After my experience marching, dancing, eating, and learning with One Billion Rising PDX, I was astonished to see hardly a whisper of news coverage. The largest global movement, with 203 countries signed up to participate, many of which included Risings in several cities, was barely a blip on the radar screen of major news outlets. I do believe that with or without these news outlets, women are being empowered on the ground, on a massive scale. Watching videos of Risings in other parts of the world is so encouraging. With all that said, I have decided that lumos will now donate 5% of all earnings to charities that support women and the first of those is Portland's Raphael House, which is committed to ending domestic violence and supporting survivors of domestic violence. I would like to make this commitment for all time, that lumos will always give 5% to a worthy cause. I will also offer a donation deal where if you would like to contribute to that cause, you can add any amount onto the price, and notify me that it is for Raphael House. If you add money and I don't know why, I will assume it is for this. All the funds that are earmarked to Raphael House will be added to the pot, which I will hand over quarterly. I will provide 100% accountability. Basically I want to provide a way for customers to donate whatever little bit they can. You can also just go to their website and donate there.
Lip balm is coming soon! I am perfecting the recipe for a unique lip balm made of all-natural ingredients. Lip balm will be sold in a .5 oz size, and will include plain and tinted options. Along with lip balm, perfume solids and all-over balm will be ready soon... as soon as I get off my butt and do it! So feel free to pre-order.
Don't forget that custom journals are the perfect gift for artists, graduates, listmakers, and everyone you know! Our journals are refillable for a flat rate of $5... so, use the journal up, cut & compost the binding, and send back the cover for a paper refill! Don't forget to recycle the used paper, either!
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