Love your mother

Must-Have Gifts for the Mothers We Love May 2012 One of our missions at Viva Editions is to publish books for, by, and about moms, to make their lives richer, easier, more authentic and joyful. Whether it's a guide to creative nonfiction writing, a handbook on eco-friendly homekeeping or a workbook guaranteed to inspire, a Viva book will resonate with the mom in your life. In honor of the mothers we love, we are pleased to offer a special discount on the eve of Mother's Day. Use promotional code MDAY30 to save 30% on  vivaeditions.com books through May 30! More · Buy Use Your Words  A Writing Guide for Mothers by Kate Hopper USE YOUR WORDS introduces the art of creative nonfiction to women who want to give written expression to their lives as mothers. Written by award-winning teacher and writer, Kate Hopper, this book will help women find the heart of their writing. More · Buy Lemons and Lavender  The Eco Guide to Better Homekeeping by Billee Sharp Author Billee Sharp shares her freecycling, budget-savvy wisdom in this step-by-step handbook for revolutionizing spending habits and reclaiming quality of life. Lemons and Lavender is an inspiring and instructive guide to living the handmade life. More · Buy The Frugal Foodie Cookbook  Waste-Not Recipes for the Wise Cook by Lynette Shirk While the budget crunch means that we're all having to cut back on expenses, it doesn't have to mean gourmet food and a balanced diet. Four-star chef and budget gourmet, Lynette Shirk shows you how to creatively and cleverly use ingredients and leftovers to produce wonderful meals for any occasion. More · Buy The Power of WOW  A Guide to Unleashing the Confident, Sexy You by Lori Bryant-Woolridge Author Lori Bryant-Woolridge offers the first confidence-building primer that breaks down that elusive WOW factor. Through this comprehensive, user-friendly program, women of any age can learn to be healthy, sensual sexual beings with the approval or validation of anyone other than themselves. More · Buy The Gratitude Power Workbook  Transform Fear into Courage, Anger into Forgiveness, Isolation into Belonging by Nina Lesowitz The act and power of gratitude has a direct effect on our lives on a physical, spiritual, mental and emotional level. The secret to a happy and fulfilled life may rely on focusing on all the good, rather than what is lacking at the moment. The Thank You Power workbook is a tool for this transformation.  More · Buy The Lazy Gourmet  Magnificent Meals Made Easy by Robin Donovan The Lazy Gourmet is for anyone who dreams of dazzling guests with fabulous home-cooked fare, but fears that such a feat would require Thomas Keller's talent, Martha Stewart's ingenuity, Gandhi's patience, and Charles Manson's free time.  More · Buy It's Never Too Late to Be What You Might Have Been  by BJ Gallagher Dreams deferred are dreams that die — a process that can take the dreamer along with them. Gallagher believes it's never too late to revisit, and relive, one's deepest desires.  More · Buy Girlfriends Are Lifesavers  by Reeda Joseph Who do we turn to for the best advice, gossip, and fashion tips? Our friends! And listen, ladies we'd be nowhere without our girlfriends. So here it is — a book to celebrate our bff's who get us through life. Viva Editions, an imprint of Cleis Press, 2246 Sixth St., Berkeley, CA 94710