Hello friend,

We hope you had a nice weekend celebrating Mother's Day. Mothers make the world a better, more loving place, and we think Moms rock! (And we're not just saying that because we're all mothers ourselves.)

Please join us as we continue practicing gratitude this week! Recently, Lori's Book Club studied the topic of Practicing Joy & Gratitude. It was an enlightening chapter! We thought it would be fun to share some of what we're all grateful for (see our short lists below)... and also 12 Ideas for Bringing More Gratitude into Your Life.

Plus, take advantage of our $10 off Gratitude Discount on our upcoming Hot Process Soapmaking Live eClass - we just scheduled a new date for next Monday Night, 5/16, at 6:30pm PT. Here are a few reminders of some other items currently on sale: Lori's 3 Types of Body Butters Instructions & Recipes are $10 off for a few more days, and our Collection of New Paperback Books (click for an updated inventory) are up to 35% off. You can see all the specials we have going on now at this page.

Finally, catch up with our recent blog posts section... where you'll find guest blogger Steph sharing some amazing essential oil diffuser blends, and more info than you ever wanted to know about INCI names and cosmetic labeling. Hope y'all have an amazing week.

Let's keep learning together,
Lori, Cassie, & Ruth

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Lori found a wonderful list of ways to be more grateful in M.J. Ryan’s book Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Every Day of Your Life. Here are her "Top 12 Ways to Bring More Gratefulness into Your Life" (I especially like #5):

Here are some things that we're all grateful for. Have you ever made a gratitude list? If so, feel free to share it by commenting on our blog so we can add things to our growing lists that we haven't thought of yet!

We are grateful for...

Lori:
-All the amazing students & teachers I've met since opening the Studio in 2003
-Being able to run a business that allows me to fulfill my life's purpose
-For the garbage men... who make my son so very happy

Cassie:
-Having a job that allows me to put my family first
-Supportive family that thinks everything I do is awesome (even when it isn't)
-Two happy kiddos who keep me on my toes

Ruth:
-A flexible job that lets me follow my passions
-Health & happiness for my whole family
-A beautiful spring with a little bit of rain (though California could surely use more!)

What are you grateful for?

We're so excited to announce yet another opportunity for you to learn Hot Process Soapmaking with Lori, from the comfort of your own home, coming up on Monday Night, May 16, 6:30-8pm PT! Please join us and save $10 on your registration... because we're thankful for you! :)

Get all the details on our website here.

~ Lists of INCI Names for Cosmetic Labeling
Confused about how you're supposed to label your products for sale? This blog post offers several different places to find INCI names... and explains what INCI names are!**

~ Practice Joy & Gratitude
Even if you are a joyful and grateful person, you may still be missing out by not "practicing" gratitude.

~ How to Diffuse & Essential Oil Blends
Check out these great blends to use in your diffuser from Super Nova Stephanie of Quiet Life of Violet

~ Advance with Abandon
Being cautious will only take you so far! Check out the "Advance with Abandon" issue of Lori's book club recap.

~ Some Like it Hot
There are several types of Hot Process soap! Learn about the different methods & how you can learn to make each type.

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