The Hot Mom's Handbook: Moms Have More Fun

by Jessica Denay

The Hot Mom's Handbook is the official guide to the "Hot Mom" movement and the ultimate resource for any mom who refuses to check her sense of style and sexuality at the white picket fence! This handbook tosses all those "mom" stereotypes right out the minivan window and reveals the eight secrets guaranteed to transform every mom into a Hot Mom! And just who is a Hot Mom? A Hot Mom is confident and empowered. A Hot Mom is a woman who meets the needs of her family but refuses to lose herself in the madness of motherhood. A Hot Mom is a woman of any age who knows how to take care of herself and has a whole lot of fun along the way! With insights from Jessica Denay's personal journey, this handbook holds lighthearted advice, stories, and quotes from unique and inspirational Hot Moms from all walks of life. Celebrity Hot Mom contributors Lauren Holly, Kelly Preston, Holly Robinson Peete, Kathie Lee Gifford, Carnie Wilson, Meredith Brooks and many more! " The Hot Mom's Handbook should be required reading for moms worldwide! Filled with empowerment, compassion, empathy and inspiration, Denay really does prove that blondes--oops, I mean MOMS--really do have more fun!" --Julie Watson Smith, Founder of Mommy Hullabaloo, Author of Mommyhood Living the Chaos One Day at a Time There's a Hot mom inside each of us and it's possible to find 'her' with The Hot Mom's Handbook. Kudos to Jessica Denay for standing up against society's beliefs of motherhood and encouraging moms to realize that their lives did not end when they became a mother. Denay's writing inspires all mothers to be proud of the one title that can never be taken away." --Victoria Pericon (a.k.a. Savvy Mommy), Family Lifestyle " The Hot Mom's Handbook uplifts our maternal spirits, raises us above burned dinners and household chores to our higher selves, the people we've always been but have forgotten amidst the dirty laundry and mile-long list of commitments. It's all about moms and how we can live more powerful lives." --Christine Louise Hohlbaum, American author of Diary of a Mother and SAHM I Tales of a Stay-at Home Mom in Europe "Inside every mother there's a Hot Mom just waiting to break free. The Hot Mom's Handbook is the perfect guide to unleash the sizzlin' babe within. So ditch the sweats, embrace your stretch marks, and be proud of who you are, a smokin' hot momma!" --Kathryn S. Mahoney, Author of Cracked at One Madcap Mom's Thoughts on Motherhood, Marriage and Burnt Meatloaf

Genres: Parenting

205 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jen V · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nate snagged this one for me on a bargain buy. I feel like I'm becoming "hotter" with each page

[Francesca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my monthly self help read and it was quick and easy to get through. I liked it. It wasn't ground breaking information but it was a helpful way to remind me to take care of me to be better for me and my family. I would definitely recommend this book to any and ever mom out there.

[Danine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a simple to the point book about how to keep it all together while being a mom. The short, yet inspiring, chapters touch base on how to fit in the necessities of sanity into your daily life. Exercising, eating well, breathing, etc. There is the obvious chapter of taking time out for yourself. I don't have a problem with that but it was a nice brush up. A lot of these chapters might be brush ups but it's a short and reasonable reminder of how you can do it all just in bite size bits.

There are journal prompts and writing space.

[Brittany · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy, breezy read for a new mom. I appreciated the short sections as I juggled reading this book while caring for my newborn. Some of the advice I really appreciated, like the chapters on dealing with difficult people, and traveling with baby. Other advice may be helpful to others, though I'd read it before in many other places (tips on how to simplify your wardrobe). Some tips were eye-roll inducing (wear sexy underpants! OWN your sexiness!) Overall, I'd recommend it to other moms, especially for the ease of reading.

[Lynne M · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was an easy read, but nothing terribly original or witty to speak of for a new mother. In fact some of the advice (Make time for yourself! Wear sexy underwear!) was honestly eye-roll inducing.

It's like the people who dispense gem of knowledge like "sleep while your baby is sleeping!" Maybe that works for some, but it sure did not for me.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this for book club and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Some of the advice in it would be good for a quick pick-me-up for new young moms, but some of it I thought was kind of stupid. Another thing that bothers me is the use of the word "hot" - it just sounds degrading to me.

[Amanda Coudriet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so great! My girls got this for me as a mothersday present and there are so many great tips in this book! I couldnt have asked for anything better! I am well on my way to becoming a HOT MOM!

[Bubbles by Char · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don't bother.

[Steph Burnside · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book for when I am in the deep perils of motherhood. It's loaded with lots of great common sense and permission to still take care of myself!!

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this is a great book for new Mom's. They should read it before they have the baby so they can be reminded to make time for themselves.

[Stacey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not really my type of mom book.

[Katherine U · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Godsend!

[Jasmine]

awesome!! something I'm going to read again and again.. just to keep reminding myself of things that I don't think about often enough

[Renee Musgrove · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! I read it several years ago and I am reading it again. Very insightful!!

[Laura · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not sure why I picked this up - it's just not for me. If you're into this kind of book, Vicki Iovine is much better.

[Faye B · Rating 3 out of 5]

A gift...it was cute.

[Meredith · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read for book club