen shopper. Plus, the best (and worst) brands and tips for protecting your kids. (p. 55)

Road Trip Ready. Discover 6 alternative Web sites that can help you save time and money this summer, including ones that track down cheap gas and fun pit stops for the family. (p. 79)

Six Steps to Avoiding a Lemon.  If you’re buying a used car, don’t leave the house without this comprehensive checklist from ShopSmart. Plus, the best models. (p. 81)

Also in this issue…

• Best Orange Juice (p. 9)
• Best Cutlery Sets (p. 47)
• Best Air Conditioners (p. 52)
• Best All-purpose Sneakers (p. 59)
• Best Laptops (p. 67)
• Best Bike Helmets (p. 75)
• Best Backpacks (p. 77)

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 by subscription at www.ShopSmartmag.org.