Deep Breath

You'll never believe everything that has happened since my last post! I'll spare you the craziness, but lets just say that we're FINALLY in a situation that I feel like I can take this on... again. It's been on my mind and I feel like it's something I need to give my attention to. However, I know I can't do this on my own.

All the emails I received have been deleted because I didn't log into that account for over 4 months. I felt overwhelmed for a minute knowing it will be back to square one, but remembering the incredible responses, I know there is a surprising amount of interest out there.

Realistically, we're starting with a blog. Please leave me a comment if you are serious about being a part of it!

Thank you!

Update

The magazine is still in the works. Unfortunately because of personal circumstances, the Jan 01 2009 launch date will not be met. We are working to have it up as soon as possible. Thank you all so much for your support and encouragement. This project is much needed and will continue to go forward. Thank You

"Pearls"

So, the title of "Pearls" is already being used by an Evangelican Womens Magazine (Go figure! It's such a great title!)... so scratch that! We're working on it...

Submit Your Story!

Here is an opportunity for you to share your experiences. We are hoping for the following type of life experiences to help encourage & inspire:

• Faith Building Experiences
• Missionary Experiences
• Experiences regarding continuing Education
• Funny Stories
• Experiences that Strengthen Marriage
• Parenting
• "Single" Life
• "Empty Nester" Stories
• Retirement Experiences

Please refer to the simple guidelines and submit your story to magazineforldswomen@yahoo.com

*Not all stories are guaranteed to be published.

Help Wanted

There is so much to be done for this magazine and as much as I would like to do all I can... it isn't MY magazine! It's YOURS!  The more women involved, the more successful it will be! There are so many things to be done and topics to cover, so here are a bunch of positions available and articles to write. If you're interested in any of them, or have more questions please email me at magazineforldswomen@yahoo.com or just go right ahead and start submitting your articles (please take  a moment to look over the guidelines). Please make sure the following information is included:

Name (to appear with article):

email address (for records, not to be shared):

alternate email / phone number (incase I can't reach you through primary email provided):

Location:

May we contact you to write for us again?

A paragraph about yourself  (optional. To be printed with your article):

Looking for reliable LDS Women to fill spots in the following areas:

Photographers (stock especially, but not limited to)

Graphic Designers

Someone(s) willing to help out with the website

Someone(s) interested in Marketing

Someone(s) who knows about running a Podcast

Somone in Legal dept. of business running

Writers for the following topics and individuals to head the sub Categories (indicated with an *):

VT Message Ideas

*Spotlights

Spotlight: Woman/Reader

Spotlight:Relief Society/Enrichment Group

Spotlight: General Authority

*Reviews

Review: Movie / TV Show

Review: Literature

*Health/Fitness

Health/Fitness: Mental Health

*Fashion

Fashion: Hair

Fashion: Skin

Fashion: Modest Style

Fashion: Accessories

*Arts & Crafts

Get Organized (tips)

*Temporal Preparedness:

Temp. Preparedness: Food Storage

Temp. Preparedness: Canning

Temp. Preparedness:Gardening

Temp. Preparedness: Get out of debt

Temp. Preparedness: Becoming Self Sufficient

Temp. Preparedness: Frugal Living

*Spiritual Preparedness

*Faith Building Stories

*Missionary Experiences

*(Continuing) Education

*Ward Callings

Ward Callings: Tips

Ward Callings: Funny Stories

*Polls, Surveys etc…

*Laughter Section (jokes, cartoons etc...)

*Life in the Military

*Home-Based Businesses

HB Business: Spotlight

HB Business: How to / tips

*Home-Making

Home Making: Quick Easy Décor

Home Making: Room Make Overs

*Genealogy

Genealogy: Extraction

Genealogy: Stories

 

*Single Women

College Life

Dating Life

Stories

 

*Married Women

Newly Weds

Strengthening Marriages: Stories

Strengthening Marriages: Advice

 

*Women with Children

Pregnancy Stories

Parenting: Stories

Parenting: Humor

Parenting: Quick Tips

Working Mom: Stories

Working Mom: Quick Tips

Step Mom: Stories

 

*Widows

Encouraging Stories

Guidelines for Writing Articles

I'm not going to be too picky, but here are a few guidelines to help you when writing an article for our magazine.

*Remember the Purpose of this Magazine. To Uplift, Edify and Strengthen

*Please keep articles appropriate. (uphold the standards Heavenly Father has set for us.)

*Do not "stray" away from gospel doctrine. (Please do not suggest doctrine contrary to what the scriptures and prophets have taught us).

I will add to this if I find a need to.

I'm sure we won't have problems with this, but I had to put it out there!

Vote for a Magazine Title

We are at the stage of choosing a magazine title! Please participate and vote! The subtitle will be one of the following, "To Edify, Uplift and Strengthen", or "Strive for Exaltation". The subtitle is not set in stone yet... but that will give you an idea of what the whole title will be like. If you have questions about the purpose or intentions of the magazine, please read this post. Thank you for your input and participation!