Top 50 Mom Blogs, 2010
Babble's inaugural Top 50 Mom Blogger list began by saying that "mom bloggers make a difference." Well, it's 2010 now, and you'd have to be under a parenting stone not to know that already. Not only do they make "a" difference, but for many moms in cities and towns and burbs nationwide they make the difference, providing information, LOLs, "I've-been-there-sister" reassurance, and perhaps more than anything, the camaraderie that helps get you through the long, breakfast-till-you-put-them-down day.
As a collective, mom bloggers have given the previously too closed, too private, too go-through-it-alone experience of motherhood a voice. And does that voice travel! From major media figures including Lisa Belkin of the New York Times blog Motherlode to ma-without-pop operations such as Bacon Is My Enemy, these virtual sisters are broadcasting their real-mom experiences loud and clear.
And we couldn't be more happy to help them be heard. So for this year's Top 50, we had a group of mom blogger/parenting experts make their choices, then we dug over the data and compiled the 50 mom bloggers you should be following for 2010.
It was tough to trim it to 50, but that's where you come in. Please, please, nominate your favorites, too! Let the world know just how many and how great the mom bloggers out there are. We're all one big community, and the better we know each other, the more we all benefit. Look for your nominations on our 2011 list next year and, in the meantime, read, write, and link up. We're all in it together!
- The Babble Editors
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Stefania Pomponi Butler | CityMama
Politically-progressive Momocrat, Babble favorite, and CityMama Stefania Pomponi Butler has a lot on her plate – literally. Not only is she pregnant with her third child, but this full-time working mom also cooks up amazing recipes to share with her readers (try the Yummy Balls!) and has her own app. An advocate for locally sourced organic food, the California mom is not afraid to take a stand. And whether you agree with her or not, you can’t help but admire her dedication to her causes.
Hope you’ll like these upbeat, tuneful CDs for moms & kids by award-winning songwriters (one taught 20 years), & audio book. Kids’ CDs reviewed by SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Gennaro
FOR KIDS up to 9 years old
1.BUBBLEBEE: SONGS FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART–
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bubblebee-songs-for-young/id134740209
2.TALE OF ALADDIN & BUBBLEBEE…
Audio book in rhyme-update of Aladdin legend–
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-tale-aladdin-bubblebee/id259945498
3.BE A BUDDY, NOT A BULLY
“Positivity” and favorites from the other CDs–
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/be-a-buddy-not-a-bully/id291765635
FOR MOMS Songs with popular girls names-good for parties:
4.NEW ROMANTIC LOVE SONGS FOR JESSICA, ASHLEY, EMILY, etc–
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/new-romantic-love-songs-for/id338387293
5. MORE NEW ROMANTIC SONGS FOR ANNA, AMBER, SHELBY, etc–.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/more-new-romantic-songs-for/id338387816
6.GENNARO…FROM COOL TO HOT
Funny songs:”Politicians Polka;” “A Moose with Moxie” “Hub City Hop” (in a movie), & Love songs–
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gennaro-from-cool-to-hot/id5999824
Hello Stefania,
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JudiZuzu toy boxes are now on SALE for 30% OFF. The holidays are coming and its the perfect gift for grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles to buy their little loved ones.
Our toy boxes are specially designed; each piece is made by local crafts men in Kingston, NY. They are built to last, are extremely sturdy and can be passed down to future generations. Each is made with Eco-Friendly materials, paints and finishes.
They can either be painted with a design on the front only, solid color, painted on three or all sides. Sturdy hinging on top with two sturdy safety hinges and finger slots. An inside shelf for separating seasonal clothes from toys.
Lets design something special for your childs room. Call Judith at (845) 246.5291 or email Connect@JudiZuzu.com to discuss.
Thank you,
Judith
Hi,
Want to share these great holiday gift ideas with your readers?
http://www.LiveGoodInc.com has a beautiful line of luxurious, 100% certified organic sateen sheets and pretty pleated pillows that would make great holiday gifts! Their baby/ kids line of pillows is decorated with cute little animals, like whales, penguins, and elephants!
Entertain and engage your kids in fun and funny word play. http://www.shortythedreamer.com
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http://www.practicalparenting.com (Check out topics covered in this new edition, a sample page and Table of Contents.)
Learn from the voice of experienced parents. This newly updated classic compendium has sold over 700,000 since its first edition in 1980. (The first 4 editions were published by Meadowbrook Press. This 5th edition is the first for Book Peddlers.) Also available as an eBook for $9.95
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