Our Daze in the Desert

Name of Blog: Our Daze in the Desert


Name of Blogger: Arizona Mamma

Blogging since: October 2009


Number of followers today: 333 GFC


Average number of ppm (posts per month): A few times each week.  She's been taking a bit of a summer sabbatical.


What the Blog is about: Arizona Mamma is a mom to 2 and step-mom to 1.  She loves photography, and has Tasty Tuesday and You Know You're a Mom When-sDaze features.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes

lucille in the sky

Name of Blog: lucille in the sky

Name of Blogger: Lucy

Blogging since: December 2008, but regularly since April 2010

Number of followers today: 143

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 23 since April 2010

What the Blog is about: Lucy discusses her life as a first time mom to her beautiful baby girl, Giovanna. She also discusses the challenges and successes of being a stepmother to Emile. She is a self-proclaimed health nut and writes about organic cooking and natural products. She also is the owner of Herbal Philosophy, which sells organic teas. She does everything she can to live green. Her blog is honest, open, and has a very relaxing feel to it.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes

just another day in paradise

Name of Blogger: Justine

Blogging since: 2008

Number of followers today: 36

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 15-20

What the Blog is about: This is a mommy blog, but oh what a mommy blog! She intersperses humor, ideas, letters and tons of darling pics of her little sweetie! She is a self-described "simple, fun loving, dog saving, tree hugging, new mommy, living in my own personal paradise." For a relaxing, story sharing, real-life mommy, check her out!

Hormonal Imalances

Name of Blog: Hormonal Imbalances

Name of Blogger: Diana

Blogging since: January 2010

Number of followers today: 334

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 30 (daily)

What the Blog is about: Hormonal Imbalances is written by Diana, a stay at home, eco-friendly, somewhat OCD mom who shares her adventures in mommyhood. Diana discusses everything from spit up to peeing in the shower and is by no means afraid of taboo or controversial topics. Diana also started up a series of posts to help new bloggers figure out this whole blogging madness. Diana is honest, thoughtful and always a good read.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes, via comments.

A Day in the Life of a Surferwife

Name of Blogger: Surferwife

Blogging since: September 2008

Number of followers today: 300

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 15-20

What the Blog is about: How to do justice to the Surferwife? First, to steal her self-description: "I call myself a Surferwife because I am the wife of a surfer. I do NOT surf. It's cold and wet, people." Her demonstrably biting wit is woven through all of her posts. She is kind enough to regularly regale her readers with her true celebrity encounters. When she's not dazzling you with her star-studded life, she's warm, funny and uber-cool at all times. Stop by for a visit, you won't leave dissatisifed. And you just might leave covered in fairy dust.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes, via email

Lula Lola

Name of Blog: Lula Lola


Name of Blogger: Lula Lola


Blogging since: January 2010


Number of followers today: Undisclosed


Average number of ppm (posts per month): 20+


What the Blog is about: Lula Lola is a wife and mom to 3 beautiful, active boys.  She loves photography and living life to it's fullest.  She's incredibly honest and sincere, and writes from the heart.  Her humor is infectious, and she writes in a way that you feel like she's speaking directly to you.


Does the author respond to comments? Yes!

Ann's Rants

Name of Blog: Ann's Rants

Name of Blogger: Ann

Blogging since: October 2008

Number of followers today: 341

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 7

What the Blog is about: Ann dubs herself a "stay at home humorist."  She ain't lying.  Her posts range from the satirical (prenatal search engine optimization, anyone?) to the confessional (fake diary entries from her middle school years).  Her struggles with her hair and her status as a Sconnie Jewess (jewish woman from Wisconsin) feature prominently.  She is irreverent, raucous, self-deprecating and, always, a humanist.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes.

One Love Mama

Name of Blog: One Love Mama


Name of Blogger: Morgan

Blogging since: April 2010

Number of followers today: 186

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 11

What the Blog is about: Morgan describes herself as an "aspiring domestic goddess and foodie", but she is also an amazing photographer. Her daughter Bella just celebrated her first birthday. This blog is full of beautiful photography, photos of Bella, recipes, a few giveaways, and living green. There's something for everybody!

Does the author respond to comments?  Yes

it's all good in the motherhood

Name of Blog: it's all good in the motherhood

Name of Blogger: Clare

Blogging since: April 2009

Number of followers today: 23

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 8 (twice a week)

What the Blog is about: She's a mommy of 4 children ages 9 and under. She says: "In real life, I am a stay-at-home mom who has mad skills with laundry stain removal. I also make a mean chicken soup. In my spare time, I trip over Legos and watch Yo Gabba Gabba. I try not to take myself too seriously, and I consider myself to be a recovering perfectionist. Perfection is for people without messy children. Whether I am cleaning up vomit, or taking my kids on an adventure to the zoo, I love my life." It's a mommy blog, and is full of humorous, tender and great stories about her kids and life. It's a great, relaxing read.

Does the author respond to comments? Nope.

Last Splash

Name of Blog: Last Splash

Name of Blogger: The closest you'll get is "Cannonball14"

Blogging since: September 2009

Number of followers today: 49

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 7 (twice a week)

What the Blog is about: Last Splash is a great mix of mommy blogging, life stories and funny events. In her blog, Cannonball, as she is known to her readers, details her life as a working mom of one who is trying to balance it all while simultaneously figuring out life as a "grown up". Reading Last Splash is refreshing because it is honest, real and something to which many women can relate. I recommend you give this one a read...you won't regret it!

Does the author respond to comments? Yes, via comments.

Three Pugs and a Baby

Name of Blogger: Jenn

Blogging since: 2007

Number of followers today: 185

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 25-30

What the Blog is about: Jenn does it all. She's wickedly funny, an awesome cook and a great mom. She's even got a mean face to keep pesky people at bay. She's the person you want by your side through thick and thin, hanging with you on girl's night out. Three Pugs and a Baby is full of fantastic photos and engaging stories of her son Turtle, her husband MacGuyver and her three pugs. Stop by to learn how to make great cupcakes, a DIY carnival-themed birthday party or just for a laugh.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes, via email

Organic Enchilada

Name of Blog: Organic Enchilada




Name of Blogger: Bethany



Blogging since: January 2010



Number of followers today: 47 Google Friend Connect followers



Average number of ppm (posts per month): 16



What the Blog is about: Bethany is a stay-at-home mom to a house full of boys.  She's honest, off-the-cuff and funny.  She uses her blog as her "lifeline" to the world outside of everyday mom duties.  Her stories are relatable, and she writes about so many things beyond motherhood.



Does the author respond to comments? Yes

Twenty Fingers and Twenty Toes

Name of Blog: Twenty Fingers & Twenty Toes


Name of Blogger: Cuz I'm the Mama

Blogging since: March 2010

Number of followers today: 33

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 11 per month

What the Blog is about: Looking for a blog about multiples? Cuz I'm the Mama is a first time mom to twin girls who are almost 9 months old. She blogs about their growth and development, as well as the day-to-day life of a mom of twins. The blog is very family oriented, and she posts a lot of pictures of her beautiful girls. She has been featured on the Multiples and More blog as the Shout Out of the Week.

Does the author respond to comments? Occasionally

Kludgy Mom

Name of Blog: Kludgy Mom

Name of Blogger: Gigi

Blogging since: July/August 2009

Number of Followers today: 113

Average Number of PPM (Posts per month): She doesn't have this listed, and I didn't count, but it looks like every other dayish... so 15-20.

What the blog is about: A former Chicagoan, San Franciscan, Phoenician, high tech marketer and recovering lawyer. Currently a wife, Texan, stay at home mom, fumbling foodie and blogger. She mixes humor and tosses in the occasional meme, to make a honest, fun blog that is well written and a joy to read. When I went to visit, I stayed and wanted to keep reading around.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes

Avery and Me

Name of Blog: Avery and Me

Name of Blogger: Ingrid

Blogging since: December 2009

Number of followers today: 41

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 10

What the Blog is about: Avery and Me is a classic and sweet mommy blog. Through her blog, Ingrid details her life as a new mom by sharing her thoughts on motherhood, the milestones and growth of her gorgeous little girl and other exciting happenings. She loves to share pictures along with her stories, which makes me feel like I am sharing the moment with her. This is a great blog to read if you like living life right along next to a fellow mom.

Does the author respond to comments? Rarely.

In These Small Moments

Name of Blog: In These Small Moments

Name of Blogger: Nichole

Blogging since: April 2010

Number of followers today: Undisclosed

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 20-25

What the Blog is about: In these Small Moments is an insightful, heartwarming blog about family. Nichole is a loving mother, caring wife and an overall passionate woman. Every time you read, her blog makes you think and give thanks for your family. Her tender words and touching perspective will keep you coming back and wishing you were part of the family.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes, in the comments section

A Beautiful Mess

Name of Blog: A Beautiful Mess



Name of Blogger: Alicia



Blogging since: January 2008



Number of followers today: 269 Google Friend Connect followers



Average number of ppm (posts per month): Typically 30+



What the Blog is about: Alicia's tagline is: "A blog dedicated to my personal journey through this so-called life.  Project Alicia: the good, the bad and all the stuff in between".

Alicia is completing a Project 365, hosts a Wordless Wednesday linky, and posts recipes.  She writes about the struggles and triumphs of parenting and everyday life.



Does the author respond to comments? Yes

The Life and Times of Malady

Name of Blog: The Life and Times of Malady

Name of Blogger: Kirsten

Blogging since: August 2007

Number of followers today: 118

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 5

What the Blog is about: I don't know any other bloggers who are doing what Kirsten does.  This is not a blog, it's a "blogtoon."  Each post is a cartoon that illustrates the hilarity and pathos of motherhood and being a licensed massage therapist.   A post called "Geography" features a map of the United States.  An arrow on Portland denotes, "exhausted mom, over-worked dad, sick kid."  Arrows pointing to New Jersey and Florida indicate "free babysitting."  Posts are well drawn in a straight-forward style, with great use of color.  The writing is always on par with the art.  The Life and Times of Malady is the perfect intersection of artistic talent, humor and language.

Does the author respond to comments? Occasionally.

Pull Up Your Potty Seat, This Could Take Awhile

Name of Blog: Pull Up Your Potty Seat, This Could Take Awhile

Name of Blogger: -K

Blogging since: February 2010

Number of followers today: 518

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 20+ per month

What the Blog is about: -K blogs about life with a toddler and her struggles with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and fertility (she only has one fallopian tube). She and her husband are currently trying to conceive their second child, and she discusses it openly and honestly. She writes very short posts; usually around 5 sentences. The posts are well-written, witty, thought provoking, and there is always humor hidden within. For such a small amount of writing, you will be surprised by what you take away from her posts!

Does the author respond to comments? By visiting your blog and leaving comments.

Being Tazim

Name of Blog: Being Tazim

Name of Blogger: Tazim

Blogging since: January 2010

Number of followers today: 84

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 15-49 (seems to be increasing)

What the Blog is about: Tazim is a student who blogs to release her inner creator. She is so much more than just a student and her blog reveals the inner workings of a very creative mind who might have experience as an Interior Designer and may have a BA in Art History, but is striving to be more than that through her blog. Her posts are thoughtful (and visually fun) responses to themes and memes.

Does the author respond to comments? Occasionally, but not by email.

Helms - The Blog

Name of Blog: Helms - The Blog

Name of Blogger: Abby

Blogging since: April 2010

Number of followers today: 25

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 11

What the Blog is about: Helms is a mommy of one...soon to be two kiddos. But, watch out, Helms is not your typical mommy blogger! Rather, Helms relays her tales of men (maybe that should be boys), crazy adventures, life before mommyhood and how she got to where she is today. She also shows off her very cute daughter and talks about current life events. Overall, I think she describes herself the best: "wife, mom and snark." So, if you are in for some good stories, this is the blog for you.

Does the author respond to comments? Usually through follow up comments.

AJD + Three

Name of Blog: AJD plus Three

Name of Blogger: Anne

Blogging since: December 2009

Number of followers today: 124

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 30 (daily)

What the Blog is about: Anne has two adorable children. She relates her experiences raising them as well as her own life challenges. Her weight loss journey, Couch to 5K (C25K) and employment search are all featured in her writing. Anne is open and honest making her tone very conversational. Her blog also features product reviews and giveaways. Reading this blog is like sitting down for a cup of coffee with a close girlfriend.

Does the author respond to comments? Occasionally.

Mummy Crafts

Name of Blog: Mummy Crafts...and it keeps her happy!



Name of Blogger: Craftymummy



Blogging since: August 2009



Number of followers today: 160



Average number of ppm (posts per month): 25+ per month in the past 2 months, averaged about 13 per month before then.



What the Blog is about: All things crafty!  Sewing, quilting, knitting, jewelry - you name it, she does it!  She offers tutorials, including how-to videos.  She also features other crafty folks on her blog.



Does the author respond to comments? Yes

Wherever Launa Goes, There She Is

Name of Blog: Wherever Launa Goes, There She Is

Name of Blogger: Launa

Blogging since: August 2009

Number of followers today: 44

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 15-20

What the Blog is about: Launa quit her job as a school adminstrator in Brooklyn, packed up her husband and two girls, and moved to the south of France for nine months.  She discusses her goals for their family sabbatical, and the challenge of letting go of some of those goals.  If that isn't enough to suck you in, she writes like an smart, observant angel; describing the cultural differences between France and America, how her travel style differs from that of her husband, and the ways each of her daughters experience living abroad. Oh, and there's food porn.

Her writing would fit comfortably in the pages of any decent travel magazine, or even the New Yorker.  Start at the first post in August of 2009 and keep reading.  Launa will be returning to America soon, and her first order of business should be putting together a book proposal from her wonderful blog.
 
Does the author respond to comments? Yes.