Random Giveaway — Bun in the Oven

There are many, many pregnant women out there. Having babies is clearly all the rage. And why shouldn't it be? Learning to be a good mom is very likely the best thing that will ever happen to you. But. Except for a very, very, very few (and lucky) women, pregnancy is difficult. And fat. And nauseating. And bladder squeezing. And far too emotional.

So. To help us keep focused on how amazingly wonderful pregnancy actually is, how about a Giveaway Prize Package full of stuff that's just for Moms — expectant Moms. No baby booties. No rattles. Just cool pregnant stuff for Moms-to-be. So if you're pregnant. Or you know someone who is pregnant. Get your comments in now for the delicious Bun in the Oven Giveaway! Here's what one lucky winner will receive:


Nine Time Three Kit. retail value: $360.00
Back in December I discovered Nine Times Three (or Neunmaldrei in German) and fell in love with the concept: a maternity wardrobe consisting of only 3 pieces. Three pieces that are so well designed and so well made that you'll wear them all nine months. A skirt. A pant. A top. The photography on the site is gorgeous and the story behind the line is brilliant — the designer has been pregnant 5 times and knows exactly what works. In fact, during her last pregnancy, she wore only the Neunmaldrei Kit just to make sure it was perfect. And it was.


Happy Baby, Healthy Mom Pregnancy Journal. retail value $18.95
Such a cute book! Spiral bound inside a hard cover with an elastic closure. You are growing a whole human being inside that belly of yours. Of course you want to use the best building materials possible. This journal will help you create a week-to-week plan for staying healthy during pregnancy and the postpartum months. It includes tips about healthy eating for two, keeping fit, and relieving discomfort. Best of all, it also provides prompts and writing space for capturing your thoughts as your belly grows. Journaling has been proved to be a huge stress reliever — just what you need during this life-changing time.



25 Shower Invitations or 50 Personalized
Note cards from the Hicks Paper Collection. retail value $79.00
I recently posted about the lovely work in the Hicks line. Designed by Sarah Hicks Malone (of Martha Stewart fame). Gorgeous illustrations. Casual, yet refined designs. The winner will get to pick either 25 invitations or 50 personalized notecards. That means, when your dear, dear friend wants to throw you a shower you can graciously say: yes. thank you. and here's where to order the complimentary invitations. Not having a baby shower? You'll still likely to be showered with gifts and luckily, you'll have darling personalized notecards on which to write your thank you notes.


Three Blush Undershirts. retail value: $45.00
I say "undershirts" but technically, they're topless undershirts. I don't know if you've ever tried these, but they will stretch your maternity wardrobe like nothing else. In great colors. Cute patterns. The winner gets to picks her favorite three. Here are tips on how to wear the tops from their site: During pregnancy, you can keep the wardrobe you already have and use the topless undershirt to help cover your belly as your shirts start to ride up. If you are at the stage where you are unbuttoning the top of your pants, use the undershirt single layered or doubled over to help hold them up and hide your exposure! This way you can wear the jeans you already have before having to wear maternity ones. If you are planning to nurse, continue to wear the undershirt so you can lift your shirt without exposing your tummy and back.

Don't all the goodies (over $500 worth!) get you more excited to be pregnant? As if pregnancy wasn't exciting enough as it is. And one more thing, if you hate the term "bun in the oven" my apologies. It's lunchtime as I write this and I'm craving a cinnamon roll.

Thank you to the amazing pregnancy supporting sponsors!

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Random Giveaway Guidelines:
-You have until midnight PST on Sunday, March 2nd to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person, please.
-The winner will be randomly picked and announced Monday morning.
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