So maybe you’ve noticed that Sadie’s seven months old now. You might also notice that I’ve been wearing the same two outfits every day for a month. Or no, probably you didn’t notice that, because I haven’t posted pictures of it. (And don’t expect me to start now.) I’m just saying, when The Yummy Mummy Manifesto came my way, promising “Baby, Beauty, Balance, and Bliss” for new and expecting mamas, well, let’s just say I was interested.

And you know what? It’s a fun book. The Yummy Mummy Manifesto isn’t about being the mommy with the most stuff—in fact, there’s a whole chapter on how to “underspend” on your under-two-year-old—it’s about being a mommy with style.

There are sections on what to wear, how to decorate your kid’s space, and how to create sanctuary within your home. There are also less-expected sections, on “primal mothering for prudes,” “mantras of the survivalist mother,” or “crafts: for women who hate them.” It’s mothering advice and style advice, all in one little book. Except, of course, it’s not a little book at all. It’s a large-format tome with vivid colors and drawings throughout. And we know I’m a sucker for a beautifully designed book.

There’s plenty of discussion of healthy living, too. Apparently eating processed foods and caffeine is not an appropriate substitute for sleep and exercise. (Has author Anna Johnson been spying on me?) I’m feeling inspired to eat my greens. No, feeling inspired is not the same as actually doing it. Thanks for asking. But I have made fresh fruit smoothies as an afternoon energy-booster every day for the last week. So that’s something.

But back to my own style dilemma. How DO you dress the postpartum figure, you wonder? (Or anyway, I was wondering.) For one thing, you have to adjust for having changed not only size, but also shape. The styles that you wore prepregnant may not work for you postpartum, even in a bigger size. [Cue light bulb blinking on over head.] See, this woman knows what she’s talking about. One style tip down, thirty-four and a half more chapters’ worth to go.

For more on The Yummy Mummy Manifesto, visit MotherTalk.

Full disclosure: I received a free review copy of this book, as well as a small honorarium from MotherTalk for participating in this blog book tour.