EDITORIAL CALENDAR FOR HOME DIGEST

Submissions should be addressed to:

William Roebuck, Editor
Home Digest
115 George St., Unit 604
Oakville, ON L6J 0A2 Canada

Tel. (905) 844-3361, Fax (905) 849-4618

e-mail: homedigesteditor@sympatico.ca

To obtain an Advertising Media Kit contact Barry Holmes, Publisher & Advertising Manager, 1416 Stonehampton Ct., Pickering, ON, L1V 7C9, or via email: homedigest@sympatico.ca.

Publishing Schedule 2009

AUDIENCE: Home Digest, Your Guide to Home and Life Improvement. is a digest-size (8.5"x5.5") consumer magazine published four times a year. Home Digest provides a guaranteed circulation of 700,000 copies distributed by Canada Post to selected individual houses within specific FSAs and lifestyle groupings. Household income groups of $90,000 and higher are selected exclusively. The distribution area covers most segments of the Greater Toronto Area between Burlington in the west and Bowmanville in the east, and from the Lakeshore north to Newmarket. According to our most recent reader survey, there are 2.4 readers per copy. Click here to see a map of Home Digest's GTA and Durham distribution area.

CONTENT: The editorial content offers practical advice for homeowners and their families. Articles deal with the needs, issues and concerns of urban and suburban families. Topics include gardening, fitness, recipes, home decorating, renovating, weekend outings, books, new products, car reviews and handy household hints. Home Digest delivers a variety of general-interest editorial that is professionally designed, easy-to-read, informative and tailor-made for its audience demographics--middle- and middle/upper-income homeowners.

Each edition includes a selection from the following list of feature subjects and departments. Home Digest does not have scheduled theme issues.

EVELYN’S HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Every issue offers dozens of handy household hints to help solve the day-to-day dilemmas that arise in the kitchen, workshop, garage, bathroom, family room and elsewhere.

HOME DECOR
Home Digest’s expert decorating advice and seasoned tips mean never having to spend a bundle to achieve a great look for the house.

IN THE GARDEN
Our seasonal reports on lawn and garden needs tell how to get the best results in the greater Toronto area.

HEALTHY EATING
Tasty recipes and cooking techniques from the Home Digest kitchens.

THE RENOVATION FILE
Simple renovation projects that almost anyone can handle--especially with our detailed advice--are geared to innovative and cost-effective improvements around the house.

FAMILY WHEELS
Our driving impressions of the latest family vehicles, from sporty sedans to SUVs to wagons and minivans. Readers can rely on our honest, kid-backed commentary to help them choose their next vehicle. Staff written.

CAR CARE DIGEST
An occasional supplement on driving and maintenance issues aimed at owners of out-of-warranty vehicles..

WHAT’S NEW
New and innovative products for busy families.

HOME BOOKSHELF
Reviews of new books, especially those with home renovation and cooking themes.

PEN POINT
Our opinionated columnists expound their views on key issues that affect all families--and there’s something good to be learned from every topic.

WEEKEND GETAWAY
Planning a quick overnight break with the family? Our reports tell where to go for fun and festivities that will help readers relax and enjoy family time together.

FAMILY TRAVEL
Occasional guides to planning and experiencing family vacations in Canada and beyond.

YOUR HEALTH
Important health issues--such as dental amalgams and iron overload--are covered with expert diligence in these investigative features.

FITNESS FILE
Tips, techniques and motivational tips for family exercise.

DID YOU HEAR?
What happens on a typical day in Canada? Factoids interspersed throughout the editorial pages.