I've hesitated to post this favorite because I know you will all think I am such a nerd... but I can't wait any longer: Mental Floss Magazine! This bi-monthly magazine is full of easy-to-understand and not-too-long articles on all sorts of topics - art, literature, history, geography, science, pop culture, and technology. It explains the interesting parts of these topics with a sense of humor and intelligence without getting bogged down in the gritty technical details. My sweetheart picked up the first copy for me at a newsstand a few years ago, just because he knew I would like it, then started getting me the annual subscription soon after. When it arrives in the mail, I have to hide it until I have read it all the way through or one of my kiddos is likely to snatch it and sneak it off to their room. Yes, it's now a family favorite. If you like to learn about a wide variety of subjects, I guarantee you will love Mental Floss!
*** Update - After I wrote and posted this entry this morning, I opened up the Wall Street Journal to find an article about Mental Floss being bought by a British company. Apparently the new owner does not like the name "Mental Floss" as Brits don't floss (ewww!) so don't be surprised if there is a name change in the near future.
