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Small Business Saturday: Search your local small biz HERE

Today is Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to promoting small businesses, mom and pop stores and other small entrepreneurs.
Small business fuel the economy as there are more of them than larger businesses.
For example, in Maryland, independent grocers generate $2.27B in annual sales and are responsible for over 20,000 jobs and wages $872.75 million.  That fuels $218M in state and local budget, and almost $200M in federal resources.

Given all the contentious dialogue going on these days around immigrants, it’s also a great time to highlight all the ways immigrants in America, including small business owners, also contribute to the economy.  One out of every 10 American workers is employed by an immigrant-owned business, and these firms contribute over $775 billion to the American economy, each year.

Today, make sure you support a local small business.

Use this tool to find a participating small business near you HERE!

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Tila Tequila: From Sex Kitten to Breastfeeding advocate



Tila Tequila, best known for her racy online personality and starring in a bi-sexual dating show on MTV has a new baby (born Nov 17), a new outlook on life and is the newest celeb breastfeeding advocate.
The Singaporean-born American model starred in MTV’s  A Shot of Love with Tila Tequila for two seasons beginning in 2007 and before was known for her sexy appearances in men’s magazines and as a famous MySpace online personality. After falling pregnant this year, Tequila, real name Tila Nguyen, took a hiatus from social media, got sober and refocused her life and priorities. 
She launched her blog this summer which she has also used to document her first pregnancy.
Nguyen hasn’t revealed who her child’s father is but said she thinks it will be easier to raise her brand new gorgeous daughter Isabella Monroe Nguyen on her own than raising a boy.  Good thing because during the pregnancy before finding out the gender she had said she was hoping to have a baby boy.
“Since I will be raising her alone I think it’s just perfect that I’m having a girl for my first child instead of a boy because this way it will probably be easier on me.” Nguyen said  “I had to disappear for a while to get my act together and enjoy my newfound happiness with sober living!”
Along the way, she also managed to become the newest celebrity breastfeeding advocate, blogging about it several times to her blog of several million followers.
This week, she also posted a photo on her rebranded Instagram, Baby Mama Tila, of her daughter right after nursing and blogged about the value and importance of breastfeeding for bonding with baby and passing on nutrients. Good job!
 “I am so lucky to be able to wake up seeing,and kissing on this beautiful little face of hers every single day! The world could end right now, and as long as I have her held close to my chest and feel her little heart beating…. nothing else in this world matters!” said Nguyen who has rebranded her image post baby.”The only thing that matters to me is my little princess and what a beautiful, gorgeous, and perfect little princess she is! I seriously am so in love!”
Congrats and Godspeed!

photos: Tila Tequila/Instagram

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Carrie Underwood switches from veganism to vegetarianism during pregnancy

Carrie Underwood is following in the footsteps of past vegan celebrities who became pregnant Natalie Portman and  Alyson Hannigan.

Like them, Underwood has adjusted her diet and became vegetarian presumably to ensure the baby she’s incubating is adequately developed and not hindered by her diet choice. 
Hannigan actually started eating cheese and meat temporarily while pregnant, Celebrity Baby Scoop reports. 
And Underwood, a former American Idol winner & multi-award winning singer said she plans to go back to veganism after baby arrives.
“With pregnancy, I am definitely going more on the vegetarian side, but as soon as I am not pregnant anymore I will go back to being vegan,” Underwood has said.  “I don’t think I am craving anything too crazy. I try to keep it as healthy as possible and try to take care of myself.”


Alicia Silverstone and Emily Deschanel famously stuck with their veganism thru their respective first pregnancies and both delivered healthy babies. To each its own. Your thoughts? Do you think it was wise for Underwood to switch to vegetatianism from veganism while pregnant? 

Black Friday: How to Dress for Shoppping Guide

 If you’ve been out since early this morning, or hitting the stores later today or this weekend, you want to stay comfy, especially if you are also preggers. To look stylish and chic while scoping out the deals, you want to layer a tank, a jersey shirt or others as an alternative to wearing a thick sweater. As you go from store to store in an outdoor market type shopping area or mall hop, you’ll be in varying levels of being overheated or too cold. Layers are more breathable and can be unpeeled and peeled back on all day.

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Also, scarves can keep you warm and can double as a pashmina like cover up. They have the dual purpose of looking stylish and functional as serving as supporting your layered look for staying comfortable and arm.

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If you have a fave jeans, go with that because they are durable and functional while still chic and fashionable. A great pair never goes out of style. Also, they work for various climates. If you’re in the balmy west coast of the States, or the brisk bulstery pre-winter east coast, jeans  are versatile.

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To endure long treks through malls and while combing through racks, go with comfy shoes like ballet flats or low heeled boots. Both are functional and stylish options to pair with your shopping look.

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Finally, a great tote or saddle bag completes the look. The saddle bag is best because it keeps your hands free as you add more bags throughout the day and can be worn safely and comfortably at your side the front. A big tote also can be worn on the shoulder and are also good for freeing the hands.

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Good luck and happy shopping!

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Black Friday Head Start: Links to Shopping Deals

If you’re done stuffing your face and looking to get a head start on all the best Black Friday fashion shopping deals, we have a running and updated list! Check in here often

NEW!

Sephora  $10 Make Up Black Friday only!

BCBG: 50 Percent Off Holiday Must Haves now until Dec. 1.BCBG Generation: 50 Percent Off Site Wide Online today only.

Bloomingdales: Today Only! Early Bird: take 15 percent off a great selection of regular and sale price merchandise with code THANKS + free shipping.

Boutique To You: 20 percent off sitewide today only with code AF20THANKS.

Calvin Klein: 25 Percent Off Women’s + Men’s Underwear+ Free Shipping now until Dec. 2.

Calvin Klein: Extra 40 Percent Off + Free Shipping Sitewide now until Nov. 30.

Cost Plus World Market: Save 50 Percent On Hundreds Of Items + get an extra 10 Percent Off by using the code savebig10.

Cynthia Rowley: All Sale Items 60 Percent Off and 20 Percent Off all Full Price Holiday & Resort! Gift with Purchase of $300+ now until Dec. 1.

Fossil: $25 Off $150, $50 Off $200, + Free Shipping & Returns on All Orders until Dec. 1.

Luisaviaroma: Extra 20 Percent Off Winter Sale Collection now through Dec. 2.

Net-A-Porter: Enjoy Up to 50 Percent Off now through Dec. 31.

Nine West: 20 Percent Off Purchase of $125 or More through Nov. 28.

Saks Off 5th: Take an Extra 40- 50 Percent Off Your Purchase with code BLACKOUT now through Nov. 30.

Nordstrom: Designer clearance event now through Jan. 6

DKNY: 20 percent off sweaters and outwear now until Nov 29.

BCBG Generation: 40 percent off online today only.

American Eagle: Take 40 percent off and free shipping at American Eagle with code GOBBLEUP.

Charlotte Russe: It’s buy one, get one free at Charlotte Russe. Buy one, get one free with $5 dresses and $5 shoes.

Express: Get 50 percent off everything Nov. 25 through Nov. 28 at Express.

J.Crew Factory: Get 50 percent off everything plus free shipping at J.Crew Factorywith code THANKS.

Kate Spade New York: Save up to 75 percent plus $5 ground shipping in the US and $10 in Canada at Kate Spade New York.

Lands’ End: Get 40 percent off select categories each day and 30 percent off the remainder of your order at Lands’ End through Nov. 30.

Lucky Brand Jeans: Save 45 percent on all orders and get free shipping at Lucky Brand Jeans.

Theory: Shop the Holiday Kickstart Sale and get 40 percent off select merchandise at Theory.

Tibi: Get a free additional 20 percent off sale items at Tibi through Nov. 28 with code BLACKFRIDAY14.

Stella and Dot: 25 percent off all sale items now through Nov. 30.

Madewell: 25 percent off sitewide now through Nov. 30 with code GIFTON.

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23 Celebrity Moms’ 2014 Thanksgiving Day Photos

Today is Thanksgiving and many families are taking the time to gather and celebrate all they are thankful and grateful to have. We checked into social media to peep what some of our Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums, current moms-to-be and other past featured moms are doing this Thanksgiving Holiday week.

Blue Ivy, Beyonce’s daughter, gazes upon an ornately decorated tree
Drew Barrymore and daughter were featured in a perfume ad
Kelly Rowland was sharing a piece of her new baby blesing

Jaime King and her brood in Christmas sweaters
Garcelle Beauvais and her boys pose for an usie.

Adrienne Bosh prepped her kids’ children’s table

And she also donated and volunteered at a local food kitchen for he homeless.

Mom-to-be CaCee Cobb’s hubby Donald Faison and son Rocco were having a moment

Ciara conquered grocery shopping with her kids

Ivanka Trump and daughter were caught having an adorable moment during a promo campaign event.

Eva Marcille was celebrating getting her body snatched back into model shape

 

Kim Zolicak was celebrating her twins Kaia and Kane’s 1st birthday.

Christina Milian chilling on a jeep.
Snooki was showing off her adorable daughter on her 2 month birhday

Rachel Zoe was trying her hand at flower arrangement for Thanksgiving dinner
Alessandra Ambrosio and her children vacationing on the beach

Kristin Cavallari‘s newest addition was all ready for turkey day and Bears football

Gwen Stefani on The Voice

Hilary Duff looking pensive
Jessica Alba vacationing with friends

Madonna getting a push by her daughter.

Molly Sims took her son to see Penguins of Madagascara

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Happy Thanksgiving from Our Family to Yours



From the Ghatt Media Holdings Family of Blogs and 
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We are very thankful to have you all as loyal readers and supporters. Everyday you encourage us to create content that informs, incites dialogue, edifies, amplifies and inspires you.
Hope you and yours have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving, today and always.
Happy Thanksgiving!

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Black Friday: 5 Ways to Save this Year

This year strategically plan your Black Friday adventure with Stephanie Nelson from the CouponMom.com who offers these suggestions:
1. Plan and Budget – Come up with a holiday gift list and plan. Decide who you need to buy for, what you can afford to spend overall, and divide that among all your gift recipients. Then shop the deals, coupons and savings strategies to stretch the budget. Check the store ads and websites for special “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” deals.
2. Compare Prices – When you are shopping for a specific item, compare prices online on the item before hitting the stores or shopping online. Prices can vary significantly, and an online retailer may offer free shipping and have no sales tax.
3. Be Coupon Savvy – Use coupons to drop the price even further:
·        Sign up for the email newsletters of favorite retailers and shopping malls to be the first to get special coupons
·        Follow a retailer’s social networking page (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to get access to special coupons or limited-time flash sales
·        Go to an online coupon site like www.CouponMom.com to find coupon codes for discounts and free shipping
·        Watch the newspaper ads and catalog mailings for in-store coupons.
4. Buy Gift Cards – Buy discounted or bonus gift cards to give as gifts or to use to shop for gifts .
·        Take advantage of bonus gift card offers that many restaurants offer at this time of year to give as gifts (for example, buy $100 worth of gift cards and get a free $20 gift card)
·        Redeem cash back rebate dollars from credit card programs for bonus gift card values. For example, use $20 of your credit card rebate dollars to get a $25 gift card to selected retailers.
·        If you are using a gift card to shop for gifts, be sure to combine them with coupons if available.
5. Get Cash Back for Purchases – If you have a cash back credit card, shop through the credit card website’s shopping mall to get extra rebates on your purchases.
Good luck and happy shopping!

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Halle Berry wins court order to stop ex from straightening daughter Nahla’s hair to make her less black, she alleges

Who straightens the curly, yet already fine-textured, hair of a school aged little girl?  Model Gabriel Aubry, that’s who, while he had his daughter, Nahla Aubry, who he had with Halle Berry in his care.
Berry accused him of trying to make Aubry appear to be more white and sought and receive an injunction stopping him from straightening 7-year old Nahla’s hair. 
Man, that’s almost sacrilegious in some communities to chemically straighten a girl’s hair at such a young age, though there’s no evidence that was done here.
It all had me thinking of this recent story about a half-Jewish, half-black college co-ed, who didn’t even know she was bi-racial until she sent in her photo with her Georgetown University college application materials and the college sent her back a letter about the Black Student Union.  It turns out she was the product of her mom’s extra-marital affair with a black man and her parents decided to get past it, which included never telling her of her African American heritage.
It was so interesting about identity. That student is now a 37-year old film maker Lacey Schwartz who submitted her documentary “Little White Lie” in the San Francisco film festival recently. The feature will air on PBS soon. 
Check out the teaser.

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