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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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Liz Gumbinner | Mom 101

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Liz’s Rankings

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While living in hipster-mom-heaven Brooklyn, Mom 101′s outspoken Liz Gumbinner has become an unofficial poster mother for moms against sanctimommies (her long-standing post on the subject still gets attention). But there is so much more to her than that. Gumbinner’s writing radiates a warm glow and welcomes you to her blog as if you were having coffee with an old friend.

And, as you would expect from a site against sanctimommies, there is no judging at Mom 101. So whether you feed your kids French fries or swear by organic fruits and veggies, don’t worry – you’re welcome here!

8 Responses to “Top 50 Mom Blogs: all the Best Mom Blogs, including Mom 101”

  1. twinsandtriplets March 9, 2011 at

    Brooklyn Mom way to go!
    http://www.twinsandtriplets.com
    http://www.feedingsolution.com
    will spread the word about Mom101

  2. Gloria R March 19, 2011 at

    Hope youil like the upbeat, tuneful songs of all kinds for kids and moms by award-winning songwriters (one taught 20 years), and audio book in rhyme.
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/gennaro/id5999799

    http://music.napster.com/artist.htm?id=11579687

    http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/Gennaro
    FOR KIDS- reviewed by SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
    1. BUBBLEBEE: SONGS FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART Includes catchy Ill Call You If I Need a Big Mess
    2. THE TALE OF ALADDIN AND BUBBLEBEE…
    Audio book for kidsupdate of Aladdin legend, in rhyme
    3. BE A BUDDY, NOT A BULLY
    Kids songs-Be a Buddy, Not a Bully; Positivity and favorites from the other CDs
    FOR MOMS
    4.NEW ROMANTIC LOVE SONGS…
    5.MORE NEW ROMANTIC SONGS…
    Songs for special occasions with popular girls names
    6.GENNARO…FROM COOL TO HOT
    Funny songs (Politicians Polka; A Moose with Moxie)
    Love songs
    Song “Hub City Hop” to be in a movie

  3. Eddie April 30, 2011 at

    Kewl you sohlud come up with that. Excellent!

  4. Gloria R May 17, 2011 at

    Think you might enjoy upbeat, tuneful & funny CDs for kids & moms by award-winning songwriters (one a teacher 20 years) & audio book for kids–
    http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Gennaro

    http://music.napster.com/gennaro-music/albums/11579687 – target_tabs

    http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/gennaro/id5999799
    FOR KIDS- reviewed by SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL:
    1.BUBBLEBEE: SONGS FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART– http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bubblebee-songs-for-young/id134740209
    2.BE A BUDDY, NOT A BULLY-Positivity & favorites from the other CDs–
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/be-a-buddy-not-a-bully/id291765635
    3.TALE OF ALADDIN & BUBBLEBEE–Audio book in rhyme; update of Aladdin legend–
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-tale-aladdin-bubblebee/id259945498

    FOR MOMS- Songs with popular names–also good for parties
    4.NEW ROMANTIC LOVE SONGS for JESSICA, ASHLEY, EMIILY, 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 & love songs– http://itunes.apple.com/us/alm/gennaro-from-cool-to-hot/id5999824

    or Google: Rymar Publishing Co.

  5. JudiZuzu November 17, 2011 at

    Hi Liz,
    Oh fellow New Yorker. You might be interested in my JudiZuzu toy box SALE. Here are the details.

    Judith Frey has been making handcrafted custom furniture since the 70s. She founded JudiZuzu, which creates limited-edition eco-friendly toy boxes. http://www.JudiZuzu.com

    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

  6. LiveGood December 18, 2011 at

    Great holiday gifts for 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!

  7. RT January 18, 2012 at

    Entertain and engage your kids in fun and funny word play! http://www.shortythedreamer.com

  8. Anonymous February 6, 2012 at

    PRACTICAL PARENTING TIPS by Vicki Lansky:New Edition
    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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