30.7.10

The Odyssey: An Epic Weight Loss Journey

Name of Blog: The Odyssey: An Epic Weight Loss Journey

Name of Blogger: Meg

Blogging since: December 2009

Number of followers today: 14

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

What the Blog is about: This blog is about Meg, a mother of two, who is fighting the good fight in her battle against the bulge. She is on a mission to lose over 100 pounds and is sharing her journey though her blog along the way. She posts her highs, lows, meal plans and triumphs. She is honest and sincere. Meg recently posted some progress pics and is doing a great job. This is a great job to head over to and root someone on! So go do some cheering!

Does the author respond to comments? Occasionally.

28.7.10

One Mom's Perfect Imperfection


 


Name of Blog: One Mom's Perfect Imperfection

Name of Blogger: Courtney

Blogging since: March 2010


Number of followers today: 210 GFC


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

What the Blog is about: Photography, Christianity and her kids.  She participates in photography memes, and writes about time and trips with her husband and kids.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes!

26.7.10

Things I Can't Say

Name of Blog: Things I Can't Say

Name of Blogger: Shell

Number of followers today: 1,199

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 28

What the Blog is about: Shell started this blog as a way to be able to freely say whatever she wanted without fear of what others might think. She only has 3 people "in real life" that know she writes this blog, it's otherwise anonymous. She's honest, open, funny, and writes from the heart. She doesn't hold back, which is refreshing. She blogs about the craziness of being the mom of three rambunctious boys, a wife, being a SAHM, and anything else that she feels like! Be sure to check out her Favs page for links to posts that are her favorites, or tell you more about her. She also is the creator of 2 popular memes: Pour Your Heart Out (Wednesdays) and Blog Friend Feature (Fridays).
Does the author respond to comments? Yes

23.7.10

Look at the Birds...

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Name of Blog: Look at the Birds...

Name of Blogger: T. Bird

Blogging since: November 2007

Number of followers today: 300

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 16

What the Blog is about: This blog is about a young momma of one (soon to be two) who details just about every aspect of her life. She is not afraid of a little TMI now that then (there really is a post about waking up to sex that everyone should read) and she takes amazing pictures that she is kind enough to share with everyone. T.Bird also hosts some hot giveaways! I like this blog because T. Bird is real and tells it like it is. You should go check her (and her blog) out!

Does the author respond to comments? Rarely.

21.7.10

The Girl Next Door Grows Up



Name of Blog: The Girl Next Door Grows Up




Name of Blogger: The Girl/Laura/Erika



Blogging since: August 2009


Number of followers today: 614 GFC


Average number of ppm (posts per month): Monday-Friday


What the Blog is about: The Girl/Laura/Erika tells humorous, engaging story about her everyday life, including her husband, 2 kids, her parents and her dog.  She also vlogs, and has her own meme, "Feel Good Friday."


Does the author respond to comments? Yes

20.7.10

The Lame Sauce

Name of Blog: The Lame Sauce

Name of Blogger: Gregg

Blogging since: Unknown

Number of followers today: Undisclosed

Average number of ppm (posts per month):  10

What the Blog is about: Gregg has just the right blend of self deprecation and humor. He's a dad who raves about his kids, thinks his wife is beautiful and will blog about scheming to get some. He keeps things fresh by posting the occasional vlog. He also keeps it real in a way that I think dads generally do better than moms; a recent post was about a stinky poop he took in his daughter's bathroom that was so terrible it actually made her cry.  There are few things more dear to my heart than a good poop post.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes, via Twitter (@the_lame_sauce)

16.7.10

Mom-In-A-Million



Name of Blog: Mom-In-A-Million

Name of Blogger: Rebekah

Blogging since: January 2010

Number of followers today: undisclosed

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

What the Blog is about: Rebekah is a young professional in DC, mom of one (super cute) kiddo and blogs about, well, everything. She provides her readers with reviews of books that you really want to read but are too embarrassed to buy (e.g. Lauren Conrad's biography) and also books you cannot wait to snuggle up with. Rebekah keeps it real with some hilarious letters to celebs and rants about her goal to re-beautify herself from the top down (like she needs it, she is gorgeous). This blog is always an entertaining read and provides enough variety to always keep the readers interested. Really, go check it out - right now!

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

15.7.10

Freckle Juicer

Name of Blogger: Freckle Juicer

Blogging since: One week ago. For real, she started in July 2010. Go read.

Number of followers today: Undisclosed

Average number of ppm (posts per month): Daily thus far

What the Blog is about:
Freckle Juicer has followed Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP detox diet with hilarious results. She's brutally honest. She's got a bit of a potty mouth so if you're eyes are sensitive, beware. But if you are up from a romp through Gwyneth's insanity with a health dose of humor go check out Freckle Juicer.

Does the author respond to comments? No.

14.7.10

Dutch Being Me



Name of Blog: Dutch Being Me

Name of Blogger: Julie

Blogging since: December 2007

Number of followers today: 213 GFC

Average number of ppm (posts per month): Pretty much Mondays-Fridays

What the Blog is about: Julie writes about her weight loss journey, her Lifelist (101 Things in 1001 Days), and is currently working on the Bible in 90 Days Challenge.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes

13.7.10

Smacksy

Name of Blog: Smacksy

Name of Blogger: Lisa

Blogging since: May 2009

Number of followers today: 148

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 30

What the Blog is about: Meet Bob, the preschooler.  He loves Star Wars, his new kitty cat and his mama.  And his mama?  She's good stuff, capturing the essence of the passions and meltdowns of a little boy.  Posts are succinct, well crafted and funny.  Lots of "ahhhh, that's so sweet" moments.  You'll be grateful she posts everyday.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes

12.7.10

Funky Mama Bird

Name of Blog: funky mama bird

Name of Blogger: Beth

Blogging since: March 2010

Number of followers today: 148

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 27

What the Blog is about: Beth is an artist, a writer (of lots of things...including Middle Eastern cuisine), first time mommy to Gunner (aka Gunne Bear), and wife to the Viking. There is one other member of the family...their black cat (you must read her post about her obsession with the Furminator and how she ended up removing almost all of the cat's hair!). She blogs about her son, his food allergies, talking in her sleep, their recent move, their new roommates (spiders...big ones!), cloth diapering, baby wearing, and a variety of other things in a witty, engaging, and humorous way.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes

9.7.10

The Mommy Makeover

Name of Blog: The Mommy Makeover

Name of Blogger: Not disclosed.

Blogging since: March 2010

Number of followers today: 24

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 25

What the Blog is about: This blog is about a mom faced with PPD, reflux, sleep-deprivation and ultimately the pursuit of a better sense of self and happiness. Reading The Mommy Makeover is, to say the least, inspiring. There are many points where a lesson learned for the writing is a lesson learned for the reader as well. There is also beautiful photography and amazing stories. This is a great blog for those looking for a below the surface look at motherhood and life.

Does the author respond to comments? Rarely.

7.7.10

Not So Crafty



Name of Blog: Not So Crafty


Name of Blogger: Tonia


Blogging since: February 2010


Number of followers today: 160 GFC


Average number of ppm (posts per month): 12+


What the Blog is about: She's a crafter!  Gift ideas, "girly" projects, modge podge and refurbs.  She currently has an auction of crafty items until July 11th, and is donating money to The American Cancer Society.


Does the blogger respond to comments? Yes.

6.7.10

Ironic Mom

Name of Blogger: Ironic Mom

Blogging since: November 2009

Number of followers today: undisclosed

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 10

What the Blog is about: Leanne is a junior high school teacher and mother of six-year-old twins.  Sounds wholesome, right?  Think again.  The subtitle to her blog is "if you can't laugh at yourself, laugh at your kids."  In a recent post she compares her son to Oedipus.  In another, remarking on the twins' sixth birthday, she harkens back to their birth and refers to her newborns as "slime balls."  But, the last lines of that post are these, "You make me happy. And you make me laugh."  Snark with heart.

Does the author respond to comments? Occasionally

3.7.10

JDaniel4's Mom

Reviews and Giveaways

Name of Blog: JDaniel4's Mom

Name of Blogger:
Deirdre

Blogging since: May 2009

Number of followers today: 991

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 30+ (7-10 posts A WEEK!)

What the Blog is about: Blog love giving (she blogs about blogs she reads), idea sharing, giveaways galore and more! This blog can't really be defined as a "Mommy Blog" but it's more than a giveaway blog as well. Her posts are honest, her parenting tips and passions are shared about in a straightforward way. She is also a joiner, she participates in themes like "Muffin Tin Mondays" and writes product reviews as well as participating in sharing Blog awards.

Does the blogger respond to comments? Yes.

1.7.10

It Ain't Being Cheesy



Name of Blogger: It Ain't Easy Being Cheesy

Blogging since: April 2009

Number of followers today: 442

Average number of ppm (posts per month): Roughly 15

What the Blog is about:
It Ain't Easy Being Cheesy is a lovely glimpse into a family life. A lovely glimpse that will leave you holding your sides with laughter many days. Her photos are gorgeous and so are her 3 children. Alicia knows how to school people in dog park etiquette and can spin a tale about phone withdrawal that will leave you nodding in agreement. She's the bomb and she knows it. But still, it ain't easy being cheesy.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes, via email