Mommy Bloggers Are Awesome!
There are a ton of mommy bloggers taking over the internet. And believe it or not, they're quite entertaining to read, even to non moms. So where do you start? Here's a handful of the top mommy bloggers sharing their lives with the world currently.
“The Chicago Moms blog is a collaborative group of moms writing about their lives in Chicago, Ill., where moms endure “El” construction on the way to work, navigate their way into tight parking spots, push strollers through slushy sidewalks, and occasionally indulge in a shopping spree on Michigan Avenue, if, that, is, they can get sitters.”
The Mommy Blog: Adventures from the Wonderbelly of Motherhood
The Mommy Blog is written by Melinda Roberts, author of “Mommy Confidential: Adventures from the Wonderbelly of Motherhood.” She’s witty, sarcastic and always entertaining while sharing the ups and downs of motherhood.
Belly Dance Maternity
1647 N Damen Ave Chicago, IL 60647
Super adorable maternity wear for moms and moms-to-be.
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Modern Mommy Blog
Modern Mommy Blog is written by Jill, a 30-year-old mother who has a B.A. in Sociology. She used to work with at-risk families to teach them about child development and how to deal with the challenges of parenthood. This past year she quit to go back to school.
News From Hawkhill Acres
News From Hawkhill Acres is written by Kim Moldofsky, former dolphin trainer, corporate creativity trainer, and a potty trainer. Now she writes, blogs, consults on blog outreach.
A Pea In The Pod
46 East Oak Street Chicago, IL 60611
They’re priced a bit more on the expensive end, but have good quality maternity wear and a very friendly staff.
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Joy Unexpected
Joy Unexpected is written by “Y,” a Starbucks-loving mother who would gladly sell out her husband to win a game of Taboo. If you were ever looking for an entertaining non-Mommy Mommy Blog, then Joy Unexpected should be the first one visited. Y also co-hosts the infamous Cheeseburger Party at BlogHer.
Sarcastic Mom
Sarcastic Mom is written by Lotus, a women who believes that our survival depends on our sense of humor.
Bellybum Boutique
4347 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60618
Designer maternal transition wear, cloth diapers, organic baby wear, and all-natural bath and body products. They also offer pre and post natal and parenting education resources, parties and special events.
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Crunchy Domestic Goddess
Crunchy Domestic Goddess is written by Amy Gates, a mother of two from Colorado. She is passionate about home birth, natural family living, urban home-steading and other “crunchy” things. She’s trying to change
the world, one blog post at a time. You can also find her on BlogHer as a contributing editor.
Mom to the Screaming Masses
Mom to the Screaming Masses is written by Carmen, “mom to the Masses, for dangerous undertakings inside and outside the home. Last seen with her partner The Hubster, and six accomplices. This fugitive is considered armed (with epi pens and inhalers) and dangerous, especially when she hasn’t had her morning coffee.”
The Little Gym
3216 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60657
The Little Gym is exactly what it sounds like: a little gym. Kids have a ton of energy so why not let them burn some of it off in a fun, creative and safe environment?!
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Notes from the Trenches
Notes from the Trenches is written by Chris Jodran. “She began blogging at Notes From the Trenches in 2004, never expecting more than a handful of people to ever read it. And half expecting that she would have to bribe even those few souls. Slowly her blog developed a following and has been nominated for several blog awards over the years.”
Walking With Scissors
Walking With Scissors is written by Lynn, a thirtysomething, overprotective stay-at-home mom with a burning desire for attention. “She loves her camera, summer, Butter Chicken, Cabbage Patch Kids, reading, throwing passive-aggressive tantrums when she’s upset, hanging out with her girlfriends, ice cream, thunder storms and sunglasses.”
Kickin'
2142 W Roscoe St Chicago, IL 60618
Kickin’ is a great place to kick start your new mom-to-be wardrobe. They have a great selection of clothes at a decent price and a very helpful staff.
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Pundit Mom
Pundit Mom is written by Joanne Bamberger, “a politically progressive mom AND political analyst living in the shadow of the nation’s capital. PunditMom blog is a mother’s guide to politics and a place for women to get their political fix and discuss their political ideas.”
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