Hivemind question for the pregnant and recently pregnant: I am looking for a Christmas gift for my cousin who is a few months along, and I want to get her something that is just for her, not for the baby. Is there something particular that you would have loved when you were pregnant?

Best things I've gotten while pregnant: my snoogle, a pregnancy massage, and a pregnancy yoga class. Also, comfy slippers and a nice maternity cadigan.

Tep, there's a hair place in town called S&M Beauty Parlor ... I keep thinking their slogan should be "We don't just tease hair"

I just woke up from a dream featuring, of all people, Chuck Norris. Sadly all he was doing was appearing in an ad for pantyhose. He was not wearing them, he was mearly quietly admiring some women who were.

O.M.G. -- altonbrown.com will soon be featuring PODCASTS. Squeeeeeeee!

Best things I've gotten while pregnant: my snoogle, a pregnancy massage, and a pregnancy yoga class. Also, comfy slippers and a nice maternity cadigan.

Thanks, Cashmere. We usually don't spend that much on each other (we aren't even supposed to exchange, but she always buys me something), but the slippers or the cardigan is a good idea, if I can find a good deal.

"We don't just tease hair"

Bwah!!

I just decorated for Christmas. It took all of five minutes (I'm not putting up a tree this year). I don't know whether to be happy or sad.

happy - you are doing what you can.

I am happy - i just sorted thru a hugh bunch of papers recycled bunches found no hidden bills. see a possibility for juggleing some credit card payments. yay. and if I brush my hair I won't scare the water heater inspector.

Given the choice, I'd go with happy.

Definitely go with happy, vw. I hope that the coffee treated you well this a.m.

I am proud of myself in that I managed to roll out of bed at 5:30 for my spin class, despite the chill in the apartment. Unfortunately, now I want a nap.