When Amy and Michelle, the co-owners of FCMB, approached me to do a sponsored post testing out products from a belt company, I was ecstatic. Why? Because I personally LOVE belts. They add interest to jeans and a plain shirt and really tie an outfit together. Here’s a look at the belts currently hanging in my closet:
I am also running into a problem with my four year old’s clothing. Half of his pants/shorts have those amazing elastic bands and buttons built inside the waist bands. Now that he’s getting into the boy’s section at stores <<sobbing>>, they aren’t as common. So, a belt would solve his problem also!
Luckily I had the chance to chat with Ashley Perkin, founder of Gells Belts (pronounced jellz), about her Southport-based company. Ashley started Gells along with her husband with the belief that you can operate a for-profit business with philanthropy at heart. She explained that Gells are, “belts that bring good & looks together!” These signature belts are simple, polished and classic. They come in six different colors that will pull together any look for you and your little ones.
As a mom herself, pregnant with boy #2, she knew that I would be interested in how easy-to-clean these heavyweight nylon belts are! (We had to test this out during lunch. The jelly wiped right off. Score!) They were also sturdy, stayed securely in place, and my 4 year old was able to take his off before bath time. 
I wore my new belt to a work meeting and got quite a few compliments on it. I was also excited to explain the charity component of the company with my coworkers who are always looking for businesses with this “giving back” philosophy. 5% of each belt purchased will be donated to a partner charity. My purple belt helps the National Canine Cancer Foundation and my son’s navy one will benefit the Blue Ocean Society.
Gells also just launched an embroidery option and are finalizing the thread, font and style options. Ashley explained that they are expanding into making dog collars and leashes which I will certainly support as well.
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