Favorites
This is a subjective list of my favorite websites/blogs.
NOTES:
- I don’t do “link exchanges” (i.e. “you put me on your blogroll, I’ll put you on my blogroll“) so this list is the “real deal.”
- The list changes from time-to-time based on my interests and my “season” of life.
- I hope you will celebrate if you’re on the list.
- I hope you won’t be disappointed if you unexpectedly “disappear” from the list.
- If your blog isn’t listed, that doesn’t mean I don’t read your blog. It just means that I haven’t subscribed…yet.
Enjoy perusing…and making new friends along the way!
Mom Blogs:
Susan & Janice are twin sisters from Canada. They are blogging mavens and superstars. If you want to see what mom blogging is all about, take a peek at their booming site.
I’m not a bride or a bride-to-be, but that doesn’t mean I can’t ooh and aah over pretty wedding-related ideas. Actually, the real reason I read this blog is because Jes and I used to live right down the hall from each other in college. Now, she’s a recent bride, a medical doctor, and an NYC resident. And -P.S. – she has amazing hair.
Stephanie Precourt writes beautiful prose – short posts full of meaning and poetry. She’s a lovely person and she marvels in the wonderment of mothering three little boys and a baby girl.
Colleen, an MBA and mom-of-two, talks a mile a minute and does a million things! She’s been featured on Fox News, Good Morning America, and The New York Times – and is often sought out as an expert on product reviewing (because she does a lot of it!).
Emily has two little girls and a squeezable baby boy. She keeps it real about motherhood in a totally funny + down-to-earth way. She also is a part-time interior designer and a writer for Simple.
Ruthy Ann met her husband on eHarmony (which I think is all kinds of cool). They had a unique, DIY wedding in February 2010 and then proceeded to quit their jobs and travel the world. They are still traveling and living an exotic, fascinating life. If that doesn’t entice you to read her blog, then her personality will. She is optimistic, genuine, and spontaneous.
Sarah is smart, funny, and frank. She talks sincerely, humbly, and boldly about all of my favorite topics – politics, parenting, and religion. To put it plainly, she talks about all of the controversial topics that your mama told you not to talk about over dinner. And that is one of the many, many reasons I adore her.
Don’t you just want to jump up and down with childlike excitement when you discover a blog that you love to pieces? The Giver’s Log is like that. It’s a blog featuring “delightable gift ideas, gift etiquette, and stories of gracious gestures.” It inspires me to give – thoughtfully, creatively, and from the heart.
Looking for craft ideas, children’s book recommendations, birthday party tips, and fun ways to spend your days with your family? Vanessa, a mom of two girls, will stun you with her creativity.
She looks lovely in lipstick. She writes beautiful posts of rambly wonderfulness. She is Erin and you are going to love her. I always smile when I see her posts pop up in my RSS feed.
If you haven’t met Nini from Santa Cruz, CA…well, you’re missing out. She’s sweet, thoughtful, crafty, and fun – and she has two super cute kids. Plus, she is one of the most encouraging people I “know.”
Dana makes stuff. Pot holders. Swimsuits. Baby Blankets. AND the cutest clothing for little girls. If I am ever a millionaire, I am going to hire her to be my family’s personal designer.
I think Jenny and I would be great friends “in real life.” The only thing standing in our way is that she lives in frigid Minnesota and I live in sunny AZ. Not exactly a day trip. Jenny is a 20-something mama of a 3-year-old boy and a baby girl. She likes reading, writing, working out, and…looking absolutely gorgeous within 5 minutes of giving birth (okay, I added that last one, but it’s true!).
Leigh is an artist, an NYC resident, a babywearer, a breastfeeder, and a home birth advocate. She finds the coolest shops and pics. And she takes pretty amazing photographs herself too.
Jo-Lynne is laugh-out loud funny. She’s a PA mom of three who tells it like it is about fashion, whole foods, blogging, and whatever else comes to her mind.
Genny – a mom of two from California- has a knack for crafting compelling stories from everyday moments. It’s no surprise that her writing has been featured in magazines and around the web. She’s also currently working on a book. If she doesn’t already have a publisher, I bet she’ll get one in no time. After all, she has an online platform, an aptitude for the written word, and a pleasant persona.
The tagline of this website says, “NYC mom of two (and fanatic online shopper) finds cute & clever stuff for moms & tots.” That’s exactly how I would describe it!
Stephanie Nielsen, mother of four, survived a plane crash in 2008…and is now writing about her journey of recovery. Her honest and eloquent posts inspire me…and make me laugh/cry, depending on the day.
Our Family AdventuresBelieve it or not, Kristen and I met when we were 14 years old. Now, she’s a mom, a missionary, a cloth diaper expert, and an ERGO wearer. She has two tinies who are 16 months apart.
Rachel is a 21-year-old newlywed pursuing a Bachelors degree in Psychology. She is a warm-hearted soul w/ a beautiful vantage point (and I have to say – those glasses are awesome on her – she looks like a famous newspaper columnist, no?).
Caryn is a nurse, a southern CA girl, and the mom of a curly-haired boy and a beautiful baby girl. She’s lively, energetic, and a genuinely nice person (I met her at BlogHer ’08). And she does lots of product reviews…
Shannon rarely posts these days, but I still stay subscribed because when she does…WOW. This Oklahoma mama of four has a way with words. She also is “famous” for her LOST recaps. I looked forward to them after each and every episode. Now she needs to start recaps for the only other show we watch on television – Fringe.
She’s tall. She’s pretty. She’s prolific. And she writes insightful posts about cooking, blogging, movies, and more.
Darcie is friendly, fun, funny, and family-oriented. I know this because…she’s my neighbor and real-life friend! She is a well-connected person, an exceptional writer, a Disney expert, and a skilled baker…not to mention she’s gorgeous!
Brittany Birnel, an Oregon mom of two little girls. She writes short, artsy posts that feature mom-owned shops and fun product finds.
Arianne writes w/ eloquent emotion about faith, hope, and loss. She has three little boys (and one little girl, who is now in Heaven).
Donita is a Southern Arizona mama with sense and sensibility. Stop in for book reviews, gardening updates, and introspective reflections.
I had the privilege of meeting Lisa at BlogHer ‘o8. She is pretty and lean and sweet…and she was wearing a baseball cap when we first met. You’re going to love her encouraging (yet kick-in-the-bottom) posts that are sure to inspire you to get fit.
Parenting Websites:
Gotta love the Sears family. They’re doctors, yet they’re not afraid to question the medical establishment or the status quo. This is my #1 go-to site for questions about pregnancy, breastfeeding, vaccines, baby care, etc.
Other Cool Sites:
The one and only social networking site specifically for mom bloggers (as far as I know). This is a great way to “meet up” with other mom bloggers, to find blogging gigs, and to learn about the mom blogging phenomenon.