Shop. Sell. Save. Smart! is the motto of the nation’s leading children’s and maternity consignment sales event franchise. It’s also this mama’s favorite way to find awesome deals for my son and me. My son has an obsession with Elmo (or “Melmo” as he calls him). Just a few weeks...
I met the lovely Jen recently and was immediately struck by her genuine adoration of her amazing mama body. It is so rare to encounter a woman who speaks proudly of her body. We shared our histories, our journeys into motherhood, our nicknames for our stretch marks (“love marks” and...
I recently wrote about saving money in Mommy Land and now let’s talk about saving TIME! Shari McGuire has a passion for helping mamas get organized so they have more time to be with their family. I invited her to write a guest post and share her expertise! As Shari...
Golda please introduce yourself to the Plus Size Mommy Memoirs (PSMM) readers and share with us why you started Body Love Wellness! Hi! I’m so delighted to be chatting with you. So my story is probably a lot like many of your readers. I spent a lot of my life...
Doulas offer an invaluable service to mothers by providing physical and emotional support during labor. They are trained professionals who will help a mother to advocate for her wishes during childbirth and beyond. While they are not covered by medical insurance most doulas work on a sliding scale based upon...
I love finding practical ways to save money and below are my 5 favorites! Create a Budget – While it might sound like a drag, creating a budget can be EMPOWERING! It’s the only way to know what’s coming in, what’s going out, and what you have left to play...
Ragen Chastain, of Dances with Fat, is one awesome woman! Her blog posts encourage me to keep advocating for women and fighting against those who classify us based upon our BMI. Youtube videos featuring her remarkable dance skills serve as a reminder that my body is only limited by the...
I recently shared a story regarding an incident during my son’s 18th month old check-up that didn’t sit well with me. During his check-up my son’s pediatrician gently retracted his intact penis and told me I needed to retract it when cleaning. I was immediately taken aback because I knew...
From the time I was a little girl I wanted to be a writer. My first stroke of brilliance was this poem: ”Flowers are nice, pretty, and good. I like flowers and you should.” My teenage years were spent pouring my soul into my beloved journal. I wrote dark poetry about...
One of the most commonly asked questions on the Plus Size Mommy Memoirs Facebook page is about finding a babywearing wrap that will actually fit. After surveying curvy mamas and doing some online research I’ve come up with the list below. Baby K’tan Price Point $59+ Plus Size Information The...
"My words of wisdom are to do something that you love. Do something that you’re passionate about because then it doesn’t always feel like work." - Shannon Wilburn, co-founder of JBF
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We're ALL mom enough!
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We all have different parenting philosophies but the BEST way to parent is with LOVE! We are ALL mom enough!
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I know many women are fearful about inviting a stranger into the most raw and naked experience of their life. I thought having a list of doulas with experience working with women of size would help to alleviate some of that anxiety. Plus Size Doula Connections - www.plussizebirth.com/plussizedoulaconnections
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