I am continually amazed at how things just "accidentally" happen to work out. Just like the way I wasn't looking when "accidentally" I was asked to take over the editorial responsibilities for Ruby for Women. Then, a week or so ago, I "accidentally" was introduced to another mom who loves to do web and graphic design. Which is exactly what we needed! And she just "accidentally" happens to LOVE to help others and she just happens to "accidentally" share our vision for the ministry of Ruby for Women. So . . . she has been teaching me all kinds of techy stuff (that's a technological term, I believe!) and has helped me with "fixing" the latest issue of Ruby for Women so that the pages load faster. And then she suggested that we should have our very own website, so she set that up, too.
I'm working on a "Sneak Peek" page so that you can get an idea of what's inside this issue of Ruby for Women before you buy it. And we'll be offering all kinds of fun stuff on the website! You will find more tutorials, recipes, devotionals, poetry, Thrifty Thursday ideas, and lots of other fun stuff for women of all ages and all stages of life.
Here are just a few of the new and exciting developments at Ruby for Women:
In the May / June issue you will discover even MORE crafts, tutorials, and patterns, including crochet and quilting patterns, as well as great craft ideas you can do with the kids this summer!
* More business advice from Katie of Katidids and Sue of IndieSmiles!
* Another opportunity for YOU to post your FREE WAHM ads!
* Gardening advice from Aunt Dots to help keep your vegetable and flower gardens in ship-shape for the summer!
* Poetry, stories, humor, family fun, puzzles, paper dolls, coloring pages, and more uplifting and inspiring devotionals!
* Planning a summer yard sale? You'll discover "How to Clean Up a Really Big Mess" to get you started on that project, and then advice on just how to go about setting up your summer sale!
* Summer recipes for those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer!
* Another opportunity to sign up to be on Team Ruby for "Operation Pillowcase"!
* "Letters to the Editor" column so you can share you ideas, thoughts, and opinions with the Ruby family!
* "Spring / Summer Family Photo Gallery," so send me your favorite spring and summer photos of your kids, your garden, your backyard, your current crafty adventure, flowers and sunsets, kids in the wagon or on their bikes . . . . . pictures of whatever you and your family are doing to celebrate God's amazing world!
* You will also be invited to try your hand at journaling. Whether you are a writer or an artist, or just want to express yourself in your own, personal way, a "Gratitude Journal" is a great way to get started!
* "10 Ways to Simplify Your Life" will encourage you to sort out all the excess everything in your life so that you can focus on those things are the most important to you.
We have so many new ideas, articles, and projects in the next issue of Ruby for Women, you definitely won't want to miss out! Come along, join the Ruby family, and let's make a difference in the lives of women of all ages and all stages of life. I look forward to chatting with you soon! ~~ Nina
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