Paper chain countdown calendar

My friend made me a paper chain as a baby shower gift. If you're looking for a unique, clever, DIY gift for a pregnant lady I highly recommend this. It is really charming, informative, and fun. Unfortunately I couldn't take the chain with me in my suitcase when I traveled back to the UK, so my mother has been keeping track of it for me. She emailed me today to show me the state of it. The chain is so short!!! When I got it the thing seemed really long but it's not long now. Wow, looking at the amount of links really makes it sink in that little Ham will arrive sooner than I think!

She didn't write something every day, but about once a week she would give me a little drawing update on the size of the baby. It's a really cute idea.

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ModCloth Sale!

So you know how I said that +ModCloth  is an excellent place to buy gifts, especially when you have no idea what to get a person. You get them something they don't even know they wanted until you give it to them. Like a blow up dinosaur.

Inflatable Rex, $19.99

They have an offer right now: Spend $125+ & get $25 back to spend on yourself in January! You can do like I said where you buy presents for everyone on your list and then treat yourself to some of their more maternity friendly clothes. Like I said. Sometime I get it right. It ends tomorrow so hurry up y'all!

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What to buy a pregnant lady for Christmas

These are gifts for her, not for her future child.

+New Look has a great, basic, "welcome to your pregnant body", starter set. You can't have too many basics. Just as a guide, whatever size they were before they became pregnant: that is the size they are in their maternity clothes. Just imagine them without the bubble; if they look like a medium without their baby bump, then they are a medium in maternity clothes.

3 Piece Maternity Starter Set, £14.99

I don't know if every pregnant woman will want these pajama's by +Topshop, I just know that I want them. I want them bad; can't imagine I am the only one. Lounge wear is probably the best investment for pregnancy.

Stripe Pajamas, £38


If she's 6 months or more chances are she can't see her feet. Help her keep them cozy warm with these slippers from +schuh. Bonus: the rubber soles are non slip.
Slippers are a good choice but you could also take her to get a pedicure together, since she probably can't reach her feet either.

Pink Plaid Slipper, £30

The changing bag that does't look like a changing bag:

Storksak Aubrey Changing Bag, £79

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The Impossible Gift

Everyone has that one person that is hard to buy for, or maybe you are that person who just kind of has everything they need. Best thing to do: give them something they don't even know they want. A couple Christmases ago I gave my cousin a Nerf gun. He's 23 years old. He loved it, because what man ever really stops wanting Nerf? Men are forever involved in a Nerf arms race.

My aunt bought me this from +ModCloth.

Kitchen Canister ($21.99)

I really love this present: it's practical and has a great pattern. I started looking around the apartment section of Modcloth.com and found a lot of great gift ideas for people who are hard to buy for. They ship to the UK!

Inflatable T-rex ($19.99) Just cause hell yes.

Navigation Gloves ($29.99) Great gift for the navigationally challenged.

Me Without You Book ($9.99) A cute gift to express your affections.

Toast USB Warming Pillow ($44.99) We all love toast AND it's got a battery with a USB cord.

Instant Gentleman Magnets ($8.99) Add some hilarity and class to your pictures.

Shark Bottle Opener ($14.99) Live every week like it's shark week.

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They also have some clothes that are bump accommodating so why not treat yourself to something while you're at it:

Grey Tunic ($32.99) - Every mum to be should have a tunic. It's a staple.
Red Diamond Top ($37.99) - I am really into harlequin print lately.
Oatmeal Sweater ($64.99) - Cozy warm for autumn.

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