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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 27 2007 : 4:54:00 PM
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| I just got a card in the mail today for the upcoming new magazine by MJF!! It will be 6 issues a year for 14.95! I already sent the card back ordering the subscription!! Imagine 6 times a year!!?? Between that, Hallmark mag and Victoria, there is a lot of relaxing and homey reading!! It looks like the first issue is ready to go. I wonder when it will be sent out?? |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4196 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4196 Posts |
Posted - Nov 27 2007 : 5:09:19 PM
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I got one of those today. I was surprised to see a new magizine, 6 times a year.
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Nov 27 2007 : 5:39:01 PM
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OOOOOH...havn't seen that yet...you can bet I will be subscribing real fast!!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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NotQuiteJuneCleaver
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Susan
Shreveport
LA
USA
222 Posts |
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
965 Posts |
Posted - Nov 27 2007 : 6:28:39 PM
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I am ready to sign up...one for me, one for Mama, one for Daddy (he is a big fan, even went on his own to hear Mary Jane speak in Spokane!) I could really get carried away here!
I am on the lookout for that card;)
Rebekka
www.bebebella.etsy.com
As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
Virginia Woolf |
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
1573 Posts |
Posted - Nov 27 2007 : 6:41:12 PM
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Sign me up!!!! I wanna card!!!!!!!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9364 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9364 Posts |
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
Posted - Nov 27 2007 : 7:33:32 PM
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I WANT A CARD PLUS SOME FOR THE OTHER GIRLS AROUND HERE MISS wilma
I am a farm girl married to a sewing machine
http://misswilma.blogspot.com/ |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16394 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16394 Posts |
Posted - Nov 27 2007 : 8:12:03 PM
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Those of you who’ve received one of the MaryJanesFarm Magazine direct mail pieces are obviously on a mail list used by Belvoir, the publisher that’s doing our “Free Issue Invitation” and “$19.95 for the first year” promotion.
I saw the mailers “in the flesh” for the first time yesterday. There are six different versions that we had plenty of input on, although some of the language used is part of a formula the pros swear by--things like, “that’s a savings of $9.99!” I was making my case against such language, saying something like, “Everyone knows that’s $10, why talk down to people, why walk away from all those pennies” when Carol pipes up and says, “Gosh, if I stop to think about it, when I buy something for $9.99, I find myself telling a girlfriend, ‘I paid only $9 dollars for it.’” I lost that argument then and there. Well, not entirely, I think they changed it to “that’s a savings of almost $10!” But the mailers are BEEEEEEUTEFUL!!!!--lots of photos and great text. Makes ME want to subscribe! I am just so very pleased and proud of Carol and HAPPY to have found the gentlemen at Belvoir. (When I went out to dinner with them in Ohio, they asked for permission to take their suit coats off at the dinner table!!) True gentlemen.
So these six different versions containing postcards that you send back in for either a trial issue or a one-year subscription are the first part of the test. Essentially, they’re testing to see which MAILER gets the best response--so these batches are small and go out to a select mail list that I didn’t have any input on. (I know nothing about mail lists--never bought one, never sold one.) Once they decide which mailer did the best (my husband picked out his favorite), they’ll print thousands and thousands of them. That’s when I start holding my breath until mid-January. Carol quit exhaling two weeks ago.
If it works (lots of people sending the postcards back in), then we’ll have ourselves a top-notch financial partner. In other words, we get to create magazines until the cows come home, 4 the first year, 6 every year thereafter like clockwork--my dream come true. I’d rather create than worry. Carol and I will maintain creative control, our Contents page stays right up front, all the stuff you’ve come to love like HomeSafeHome, Keeping in Touch, Farm Life, Every Woman Has a Story, Newsroom, and more will remain. We’ll have maybe 4-5 “catalog” pages but we had already cut way back on those in our last two issues anyway. It’ll have ads but Belvoir had me go through all my favorite magazines and tear out the ads I’d never accept and then earmark the ads I would. These days there are so many awesome crafting and fabric businesses, organic food companies, green investment funds, etc., that what I call conscious GREEN ads are abundant these days and even downright useful and informative. Such companies were few and far in between when I launched my magazine in 2001. Actually, we’re thinking we can perhaps pull off just ONE underwriter for maybe the first or first few issues exactly the way I stated I would (if I could) in my Premiere Issue. And so.
This week, Carol and I are trying to polish off a 30-page prototype they’ll use to begin showing people everywhere what we can do and who we farmgirls are. Mumof3 is in it and Frannie and JPBluesky and Princess Mater and Libbie and the farmgirls in Idaho City and …SEND IN THOSE POSTCARDS IF YOU GET ONE!
And for those of you who have paid subscriptions with us, don’t worry, those will be fully honored once we get on track.
Keep your fingers crossed.
MaryJane
P.S. I will call Belvoir tomorrow and see if there's some way to get you on one of their mail lists. Hmmmm.
Look for my new book, "MaryJane's Stitching Room," in bookstores now. Coming next in 2008: "MaryJane's Outpost Guidebook - for Cultivating Your Inner Wild." |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Nov 27 2007 : 9:44:52 PM
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I hope I get one too...sounds like a great Christmas gift for several on my list!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9364 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9364 Posts |
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
1573 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 06:51:01 AM
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I love you MJ!!! I'll try pushing the magazine subscriptions on everyone I know!!!I also work at a huge grocery store chain! I'll request that we carry it! We live in a relatively rural community-I know people here would LOVE it!
Oh BTW!!!! On Thanksgiving All the gals that came wore one of my vintage aprons! This included the young girl who is weekend anchor on the local CBS news here and another girl who is the weather girl /reporter from the NBC affiate here.(friends of my dd who is a producer and sometime reporter)To see these young "up and comers" in aprons was just too cute!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 07:24:29 AM
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Oh, cool! I do hope I will get a card so I can send it back and help the cause. :)
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are.
www.madrekarin.blogspot.com |
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 07:28:53 AM
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| I want a card too, please : ) or be on the mailing list. Can't wait to get the magazine! JoAnn |
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
991 Posts
Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
991 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 07:37:43 AM
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I would love to find it here in the Columbus area vs getting a subscription, I know that you do save money doing the cards, but I do like getting it at my local store (due to my past experiences of having stuff lost in the mail, etc from a couple of places). I have gone to every Barnes & Noble and Borders in town and I cannot find it. I may do the subscription route anyhow, probably better that way....and I know that through MJF we are all taken care of 
Farmgirl Sister #21
http://artfulheart.blogspot.com
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NotQuiteJuneCleaver
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Susan
Shreveport
LA
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 09:28:58 AM
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Well, MJ you know you have my support in whatever way I can help. I am so happy for you! And Carol and all! You deserve the very best as you give the very best! I will not only be subscribing but I have a list of those who will be getting a gift subscription from me. Cant wait to see the first issue!
AKA TheSoapMaven who lost nearly 700 posts by changing my name! :(
http://www.thesoapmaven.com http://www.notquitejunecleaver.com
There is immeasurable value in what I do. I won't ever believe otherwise. |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 09:57:11 AM
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This is all very good news!! I will be looking for a card. Don't want to miss a single issue.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 10:27:43 AM
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Oh I am so happy to see the one and only magazine that I read coming out more often! I am so excited!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 5:41:05 PM
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| I plan on ordering at least 4 subscriptions myself. I have a few friends and family members who would adore the peace and comfort of this magazine. |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16394 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16394 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 12:22:42 PM
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Alrighty then! Send us your name and address (PO Boxes are okay) and you'll get an offer in the mail. It may not be the fancy deluxe "claim card" mailer that went out but nevertheless, you'll be able to get in on the MaryJanesFarm Magazine "Send No Money Now!" offer. Send to: brenda@maryjanesfarm.org
MaryJane
Look for my new book, "MaryJane's Stitching Room," in bookstores now. Coming next in 2008: "MaryJane's Outpost Guidebook - for Cultivating Your Inner Wild." |
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celebrate2727
True Blue Farmgirl
989 Posts
Beth
MJF
Farmgirl
989 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 12:54:26 PM
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I can't believe it! A giant WOOOHOOO and all that. I have recently let many of my subscriptions go and now get my magazines second hand from my MIL (saving every penny counts these days) BUT and I say that very loudly, I must, must, must have my MaryJanesFarm magazine. So halleluiah, I can get it now as sson as it comes out. I am sad that I am only missing the premier issue though.
Brenda- be ready for all the requests! And MaryJane and Carol, you two outdo yourselves, we too will hold our breath!
blessings
beth
I Can
beth@maryjanesfarm.org
Happiness is not so much in having as sharing.
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
For the best in Holiday Gift Giving check out- http://products.maryjanesfarm.org/pfoshop/holiday_gift_ideas.asp
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Dixie_Amazon
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Dennise
Baton Rouge
LA
USA
125 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2007 : 03:05:02 AM
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Thank You!
Dennise
Country girl raised in the city. |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2007 : 2:07:06 PM
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| I am only missing the premier issue too. Maybe one of these days I will get my hands on one to check out! Cannot wait to get my subscription in the mail for the new issue!! |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 3:58:12 PM
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YAY, I just am still getting caught up on what all I missed while MIA and I send Brenda a request and I want to get my auntie a subscription. She is the true quilter in the family! I should post some of her work. I'm so excited. Gosh
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggygirl.blogspot.com/
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