The February Magazine is LIVE!
- The Modern Domestic Woman
- 8 hours ago
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The February issue of the MDW Magazine is live (a little late… because we’re human)!
If you're a print subscriber, your issue will be on your doorstep today, 2/13, or tomorrow, 2/14.
Thank you for your patience, and we hope you enjoy the digital issue!
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Letter from the Editor
February has always been the hardest month for me. The holidays are long behind us, spring still feels impossibly far away, and the gray always settles in deeper than I expect. This is the time of year when I find myself watching far too many gardening shows - dreaming of soil, green shoots, and the promise that something is growing, even when nothing looks alive yet.
That feeling shaped this entire issue.
These pages are all about returning to ourselves, to what feels grounding, and to the kind of care that doesn’t demand immediate results. At the heart of these pages is our February profile of Katie McCall, whose story reflects everything we value at MDW: intentional living, meaningful work, and spaces that allow us to breathe. Katie reminds us that slow living isn’t about perfection; it’s a practice we return to again and again, especially when life pulls us off center.
Throughout this issue, you’ll find reflections on loving your body through change, redefining self-love beyond surface fixes, creating homes that support who you’re becoming, and reconnecting with joy through movement, creativity, and rest. You’ll also see our continued commitment to community through MDW Cares support groups, events, vetted providers, and resources designed to meet women where they are, without urgency or judgment.
If February is a hard month for you, I hope this issue feels like a lovely companion. A reminder that rest counts, that tending yourself matters, and that growth doesn’t always look busy or visible.
Sometimes it looks like waiting. Trusting.
And believing that something green is already on its way.
Elizabeth Rago
MDW Founder & Editor
Elizabeth Rago is a storyteller, media strategist, and community builder who’s equally at home writing compelling content or navigating teenage chaos with tea in hand.
A seasoned writer with 20+ years of experience across industries—from mental health and design to insurance and advocacy—she’s also the founder of MDW (The Modern Domestic Woman), a no-fluff resource hub for women in transition.
Whether she’s ghostwriting for execs or spotlighting small-town gems, Elizabeth brings heart, humor, and a fierce belief in the power of connection. Learn more at MDWcares.com or find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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