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Discovery Girls Review and Giveaway!

Posted by Bekki on Jun 20, 2011 in Children's Books, Critic's Corner, Featured | 71 comments

When I was about 10 years old, I picked up my first issue of a popular magazine targeted at young girls, and I had my first taste of insecurity. I saw flawless models, clothing I knew I could never afford to have, and read stories about things far too mature for me. As I went through the formative years of 9-15, I was without a suitable guide…There simply wasn’t a magazine on the market that was age appropriate that would still interest me. How I wish there had been Discovery Girls for me!

Discovery Girls is a magazine designed specifically for tween girls. Your daughter will never come face to face with some airbrushed model…Instead, she will see REAL girls, just like her on the cover and between the pages of Discovery Girls! Girls of every shape and size from various cultural backgrounds are featured, wearing age-appropriate clothing and very minimal makeup. Each issue contains stories and articles that relate to the joys and trials that today’s pre-teens face. As a parent, I LOVE knowing that my daughter will never be faced with ads, images, or articles that will lower her self-esteem or cause her to want to grow up before she has to. Instead, she will see stories about friendship, school, positive role models, and read articles written by other young girls! YOUR daughter (and everyone’s daughter) has the chance to contribute to the magazine! There are many interactive features that allow girls to get involved and share their experiences and ideas with each other….what an amazing way to encourage writing, self-esteem, and confidence! As a mother, I would be happy to share Discovery Girls with my own daughter. Seeing a magazine targeted towards young girls that is actually age-appropriate is such a breath of fresh air. We have so many things to worry about as parents, and our children are bombarded with adult images and messages in so many mediums….I have to say that a young girl’s magazine that writes about “How to Make a Scrapbook for your Pet,” “How to Repair Trust with a Friend,” and includes items like sunscreen and water in an “essential beauty bag” is a godsend.

The Discovery Girls magazine just launched their super-sized Collector’s Edition issue….10 years of the very best of Discovery Girls. This issue (that I was lucky enough to preview, along with a complimentary subscription to this awesome publication), features the very best stories, advice, and tips from the last 10 years. You can get a copy of this issue plus 2 free gifts for just $9.95. Buy it HERE! You can also subscribe to Discovery Girls magazine. A year’s subscription (6 issues) is $19.95, and includes several bonus gifts! Subscribe HERE!

Discovery Girls is giving one lucky winner the chance to WIN! This is one awesome prize pack!! The winner will receive:

1 Year Subscription to the magazine – 6 issues

1 Set of our Fab Girls Guides

1 Copy of our Collector’s with 2 free gifts

Contest is open to residents of the US and Canada 18+. Contest will end at 10pm PST on June 28th! You can find this contest listed at http://www.online-sweepstakes.com

To Enter: (Mandatory Entry)

1. Leave a comment letting me know why you’d like to win!

Additional Entries: (Optional)

1. “Like” Chasing Supermom on Facebook, and leave a comment letting me know you did (or do!)

2. Head on over to the Discovery Girls Magazine Website and leave a comment letting me know something you liked or learned!

3. Subscribe to Chasing Supermom by email! Leave a comment letting me know you signed up to receive our emails!

4. Tweet about this giveaway! (Leave a comment letting me know you tweeted!)

5. Follow @chasingsupermom on Twitter! Leave a comment letting me know you did (or do)!

71 Responses to “Discovery Girls Review and Giveaway!”

Cheri P says:
June 20, 2011 at 8:34 am

I like you on Facebook.
Cheri P says:
June 20, 2011 at 8:34 am

I subscribe to Chasing Supermom email.
Cheri P says:
June 20, 2011 at 8:39 am

I have never heard of this magazine. I love it! I will likely subscribe for my 13 year old stepdaughter if I don’t win!!
Chelsea says:
June 20, 2011 at 9:10 am

I would love to win because, like you, I am not fond of the messages sent to young girls by most tween magazines. I wish there had been something like Discovery Girls for me to turn to, and I would love to be able to share its positive message with the girls I work with.
Chelsea says:
June 20, 2011 at 9:11 am

I like you on facebook as well!
Chelsea says:
June 20, 2011 at 9:15 am

I liked that the Discovery Girls website features a section on health.
Kerrie Mayans says:
June 21, 2011 at 9:35 pm

I would like to win because I think my daughter would enjoy this magazine.

kerrie@mayansfamily.com
Kerrie Mayans says:
June 21, 2011 at 9:35 pm

I follow you on twitter as kmayans.
kerrie@mayansfamily.com
Shanna says:
June 24, 2011 at 11:00 am

I’d like to win because I am a middle school counselor and work with girls on issues like those addressed in this magazine. I’d love to have these are resources/office reading material!
stkc79 at gmail dot com
Shanna says:
June 24, 2011 at 11:01 am

following you on twitter @stkc79
Shanna says:
June 24, 2011 at 11:02 am

I signed up to receive your email newsletter!
Shanna says:
June 24, 2011 at 11:05 am

I love the advice section on the website! Kids actually get to chime in, and the sections I read had great, practical advice…all coming from other kids!
Leanna Morris says:
June 28, 2011 at 8:39 am

What a great idea…a tween magazine that allows girls to feel good about themselves and not have to try to be “like everyone else”.
Andrea says:
June 28, 2011 at 11:09 am

I would like to win because I live with my boyfriend, who has 2 daughters, age 8 and 11, and this magazine would be great for them!
Andrea says:
June 28, 2011 at 11:11 am

I liked Chasing Supermom on facebook.
Andrea says:
June 28, 2011 at 11:15 am

On the Discovery Girls website, I like that it is aimed towards topics that girls this age should be concerned about, instead of things that they shouldn’t be, like if they’re fat, or if a boy likes them, etc.
Shanee says:
June 28, 2011 at 12:35 pm

I would love to win this for my daughter! She’s almost 7 and I think this would be a great magazine for her to read!
Shanee says:
June 28, 2011 at 12:36 pm

I’m a new facebook fan! (Shanee McFarland)
Shanee says:
June 28, 2011 at 12:37 pm

Following you on twitter (aoatm)
Christina says:
June 28, 2011 at 1:11 pm

love the age appropiate positive message for tweens,my daughter is nervous about starting middle school so maybe this will help!
Christina says:
June 28, 2011 at 1:11 pm

follow you @sunshyne1977
Christina says:
June 28, 2011 at 1:13 pm

I like how they have a add your own advice section,and the only ads are small pics in the sponsor area at the bottom.
Gianna Patton says:
June 28, 2011 at 2:23 pm

I would love to win because I have two daughters who are too young for the content in may teen magazines, yet over the age for magazines geared towards young children.

G_Patton@hotmail.com
Gianna Patton says:
June 28, 2011 at 2:24 pm

I ‘like’ you on Facebook (Gianna Patton)

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Gianna Patton says:
June 28, 2011 at 2:26 pm

I follow you on Twitter (@giapatton)

G_Patton@hotmail.com
Gianna Patton says:
June 28, 2011 at 2:31 pm

I love that the models are dressed age appropriate!

G_Patton@hotmail.com
amy v says:
June 28, 2011 at 2:35 pm

i’d love to win for my alost 11 yr old daughter.
amy v says:
June 28, 2011 at 2:36 pm

visited site-n i like their section on health/beauty and the advice section
amy v says:
June 28, 2011 at 2:37 pm

email sub
Paula @ The Tween & Me says:
June 28, 2011 at 2:53 pm

I would love to win this for my tween! She’d really enjoy having her own magazine!
Paula @ The Tween & Me says:
June 28, 2011 at 2:53 pm

I follow you on facebook (Paula Atthetweenandme)
Paula @ The Tween & Me says:
June 28, 2011 at 2:54 pm

I love the quiz section on the DG website. My tween is really into quizzes these days and would love to play around over there!!
Audrey M. says:
June 28, 2011 at 2:55 pm

I think my daughter will love it! tightwadinutah at gmail dot com
Audrey M. says:
June 28, 2011 at 2:56 pm

I follow you on Twitter!
BeautyToLove says:
June 28, 2011 at 4:07 pm

-I would like to win because this would make a great gift for my Niece!
aliaskys (at) yahoo . com
Thank You!!
BeautyToLove says:
June 28, 2011 at 4:07 pm

I Like You on Facebook
-FB Name: Francine E.
aliaskys (at) yahoo . com
Thank You!!
BeautyToLove says:
June 28, 2011 at 4:08 pm

-I learned that they have an Advice section, along with Health & Beauty information and Fun Stuff for girls.
aliaskys (at) yahoo . com
Thank You!!
BeautyToLove says:
June 28, 2011 at 4:08 pm

I Follow You on Twitter
***Twitter Name: BeautyToLove
aliaskys (at) yahoo . com
Thank You!!
Jennifer C. says:
June 28, 2011 at 5:49 pm

My daughter would love to read this together…heavensent1@yahoo dotcom
Jennifer C. says:
June 28, 2011 at 5:49 pm

Already like you on FB *Jennifer C.*
Jennifer C. says:
June 28, 2011 at 5:50 pm

I learned that “Discovery Girls” — girls who are curious, strong, and enthusiastic about becoming the very best they can be…heavensent1@yahoo dotcom
Jennifer C. says:
June 28, 2011 at 5:51 pm

Follow you on Twitter *DNatrlBeauty*
Jennifer C. says:
June 28, 2011 at 5:51 pm

http://twitter.com/#!/DNatrlBeauty/status/85872902557278208
tina page says:
June 28, 2011 at 6:03 pm

I would like to win because it seems like something my daughter would like. thanks for the chance!
tina page says:
June 28, 2011 at 6:03 pm

i follow you on fb(tina wofford page)
tina page says:
June 28, 2011 at 6:05 pm

i like an article on their website teaching you how to make a perfume out of flowers and oil.
tina page says:
June 28, 2011 at 6:08 pm

email subscriber
tina page says:
June 28, 2011 at 6:08 pm

twitter follower(@trixie420247)
Jennifer C. says:
June 28, 2011 at 6:18 pm

Email subscribe…heavensent1@yahoo dotcom
Kathy H. says:
June 28, 2011 at 7:16 pm

My tween daughter would love this! She enjoys reading about girls her age and the problems and challenges they face!
Kathy H. says:
June 28, 2011 at 7:17 pm

I “Like” Chasing Supermom on Facebook!
Kathy Hanley says:
June 28, 2011 at 7:19 pm

I enjoyed an article about What your Favorite Facial Wash is and all of the comments by the readers!
Kathy Hanley says:
June 28, 2011 at 7:23 pm

I subscribed via e-mail
Kathy Hanley says:
June 28, 2011 at 7:26 pm

Following on twitter @njsunbunny
Kathy Hanley says:
June 28, 2011 at 7:27 pm

Tweeted and re-tweeted – twitter is not showing the url to the tweet
Mary J says:
June 28, 2011 at 7:37 pm

I like to give this as a gift to my friend’s daughter.
mary@cire.com
Mary J says:
June 28, 2011 at 7:39 pm

I like you on FB-Mary Jaco
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Dana West says:
June 28, 2011 at 7:49 pm

I would love to win this because I think it would be very fun and beneficial for my 12 year old daughter. Thanks for the giveaway!
Dana West says:
June 28, 2011 at 7:50 pm

I like you on FB
Dana West
Dana West says:
June 28, 2011 at 7:50 pm

I liked the Ask Ali section!
Dana West says:
June 28, 2011 at 7:51 pm

I subscribe via email
Dana West says:
June 28, 2011 at 7:52 pm

Tweeted

http://twitter.com/#!/SETexasMama/status/85903290004541440
Dana West says:
June 28, 2011 at 7:53 pm

I follow you on Twitter
@SETexasMama
AVA says:
June 28, 2011 at 8:13 pm

I would like to win because my older girls love these magazines!
AVA says:
June 28, 2011 at 8:14 pm

i like you on fb (retro housewife)
AVA says:
June 28, 2011 at 8:15 pm

I follow you on twitter (housewiferemix)
Jessica Davis says:
June 28, 2011 at 9:12 pm

I would like to win because I am in school to be a teacher and I think this would be a helpful thing to have in the classroom for the girls!
jadavis42@tntech.edu
Jessica Davis says:
June 28, 2011 at 9:13 pm

I “Like” Chasing Supermom on Facebook
jadavis42@tntech.edu
Jessica Davis says:
June 28, 2011 at 9:13 pm

I like that the first picture I saw was of a girl holding a Bible!
jadavis42@tntech.edu
Jessica Davis says:
June 28, 2011 at 9:14 pm

I Follow @chasingsupermom on Twitter
jadavis42@tntech.edu
Jessica Davis says:
June 28, 2011 at 9:15 pm

I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/JessicaADavis/status/85924169413439488
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