Busch Gardens Williamsburg: A Plus-size Friendly Amusement Park
Lifestyle & Culture Iasantewaa Thomas Lifestyle & Culture Iasantewaa Thomas

Busch Gardens Williamsburg: A Plus-size Friendly Amusement Park

Amusement Parks and all the fun that come along with them can be a great thing to get into this summer. You can do it as a road trip, a girl’s trip, or as a family outing. If you're like me, you find yourself hesitant because you don't know if you can fit in all the rides or you're hesitant to wait until you get all the way there to even try.

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Eff Your Beauty Standards
Lifestyle & Culture Latoya Burris Lifestyle & Culture Latoya Burris

Eff Your Beauty Standards

You have to love plus-size model, Tess Holliday's kick ass attitude. If you don't know who she is then allow me to introduce you to the biggest model ever signed by a top agency (UK-based MILK). However, that was in January of this year and now Tess is shaking up social media through her #EffYourBeautyStandards hashtag that she created when dealing with online bullies who would trash her images.

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5 Misconceptions of Dating a “Fat” Person.
Lifestyle & Culture Iasantewaa Thomas Lifestyle & Culture Iasantewaa Thomas

5 Misconceptions of Dating a “Fat” Person.

Sometimes it can seem like a person is interested in you but will not make the first step. Other times you're wondering why things never go past flirting. The fact of the matter is that so many people have the worst misconceptions about dating someone who just so happens to be plus sized. Society's generalizations about who we are can have such a negative impact on how some people who have never interacted with us, perceive us.

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Be perfect for yourself this Valentine’s Day
Lifestyle & Culture Latoya Burris Lifestyle & Culture Latoya Burris

Be perfect for yourself this Valentine’s Day

If you want to challenge yourself further, take part in our fun #selfishlove challenge. This Valentine's Day we want you to join us in the ultimate selfish love fest. Share with us on Facebook, how you selfishly loved being you. It can be anything from taking yourself out on a spa day to writing something positive to yourself. Simply post your selfish deed on our Facebook page, tag us @shapelyevents using the hashtag #selfishlove .

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