hope&plum Blog

Feature Friday: Rachel Nicks

Doula Rachel Nicks shares a bit about fitness, birth, and motherhood. What inspired you to become a doula?  I grew up with a beautiful image of birth. My mother told us about her birth stories, a...

Simple Salt Dough Ornaments

Simple Salt Dough Ornaments   by Kezia Glascock   Mix:  2 cups flour 1 cup salt 1 cup water   Bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 hours   Notes  Add a little water if it seems too dry...

Mother's Day Small Shop Gift Guide

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, we wanted to create a gift guide of our personal favorite items and highlight some amazing small shops.    Wardrobe Staples Arq Crop Tank and High Rise Undies ...

Tianna #holdbabieslovebodies

I don’t think there was ever a time that I felt 100% in love with my body. I have always had these highs and lows regarding the way I felt towards it. There are days that I feel like a beautiful Go...

Alisha #holdbabieslovebodies

Then, that evening, I went on a walk with my husband and in single Lagoon I breastfed while wearing for the first time.  It was so peaceful, and I felt so badass and strong.  This feeling continues...

Ileana #holdbabieslovebodies

We are all in a different part of our journey to #holdbabieslovebodies. Ileana shares a little about how her support system and pregnancy led her to #holdbabieslovebodies: Q. Did you struggle w...

A hope&plum Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner.  While it may look a little different this year, we know one thing remains the same: babywearing costumes are EPIC! It's a simple way to be festive while keepi...

Melia #holdbabieslovebodies

It took 10 months to grow him, my body won’t bounce back instantaneously. I was able to create two babies within two years. I’m proud of that. I’m proud of my body for nourishing them (even if it’s...

Stephanie #holdbabieslovebodies

I want my children to grow up loving their bodies while also learning to like others for who they are. I currently have a house full of boys and I want them to learn to like girls no matter what sh...

Sam #holdbabieslovebodies

Surprised and praised by everyone at how quick delivering our first baby was, I was feeling confident it was the green light I had long awaited for. When we got home from the hospital, I was in hig...