MEET TARA RANSTEAD

This 26-year-old has a heart that is helping veterans make the transition from military to civilian life as smooth as it can be and her work is saving lives!

Click here to read her story online!

Empty Stockings 2023

Let's make the holidays a whole lot brighter for foster children in our community!

Books Without Batteries

Teresa Kozak-Kennedy bookmarks the decades at the Book Cellar in Billings

What's inside

⟩ Tara Ranstead has always had a heart to serve others. Now, she's doing it full-time helping veterans and their families navigate life after the military. She calls herself a lifelong family advocate and her work is literally saving lives.

⟩ Remember our Great Love Project? Well, thanks to you, we've been able to write a big check to help support Love & Sonshine Ministries' home for homeless & pregnant teenage girls. Help see how YOUR contributions are helping to serve this amazing non-profit.

⟩ The holidays are almost upon us and boy do we have inspiration packed inside our newest issue! From gift gifting ideas to recipes to ways to deck your halls -- it's all there to help your season sparkle!

3 Ways to Enjoy!

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Take the chill out of utility bills

Some tips and tricks to heat your home efficiently

fall for flowers

Let's celebrate the blossoms that honor autumn!

Do As I Say, Not As I Did

One woman's experience with basal cell carcinoma

get smart about energy

Simple DIY that could save you money and give you a rebate on your energy bill

Steps for a successful closet remodel

How to get more out of your closet space!

In Season November December 2023

The Rustic & Savory Flavors of Fall

Holiday Nights Lights Up the Night

Holiday Nights is making a comeback to Billings in a big way

Let us help you ring in the holidays!

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Baking Up Holiday Cheer

Decking Out Your Holiday Door

Four simple things to add a festive splash

Delivering a Christmas Miracle

Non-Profit works to share the spirit by giving families a Christmas tree

Serving Up the Spirit of the Holidays

Meet the Women Making a Difference!

Let the SONshine in

Community rallies to open home for homeless pregnant teens

A Heart for Survivors

New CEO is not new to YWCA and is focused on empowering women in her care

Help & Hope

NAMI Billings lends a hand to those with mental illness

Step into our Home Section

From the Dusty ‘Ole Trail

Luxury Living on Zimmerman

Create an Outdoor Oasis

Top 2023 trends to energize your outdoor living space

Love Where You Live – Part Two

A couple’s “last project”

Taking the Strain Off Planting

Creative container adds whimsy & charm

All About Food!

Gardening for Abundance (& Generosity)

Sharing the wealth of what you grow

Easy Peasy Mac & Cheese

Whip some up, your stomach will thank you!

In Season

1 Tomato, 2 Tomato & Many More

Say Cheese!

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

Hello Huckleberry

Serve up some sweetness thanks to these Montana berries

The Delicious Flavors of Fall

Cinnamon, Nutmeg & Ginger

In Season Sept Oct 2023

Comfort Food for Fall Eating

– 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.

Thanks for making YVW Billings' most read magazine!

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