On today’s show we talk with proud Texan, veteran blogger and New York Times bestselling author, Melanie Shankle, or as you may know her, Big Mama. Melanie was one of our most requested guests last season so we were thrilled she was able to share her hilarious, raw, and beautiful view of motherhood with us. Find out where the nickname Big Mama comes from, what lie both she and April are guilty of telling their pediatrician, and laugh along with us as we reflect on the myriad mundane moments that make up a life of mothering. Disclaimer: you’ll also learn what the tweens today consider “oldies” on their playlists—and it’s gonna make you feel old.

Show Notes

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Mentioned in this episode:

Melanie Shankle: The Big Momma Blog | Podcast: The Big Boo Cast | Instagram | Newest book: Everyday Holy: Finding a Big God in the Little Moments | Fearless Faith, Melanie's devotional book for girls, comes out in August but you can pre-order it on Amazon now

Supercut of The Big Boo Cast (highlights of the last ten years and 100 episodes!)

It's true: there really are whole blogs dedicated to raising angora rabbits for fur 

Also true: Friends airs on Nick at Nite (!!!)

Melanie recommends: these slides | a Texas waffle maker | book: Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis

Reminders: 

The Magic of Motherhood is available at Target. So go ahead. Get one or ten for Mother's Day! 

Speaking of Mother's Day... we know it's down to the wire here, but if you have no plans this Saturday, we'd love for you to host a Coffee + Crumbs brunch and we've provided pretty much everything you need to throw a beautiful gathering for your mom friends. We love connecting women online, but even more than that: we love connecting women in real life. This is where the magic happens—across tables and couches and playdates in the backyard. It takes a village to raise our kids, and on May 12th, we want you to intentionally invest in yours. Check out all the details here.

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Episode credits: 

Hosted by Indiana Adams and April Hoss, produced by Katie Leipprandt, edited by Kyle Cummings.

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