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2018 Bellyitch Gift Guides

We are well into Holiday shopping season and Bellyitch has released about 15 of close to 45 Gift Guides that will be published to guide readers looking for that perfect gift for that special someone (or someones ) on their shopping list.

This year, we’ve tried to go BIG and curate some guides for every type of person possible. 

This is a growing list but what we have so far. Click to be taken to the itemized list or scroll down to see below for the Graphic that accompanies each list:

Gifts For Posh Mom or Dad {2018 Gift Guide}

Here is what to get to that affluent mom and dad OR that woman and man who have everything they can possibly want so they are incredibly hard to shop for:

  1. Helicopter Ride or Lessons Above a Fantastic City ($1355+ depending on the city)
  2. A Rolex watch for her or him
  3. Spa Experience ($250+)
  4. Private Whisky or Tequila Tasting ($80+ depending on city)
  5. Plush monogram robe ($99+)
  6. Ski Vacation
  7. Birkin Bag ($5,000+) or Otter Pass Messenger Bag ($275)
  8. A Subscription Box ($149+)
  9. A Room Full of Flowers
  10. Fishing Adventure ($2,000 per person+)
  11. Anything from Tiffanys
  12. Anything engraved

EXTRA PRICELESS INTANGIBLES THAT LAST FOREVER….

  1. A Star in the Star Registry
  2. A Living Donation to a Building

Kourtney Kardashian: the last Dash To Break the Internet

This latest season of Keeping Up with The Kardashians started with the eldest of the sisters Kourtney Kardashian in tears over being told by sister Kim that she (Kourt)is the least interesting to look at.

That was over 6 months ago when the show taped and since then, Kourtney has ”cougared” her way through at least two different romantic partners who were years her junior and had made up for being told she isn’t interesting by posting a series of super sexy photos in social media.

Before, I think I can fairly say she was the last Kardashian that a lot of regulars folksy moms could relate to. She kept it rated PG and mom-focused. 

The reality Tv star’s image rebrand worked to catch the eye of GQ Mexico editors, at least, who feature her in its double winter issue.

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And one particular photo shot by Michael Schwartz features the “assets” of the mom of three prominently!

In the photo, the 39-year old wears a long sleeve black turtleneck and no bottoms it appears. 

To say  the image, posted in IG,  took many of her 70 million fans and followers by surprise is an understatement!

While she got a lot of love in the comment section, I can say a  significant amount were body shaming ones and women expressing disappointment and stating the image will bring shame to her kids.

I don’t want to contribute too much to them by amplifying them so you can go to her post and read them for yourself. 

ETA: This is not the first time, Kourt has posted a nude photo of herself from a fashion spread. She did so in 2017and  while preggers in 2014 in Vanity Fair!

Still, this close up one is quite different.

What do you think!? Let’s talk about it in social! Find me @bellyitch on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram!

Cyber Monday Challenge: Buy 16 Award-Winning Books for Kids Online

Today is Cyber Monday! It’s a day when online retailers offer deep discounted prices to internet shoppers, and traditionally occurs the first Monday after Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year and named so because it’s what causes a lot of shops to go into the black, from an accounting perspective.

While I am usually not a big proponent of guilt -tripping or “shaming” parents, I make an exception when it comes to books.

Reading is very crucial to a child’s success in school and life. From knowing vocabulary words in context when taking a test to simply appreciating the value of words and prose, giving a child the gift of books and instills in them a love and appreciation for reading. This is paramount!

You do not have to be wealthy to expose a child to books as in many communities, cities and towns, library books are free! Online, there are depositories of free classics as well.

For $7.95 a month, there is always the option of signing up for a subscription to Epic! and getting access to thousands of titles that a kid can read online, at the library’s computer, or any digital device like a smart phone, tablet or other screen like a Kindle or Wii –good thing those things are good for more than video game playing!

Here is a curated list of 16 award-winning books that would be great to add to your child’s library if they don’t already have one. These would make great gift books for Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, a birthday, Quinceneara, Bar or Bat Mitzvah and more!

    1. Frog & Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel ($13.99)
    2. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary ($11.87)
    3. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson ($11.98)
    4. The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate ($9.98)
    5. Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews ($17.05)
    6. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread by Kate DiCamillo  $12.26)
    7. One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia ($11.89)
    8. Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary ($11.25)
    9. The Girl Who Drank The Moon ($12.71)
    10. The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus by Jen Bryant ($16.58)
    11. Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate diCamillo ($13.38)
    12. Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai ($11.98)
    13. Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine ($11.27)
    14. A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engel ($12.59)
    15. Sounder by William H. Armstrong ($13.57)
    16. El Deafo by Cici Bell ($13.82)

Honorable Mention

  1. Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg ($12.79)
  2. Maria had a Little Llama by Angela Dominquez ($17.09)

12 Personalized Gifts to Order Today! {2018 Gift Guide}

A personalized or custom gift is usually much appreciated by the recipient because he or she knows there was forethought given. Why? You have to order well in advance, usually,  any gift emblazoned with someone’s name or favorite saying  or image. Therefore, if you’re looking to give someone that type of present this Holiday season, you have to start plotting and planning now!
I curated a list of very cute, unique, one-of-a-kind-esque gifts to consider:
  1. Williams-Sonoma Personalized Kids’ Apron – ($20)
  2. Personalized Hobby Tumblers ($36+)
  3. Set of 5 personalized monogram socks ($50)
  4. Personalized children’s gift book ($35)
  5. Personalized Starbucks tumblrs ($8+)
  6. Personalized make up bag ($14)
  7. Personalized crayons ($13)
  8. Personalized name necklaces ($32)
  9. Personalized face socks ($21)
  10. Personalized bracelet ($32)
  11. Personalized water bottle ($20)
  12. Personalized wine glass ($12)
Girly Girl

Cyber Week Sales for Girly Girls Who Love to Shop {2018 Gift Guide}

For that Girly Girl who loves to shop, we’ve got your number: Tons of Sales with discounts all Black Friday-Cyber Week long! Whether you’re on the hunt for a perfect gift or gift card, or you’re looking for a gift for yourself, here are the deals to check out this weekend.

Ann Taylor

50% off everything with code BLACKFRIDAY. Valid 11/22-11/25.

50% off everything with code CYBER2018. Valid 11/25- 11/28.

Ann Taylor LOFT

50% your purchase with code FRIYAY. Valid through 11/24.

Bloomingdales 

Take 25% off site wide + 10% off cosmetics during the Cyber Sale. Valid 11/25-11/27.



Far Fetch 

 Take 20% off sale items with code x20BF. Valid 11/22-11/26.

Kohl’s  Take an extra 20% off site wide with code TAKE20. Valid 11/24-11/28.

Neiman Marcus Last Call 

Black Friday! Shop 40-80% off everything. Valid 11/22-11/26.

Designer Sale! 40% off fall apparel, sport shop and dress collections. Valid 11/19-12/2.

L.L. Bean

20% Off Apparel and Outerwear . Valid 11/21 – 11/27

Lord & Taylor 

Black Friday Sale with code FRIDAY. Valid 11/20-11/25.

Net-a-Porter 

Select styles up to 50% off. Valid beginning 11/19. End date TBA.

Neiman Marcus 

Receive $50 off your $200+ regular priced purchase with code THANKFUL. Valid 11/21-11/24.

Nordstrom 

Receive up to 60% off. Valid 11/22-11/26.

Nordstrom Rack

Black Friday Clearance! Receive an extra 30% off. Valid 11/21-11/26.

Urban Outfitters 

BOGO site wide. Valid 11/21-11/23.

Saks

The Thanksgiving Sale! Up to 60% OFF* vast selections. Valid 11/21-11/23.

Saks Off Fifth



Clearance now up to 90% off with code AMAZING.

Sole Society

– Black Friday Weekend: 30% Off All Shoes & Bags. Valid 11/23-11/25.

Nab These Pretty Awesome Toddler Gifts Under $50 {2018 Gift Guide)



Toddlers are so fun to shop for! I’m a big fan of exploratory toys that incorporate learning into play and for this reason, I scoped out some pretty fun, creative, inventive and innovative offerings for your little one in this guide!

To purchase any item on this list click the links (affiliate links included) or use it as inspiration as you’re putting together your list or out and about shopping this holiday season.

  1. V+Tech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Launch and Chase Police Tower ($34)
  2. 100 First Words for Little Geeks – Since they’re way beyond “milk” and “ball,” teach them words they really need to know: dragon, android, cyborg, wormhole, and other vocab you need to get them into sci-fi and fantasy. ($10)
  3. Baby Alive  speaks to her mini mommy or daddy in either Spanish or English. Baby Alive‘s realistic, adorable phrases include childhood classics like “Time to go potty!” and “Yay, I did it!” ($36)
  4. Construction Plate & Utensil Set  ($15+)
  5. Crayola Magic Light Brush & Drawing Pad ($12)
  6. Kinetic Sand Beach Sand Kingdom Playset -This feels like wet sand and won’t dry out, even if you leave it out on the table overnight. (But yes, you might have to vacuum it out of the carpet, so invoke your home’s Play-Doh protocol and only allow it on the table.) ($20)
  7. Radio Flyer Busy Buggy ($35)
  8. VTech KidiBeats Drum Set ($20)
  9. Build-A-Bear Gift Card ($25)
  10. Peppa Pig Fun Fair Playset ($35)
  11. Foreign Language blocks ($37)
  12. Fisher-Price Think & Learn Rocktopus ($46)
  13. Hot Diggity Dance & Play Mickey ($39)
  14. Monilon Aqua Magic Water Doodle Mat  ($19)
  15. Explore & Write Activity Desk ($40)

Tech Gadget Deals For Black Friday and Cyber Week

Here they are! Our 2018 Gift Guide for Tech Fans including some great deals that are going on today! Black Friday! Get these by clicking the link (afilliate links apply) or as inspiration as you venture out today! Happy Shopping!

Fitbit Versa Fitness Smartwatch for $149 at Walmart (list price $199).

2 Sceptre 55-Inch 4K UHD TV for $240 ($160 off). A great price for a TV with deep blacks and fantastic image detail.

3 Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones for $99. An oldie but goodie with superior sound quality

4 Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) for $24 at Amazon (list price $49.99).

5 Microsoft Surface 13.5-Inch Laptop for $800 ($200 off).

6  Ring Video Doorbell 2 – 1080p + Echo Dot (3rd Gen) for $139 at Amazon (list price $248.99)
7  Google Home Hub Smart Display + 6-mo. YouTube Premium + $10 Vudu Credit for $99 at Walmart (list price $149).
8 Fire HD 10 Tablet with Hands-Free Alexa for $100 ($50 off). Amazon’s largest Fire tablet is the most affordable way to own a casual media tablet for $99 ($50 Off)
9 Apple iWatch ($199)
10.Beats Pill+ Portable Speaker  ($129)
11 Apple iPad 32GB (6th Gen) for $249 at Walmart
12. Nike Black Tech Cheyenne Laptop Backpack ($39.95 down from $100)

What To Get That New Mom On Your List {2018 Gift Guide}



When the Turkey is marinating in your belly and  you’re working on your nth piece of pie, and maybe thinking of what to get your sis, co-worker, wife, or friend on  your Holiday shopping gift list, know that anything that makes her feel good, herself again or comforted will do! a

Here is a list of suggestions or inspiration items to consider as well.

  1. Moschino Toy Patch Cotton Interlock Changing Bag ($332)
  2. Red Door Salon Spa Gift Card ($75+)
  3. Inner Mongolia-made Cashmere-Blend Pajamas, Gray$154.50
  4. 24K Gold Rejuvenating Under Eye Mask for Puffy Eyes – Dark Circles Under Eye Bags Treatment ($13.99)
  5. Peruvian-made Pima Modal Robe ($120)
  6. The Emily & Meritt Cozy Slippers ($16.99)
  7. Gym membership ($15 per month+)
  8. Audible Subscription $6.95 per month for first three months
  9. Starbucks Gift Card ($25+)
  10. Naipo’Neck and Back Massager. ($43.99)
  11. Engravable Bar Necklace in 14k Rose Gold or  Silver or Gold) ($295)
  12. 14K White Gold Genuine Aquamarine Stud Earrings  ($149)

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Trendy Gifts Teen Boys Want This Year {2018 Gift Guide}

It is very hard to shop for teens and teen boys especially because they’re often times not as vocal as girls about expressing what they want or sharing their wish list. For the male adolescent in  your household who loves gaming more than chatting, I did some digging, asking around and research to uncover what are the hottest, most talked-about items that are on many kids’ wish list this holiday season, with some commentary on some items below:

 

Happy shopping!

  1. Apple iWatch ($199)
  2. Supreme New York  Half-zip Pull over ($128) (the “it” brand)
  3. Rick & Morty 12 Days of Socks ($19)
  4. Game of Phones ($20) (All his friends can play this digital scavenger hunt/dare like game)
  5. Herschel Retreat Backpack-Raven Crosshatch/Black Rubber ($59) (another “it” brand)
  6. Nintendo 64 Switch ($299)
  7. Beats Pill+ Portable Speaker  ($129)
  8. Pocket DJ Mixer ($100)
  9. Balenciaga Black Speed Skaters ($750) or Yeezy Adidas x Yeezy Boost 350 V2 ($1,099) (Yes, the price is out of this world, I know.)
  10. Travis Scott Astro World Merch Tee ($75)
  11. Spotify Gift Card ($30) or Steam ($30) or Fortnite vBucks ($25)
  12. Supreme Ripple Camp Cap – ‘SS 2017’ – Black A ($150)
  13. “Swing” by Kwame Alexander ($13) (NYT best seller about the times. Relatable characters to boys)
  14. Adidas drawstring pants ($29)

 

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