Happy Mother’s Day: 10 Songs to Dedicate to Mom Today
Posted on May 8, 2016
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Mother’s Day: 5 Last Minute FREE DIY Gift Ideas for Today
Posted on May 8, 2016
Sometimes Mother’s Day can creep up on you, and before you know it you are panicking about what gift to get. Other times the budget just is not there to get the gift that she really deserves. Here are some low-cost gifts that can be put together last minute to show Mom she is appreciated.
1. Time to herself.
Moms are busy. They were many hats, and most of their time is dedicated to other people. So why not give mom a break? Take the kids for a day, so she can have a day off. Give her the time to pursue whatever she wants and make sure there are no unwanted interruptions.
If Mom wants the day to go shopping, then make sure the car is not in the shop. If she want to stay at home and garden, followed by lounging in the tub with a good book, make sure the kids are out of the house so there is not competition for the bathroom or soccer balls rolling through her plants.
One last tip, do not make Mother’s Day the day she gets off. This should be a separate day. A date that is agreed on in advance so that she can makes plans if she so chooses.
2. A weekend of sleeping in
For moms with young kids, sleeping in is a true luxury. Little ones are frequently early birds and one they are awake, there is no convincing them they should go back to bed. That can mean Mom is up early seven days a week corralling kids who have gotten a full night’s rest regardless of how many hours of sleep she has gotten.
Any sleep deprived mom will cherish the opportunity to have a morning to sleep in, but an entire weekend of sleeping in is gift gold. If you can slip out of bed in the morning before she has been roused by the kids and let her wake up to the surprise of a clock that has ticked past her normal time, all the better.
However, if you are a sound sleeper and are afraid you will not hear the kids first, or if she will still beat you out of bed, announce your intentions beforehand. That way, when Mom hears the first sounds of a waking child she can nudge you out of bed.
3, A surprise girls’ night out
Mom may have a routine with her girlfriends. Maybe they arrange playdates so they can hang out, maybe they work out sporadic nights out when they can arrange kids-free time. Maybe Mom has not seen her girlfriends in a long time due to distance or schedules, etc.
If she is a social butterfly, then try to contact the significant others of the rest of her social circle to pre-arrange a night when all “the girls” will be free. Then let Mom and her friends make their plans with the knowledge that there is no schedule juggling to be done.
4. Mix tape or playlist- This may seem like a cheesy thing from your high school days, but do not think cassette tape filled with sappy love-songs. Rather, put together a playlist that includes some of her new favorites, as well as a few favorites from specific points in her life, and then include a track or two of her kids singing. This can be something that give her on a CD, or maybe load it onto her mp3 player to surprise her.
5. Clean the house -In some homes the chores are split 50-50, in some maids do some of the basic cleaning, other moms dos the majority of the housework herself. Regardless of the percentage of routing cleaning tasks mom has on her plate, she will enjoy having a week where she will not have to do every single one of them.
Try to tackle the chores she dislikes the most first, and try to do as many as possible.
40+ Mother’s Day Freebies and Cheapies
Posted on May 8, 2016
Happy Mother’s Day from Bellyitch Blog. To help you celebrate your mom today, we’ve compiled a list of freebies and cheapies offered to moms today at national restaurant chains and online merchants. Enjoy today, moms!
Arooga’s Grille House: Moms eat free on Mother’s Day at participating locations at this restaurant and sports bar chain with outlets in Pennsylvania and a few other Mid-Atlantic states. The purchase of another meal of equal or greater value is required.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s: All moms get a complimentary meal (value up to $10) on Mother’s Day.
Bob Evans: Mothers who eat at a Bob Evans restaurant on Mother’s Day get a voucher good for free coffee on four future visits.
Caribou Coffee – Caribou Perks members will see a BOGO offer for any beverage valid on May 7th or 8th.
Chicken Salad Chick: This deal for moms is actually available on Friday, May 6, not Mother’s Day. And on Friday, all moms get a free scoop of Classic Carol, the most popular style of chicken salad at this chain with locations through the South and Southeast. Presumably, they’ll put it in a bowl or in a wrap or something, rather than just plopping it into your hand.
Chuck E. Cheese’s – Print a coupon for a large one-topping pizza, 4 drinks, 30 tokens and a single salad bar for $29.99.
Flemings Steak House: With a minimum purchase of $75 for brunch on Mother’s Day, you’ll receive a $25 gift card valid for a future visit, valid through June 16.
Fogo de Chao: Moms who dine at this Brazilian steakhouse chain on Mother’s Day get a bonus complimentary lunch or dinner on a future visit.
Hooters: Last year, approximately 40,000 moms got free meals on Mother’s Day at Hooters, according to the company. And this year, the chain is again offering a free entrée for moms. The options include buffalo chicken salad, 10-piece order of wings (boneless or original), and the Hooters Burger. Some locations may also give moms a coupon for a free appetizer on a future visit.
Hurricane Grill & Wings: On Mother’s Day, moms visiting Hurricane Wings locations in places like Cedar Rapids, Iowa, get free dessert.
Ker’s Winghouse: Moms get a free meal (value up to $10) on Mother’s Day.
McCormick & Schmick’s: Moms who are brunch customers on Mother’s Day are treated to a free chocolate-covered strawberry.
Mimi’s Café: When moms eat at Mimi’s on Mother’s Day, they receive a coupon good for a free entrée on a later visit, valid through May 29.
MOD Pizza: At 125 MOD Pizza locations around the country, moms have a choice of a free 11-inch pizza or free salad on Mother’s Day.
RAM Restaurant & Brewery – Moms get their choice of a free appetizer or dessert with purchase of an adult entree – just show this post on May 7th or 8th.
Ruth’s Chris: Each mom who dines at Ruth’s Chris on Mother’s Day is handed a $25 gift card good on a future dinner visit.
Shoney’s: All moms eating at Shoney’s on Mother’s Day get a slice of strawberry pie on the house.
Spaghetti Warehouse: Moms who are customers on Mother’s Day will get a free order of lasagna or spaghetti on a future visit.
Texas Steakhouse & Saloon: Moms who dine here on Mother’s Day get a coupon good for a free entrée on their next visit.
Wienerschnitzel: Moms who bring in a child, or a photo of their children, will be lucky enough to dine on a chili dog, small fries, and small soda, free of charge on Mother’s Day.
Wildflower Bread Company: This Arizona restaurant and bakery chain awards each mom dining at one of the 14 locations in the state a free loaf of bread (or shortbread cookies, in one spot) on Mother’s Day.
Zoo- Free Zoo Admission – Check this list of zoos that offer free admission for moms during Mother’s Day weekend.
Cheapies and Discounts
Amazon – Get free 1-day shipping on jewelry, watches and more – no Prime membership necessary.
Applebee’s – Buy $50 in gift cards, get a free $10 bonus card.
AMC Theatres – Purchase a digital gift card worth $25-$100 and they’ll add 10% to the balance with coupon code MOMMA.
Best BuyGet a $10 savings code when purchasing an item from Best Buy’s “top tech for mom” list through Sunday. The $10 savings code will be provided via e-mail on May 22 for use toward a future purchase made through June 19.
Bonefish Grill – Give $50 in gift cards and get a free $10 bonus card for yourself.
Chipotle – Purchase $25 or more in gift cards, then bring in your receipt on a future visit for a free burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos.
CoachGet 25 percent off online purchases with code MOM2016.
Noodles & Company – Get a $5 bonus card with every $25 gift card purchase.
Olive Garden – Get a free $10 bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase.
Half Price Books – Get a free $5 bonus card with each $25 gift card purchase through May 8th.
Noodles & Company – Get a $5 bonus card with every $25 gift card purchase.
Olive Garden – Get a free $10 bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase.
Outback Steakhouse – Get a free $10 bonus card when you buy $50 in gift cards.
Panera Bread – Get a free $10 bonus card for every $50 of gift cards purchased in-cafe.
P.F. Chang’s – Receive a $10 bonus card when you purchase $50 in gift cards.
PishPosh Save 20 percent on certain baby products by 4moms, the company that makes high-tech baby gear, like the 4moms Mamaroo bouncing and swinging chair. It has five unique motions, including one that mimics a car seat, five different speeds and four built-in sounds.
Shutterfly – Use the coupon code CARD4U to get a free photo card for Mom (you’ll need to pay $0.99 for shipping).
Spa & Wellness – Get 15% off + free shipping on all Spa & Wellness gift cards with coupon code HAPPYMOM16.
Starbucks – Buy a $10 gift card with VISA Checkout and you’ll get an additional $10 added to your card for free.
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http://time.com/money/4318640/mothers-day-deals-free-food-gift-cards/
Working Mother’s 50 Most Powerful Moms of 2016 List is Out and 10 of our Faves are On it!
Posted on May 7, 2016
Working Mother magazine is out with its list of the “50 Most Powerful Moms of 2016 ” and 10 of our Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums (women we’ve featured heavily on the blog) were on the list.
The illustrious list includes everyone from “entertainers to entrepreneurs, politicians to philanthropists, tech mavens to money moguls”, the magazine’s website boasts.
These women are powerful in their earning potential, their control and influence in our lives and their work. We were inspired and impressed by the phenomenal women on the list.
And of course, we were proud to see Chelsea Clinton, Carrie Underwood, Adele, Kerry Washington, Beyonce, Jessica Alba, Viola Davis, Reese Witherspoon, Ivanka Trump and Victoria Beckham were on the list!
Check out the entire list and the great write ups on each woman on the list at Working Mother HERE!
Mother’s Day in Memoriam: Ways to Honor Your Infant You Lost
Posted on May 7, 2016
Mother’s Day can be a tough holiday for women who have lost a baby through miscarriage, pre-term loss or still birth. Also for those who are struggling to conceive, the day can be a hard one to endure. However, the day also represents a great opportunity to pay tribute to our angels in heaven.
For Infant Loss Awareness, here are some ways to celebrate the spirit and/or memory (depending on your belief set) of your lost baby.
Check out Mother’s Day & Infant Loss Awareness: Honor Your Angel Baby
by Mommy Week {Ashley} at Mode
100+ Bellyitch Blog Posts You Might Have Missed (A Collage)
Posted on May 7, 2016
In February, I got an alert that someone has liked a bunch of our old Instgram posts and I decided to assemble a collage of past posts you might have missed then and I’m reposting them now!
I got an alert that someone had liked several old pics on our Bellyitch Blog Instagram page. Those pics had me reminiscing on all the great topics and celebrity pregnancies we have covered in close to 8 years of this site’s existence. Even though we’ve only been on Instagram since 2012, a couple years after the social media app even launched, we’ve used it to share with audiences on that site all the fun and informative issues we were discussing in the blog.
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This Infographic Shows US v World Parental Leave Policy. It’s not Pretty
Posted on May 7, 2016
For being an industrialized nation, the United States falls woefully behind even some developing nations when it comes to paid leave for parents to have families. This infographic looks at parental leave in the US as compared to the rest of the world. Policies are changing and private companies are stepping up, but is it enough?
Jersey Shore Grown Up: JWoww welcomes Second Child
Posted on May 7, 2016
Congrats to former MTV reality TV star Jennifer “JWoww” Farley on the birth of her second child with husband Roger Mathews.
The couple named the new arrival whey welcomed on Thursday, May 5, Greyson Valor Matthews. She announced the news via Instagram, the way all celebrities relay news these days.
“So blessed to welcome our precious son,” Farley captioned the photo. “He arrived healthy at 6:03pm tonight and the most beautiful part is Roger got to deliver him with our doctor. Our family is complete!”
Greyson joins 21-month old big sister Meilani Alexandras.
Rogers Instagrammed a photo of himself participating in the delivery.
JWoww and her bff Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi grew up to be responsible adults after living their summers full of debauchery and drunkedness in front of the cameras as stars of the long-running MTV show “Jersey Shore”, which followed a group of friends that vacationed on the shore each summer.
Palozzi is a married (to Jionni LaValle) mom to a daughter Giovanna Marie and son Lorenzo Dominic too and the two host a web series together about the reality of motherhood.
The New Most Popular Baby Names List is Out and They’re the Usual Suspects
Posted on May 6, 2016
Today, the Social Security Administration released the list of the top ten most popular boy and girl names of 2015. And to no surprise Emma topped the list with 20,355 newborns given that name. For boys, a popular one again too, Noah with 19, 511 baby boys named that.
Here are the rest:
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There’s Gonna Be a New Kardashian: Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian are Expecting Their First Child
Posted on May 6, 2016
Blac Cyhna is expecting her first child with fiancé Rob Kardashian, putting her one step even closer to becoming a Kardashian.
Her child with Rob will certainly be one.
TMZ broke the news this morning and she confirmed it on Instagram with an emoji of herself pregnant.
This will be Rob’s first child and her second. She has a son named King with rapper Tyga, who is coincidentally also dating Kylie Jenner.
Keep it in the family, we guess.
Congrats!
Photo: Starcast, Instagram