TILLAMOOK // the yummiest dairy products are now available in Atlanta + cheddar grits recipe

This post is sponsored by Tillamook, a brand I love and believe in. Thank you for reading!

I’ve been working with Tillamook for about a month now. It all started with a taste test. Basically, they sent me their cheese and ice cream. YEP. CHEESE AND ICE CREAM. How could I not?!

I am really not a huge ice cream person but omg. We are hooked. It is SO good and you can honestly taste the difference.

Tomorrow evening, they’ve partnered up with Sweet Auburn BBQ in Atlanta to throw a Pimento Cheese dinner party, called #MeltyFest.

Reflections on Diet Culture

I’ve been doing hard things lately. Like hot yoga, putting on a two piece swimsuit, and actively re-learning how to have a positive relationship with food.

These things are hard for me, and sometimes all it takes is just showing up.

Ashley DoroughAugust 19, 2019Comment

BACK TO SCHOOL // Fashion Prep with Emmie

This post was sponsored by Stitch Fix, a brand I truly love. Thank you for supporting House of Dorough.

Back to school shopping… it is honestly one of my most favorite memories. When I heard Stitch Fix was catering to kids now, I honestly had no idea what to expect. But you guys. I have fallen HARD for it. Ever since I saw my Emmie girl lay eyes on her first “fix” … it had to have been one of the cutest things ever. She was SO excited to get a fix just for her, and she loved the personalized note with stickers. She delicately opened each item and gave her review of it. It was so funny. Gah, I love this girl. Watch the video on IGTV here.

MINI FASHION, STYLEAshley DoroughAugust 16, 2019stitch fix kids, emmie, emaline, kids clothes, unboxing Comments

Coming to Terms with my Rolls

Fat Rolls. *awkward silence*
We’ve spent pretty much our entire lives trying to make sure we don’t have any.
I’ve come to accept them, but it’s taken awhile. I like to call it body neutrality, honestly, because I’m not going to tell you that I always love them. But at this point in my life, for the first time ever I’m okay with the fact that these gushy, squishy rolls are here, on my body, no matter if I’m standing or sitting.

LIFESTYLEAshley DoroughAugust 13, 2019body image, body positivity, body acceptanceComment

AUGUST Q&A // relationship tips, childhood, boob sweat & more!!

I started working on this in July and things got a little crazy. Hope you enjoy!

Q: How did you meet Wes?

A: We both went to the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. (#godawgs)! We met our senior year in film & tv production class.

Q: What are your top relationship tips?

A: Oh man. This is tough.

LETTING GO // with ThirdLove

If you’ve been following me for awhile this year, then you know that I’ve opened up about anxiety and depression a lot. Opening up about these things may be uncomfortable for some, but for me… it has helped me cope tremendously.

This Summer I have started spending more time outside, mainly because of the kids. By doing this, I’ve realized how grounding it is for me.

LIFESTYLE, STYLEAshley DoroughAugust 5, 2019underwear, thirdlove, bra, large size bra, best underwearComment

TRAVEL // Highlands, NC - Toyota Camry: There for Life

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (“Toyota”) provided me with compensation and use of a Camry for a short period of time. The opinions I have shared about this vehicle are my own.

It’s Summer. If you’re like me, you have big hopes and dreams every year for having the best summer ever. Hopes and dreams of traveling and making memories with our families, sure...but what about the stress that comes with traveling?! Forget about it. There shall be NO SUCH THING!! Right?! Wishful thinking…

But on top of these unattainable goals we give ourselves, we scroll our feeds and often see people we may or may not know on lavish family vacations, seemingly having the time of their lives.

LIFESTYLEAshley DoroughAugust 4, 2019toyota camry, camry, travel, family trip, mountains, river cabin, river barn, packing tipsComment

TRAVEL // Panama City Beach as a family of four

DRESS | EARRINGS

I almost called this post “from Beads to Babies” - but decided against it, lol.

Really what this post should be called is… FAMILY BEACH TRIP SURVIVAL // The main takeaway: you can’t do it alone and you might hate your life.

Ha! Jk. But really…

TRAVEL, LIFESTYLEAshley DoroughJuly 25, 2019beach, beach trip, travel, travel guide, panama city beachComment

Dear Summer Body

Dear Summer body:
I’m sure that you’ll look different next year, and the year after, and so on. Bigger, smaller, older, dimplier or not, looser or tighter, whatever the case... I want you to know that I won’t look back.

LIFESTYLEAshley DoroughJuly 23, 2019body positivity, body acceptance, beach body, plussize, plussizeswimwear, self lvoe, self loveComment

The #NSALE // what's in it for the plus size babes?

Nordstrom’s biggest sale of the year is LIVE, and I am here to remind you why this sale happens. It’s mainly Fall and Winter items that you get majorly discounted ahead of season. That being said, I like to use this time to grab high quality essentials that will last a long time rather than super trendy items.

STYLEAshley DoroughJuly 22, 2019nordstrom sale, nordstrom anniversary sale, nsale, plus size, fall weatherComment

THE BEAUTY OF GETTING UNCOMFORTABLE

BIKINI TOP $4 | BOTTOMS $4

This post is paid for by Walmart, and also contains affiliate links. Thank you for your continued support of House of Dorough, and understanding I only share things I truly love with you.

Taking these photos wasn’t easy. I had to climb into a rocky river, knowing I’m not as strong as I used to be and knowing that I could easily slip and fall at any moment.

On top of that, I was wearing a two piece swimsuit which is never actually as easy as it looks. To be honest, two piece swimsuits are usually more comfortable for me because finding a one piece that fits my torso right is near impossible. But I am always a little more self conscious.

STYLE, LIFESTYLEAshley DoroughJuly 19, 2019walmart, tie dye, die dye bikini, bikini, two piece, swimsuit, uncomfortable, self growth, self loveComment

SUMMER WARDROBE ESSENTIALS // the lowdown

TOP | SKIRT | SHOES | EARRINGS

There are so many sales happening right now and yes, it can be annoying, but also… overwhelming. Here are my picks for your SUMMER WARDROBE that are deals that can’t be beat. We’re talking already marked down items plus an extra 30% off. Most of these items are from Anthropologie and Madewell, my two favorite size inclusive stores right now.

WHAT I WORE // HAIR ACCESSORIES ROUND UP

Headbands and accessories are back and 13 year old Ashley IS LIVING HER BEST ADULT LIFE NOW. Seriously, I have always been a huge fan. So upon request, here we go. Here are where you can find some cute and affordable hair accessories.

STYLEAshley DoroughJuly 15, 2019headbands, hair, accessories, hair clipComment

TRUE LIFE // surviving baby months 4-7

BABY MONITOR | WALLPAPER | SIGN | CRIB CANOPY

If you follow me closely, you may have noticed that the struggle was more than real a few months ago. This past Spring was rough and we are finally coming out of it. Pearl went through major sleep regressions and I really struggled with whether or not to sleep train her. I am so attached to her like any mother is to her child, but I also have just been trying to soak up every possible moment with her because I know she is likely my last baby. So for a while there… we co-slept a lot.

LIFESTYLEAshley DoroughJuly 9, 2019lollipop, baby monitor, camo bra, sleep training, wallpaper, cry it outComment

Body Positive Daughters

“Mommy, why does your belly button look like that?”
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“Mine is different than yours because that’s just how my body looks. And guess what? I love it so much!”
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She beamed back at me and said, “Oh yay mommy! I love mine too!” 👏🏻

MENTAL HEALTH // what my self-care looks like these days

This post is sponsored by FAGE; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I think generally speaking, when you live in a negative headspace everything in your life is harder than it should be. I’m figuring out that the hate I subconsciously have felt throughout my whole life towards myself and how my body looked has translated in so many ways, including my own self care.

LIFESTYLEAshley DoroughJuly 5, 2019fage, ad, yogurt, rain jacket, palm tree shirt, white jeans, target bag, beach bag, wedges, self care, mental healthComment

Hot Yoga // #nobeforeandafters

This pic isn’t pretty but whatever - I’m here to remind you that you don’t need to wait until you’re a certain size before you try a yoga class.
Or a spin class.
Or CrossFit.
Or whatever - any type of exercise class.

LIFESTYLEAshley DoroughJuly 2, 2019plus size, exercise, nobeforeandafters, hot yoga, yoga, self care, self loveComment

POOL PARTIES // NOT JUST FOR SKINNY BABES

BIKINI TOP | BOTTOMS | ONE PIECE

If your body type is characterized as being skinny, I love you just as much as I love my big girls. This message is for everyone, but especially those who have been so highly underrepresented in the media.

I grew up skipping pool parties, or agreeing to go to them but conveniently “forgetting” my swimsuit. I’d go on vacation with friends and would refuse to get in the hot tub. I’d stick my feet in and chat instead of letting myself just live my life. Sound familiar?

WHY.

WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY.

The "F" Word

👉🏼FAT👈🏼 this is a word I have struggled with my whole life, ever since that dumb boy made fun of my “fat legs” in 2nd grade.

When the word FAT started being talked about more in the body positive community I had a really, REALLY hard time with it. I’ve been working on it. But this one word has probably been the hardest thing for me to be accepting of.

Beach Body Confidence // The Steps I Took

I’m not always super confident in this swimsuit but I wear it. I wear it because I deserve to rock a two piece just like anyone else. I wear it because I’m no longer trying to hide anything and I love my scars. And I wear it because it’s important to me that we NORMALIZE ALL BODY TYPES.