Christmas Stock Up!

This post is sponsored by The Children's Place.


Every year before the holidays I head to The Children's Place to stock up. I get a cute Christmas outfit for the kids to wear to church and scoop up all of the discounted tees, pajamas and shorts that I can. This year TCP had the most gorgeous blues and teals and so I decided to get some matching outfits for the kids. For Miles, a blue V-neck sweater, a woven plaid long-sleeved shirt and a new pair of jeans. He got to pick one licensed Tee and chose Sonic.

For Aminah, I went with a cute tiered dress, leggings and some sparkly flats. The leggings were a steal and I stocked up here, getting different colors and styles.

 
I found this adorable faux fur shrug on deep discount for $3.99! There were only two left so I was thrilled to find it in her size.

I also loaded up on tunic dresses which were marked down to $7.99 each. These are perfect for daycare paired with ruched leggings. Thankfully it's not too cold here in the winter, but I did pick out fleece jackets for each kiddo, plus an adorable knit hat for the baby. $4.99 for this fantastic cat hat (and there are tons online! Get some now!)

If you still need to pick up some winter clothes, you can shop online and save an additional 30% with coupon code E4K3012 until December 24! Happy shopping!

Welcome New Sponsor Evymama!

See that gorgeous ad to the left there? That is from my latest sponsor, Evymama! I'm thrilled to have them as a sponsor of Blacktating because of their commitment to breastfeeding and helping moms feel good about themselves.

Evymama is not just about feeling sexy while pregnant and breastfeeding, but that’s a big part of it. Owner Sarah LeMay-Kaplan launched the maternity and nursing apparel business with the idea that you should feel even more beautiful than usual when you’re a mom or mom-to-be.
LeMay-Kaplan found that the body image issues she struggled with pre-kids actually melted away with her first pregnancy. “I really came to appreciate how amazing and intricate my body was, and that confidence and love for myself and what I was capable of translated into an increased feeling of beauty and sexiness. What a revelation!”
Channeling the inner mother goddess begins differently for each woman. For some, overhauling the lingerie drawer with gorgeous maternity and nursing lingerie is the place to start. For others, it’s reading all the latest parenting books to gain that sexy confidence that comes with knowing what you’re doing and making informed choices.
Evymama is about honoring and respecting yourself and your metamorphosis into a beautiful mom and rejecting fear of stretch marks or labor and other made-up roadblocks to being the happy, whole, and complete mother you want to be, and doing it all with style and grace.
Find gorgeous maternity clothing and designer maternity jeans, beautiful nursing bras and nursing tops and dresses, stylish baby carriers, and pregnancy and breastfeeding-related accessories and books at evymama.ca online or in the company’s two Toronto boutiques. Free shipping to continental USA and Canadian addresses of orders over $300.


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Sponsor Spotlight: The Button Babe

I'm pleased to announce that The Button Babe is a new sponsor of Blacktating! Marla is a mom, freelance writer and all-around crafty gal in Atlanta. She creates fun and funky buttons, jewelry and accessories with vintage art, ephemera and her own unique designs, including pithy sayings that will appeal to your inner birth junkie and lactivist. My favorite of her offerings is the Crunchy Mama button set, which includes a button that says, "I'm pretty sure she'll wean before college." She also offers a range of custom items for business incentives, party favors and beyond. These would be great for fundraising or gifting to the granola moms in your life. To sweeten the deal, every order includes a free button. Check out her store today!

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Sponsor Spotlight: PumpEase (....and a giveaway!)

I'm thrilled to announce that PumpEase, the hands-free pumping support, is a new sponsor of Blacktating!As you may know, the PumpEase was created by Wendy Armbuster Bell to allow moms to go hands-free when pumping breast milk for their babies. The product is ingenious because it holds your breast pump securely in place so that you are free to multitask. With your PumpEase in place, you can complete work at your desk, talk on the phone, eat or even head out to the malls for some Black Friday shopping. (No, seriously, check out the photos of the mom who did just that on the PumpEase blog).

As someone who pumped for 6 months after returning to work, I know how difficult it can be. I always felt guilty simply sitting at my desk and pumping for 20 minutes while getting absolutely nothing done. There were times when I had projects and tasks to complete and would rush through a pumping session so I could get back to work. I also remember trying to hold both flanges with just one outstretched arm so I could shoot off a quick email or answer an important phone call and I would inevitably end up spilling (and wasting!) precious milk. I am sure that having a PumpEase would have made things much easier. If you're exclusively pumping, the PumpEase would be a lifesaver, allowing you to care for your baby while also pumping his lunch!

The PumpEase is compatible with all nursing bras and all breast pumps, so no matter what brand you are using, the PumpEase has you covered. It also comes in a variety of cute patterns (my favorite is the Snowy Leopard).

Now of course after I've told you how useful the PumpEase is, you want your own right? Well PumpEase has generously offered one of my readers the opportunity to win a PumpEase! You can select the size and style of your choice and this giveaway is open to everyone, as PumpEase ships internationally!

Simply leave a comment below telling me which PumpEase you'd like to win (don't worry, you can always change your mind!) Entries will be accepted until midnight EST on Sunday, February 27th and the winner will be announced on Monday, February 28th on Blacktating.

Want some extra entries?

• Already a fan of Blacktating on Facebook? Leave a separate comment letting me know.
• Already a fan of PumpEase on Facebook? Leave a separate comment letting me know.
• Follow me on Twitter? Leave a separate comment letting me know.
• Follow PumpEase on Twitter? Leave a separate comment letting me know.
• Tweet this giveaway for an extra entry. Leave a separate comment with a link to your tweet.
• Share this post on Facebook for an extra entry. Leave a separate comment letting me know.

So you've got 7 chances to win. Not a gambling kinda chick or want your PumpEase ASAP? Use coupon code Blacktating15 for 15% off your purchase at Pumpease.com.


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Sponsor Spotlight: Undercover Mama

I'm very excited to introduce you all to a new product from one of my sponsors, Undercover Mama! The Undercover Mama is a strapless undershirt that allows a Mama to wear her favorite nursing bra, which gives shape and support to the "girls," while also keeping the "muffin top" area covered. It offers moms lots of versatility because it turns any bra into a nursing tank! It's perfect for layering or can be worn on its own.

Yes, the Undercover Mama works with ALL bras, not just nursing bras. When moms are done nursing, they can (and do!) still wear their Undercover Mama as a layering top. At $20, it's both stylish and affordable. It's especially great for busty moms who don't get enough support from a built in "shelf" bra.

Undercover Mama is also generously offering a 15% coupon for Blacktating readers. Simply enter code 15OFF at checkout. This offer can be combined with the promotion for free shipping when you purchase more than one shirt.

Curious how the Undercover Mama works? Check out this video for a demo.



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