kelly mccandless

Meet the woman who is using innovative ways to give kids the best education possible in Billings.

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Re-imagining Rural

Program flips the narrative for Montana’s small towns

Empty Stockings 2024

Let's make the holidays bright for children in foster care!

What's inside

⟩ Kelly McCandless - our latest cover girl - has a heart for kids and she's using innovative ways to ramp up success in their education

⟩ Turn to our special section and meet the women who are building community thanks to their hearts to serve

⟩ The holidays are here and we've got everything you need to make them sparkle - decorating trends, delish recipes, even tips for a unique twist on gift wrapping! Don't miss YVW's gift guide to check off everyone on your gift-giving list!

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Sleek & Seamless

Why solid surface backsplashes are gaining popularity

Surviving Lung Cancer

Most people don't know how important early screening can be

stopping the Surge

Common Causes of Increased Energy Consumption

The Power of Shopping Local

Montana's Best Outdoor & Lifestyle Brands

Creating Marvelous Mantles

Unique looks for your holiday home

The Art of Entertaining

From fine wines and hot dishes to putting the sparkle in giving, the experts sound off

Creating that Holiday Sparkle!

All About the Treats

It’s the season of sweets, give these tasty options a try

Sugared Sprinkles of Holiday Cheer

Barb Thomas’ cookies sparked a sugar cookie fan club

Creating Marvelous Mantles

Unique looks for your holiday home

Cheering the Holidays

Mix it up with these festive cocktails

The Women You Need to Meet!

Making History

Lockwood Fire District witnesses a milestone with an all female firefighting crew

Rising the Ranks

Meet Dani Frovarp, Yellowstone County’s first female Eagle Scout

Serving Up Kindness and Compassion

Five dedicated women are passionate about feeding their community

Step into our Home Section

Festive Folds

Turn your old magazines into a creative Christmas display

Timeless Design

Drawing on nostalgia to reinvent the family home

A Warm Welcome

Inviting ideas to dress up your guest room

From Dated to Dazzling

A Remodel with more than a few favorite things

All About Food!

Let’s Celebrate with Brunch

This mid-morning meal is perfect for any festivity

A Warm Hug in a Bowl

Give the gift of homemade soup

All Popped Up

Take a new twist on one of our favorite treats

What's for Dinner?

Grilled Sirloin with roasted potatoes

Say Cheese!

Get ready to enjoy a sandwich that is classic comfort food in a whole new way

Comfort Food in a Jiffy

Winter Warm-Up

Keep the chill at bay with these tasty vegan soups

– About Us –

We are incredibly blessed to have a talented team of editors, contributors, photographers, and salespeople. With each new issue, we're proud to give you those untold stories centered around our community. Flip the pages and you'll find everything from fashion and health news to human-interest stories and inspiring pieces that revolve around your home. Thanks to a recent reader survey, we are proud to say that more than 60,000 women (along with a lot of men) read each issue of YVW.

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