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January 2011.  Even South Carolina is looking like a frozen tundra this week.  So, under the circumstances, a bad economy and iced-over roads, the occasion is perfect to dig-into your Netflix account and tour the world for nine dollars a month. 

Who can forget Julia Roberts depicting the true story of Erin Brockovich uncovering information about toxic dumping in her town? Haven't seen it? Well, change that up when the kiddies get to bed tonight.

Another wonderful Mom-Flick that will pull at your heartstrings is the true story of two 9-11 widows who each gave birth shortly after losing their husbands. Through their common tragic circumstances, depicted in the film Beyond Belief, Susan Retik and Patti Quigley made an instant connection with one another.

Needing to get beyond their grieving, they find the strength together to embark on a spiritual bike ride from Ground Zero, home to Boston. Conceived as fundraiser for Afghan widows, this beautiful film chronicals their travel to Afghanistan and the two womens realization that we are all connected. Their goal lives on through the organization they founded, Beyond the 11th.

Speaking about fundraisers, another personal favorite is the 2003 British success Calendar Girls, also a true story about a bunch of old girls who go bare to raise money for a couch in the local hospitals cancer wing.  To date, they have raised more than two million British Lbs. for Leukemia research, leaving the role of a determined woman not to be underestimated. How's that for Mom inspiration on a snowy day?

Belevation Support Garments were featured in the 2010 Charlotte Parent Baby Guide.  Included in a collection of  "Itsy Bits and Pieces",  the Belevation Support Brief was shown with a group of products that make things easier for mom and babies.

With content geared for expectant moms, and continuing for parents of preschool, elementary school, tweens and teens, Charlotte Parent is a one-stop resource for the NC region and beyond.

A free local publication, Charlotte Parent is a member of the Parenting Publications of America.  Without a doubt this fabulous publication and it's sister organizations around the country should be applauded for the criticial support resources they provide for American families.

On March 24th, 2009 Belevation staff traveled to New York's 5th Avenue to the top floor of The American Girl Store, where Big City Moms holds their annual "Biggest Baby Shower Ever" event.

An expatriate New Yorker, this Belevation staffer enjoyed the thrill of hundreds of pregnant woman all in one room for this exciting event. It was a great opportunity to get feedback from so many sophisticated expectant mothers all at once, as well as viewing other exciting products new to the maternity marketplace.

Among the many terrific people I met that evening were Vivian Chiang, co-founder of Orbit Stroller and the wonderful ladies from Keeping Babies Safe. Check out more about the Big City Moms Biggest Baby Showers Ever events. We <3 it! 

Belevation, LLC is pleased to announce the launch of their new collection of maternity support products available for direct on-line sales. Just what expectant moms have been asking for, Belevation™ products combine the most advanced technologies in seamless garment design with the best in ‘smart fiber’ engineering. Comfort-driven seamless knitting which has been utilized in active wear and undergarments, provided a perfect fit for maternity apparel.

Available in a Mid-thigh PettiPant, a Brief and Support Band, Belevation Maternity garments are designed with a symmetrical, highly engineered support panel extending through the lumbar region and under the belly. The breathable four-way stretch fabric used throughout provides a gentle lift and smoothing control.

Conceived by a Mom and Pop team in South Carolina, this unique line of Belevation mother-to-be products surpasses all other support garments currently on the market due to its sophisticated feature-rich construction. 

More than just another bellyband holding up pre-pregnancy jeans, Belevation was created as an under-layer, imparting the ultimate in comfort and support where it is needed most.

Richly embellished with a jacquard design on the breathable tummy pouch, and an embroidered logo, Belevation garments are outstanding due to their state-of-the-art features.  It is these carefully crafted details that set Belevation apart from other similar products made overseas with lightweight fabrics that offer little real support.

It was the gracious assistance of numerous pregnant volunteer models and product testers, that made the creation of Belevation products possible, and the response has been truly overwhelming!

“ I love the product so much! I wear them daily!” Whitney, Charlotte, NC “I have enjoyed the support band. I wish I had one for my prior two pregnancies. Great for exercising.” Carrie, Fort Mill, SC “Wearing your Belevation Boyshort I was able to sit on the floor with my toddler and read five books, when usually I can only read one before my back starts aching.  I have worn it everyday since I received it because it has made such a difference.” Joy, Torrance, CA "I definitely feel a difference at the end of a long day after I’ve worn my Belevation – less back pain” LeeAna, Charlotte, NC

Produced with pride in the USA, Belevation products will add much needed comfort for expectant mothers.