I was spoiled by wedding blogging. Wedding blogging introduced me to a genuinely supportive sisterhood, with wisdom to pass along, emotional journeys to share, pretty items to drool over, and so much more…. Like many newlyweds, I still read Weddingbee just for the community. So I imagined parenting blogs would be the same — when I got pregnant, I couldn’t wait to dive in and discover all those wonderful blogs and forums!
Cue chirping crickets.
Which is not to say there aren’t a zillion mommy blogs. But anything with a message board gives the choice of inane (“I just bought a onesie and it’s sooooo cute!”) or judge-y (“I run my child’s life successfully and anyone who doesn’t follow the same plan is an idiot.”). Too many sites see me as only a marketing target. And then there’s personal(ity) preferences — for instance, any blog written by the self-described “FABULOUS Mommy of [insert #] WONDERFUL children” always sends me running the other way.
Slowly, after a lot of trial and error, I have discovered a few fabulous women who write with humor and truth about experiences that resonate with my own. Because many of you are parents, parents-to-be, or “expecting to expect” yourselves, I present my favorite mother blogs:
All & Sundry - This post, in particular, is a perfect description of parenthood.
Bern This - If this story doesn’t win you over, I don’t know what would.
The Big Piece of Cake - A local (always a bonus), and she understands that motherhood is scary
LuLu and Moxley - For the name of her blog alone (“what I would have named my twin girls if I were famous”)
Mommy Wants Vodka - One of those bloggers who says everything so perfectly, I don’t know why I even try.
Petunia Face – Because she’s odd and poetic and she makes me cry almost as often as she makes me laugh.
Wendi Aarons - “It’s funny because it’s true!”
Others of Note
Babygadget – Highlights great finds for kids.
The Bloggess - When I get down about motherhood or struggling with chronic illness, I remind myself that The Bloggess does both and still finds time and energy to be the funniest blogger alive.
Cool Mom Picks - More kids’ finds, and sponsors occasional contests.
Mom Giveaways & Jamie’s Precious Peas – Because Jenna asked about giveaway sites!
Nesting – Stylish blog from Cookie Magazine.
Reality Roadkill - Yes, it’s a reality show blog. But it’s written by many of the mom bloggers listed above. And I believe funny people writing about reality TV always deserve recognition.
Zero to Forty – This one’s for the pregnant ladies: a week-by-week guide that’s equal parts good humor and good advice.
But my discovery process is nowhere near over! Just today, Mrs Life Accounts clued me in to a new favorite. And that blog linked to a long list at TopBabyBlogs.com, which led me to a handful more…..
So, what about you? Does anyone else share my trouble finding great “mom sites”? Any suggestions from your own Internet forays?
