Kraft food & family magazine NOT budget friendly anymore - The DIS Discussion Forums

Keishag · 10-28-2009, 04:35 PM

I just got my magazine today and it included an envelope that said they will now be charging $13 for a yearly subscription. No thank you! I'm so disappointed. I loved the easy recipes, but they are online as well for free!

thebeesknees · 10-28-2009, 05:09 PM

That stinks! I use a lot of their recipes, but I'll just go online from now on, I guess.

mychicks · 10-28-2009, 05:13 PM

I got mine today also, but the offer was 6.99 for a year. I'm not doing it either.

Disneychix · 10-28-2009, 05:13 PM

I do use a lot of the recipes as well but ya know what? I've been getting this magazine since 2004 and I think each season I see the same ones over and over. It won't be a big loss. I'll just have to go back to the old ones.

Seriously, how many times have they shown the mac n cheese caserole with different meats baked in??

JandJ · 10-28-2009, 05:35 PM

Like the PP said, the recipes all seem to repeat anyway. I still get e-mails with recipes and links to the site where you can find any of their recipes. I liked looking through the magazine, but it's not worth the money.

dvcfamily41801 · 10-28-2009, 05:35 PM

I received mine today as well for $6.99. I must say that I was always surprised that they send it out as it does have to cost a bit to produce it and not charge. That said, since everything is available on the website, I will just check in there. I wonder if they will charge a fee to access the site now.

wendylady36 · 10-28-2009, 06:26 PM

How disappointing, I loved looking through the magazine for new recipes to try. Oh well, I guess I'll have to do it online now.

MrsPooh · 10-28-2009, 08:33 PM

I really enjoy the magazine and am very disappointed that they will begin charging for it. We enjoy the recipes and some have become family favorites but really it is just one big advertisement for Kraft products.

Will I pay to get it - No.

I try the recipes because I see them and they look good. I do not usually spend time looking at recipes online so they'll be losing me as a customer who would increase purchases because of the recipes I'm trying out.

Dancemom03 · 10-28-2009, 08:41 PM

The magazines were nice but not worth $6.99 for me. I won't be subscribing either and, without the reminder of the magazine, I don't expect I'll log into the site very much. I do think I'll call and let them know just in case some PR dept is keeping track of that kind of info...

AntePrincess · 10-28-2009, 09:13 PM

I'd suggest checking out Taste of Home's website. Better recipes, wider variety, active community forums, and the website is free to explore (with user generated content!). Oddly enough, they have frequent deals where you can get one of their rather nice subscriptions for less than I'm seeing quoted for Kraft's. They also appear to be the same genre of food.

Blue.Fairy2 · 10-31-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mychicks

I got mine today also, but the offer was 6.99 for a year. I'm not doing it either.

same offer here and I went to their forums and told them no ty!!!!!!!!!!!

labdogs42 · 10-31-2009, 01:30 PM

I used to work for Kraft and I got the mag for free. Then they started sending it to everyone for free. I wonder if they are charging employees for it now, too? I won't be forking out any $$ for it. I loved it when it was free, but I can't see paying any money for it!

CajunDixie · 10-31-2009, 05:02 PM

The deal-breaker for me was the fact there are only 3 coupons in it. There used to be a whole tear out section at least. I can't use the IHOP for a child so that leaves me with only 2 coupons....not worth me paying for it!

ckoncurat · 10-31-2009, 05:09 PM

I like this magazine, but the whole thing is one big commercial for kraft foods- its ridiculous to charge for it!

hrh_disney_queen · 10-31-2009, 05:22 PM

OMG, I got the same thing and thought the same thing. Didn't we used to get that for free? I'm sure I wouldn't have paid for a subscription that is a glorified advertisement for Kraft. Mine was only $6.99,. still not worth it. I'm thinking worth it is....free.

10-28-2009, 04:35 PM	#1
Keishag Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 90	Kraft food & family magazine NOT budget friendly anymore I just got my magazine today and it included an envelope that said they will now be charging $13 for a yearly subscription. No thank you! I'm so disappointed. I loved the easy recipes, but they are online as well for free! __________________ ...and can't WAIT to start planning our return trip! Gotta convince DH that we NEED to go back next year. Keeping my fingers crossed Me DH DS (6) DD (4)

10-28-2009, 05:09 PM	#2
thebeesknees Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 358	That stinks! I use a lot of their recipes, but I'll just go online from now on, I guess. __________________ Me DH DS7 DD5 DS1

10-28-2009, 05:13 PM	#4
Disneychix Is it summer yet? Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,719	I do use a lot of the recipes as well but ya know what? I've been getting this magazine since 2004 and I think each season I see the same ones over and over. It won't be a big loss. I'll just have to go back to the old ones. Seriously, how many times have they shown the mac n cheese caserole with different meats baked in?? __________________ Me DH DS "You ain't never had a friend like MEEEEEE" Come read my December 2009 TR!!

10-28-2009, 05:35 PM	#5
JandJ If I close my mind in fear . . . Please pry it open I had a very productive day ... yesterday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FL Posts: 2,457	Like the PP said, the recipes all seem to repeat anyway. I still get e-mails with recipes and links to the site where you can find any of their recipes. I liked looking through the magazine, but it's not worth the money. __________________ Married at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort / Sunrise Terrace / October 2005 All that I am or ever hope to be I owe to my angel Mother (1940 - 2005) Daddy's little girl (1933 - 2008) Waiting for our little one to find us through adoption

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dvcfamily41801 Has realized you can NEVER have too many DVC points Would love to be a teachers assistant in an elementary school Florida Project station takes me to my Happy Place Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Echo Lake Apartments, Disney MGM Studios Posts: 7,765	I received mine today as well for $6.99. I must say that I was always surprised that they send it out as it does have to cost a bit to produce it and not charge. That said, since everything is available on the website, I will just check in there. I wonder if they will charge a fee to access the site now. __________________ Lisa Patrick Matthew - Thanks Nancy!

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10-28-2009, 05:13 PM	#3
mychicks Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 42	I got mine today also, but the offer was 6.99 for a year. I'm not doing it either.

10-28-2009, 06:26 PM	#7
wendylady36 Disneyland is the best Don't tell anyone, but I'm afraid of water Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 3,456	How disappointing, I loved looking through the magazine for new recipes to try. Oh well, I guess I'll have to do it online now.

10-28-2009, 08:33 PM	#8
MrsPooh Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 405	I really enjoy the magazine and am very disappointed that they will begin charging for it. We enjoy the recipes and some have become family favorites but really it is just one big advertisement for Kraft products. Will I pay to get it - No. I try the recipes because I see them and they look good. I do not usually spend time looking at recipes online so they'll be losing me as a customer who would increase purchases because of the recipes I'm trying out.

10-28-2009, 08:41 PM	#9
Dancemom03 Flexican wannabe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: way too far from the magic Posts: 1,455	The magazines were nice but not worth $6.99 for me. I won't be subscribing either and, without the reminder of the magazine, I don't expect I'll log into the site very much. I do think I'll call and let them know just in case some PR dept is keeping track of that kind of info... __________________ *"Don't be offended by my frank analysis - Think of it as Personality Dialysis..." Wicked* >>> Uu - Another Official LMT Losers' Club Member <<< Proud Mom to three awsome kids & three adorable grandchildren! DS32 - DD20 - DD9 *Last Trip: 7/9-7/22/09 - From BC to FW and all over the magical world of pixiedust!* 2007--YCc/BWI/CSR/NICK Hotel/Universal Royal Pacific ; Poly/Swan/ASMusic > 2006--BCC/WL/AsSports/CSR-(we girls stayed on an extra week alone just for the DoodleBops) > 2005--BCC/POR(never again) > 2004--YCC/ASMovies > 2003--BCC/WDW Wyndham DTD Starpower Nationals & Powerpak > 2002-Poly/BC/Hard Rock Hotel/WDW-Wyndham DTD Starpower Nationals & Powerpak > 2001--Contemporary/YCC/WDW Wyndham DTD Starpower Nationals & PowerPak > 2000-- Poly/Portofino/DCL Magic/BC/Wyndham DTD Starpower PowerPak> 1999 & Before--I know there were lots of exciting trips before my smallest princess. If anything we traveled much more back then, so why is it all so fuzzzzzzy...

10-28-2009, 09:13 PM	#10
AntePrincess Not a princess... yet. Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 261	I'd suggest checking out Taste of Home's website. Better recipes, wider variety, active community forums, and the website is free to explore (with user generated content!). Oddly enough, they have frequent deals where you can get one of their rather nice subscriptions for less than I'm seeing quoted for Kraft's. They also appear to be the same genre of food. __________________ Heading to Williamsburg Summer 2010!

10-31-2009, 01:30 PM	#12
labdogs42 I managed to wrestle a playhouse to the ground and twisted it into submission Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 4,443	I used to work for Kraft and I got the mag for free. Then they started sending it to everyone for free. I wonder if they are charging employees for it now, too? I won't be forking out any $$ for it. I loved it when it was free, but I can't see paying any money for it! __________________ Jessica Need a Disney picture to complete your scrapbook page? Go HERE . View my Disney Digital Scrapbook HERE

10-31-2009, 05:02 PM	#13
CajunDixie "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Just don't touch my hair Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Lala Land Posts: 3,172	The deal-breaker for me was the fact there are only 3 coupons in it. There used to be a whole tear out section at least. I can't use the IHOP for a child so that leaves me with only 2 coupons....not worth me paying for it! __________________ There's more to the DIS than boards. http://www.wdwinfo.com/

10-31-2009, 05:09 PM	#14
ckoncurat DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 544	I like this magazine, but the whole thing is one big commercial for kraft foods- its ridiculous to charge for it! __________________ <a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> <img border="0" src="http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10731;130/st/20071123/e/Pop+Century+Trip/k/53cb/event.png"></a>

10-31-2009, 05:22 PM	#15
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