My absolute favorite mommy blog! Adele is based in Finland and has captured enchanting photos of her sleeping baby girl.
An amazing woman, an amazing story, an amazing will to live life to its fullest. We can all learn from Stephanie Nielson.
Baby on Board by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
Since 2005 Stefanie has been sharing her incredibly funny yet deeply personal stories on her blog, Baby on Bored. Moms everywhere (especially those of us who like to pop the cork now and then) can certainly relate to her tales and enjoy her sense of humor. She is also the author of a number of popular books – a few of which are noted below.
Amy has been writing this hugely popular blog since 2003. She bought these fabulous stilettos for herself for mother’s day this year. Gotta love them!
Mom Blogs & Mommy Bloggers
I have found a handful of mommy blogs that are actually pretty interesting. I hope to find more fun and informative mom blogs to share with all of you.
Blogher
“the community for women who blog” – find links to women authored blogs on a wide range of topics
dooce
One of the web’s most popular mommy bloggers – Heather B. Armstrong
een*sies
“small, easily digestible bits of advice to promote learning outside of the classroom”
Life as a CEO…of my household, that is!
mommy greenest: we guard the nest of the world
The New York Times Magazine – Motherlode
by Lisa Belkin
The Pioneer Woman
Ree Drummond writes about her “decade-long transition from spoiled city girl to domestic country wife.”
The Wall Street Journal – The Juggle
“The Juggle is edited and co-written by Rachel Emma Silverman, a mother of an infant in Austin, Texas, and co-written by Sue Shellenbarger, the Wall Street Journal’s “Work and Family” columnist in Portland, Ore., and a mother of two children and stepmother of three. The Juggle also includes regular contributions from other staffers at the Journal.”
Type-A Mom
“real moms sharing real advice”
WoMoments
A blog for all of us working moms out there. Two life long friends from California share fun stories about the chaos of juggling motherhood, careers and life. They’ve got a book in the works which will certainly be equally fabulous.
The Women’s Conference
Under the dynamic leadership of California’s First Lady Maria Shriver, the Women’s Conference has become the nation’s (if not the world’s) premier forum for women. Her team has pulled together a fantastic website full of great resources and inspiration for women everywhere. It is definitely worth checking out.
Mom Websites, Parenting Websites & Websites for Women
As we all know there are lots of websites out there geared towards working moms, stay-at-home moms, busy moms, single parents and women in general. In case you haven’t had a chance to check them all out, here are a number of mommy websites to get you started:
Family fun for those of you in the Washington D.C. area or headed in that direction sometime soon.
“Macaroni Kid and its family of Publisher Moms are dedicated to delivering the scoop on all the family-friendly events and activities happening in their communities each week.” An old friend of mine from high school, Lauren, is the publisher of the Pasadena edition and I am always amazed at all of the local events she is able to locate and share with the other moms in her community.
Local Mom Blogs, Websites & Parent Resources
If you want to meet moms in your area or find out the scoop on parenting resources in your neighborhood, check out these regional mommy websites.
A Parent in Silver Spring – Washington DC
Divalysscious Moms – New York City
Find & Go Seek - Vermont
Jen’s List – Los Angeles
Just Spotted – Orange County, CA
Lila Guide – Local resources in many major cities
Macaroni Kid – A network of local mom blogs all over the country- check to see if your city is covered
Mile High Mamas – Denver
Momstyle News – Northern Michigan
OC Family – Orange County, CA
Other Hood – South New Jersey
Our Kids – Washington DC
Washington DC Metro Area Moms Blog
Daddy Blogs & Dad Websites
A daddy version of Sweet Peas & Stilettos is in the works. Until then, here is a little shout out to all of the great dads out there who are taking the time to create blogs and websites devoted to fatherhood. It’s fun to see the father’s eye view of parenting…
Mommy Books
Here is a fun selection of mommy books with a light hearted look at motherhood.
Mommy Confidential: Adventures from the Wonderbelly of Motherhood
by Melinda L. Roberts
Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay: And Other Things I Had to Learn as a New Mom
by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
Naptime Is the New Happy Hour: And Other Ways Toddlers Turn Your Life Upside Down
by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
Notes From The Underbelly
by Risa Green
Tales from the Crib
by Risa Green
A Suburban Mom: Notes from the Asylum
by Meredith O’Brien.
The Three-Martini Playdate: A Practical Guide to Happy Parenting
by Christie Mellor
Three-Martini Family Vacation: A Field Guide to Intrepid Parenting
by Christie Mellor
I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids: Reinventing Modern Motherhood
by Trisha Ashworth & Amy Nobile
I’d Trade My Husband for a Housekeeper: Loving Your Marriage after the Baby Carriage
by Trisha Ashworth & Amy Nobile
If You Give a Mom a Martini: 100 Ways to Find 10 Blissful Minutes for Yourself
by Julie Klappas & Lyss Stern
The Rookie Mom’s Handbook: 250 Activities to Do with (and Without!) Your Baby
by Whitney Moss & Heather Flett
Below you will find quick links to more great resources on Sweet Peas & Stilettos:
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*Family* iPhone Apps for Moms – Mommy Calling Cards – Kids Birthday Party Invites - Photos & Albums – Safety – Your Child’s Education – Green Living – Etiquette - Caregiving – Health – Money – Pets -Family Cars – Mommy Day Planners & Agendas – Personal Assistants – Stationery
*Your Nest* Art - Eco-Consultants – Green Cleaning - Home Décor – Custom Closets – Household Help – Interior Decorating Books
*Food* Chocolate – Family Cookbooks – Grocery Delivery – Veggie Delivery – Meal Delivery & Personal Chefs – Organic Baby Food – Foodie Websites – Cupcakes
*Travel* Family Travel Ideas & Inspiration – Travel Planning & Booking – Home Rentals & House Swapping – Luggage – Family Air Travel Rules & Tips – Private Planes & Concierge – Business Travel Tips – Luxury Spas & Mommy Getaways
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*Give* Get Inspired to Give Back -Donate Shoes to Charity – Education- Donate Breast Milk – Children’s Health & Well Being – Donate Baby Gear – Human Rights, Advocacy & Financial Empowerment - Homeless Mothers & Children – Women’s Health – Shop for a Good Cause
*Girl Stuff* Designer Handbags – Designer Shoes – Jewelry – Flowers – Fragrance – Denim – Beauty, Makeup & Spa – The Mall – Best Designer Deals -Fashionista – Gossip – Connect – Diet & Fitness – Magazines – Books
*Sole Searching* My Collection of Shoe Shopping Adventures & Tales