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December 12, 2016 by Marie

Holiday Meals & Body Image

No one really talks about body image during the holidays, but we should. Cookies. Pie. Pumpkin everything. There are a lot of delicious choices during the holidays. At parties, playdates, Starbucks, Trader Joe's, everywhere you turn. So many of them are "seasonal," which makes me want to … [Read more...]

April 4, 2016 by Marie

To My Son: Makeup Isn’t What Makes Me Pretty

"Mom. You're wearing makeup today because you're not too pretty. Right? Because you need to be more pretty." No, son. Makeup isn't what makes me pretty.

Dear Son... Let me explain why I wear makeup. I know you've been curious. You watch me apply each product, each layer, and ask question after question about the functions and names. It's usually while we're parked in the car because, as you've probably noticed, this is the only place mom puts on … [Read more...]

July 7, 2015 by Marie

15 Positive Body Image Bible Verses

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As a mom of two little girls, never have I been more aware of my body image than I am now. The postpartum body is a difficult thing. It's hard not to mourn the changes you experience, and your body image suffers. Combine that with the excessive sculpting and reshaping that our culture focuses on us … [Read more...]

July 7, 2014 by Marie

Summer Fun for the Not-So-Slim

I'm lending my voice to iBelieve.com today, discussing how we not-so-slim mamas can still have some summer fun!I’m definitely not at my thinnest this summer. I had twins 8 months ago, and I’m still carrying around significant postpartum pounds. I also happen to live in Southern California, the land … [Read more...]

March 27, 2014 by Marie

Teaching My Kids About Beauty

I'm over at iBelieve.com discussing beauty. What definition of beauty will I pass on to my kids based on my use of the word toward myself and others? How does my life, my language, reflect my definition of "beauty"? I haven’t always loved what I saw when I looked in the mirror. I’ve liked my … [Read more...]

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