So much to say, so little time. How so many moms manage to squeeze blogging into a day that’s already jam-packed with other duties may be one of the great mysteries of our time, but the mommy blog trend shows no sign of slowing down. Babble is not only the source for many great blogs, but also a great place to learn about parent-oriented or –driven blogs tackling topics ranging from food to pregnancy, crafts to raising a child with autism. We also offer don’t-miss tips on how to get started on your own blog, a sage word of advice about etiquette and some thoughts about the long-term effects. Be candid, yes, but remember to beware the Google monster!

Top 50 Parents on Pinterest 2012

Top 50 Parents on Pinterest 2012

1 / 50 1 Aimee Giese, 2,328 followers, 27 boards, 5,563 pins Aimee Giese’s Rankings #1 Photography     Tweet The What’s What: This Pinterest pro is a photographer, so her pins are mostly of beautiful things she sees around the web and on other boards, like “Portrait Ideas” (one of them is to take MORE »

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Wisdom from Mom Bloggers: What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Blog

Wisdom from Mom Bloggers: What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Blog

Sure, your favorite mom bloggers might seem like seasoned professionals now, but even these bright ladies needed to start somewhere. Every one of the writers you’ve come to cherish in the blogosphere ultimately started out as newbies and learned as they went. But lucky for us, these women have already blazed the blogger trail and MORE »

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The 10 Commandments Of Blogging

The 10 Commandments Of Blogging

And lo, the heavens opened and these commandment were handed down… Okay, not really. Truth is I surveyed a large group of bloggers and asked them what they suggest when it comes to the Ten Commandments of blogging. I then moshed the 483 commandments that were suggested down into ten. I must ask forgiveness because MORE »

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Mom Bloggers Share What (And Why) They Charge For Giveaways

Mom Bloggers Share What (And Why) They Charge For Giveaways

Ah, reviews and giveaways! Once a rare thing in the momosphere, they are now a staple of the scene and one of the primary ways that brands and bloggers work together. But giveaways are an incredible amount of work. So in the last couple of years, many bloggers have begun to charge an administration fee MORE »

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Wisdom from Mom Bloggers: Tips for First-time Bloggers

Wisdom from Mom Bloggers: Tips for First-time Bloggers

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of bloggers here at Babble. Last fall, we launched Babble Voices, showcasing some of the standout writers that personify the blogging community’s best attributes: humor, intelligence, honesty, and heart. We rounded out the year by naming 2011’s Top 100 Mom Bloggers, and since we want to get to MORE »

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Cracking The Sponsored Post Code: 25 Bloggers Reveal What They Charge

Cracking The Sponsored Post Code: 25 Bloggers Reveal What They Charge

Out of the twenty or so blogging conferences I’ve attended (what?), the most packed rooms are ALWAYS the monetization sessions. We love blogging, and we want to get paid to do it. One of the most common questions I hear, over and over again, is “How much should I charge for a sponsored post?” This MORE »

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Top 100 Mom Blogs 2011

Top 100 Mom Blogs 2011

BABBLE BEST MOST CONTROVERSIAL THE FUNNIEST MOST CONFESSIONAL BEST DESIGN MOST USEFUL BEST WRITTEN WHO DID WE MISS?

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