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It's Time for the Support a Mom Contest: Expectant Mom Edition

Damn that Oprah. She did her whole favorite things show today where she gave away the $1000 to all the audience members and they had to give it away. Did you see it? Like I need to cry anymore than I already do.

Seriously.

So, I've taken my tears and am turning them into action by offering the Support a Mom Contest this month.

Here's how it works.

1) Find an expectant mom with a blog who could use a little pick me up. First time mom? Single mom? Tired mom? Mom who just needs some cool stuff because she's a mom with another on the way? GREAT. Just make sure she's EXPECTING (or ADOPTING).

2) Write a post about her on your own blog. A full post. Not a link, but a nice post. Make sure to link to her blog.

3) Email me or post the link to YOUR post in the comments below by Friday, December 8.

4) I'll pick 3-5 finalists and then readers will vote.

5) The winner will get a $50 gift card to Merry Maids or Spa Wish and the winning nominator will get a $50 gift card to Merry Maids or Spa Wish. YES. BOTH OF YOU WILL WIN SOMETHING! You can also choose to give your gift card to your nominee if you're feeling EXTRA generous this holiday season.

*If you have or make cool stuff for moms and you'd like to donate an item towards a gift basket for the winning mom, let me know and I'll make you one of the sponsors of the contest.

So, that's all. NOW GO. READ BLOGS. WRITE POSTS. NOMINATE. And spread the love by linking this post on your own blog.

Contest Sponsors:  Tracey Clark (Maypapers & Picture This)

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Can I nominate you?

Sure. I'd love to be nominated. :)

Thanks for the inspiration. Here's a little bit about my favorite expectant mommyblogger who definately needs a pick me up.

http://canapesun.blogspot.com/2006/11/just-dont-pat-her-on-back-right-now.html

Amen, I nomintate you too Kristen. Great idea Melissa.

Considering how much I hated being pregnant, I can appreciate someone needing love.

Although I do (usually) enjoy the offspring...

I wrote waaayyyy back in October baout my expecting friend, Alicia. Here is the link: (it is midway down the page) http://www.xanga.com/LuciaFrohling?nextdate=10%2f24%2f2006+14%3a3%3a51.813&direction=n

Her web site is http://hendricksbaby.blogspot.com/

She is definitely a mom in need of extra love - she is soo busy!

I would like to nominate my friend, Catherine. Here is my post about her...

http://everythingisundercontrol.blogspot.com/2006/12/im-lucky-to-call-you-friend.html

Here is my nomination!
http://soulgardening.typepad.com/soul_gardening/2006/12/arabella_full_o.html

Again, this is such an excellent idea.

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