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  	<title><![CDATA[The 2012 More of Me to Love Catalog is Here!! Here are some of the FAQs so far]]></title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;re so pleased to present you with the first More of Me to Love Catalog, so that you can peruse at your leisure and find the perfect items for you and your family members. When you get to the back you&#8217;ll notice a special coupon code just for catalog users, and tons of great products will be found inside.</p>

<p>Just click <a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/images/uploads/documents/MOMTLcatalog2012_LQ.pdf" title="HERE">HERE</a> to start browsing our catalog!</p>

<h4>Catalog FAQs</h4>

<p><a href="#1"><b>Where are the prices? Why are they not listed on each product page?</b></a><br />
<a href="#2"><b>There is no order sheet. How do I order my products?</b></a><br />
<a href="#3"><b>What&#8217;s your Exchange/Return policy?</b></a><br />
<a href="#4"><b>What makes More of Me to Love special?</b></a><br />
<a href="#5"><b>The text in the catalog is too small. How do I make it bigger?</b></a><br />
<a href="#6"><b>Can I get a copy of the catalog in print?</b></a></p>

<p>Our 2012 Catalogue was designed with you and fun-infused functionality in mind - it also has the best deals out there on products catering to the comfort of plus size people!</p>

<p>Your comfort and happiness are always a top priority and guided our team every step of the way as we prepared this catalog. And you are getting it just in time for the holidays and the New Year!</p>

<p><a name="1"><b>Where are the prices? Why are they not listed on each product page?</b></a></p>

<p>Back in the day, we didn&#8217;t have a catalogue in order to save trees, keep costs down and offer you the best prices on all items. We found an efficient way to produce a catalog, but updating it takes serious time and investment. In order to continue keeping our prices the lowest for you, we made our price sheet one compact set so it can be easily updated in case the raw material costs we use for production go up and down. Please note that the price list can be found at the end of the Catalog, but each product references the page of that product&#8217;s price in the list.</p>

<p><a name="2"><b>There is no order sheet. How do I order my products?</b></a></p>

<p>We have found that order sheets can get unwieldy, but we will help you with your order however you need! You can go to our website at store.moreofmetolove.com, enter the SKU of your chosen items in the search field and they will pop up right away. Just add them to your shopping cart one by one, and you are ready to check out. If you have any questions or would like us to take your order over the phone, please just call toll-free 888.666.8529!</p>

<p>You can also e-mail us at  and we will write back within 24 hours (often much sooner).</p>

<p><a name="3"><b>What&#8217;s your Exchange/Return policy?</b></a></p>

<p>We want to make sure that you and your loved ones get exactly what you want and need, so we have extended our return policy around the holidays to 60 days for refunds and 90 days for exchanges. If you have problems after 90 days, just give us a call: we are always here to help. For the official details on our policy, click <a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/return-policy/" title="here">here</a>.</p>

<p><a name="4"><b>What makes More of Me to Love special?</b></a></p>

<p>A lot, actually, but most importantly, <i>you make us special</i>. We are not just a <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com" title="store">store</a>; we are also a <a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/community" title="community">community</a> of people (including many of our customers who decide to join our <b>free</b> community) who believe in equality, fairness and size diversity. We believe dignity and beauty are not size-based and that our primary focus should be achieving health through the most joyful methods possible, rather than by chasing weight loss goals because society says so.</p>

<p>As a store, we are the first one-stop shop for plus size people: you can get practically everything you need at More of Me to Love. You don&#8217;t need to go to a variety of (often brick and mortar) stores: just browse the broadest selection of plus-size products from the comfort of your home or office (shhhh, we won&#8217;t tell :-) ) <a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/images/uploads/documents/MOMTLcatalog2012_LQ.pdf" title="here">here</a>.</p>

<p><a name="5"><b>The text in the catalog is too small. How do I make it bigger?</b></a></p>

<p>Most Internet Browsers&#8217; will display our Catalog as a PDF right inside of them! That means that there will be some kind of plus sign or magnifying glass displayed on the image, generally in the bottom right corner. Just click on that plus until the text is the right size for you!</p>

<p><a name="6"><b>Can I get a copy of the catalog in print?</b></a></p>

<p>Boy, do we hope so soon. Like we mentioned above, killing trees for catalogs can be both wasteful and expensive. Right now, we haven&#8217;t found a way of doing so that would let us keep prices down the way we want to, so we&#8217;re waiting on a print version of the catalog. If you want a version in print, letting us know will help speed the process up because we&#8217;ll see that there&#8217;s interest. Simply click <a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/contact/" title="here">here</a> and fill out the contact form voicing your desire.</p>

<p>Please let us know if you have any other questions or comments! </p>

<p>Just click <a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/images/uploads/documents/MOMTLcatalog2012_LQ.pdf" title="HERE">HERE</a> to start browsing our catalog!
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  	<title><![CDATA[Top 5 Complaints Our Plus Size Customers Have about Shopping]]></title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>1. Stores don&#8217;t take me seriously; they don&#8217;t understand my needs! I am often dismissed or mistreated while shopping.</p>

<p>MOMTL: More of Me to Love was built on the principles of inclusivity, acceptance and love. Need we say more? Not only do we understand you and your needs, but we fight for equality and the rights of people of all sizes. Our products are designed for your comfort and safety, and our community is completely free so you can enjoy, engage and learn!</p>

<p>2. Information (like weight capacity) is not available about specialty products I need.</p>

<p>MOMTL: We do our best to note the weight capacity of every product for which this information might be relevant. At that, we only offer the sturdiest of items!</p>

<p>3. I can&#8217;t afford to pay for the things that would make my life more comfortable.</p>

<p>MOMTL: Every day we strive to make items more accessible for you. We have the best prices on the market, but we are always working harder to lower them where we can. In fact, our average prices have dropped by almost 7% in the past year. And remember, our online community is always free! With dozens of blogs, great tips, forums, a resource center and more, you can enjoy the inclusive, positive MOMTL environment without spending a thing!</p>

<p>4. I just don&#8217;t know what is out there that could make my life better.</p>

<p>MOMTL: That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re always here to help. We often get calls like &#8220;I can&#8217;t button my pants&#8221; or &#8220;I can&#8217;t buckle up in the winter because the seat belt is too short - can you help?&#8221; If you tell us your problems, frustrations and needs, we will tell you what options are available. If we don&#8217;t have something, our design team will consider your needs for its next project.</p>

<p>5. I am not web savvy, but shopping in stores is tiring and uncomfortable.</p>

<p>MOMTL: That is why we created MOMTL as an online store: so you can shop 24/7 from the comfort of your home - no crowds, no hassle. And we&#8217;re also available by phone, online chat and email so that you can ask questions of and order from a real person. If you prefer to see our items live, you will have the chance at our brand new location in Atlanta. And because we understand you and your needs, there will be ample seating and drinks for your enjoyment.
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  	<title><![CDATA[Heart Health at Every Size, the More of Me to Love Way]]></title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>At More of Me to Love we believe in promoting health. In fact, it&#8217;s one of our <a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/community/about/" title="core principles">core principles</a>. Our way of doing that, however, is somewhat unconventional: we <b>don&#8217;t</b> promote dieting and weight loss techniques.</p>

<p>Instead, we promote a concept called <a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/resources/article/health-promotion-a-size-acceptance-approach/" title="Health at Every Size">Health at Every Size</a>*, which is the notion that people can be healthier in the bodies they have rather than aim for skinnier bodies that are theoretically healthier because they&#8217;re skinnier. This is in line with the <a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/community/" title="community">community</a> ideals we talk about like <a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/blogs/entry/body-acceptance-is-not-a-lazy-choice/" title="Size Acceptance">Size Acceptance</a>.</p>

<p>Well, one part of being healthier at whatever size you are is doing the kinds of things that promote Heart Health.</p>

<p>Your heart, as I&#8217;m sure you know, pumps the blood throughout your body, moving it through your viens so that it can reach the rest of your body. As you&#8217;ve probably noticed, when you move more or more frequently, your heart beats faster. This in turn causes your blood to move about your body faster, all of which is good for you.</p>

<p>One great way to raise your heart rate is just to walk more and longer distances. An excellent way of keeping track of how far you&#8217;re walking is a <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/healthy-living/pedometers/omron-digital-premium-pedometer.html" title="Pedometer">Pedometer</a>. A pedometer measures the number of steps you take while wearing it on your hip. If you walk 500 steps one day, great! The next day, shoot for 600. If you don&#8217;t reach those steps in your day , take a lap around the block and see where you get. Don&#8217;t worry about speed or even getting winded. Just take it slow and take those steps. Over time, it will get easier as you build up steps. All of this raises your heart rate and heart health and is good for you.</p>

<p>If you need assistance walking that&#8217;s okay, too! Consider using a <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/mobility/canes" title="Cane">Cane</a> or <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/mobility/walkers" title="Walker">Walker</a> to help you get around. Just try not to become stationary due to mobility impairment. Keep on moving because movement is good for you!</p>

<p>Simply can&#8217;t get around anymore? Then try things that are stationary, like <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/healthy-living/exercise-equipment/hand-exercisers" title="hand exercisers">hand exercisers</a>.</p>

<p>If you&#8217;re not interested in walking around but maybe you&#8217;re more of a biker, try our <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/healthy-living/exercise-equipment/treadmills/portable-peddler.html" title="Pedal Exerciser">Pedal Exerciser</a>. This stationary pedaler can be set up right in front of the television and used anytime. This is an amazing way to get your blood pumping and work towards Heart Health.</p>

<p>There are many other great tools to help you exercise which you can find in our <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/healthy-living" title="Healthy Living section">Healthy Living section</a>.</p>

<p>If you want to learn more great ways to raise your heart rate through fun and enjoyable body movement then check out<a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/blogs/category/fitness-for-all/" title=" the blog of our More of Me to Love Expert, Sue Bary"> the blog of our More of Me to Love Expert, Sue Bary</a>.</p>

<p>*Health at Every Size is a registered trademark of the Association for Size Diversity and Health.
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  	<title><![CDATA[4 Tricks to Keep Your Legs from Falling Asleep When Sitting for Long Periods of Time]]></title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>One of the most common questions we&#8217;re asked by customers, members and seminar attendees is what to do about legs falling asleep when you have to sit for a long period of time.</p>

<p>Many people ask this question in reference to road trips. As bigger people, they dislike flying due to the hassle and stress of having to ask attendants for <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/specials/featured-products/airline-seat-belt-extender.html" title="Airplane Belt Extenders">Airplane Belt Extenders</a> and the potential of being asked to pay for a second seat, so they and their significant others take a lot of road trips to travel. And that&#8217;s great.</p>

<p>But one problem with road trips is that you have to sit for a long time in the car, and sitting for a long time gets tough for people of any size, but especially for larger people with larger and heavier legs that are more prone to falling asleep.</p>

<p>When your legs fall asleep it&#8217;s due to a lack of sufficient blood flow, which also causes cramping and DVT, or Deep Vein Thrombosis, which is effectively an aneurism somewhere other than your brain. None of that is good or comfortable and so I want to offer four solutions for this problem.</p>

<p><b>1. Water</b>&nbsp; Drink a lot of water. Water stimulates blood flow, and heck, it&#8217;s good for you - especially if you&#8217;re the driver because it keeps you more alert. Obviously, one of the downsides to drinking a lot of water in the car is that it makes you have to pee a lot. Thus, if you&#8217;re trying to make great time, it&#8217;s not necessarily the optimal solution. But when you think about it, if sitting too long is part of the problem, then having to get up and pee more often is also part of the solution. And in the meantime water will help keep your legs and extremities from falling asleep and growing uncomfortable.</p>

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<p><b>2. Massagers/Scratchers</b>&nbsp; This is the number one thing we recommend. <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/healthy-living/massagers" title="Massagers">Massagers</a> stimulate blood flow from the outside by creating sensation on your skin. This makes all the difference in the world. Not only does it feel good and relax the muscles but also it makes blood flow better all over your legs. For the top of the legs, which are more accessible, it&#8217;s best to try a knob massager <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/healthy-living/massagers/jacknobber-ii-massager.html" title="like this">like this</a>. However, for the bottom parts of the legs we recommend our combination <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/healthy-living/massagers/bamboo-back-scratcher.html" title="Bamboo Backscratchers and Massagers">Bamboo Backscratchers and Massagers</a>. These dual purpose items allow you to scratch itches that are all over and when you turn them around, serve as massagers that extend your reach nearly 20&#8221;. </p>

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<b>3. Angled Pillows</b>&nbsp; There are <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/furniture/chairs/wheelchairs/wheelchair-accessories" title="special pillows">special pillows</a> that are often designed with people in wheelchairs in mind, but they&#8217;re good for anyone who sits for a long period of time - we use them in our offices (we use many of our products in our offices, like our <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/furniture/chairs/desk-chairs" title="high weight capacity desk chairs">high weight capacity desk chairs</a> and <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/cool-mesh-back-support.html" title="Cool Mesh Back Supports">Cool Mesh Back Supports</a> - don&#8217;t tell the boss!). They are angled and contoured to take pressure off of the legs and keep blood flow as natural as possible. When coupled with a <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/healthy-living/massagers" title="massager">massager</a>, these contoured sitting pillows make a huge difference.</p>

<p><b>4. Legs-ercises</b>&nbsp; As I said when discussing the water, getting up and moving makes a huge difference in blood flow and legs falling asleep when you&#8217;re sitting for long periods of time. There are a variety of basic movements that you can do to keep blood flowing and eliminate pressure. Try a variety of things, and see what works best. The trick is to start doing legs-ercises before you feel the pain and pressure of sitting for long periods of time. One practice is to squeeze your muscles and then release them, isolating different areas and moving up and down the legs. Also try walking your legs in place by lifting the toes and heel back and forth. Any kind of regular movement that you can do to stimulate blood flow is great. Just make a concerted effort to do so every 15 or 30 minutes. Perhaps set an alarm to remind you.</p>

<p>Now, each of these ideas alone is useful, but when combined with each other they become all the more powerful at mitigating the discomfort of sitting for extended periods of time. </p>

<p>Try them out and let us know what you think. Do you have ways of keeping your legs from falling asleep and hurting that you can share with us? Do so in the comments below!
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  	<title><![CDATA[Improve Your Reach with Reaching Aids]]></title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>Do you dread the discomfort of bending down to pick up things from the floor or other places around the house? Do you spend time eyeing objects trying to figure out how you are going to reach them? Marsha, a long-term customer at More of Me to Love, had similar concerns. She came to me with a question: “How do I pick the correct reacher aid for my needs?”</p>

<p>Excellent question, I thought - but I did not have a clear answer for her. So I began researching what the most important factors are when deciding on getting a reacher, or two, for our unique needs. </p>

<p>More of Me to Love has a carefully selected set of reaching aids satisfying virtually all reaching desires - but navigating amongst them can be overwhelming so let’s answer some simple questions!</p>

<p>How far do you usually need to reach? </p>

<p>If 22-24 inches of extra length is sufficient, we recommend picking the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/raptor-reacher.html" title="Raptor">Raptor</a> or the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/matey-ranger-reaching-aid-56.html" title="Matey Pocket-Fold Reaching Aid">Matey Pocket-Fold Reaching Aid</a>. If your would like the reacher to grab further objects up to 33 inches, go with the Ultra Reacher or the Matey Reaching Aid.</p>

<p>How big are the objects that you generally need to pick up?</p>

<p>Standard jaw opening for reachers is 2.5 inches. If you would like to grab bigger objects,&nbsp; select the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/ultra-reacher.html" title="Ultra Reacher">Ultra Reacher</a> with a 3” grip.</p>

<p>Is it important that your reacher is lightweight?</p>

<p>Our lightest reacher is the Raptor Reacher, recommended for anyone who has limited arm strength.</p>

<p>Would you like a portable reacher?</p>

<p>Of course, all reachers are portable. But not all of them were specially designed to be carried anywhere, even in your pocket! The Matey Pocket-Folding Reaching Aid folds to less than 13 inches making it easy to take with you wherever you go.</p>

<p>Are you on a budget?</p>

<p>Our best value for a reacher is the Raptor Reacher. This reacher is made of plastic, but serves as a handy and sturdy aid.</p>

<p>What other features are important to you?</p>

<p>If the handle of the reacher is important to you, go with one of the Matey aids as they have ergonomically designed handles. If you often need to pick up metal objects, we recommend the Matey Reaching Aid as it has a built-in magnet at the end of its grip. If you have been frustrated in the past because you dropped objects while trying to move them closer to you, the Ultra Reacher can provide great benefit due to its non-slip rubber jaws.</p>

<p>That was a lot of information, I know. Here is a summary of the most important features of our high quality reachers:</p>

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And finally, a safety tip! Please make sure you don’t reach for heavy items that could fall on your head of the grip of the reacher lets loose.</p>

<p>What other questions would you ask in picking the right reacher? What features are important to you that have not been mentioned here?
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  	<title><![CDATA[Get Good &amp;amp; Clean All Over for a Shiny, New Feel]]></title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>One thing we hear about a lot is the difficulty of caring for a particular part of one&#8217;s body.</p>

<p>Joanna recently expressed a concern that she couldn&#8217;t easily reach her back to wash it and that she felt icky and uncomfortable everywhere because of this. Fortunately, Joanna&#8217;s problem was an easy fix. We recommended the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/curved-bath-brush.html" title="Curved Bath Brush">Curved Bath Brush</a>, and Joanna hasn&#8217;t had a complaint about cleanliness since.</p>

<p>And that got us thinking: when one part of your body feels dirty, your whole body can feel unclean. You want to feel good and clean all over because feeling good and clean allows you to care for the rest of your body, inside and out. </p>

<p>That&#8217;s why we compiled a list of areas that we&#8217;ve received letters and customer complaints about so that we can offer all the different ways of caring for them!</p>

<h4>Head</h4>

<p>Caring for your head is important and sometimes a conventional shower or bath isn&#8217;t in the cards. That&#8217;s where the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=readybath&amp;x=0&amp;y=0" title="ReadyBath">ReadyBath</a> comes in. ReadyBath is a revolutionary system that puts all of the necessary soap and cleansing agents in a nice one-time-use cloth that you can use to clean your body. The one for &#8220;Head&#8221; of course is the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/readybath-premium-2.html" title="ReadyBath hair cleaner with a conditioner/shampoo combo">ReadyBath hair cleaner with a conditioner/shampoo combo</a>. This is great for those with mobility challenges or those on vacation whose bathing facilities are not as accommodating as those they have at home.</p>

<h4>Shoulders</h4>

<p>Let&#8217;s face it: some of us just have skin that requires regular lotion. But for those of us who do, there is of course the challenge of getting lotion on every part of our bodies. But worry not! That&#8217;s where the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/lotion-applicator.html" title="Lotion Applicator">Lotion Applicator</a> is a hero. There is also the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/roll-easy-lotion-applicator-with-folding-handle.html" title="Roll Easy Lotion Applicator">Roll Easy Lotion Applicator</a>, which is a great choice, too.</p>

<p>And for scrubbing those hard to reach places, there are a host of great items, including the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/curved-bath-brush.html" title="Curved Bath Brush">Curved Bath Brush</a> Joanna so enjoyed. Let&#8217;s not forget about the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/soaper-sponge.html" title="Soaper Sponge">Soaper Sponge</a>, which holds the bar of soap and allows you to bring it right to your back and shoulders. Nice, right?</p>

<h4>Knees</h4>

<p>And you must care for your knees, too. People talk about how damaged their knees are and how this knee pain makes walking and standing difficult and uncomfortable. But evolutionarily speaking, our knees are used to far more than they get in the modern age, and that&#8217;s why there&#8217;s hope. </p>

<p>First, <i>make sure that when you walk and stand, your feet are parallel to one another</i>, not splayed out. By making a conscious effort to walk with them parallel and stand up straight with them parallel, the right muscles will be activated and start to rebuild themselves. This will make standing easier and more comfortable. It takes time but stick with it - you will experience reduced knee pain or at least mitigate future damage to your knees.</p>

<p>If you have very serious knee problems and just need some assistance, there&#8217;s always the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/reddie-brace.html" title="Reddie Brace">Reddie Brace</a>, an amazingly high quality knee brace that is available up to XXL, designed to fit a knee with a circumference of 19-22&#8221;.</p>

<h4>And Toes</h4>

<p>Toes can be especially difficult to wash due to the need to bend over so far in order to reach them. But we have two great solutions for this problem. The first is the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/under-toe-washer.html" title="Under Toe Washer">Under Toe Washer</a> which is a reacher designed to get between and underneath your toes. It&#8217;s a great way to keep your feet fresh and clean.</p>

<p>The second item is the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/easyfeet.html" title="Easy Feet">Easy Feet</a>, which you put on the floor of your shower and then run your feet through. Brushes on all sides clean and scrub your feet. Though this is a great way to clean your feet, we have been told that this product is not sufficient for diabetics, who require extra special care of their feet. If you struggle with cleaning your feet and you are diabetic, then perhaps the combination of the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/easyfeet.html" title="Easy Feet">Easy Feet</a> and the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/under-toe-washer.html" title="Under Toe Washer">Under Toe Washer</a> will do the trick. Please let us know!</p>

<h4>...And Bum</h4>

<p>And then there&#8217;s your bottom. Everybody wants to keep his or her bottom clean. It&#8217;s important, and an unclean bottom feels icky and uncomfortable all the time. But reaching one&#8217;s own bottom isn&#8217;t often the easiest thing. And for this we have multiple solutions. </p>

<p>The first is a reacher. We have the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/self-wipe-toilet-aid.html" title="Self Wipe Toilet Aid">Self Wipe Toilet Aid</a> and the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/self-wipe-toilet-aid-1.html" title="Long Reach Comfort Wipe">Long Reach Comfort Wipe</a>. Both of these have release methods for after you use them to keep things sanitary, but we do always recommend wiping the reacher down with a baby wipe after each use. That&#8217;s just good policy.</p>

<p>The other option is the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/hygenique-plus-bidet-sitz-bath-system.html" title="Hygenique Plus Bidet/Sitz Bath System">Hygenique Plus Bidet/Sitz Bath System</a> which you put on your toilet to make things cleaner from the inside. It&#8217;s a little pricier than either reacher and isn&#8217;t recommended a a loan tool for cleansing, but it can be a wonderful addition if that&#8217;s a cleanliness level you would like.</p>

<p>We&#8217;ll talk more about these and related options in future posts.</p>

<p>For now, I hope you feel like you&#8217;re not alone in the endeavor to stay clean and comfortable. No matter your body size or shape or your mobility level, there are tools out there to help you care for all different parts of your body and stay clean and comfortable.
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  	<title><![CDATA[Back to School!]]></title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>Back to school for kids means back to life for adults - and that’s where you come in.</p>

<p>As your kids are returning from camp and vacations and getting ready to return to their regularly scheduled programs, you have to consider the things that you’re going to be returning to as well.</p>

<p>Will you get to start moving your body for joy with more routine and regularity? </p>

<p>If so - or if you’re ready to start such a thing - you should check out our growing selection of <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/books-and-dvds/videos" title="plus sized workout videos">plus sized workout videos</a>. One of our newest acquisitions is from an awesome woman named Jeanette DePatie, also known as the Fat Chick. </p>

<p>Her series, the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/books-and-dvds/videos/fat-chick-works-out-dvd.html" title="Fat Chick Works Out!">Fat Chick Works Out!</a> is an amazing way to love moving your body for joy. She’s body positive, inspirational and a ton of fun - and her workouts are the same.</p>

<p>She doesn’t use fake dancers in her videos - just real people having a good time. You’ll have a good time, too.</p>

<p>Oh, and guess where we met her! At the BBW Bash in Las Vegas. She was there sharing her amazing materials. We got involved with her and are now offering her <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/books-and-dvds/the-fat-chick-works-out-handbook.html" title="Book">Book</a> and <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/books-and-dvds/fat-chick-works-out-dvd.html" title="DVD">DVD</a> right on our site!</p>

<p>Regular fitness isn’t the only thing that Back to School can bring. Perhaps you have been looking  for time to catch up on your correspondence? If so, check out our <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/art-jewelry-fun/fun/venus-of-willendorf-stationery-card-set.html" title="Venus of Willendorf Stationary Card Sets">Venus of Willendorf Stationary Card Sets</a>. The vibrant colors and thick paper stimulate the senses and inspire wonderful words to be shared with loved ones.</p>

<p>As people head back to work and school, it’s important to ensure that anyone with regular medications needs is properly equipped to make it through the day. For this, we recommend our <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/travel/bags/medications-travel-organizer.html" title="Medications Travel Organizer">Medications Travel Organizer</a>. It keeps pills sorted by day and time so that you or your children don’t have to think about what pills to take all day long. Just set it up on Sunday, and you’ll stay healthy and happy throughout the week.</p>

<p>Finally, if you’re planning any last minute summer vacations, make sure that you’re well equipped for easy travel. Visit our <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/travel" title="travel section">travel section</a>, and don’t forget about an <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/travel/seat-belt-extenders/airline-seat-belt-extender.html" title="FAA-Approved Airplane Seat Belt Extender">FAA-Approved Airplane Seat Belt Extender</a>. All Airplane Extenders come with a registration card and carrying case to keep things safe, comfortable and discreet.</p>

<p>Are you excited for Back to School?
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  	<title><![CDATA[Awesome BBW Vegas Bash Weekend!]]></title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>The BBW Vegas Bash was so much fun!</p>

<p>We met so many wonderful BBWs (Big Beautiful Women) and BHMs (Big Handsome Men). Everyone was so nice and welcoming that we couldn&#8217;t have asked for a better time.</p>

<p>One of the best parts about our weekend was giving a talk on how to live a more comfortable plus-sized life. We showed off some of our coolest and most popular products, including the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/travel/seat-belt-extenders/car-seat-belt-extender.html" title="Car Seat Belt Extender">Car Seat Belt Extender</a>, the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/specials/featured-products/airline-seat-belt-extender.html" title="Airplane Belt Extender">Airplane Belt Extender</a>, <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/pambras-the-original-bra-liner.html" title="Pambra's Bra">Pambra&#8217;s Bra</a> and <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/pambras-the-original-tummy-liner.html" title="Tummy Liners">Tummy Liners</a>, <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=remedy&amp;x=0&amp;y=0" title="Remedy Skin Care Products">Remedy Skin Care Products</a>, <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/frankie-seat-belt-adjuster-safety-clip.html" title="Frankies">Frankies</a>, <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/loopo-seat-belt-tension-adjuster.html" title="Loopos">Loopos</a>, and much more.</p>

<p>It was really fun when we had an awesome volunteer from the audience come up and demonstrate the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/transfer-turner-8-handles.html" title="Super Sling">Super Sling</a>! She got down on the floor and we positioned the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/transfer-turner-8-handles.html" title="Super Sling">Super Sling</a> behind her. Then four men grabbed the handles of the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/transfer-turner-8-handles.html" title="Super Sling">Super Sling</a> and zipped her back up to a standing position. She described the adventure as &#8220;safe and fun!&#8221;</p>

<p>We also got to hang out with the creator of Large in Charge, who sported our <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/fat-is-beautiful-button.html" title="Fat is Beautiful Button">Fat is Beautiful Button</a> for all to see:</p>

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<p>I can&#8217;t say enough good things about the Bash. We&#8217;re just so glad that we got to be a part of it!</p>

<p>Were you there? What did you think?
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  	<title><![CDATA[The Skinformation Highway]]></title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>Do you know what your largest organ is?</p>

<p>It&#8217;s your skin!</p>

<p>As your largest organ, it&#8217;s especially important to protect your skin and give it the love and care it needs.</p>

<h4>The Fungus Among Us</h4>

<p>For some people this can be a delicate subject, and as much as we want to be discreet for the protection and comfort of our members, we think it&#8217;s important to be up front with the issues plaguing us.</p>

<p>Which brings me to fungus.</p>

<p>Bigger bodies have more skin folds, and more skin folds create more moisture like sweating. Moisture leads to fungus, and fungus is not something you want on your body.</p>

<p>We have three key ways of dealing with fungus.</p>

<p>1. <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/pambras-the-original-tummy-liner.html" title="Pambra's Tummy Liners">Pambra&#8217;s Tummy Liners</a> - this amazing invention from the creator of <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/pambras-the-original-bra-liner.html" title="Pambra's Bra Liners">Pambra&#8217;s Bra Liners</a> is designed to sit comfortably and nearly undetectably beneath the fold of your tummy. It is doctor recommended and designed to wick sweat and prevent irritation and fungal infections. One of our customers said:</p>

<p><i>I use this liner every single day and would not be without it. The liner is so comfortable that I forget I have it on. I no longer feel sweaty, and I feel fresh all day long. I have enough of these liners so I can have a new one each day. Fantastic!</i></p>

<p>2. <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Remedy+Antifunga&amp;x=0&amp;y=0" title="Remedy Antifungal Cream/Powder">Remedy Antifungal Cream/Powder</a> - this sensational design is one of many Remedy Creams designed to protect your skin (more below), but it is explicitly designed for reducing and then preventing fungus. Since some people don&#8217;t prefer <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/medline-remedy-antifungal-cream-4.html" title="lotion">lotion</a> (4 oz. bottle) beneath skin folds, the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/medline-remedy-antifungal-powder-3.html" title="powder">powder</a> (3 oz. bottle) makes a great alternative.</p>

<p>3. Since the trouble that some people have with fungus is getting showered or bathed efficiently and effectively due to various constraints, we carry the ReadyBath system. <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/readybath-premium.html" title="ReadyBath">ReadyBath</a> is a series of wipes equipped with everything you need to take a bath without the bath. Use <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/readybath-premium-1.html" title="ReadyBath wipes">ReadyBath wipes</a> to clean your entire stomach, chest and torso - as well as anywhere else. There&#8217;s even a full <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/readybath-premium-2.html" title="shampoo and conditione">shampoo and conditione</a>r ReadyBath system!</p>

<h4>Lotion Love</h4>

<p>While the Remedy Anti-fungal Cream is a great solution for a fungal problem, it&#8217;s great to take care of your skin in the meantime, and that&#8217;s where all of Remedy&#8217;s other incredible creams come in.</p>

<p>In addition to specific moisture barrier creams, it is the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/medline-remedy-skin-repair-cream-4.html" title="Skin Repair Lotion">Skin Repair Lotion</a> that customers enjoy most. Because it comes in 4 oz. and 32 oz. sizes, MOMTL members can have the right size whether they&#8217;re traveling or at home.</p>

<p>Skin Repair Lotion isn&#8217;t just for repairing but for every day. It keeps your skin feeling smooth and sensual, ensuring that the biggest organ that protects your whole body is also being protected properly.</p>

<h4>Application Access</h4>

<p>But how am I supposed to reach every inch of my big and beautiful body, members ask us all the time.</p>

<p>After all, it isn&#8217;t easy to reach everywhere in a larger body - and that&#8217;s a problem we understand.</p>

<p>Let it be a problem no more! Just try the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/medical/creams-and-lotions/lotion-applicator.html" title="Lotion Applicator">Lotion Applicator</a> with <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/medical/creams-and-lotions/lotion-applicator-replacement-sponges.html" title="Replacement Sponges">Replacement Sponges</a>. By giving you an extra foot or so of reach, with a slightly angled handle and sponge head, the Lotion Applicator ensures that you&#8217;ll be able to protect your body from head to toe.</p>

<p>Need something that allows you to reach positions at more complicated angles and can even fold up to be taken with you when you travel? Then try the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/medical/creams-and-lotions/roll-easy-lotion-applicator-with-folding-handle.html" title="Roll Easy Lotion Applicator with Folding Handle">Roll Easy Lotion Applicator with Folding Handle</a>!</p>

<p>With this skinformation we hope you&#8217;ll be able to better care for the skin you&#8217;re in!</p>

<p>What are your experiences with caring for your skin? What are your problems and what would resolve those problems? Any tips to share with other readers?
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  	<title><![CDATA[I Like To Move It Move It]]></title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>Do you like to move it move it? </p>

<p>If the answer is “No,” we definitely don’t blame you. There are numerous impediments to <a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/blogs/entry/fitting-in-fitness-1/" title="fitting in fitness">fitting in fitness</a> on a regular basis, not least of which includes overcoming years of negative associations with the idea of exercise, feelings of shame at gyms, and knowing what to actually do when you decide to move it move it.</p>

<p>The number one place to start learning about positive and joyful body movement is <a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/tips/category/fitness/" title="with our Fitness Expert, Sue Bary">with our Fitness Expert, Sue Bary</a>. She’s incredible and will teach anyone to move her or his body in a joyful and enjoyable manner. You can read her amazing blog by clicking <a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/tips/category/fitness/" title="HERE">HERE</a> and read a new body movement tip every week <a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/tips/category/fitness/" title="HERE">HERE</a>.</p>

<p>But beyond these basics there are other impediments to moving joyfully and with ease as a plus-sized person, a few of which we&#8217;d like to address and hopefully resolve.</p>

<h4>Comfy Clothing</h4>

<p>One of the number one complaints we hear is about <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/healthy-living/workout-clothes" title="clothing">clothing</a>. It can definitely be tough to find <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/healthy-living/workout-clothes" title="good plus sized workout clothes">good plus sized workout clothes</a>. Junonia is a great place to start. Right now they’re offering <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3610679-10780390" target="_top">15% Off Any Order Over $100 with coupon code ASPR11</a><img src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-3610679-10780390" width="1" height="1" border="0"/>.</p>

<p>If you’re just looking for a big, quality, cotton t-shirt that makes for a great workout shirt, check out our t-shirts that go up to a 3XL <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/healthy-living/workout-clothes/easymove-plus-cotton-tee.html" title="HERE">HERE</a>.</p>

<p>You want to make sure that your clothes are comfortable and breathable. To learn more about picking out the right fitness clothes for you, <a href="http://www.moreofmetolove.com/blogs/entry/shoes-clothes-skin-optimal-movement-preparation/" title="read Sue’s post">read Sue’s post</a>.</p>

<h4>In the Privacy of Your Home</h4>

<p>Another common fear, as I mentioned above, is that it’s hard to enjoy fitness when it feels like people are looking at you funny. Much as we believe that it’s your right to be out and about however you please and at any size you are - and it is! - it’s still important to feel comfortable. Thus, if you want to enjoy fitness at home for a while, it should certainly be your prerogative.</p>

<p>One way to get comfortable moving your body in your own home is to use <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/books/videos?limit=16" title="DVDs to guide you that are made just for people with plus-sized bodies">DVDs to guide you that are made just for people with plus-sized bodies</a>. That’s why we recommend checking out our very popular collection of <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/books/videos?limit=16" title="the best plus-sized exercise videos">the best plus-sized exercise videos</a>, designed to make your body feel good at its size - not change it. There are videos for yoga, pilates, regular workouts, standing and sitting aerobics - and all made for your body.</p>

<p>The right equipment is also an important step in feeling comfortable enjoying fitness on one’s own. That’s why we offer a selection of <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/healthy-living/exercise-equipment/weights" title="weights">weights</a> and other <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/healthy-living/exercise-equipment" title="convenient exercisers">convenient exercisers</a>, some of which are small and simple like the <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/healthy-living/exercise-equipment/eggsercizer-1.html" title="Eggsersizer">Eggsersizer</a> but designed to provide effective results, in stretching out your hands and forearms and strengthening related muscles.</p>

<p>We consistently get amazing feedback on our <a href="http://store.moreofmetolove.com/healthy-living/exercise-equipment/treadmills" title="pedal exercisers">pedal exercisers</a> because they can be enjoyed while sitting in front of the television or while reading a book. </p>

<p>It can often be challenging when you start moving your body more to stick with it or find what works for you, but as Sue always says, it’s about finding the joy in movement and doing what makes you feel good. Once you find that piece, you’ll never want to stop!</p>

<p>What impediments do you have to getting some joyful body movement in your life? Let us know if you have any questions or how we can be helpful.
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