Suck Your Stomach In and Put Some Color On!: What Southern Mamas Tell Their Daughters that the Rest of Y'all Should Know Too

Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, host of All Things Southern, presents a humorous guide to the lessons Southern mamas pass down to their daughters. The book explores the wisdom and sass behind Southern maternal teachings, covering topics such as fashion standards, regional dialect, manners, and social graces. Tomlinson uses firsthand observations and dry wit to explain the reasoning behind these lessons. The guide addresses practical life skills including handling unexpected situations, navigating relationships, raising children, and maintaining long-term marriages. Throughout the book, she includes quotes from real Southern mamas, recipes, and other Southern traditions. The work celebrates Southern culture and the values transmitted across generations south of the Mason-Dixon Line.