We moms are a busy bunch, and we crave blogs that make our lives easier and way more fun. Bloggers find the latest trends, they educate us and they make us laugh. Here’s our favorite baby and mommy blogs, in no particular order, that we guarantee will make you stop in your tracks, teach you something new or make you laugh out loud.
It all started with Deva Dalporto leaving her job at Nickelodeon for health reasons. Bored, her husband gave her a video camera, and the next thing she knew, her first video, a parody called What Does the Kid Say, went viral. And now the whole world is watching her YouTube channel and Deva is a media darling.
Mom of two, Julie likes to give advice with a tequila shot and a grain of salt. A mix of fun pictures and heartfelt recommendations, we love the confessional section where moms can write anonymously about a frustration, opinion or a simple thought.
Created as a safe place for women to find support and share images of their post-pregnancy body, The Shape of a Mother is the opposite of the air-brushed celebrity culture we are so used to seeing. Behind the blog, Bonnie is a single-parent and homeschooling mom who wants to change the world and it’s perceptions of motherhood. It’s a truly empowering website for all women.
With a book titled, I Heart My Little A-Holes, you know that Karen Alpert is going to make you laugh your ass off. As a mom of two young children, she shows readers that parenting is hard for everyone, but we can all cope together and have a good chuckle at the end of the day.
If you need ideas for the hip nursery all the moms on the block will drool over, Grey Likes Baby is the blog for you. Full of gorgeous, saturated photographs, every image is stylish and alluring and perfect for baby. Crafted by Summer Watkins, she has everything that baby and family could dream of.
Amy Morrison is one of the funniest bloggers out there, and she writes with the experience of her two pregnancies under her belt so you don’t have to feel freaked out or scared by all the uncertainty. We love her gorgeous graphics and cheat sheets for first time moms and those who have already had a baby or two.
Based in California, Alicia Gonzalez is a mom of five children including a set of triplets who are autistic. She writes everything from tech to travel in a funny and easy to read manner that’s totally honest and open.
If you haven’t seen one of these viral videos, you’re truly missing out! These three Los Angeles-based moms, Elle, Meg and Brooke create all types of videos from parody music videos based on favorite pop songs with a motherhood bent, to delicious, easy to make recipes. They are so funny, you’ll forget that you haven’t showered, brushed your teeth or slept properly since you were pregnant.
What’s Up Moms – Blank Slate Parody
9. Babble
Truly the destination for moms online, Babble offers everything from serious mom-oriented news to fun, humorous pieces. We also like their section of hundreds of A to Z baby names with meanings and popularity indexes.
10. Mothering
One of our favorite magazines with everything for the natural mom. Learn about breastfeeding, the latest information about vaccinations, the pros and cons of cloth diapers, and use the forum to ask questions.
11. Lay Baby Lay
Joni Lay is the mom behind Lay Baby Lay, an inspiration to anyone who craves design and function for their children’s room. The colorful, light-filled rooms would make anyone wish to have more children. Also, we love that she sells prints that are perfect for anyone who loves style and beauty.
12. Mommy’s Bundle
All about Ana and her two messy boys, Mommy’s Bundle features tips, reviews and anecdotes of pregnancy and motherhood. Honest and informative, this blog offers nearly everything a mom could ask for.
New and fresh off the press, Outdoor Families Magazine wants to bring nature and families together. Not only does this magazine and website teach children to be stewards of our planet, but it offers wonderful advice for traveling with young children, beautiful travel photography and articles about green living.
14. Project Nursery
Beyond the nursery walls, Project Nursery brings moms fun celebrity gossip, delicious recipes and design inspirations that anyone can achieve. We love the room tours from real families and the simple DIY projects that will turn your fantasies into reality.
15. Mombian
The brainchild of Dana Rudolph, Mombian provides valuable information and inspiration to LGBTQ families. Learn about new legislation and read about parents’ experiences. This blog is a must read for everyone who believes in diversity and acceptance for LGBTQ parenting.
Parents Paula and Cesar love sharing their tips on raising bilingual children with their passion for cooking and travel. Based in Florida, moms can read all about yummy Latino recipes, kids’ crafts and even tech and cars.
17. Mom Central
Not only a great resource for bloggers, Mom Central has a blog for moms with children of all ages. Writer Eileen Calandro offers valuable product reviews, exciting travel articles and even a dad’s section.
18. Mom.me
More like a magazine, this website has fun celebrity news, recipes, crafts and educational articles about parenting. We love the top lists of baby gear and the “mom candy” obsessions that make life a little sweeter.
19. Parenting
Parenting Magazine’s online website has great information for moms with children from babies to teens. We love how real parents can ask for advice, and they even have a new video section featuring products, advice and entertainment.
20. Circle of Moms
Now part of Popsugar, Circle of Moms recreates the village that’s needed when raising children. There’s a forum for parenting advice, recipes, product reviews and just plain fun articles.
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