We Love These Ladies!
Rockin' Mama
Name: Caryn Bailey, Rockin’ Mama
Started: 2007
What we love: Billed as a “lifestyle resource for the modern mom,” Caryn really does have it all on Rockin’ Mama: food, travel, crafts and, of course, those kid posts we all keep coming back for. A NICU nurse and mom to two, Caryn offers an expertise and reassuring voice in the midst of the chaos that is parenting.
Favorite post: Caryn’s post on “Overcoming Fear” during her second pregnancy was so incredibly relatable to all of us mamas who have wondered “what if.” At the same time, words from this nurse who knows make everything feel OK.
Tech Savvy Mama
Name: Leticia Barr, Tech Savvy Mama
Started: 2008
What we love: Leticia dedicates her blog to exploring a very significant aspect of modern-day parenting: technology. With her background in classroom technology integration and social media, the mom of two started Tech Savvy Mama as a way to address growing concerns among parents, such as screen time management and age-appropriate technology. The acclaimed blog is a great resource for anyone looking for info on the latest gadgets and apps as well as trending tech topics.
Favorite post: In a very helpful rundown, Leticia lists 10 things families should discuss to build healthier relationships with devices.
The Girl Who
Name: Monica Bielanko, The Girl Who
Started: 2005
What we love: Monica’s personal blog is raw, confessional and powerful. She writes about anything and everything with such momentum — being a recovering Mormon, parenting, insecurity, love, separation — that it’s hard not to get invested in her writing. The mom of three also contributes to Babble, MamaPop, mom.me and The Huffington Post.
Favorite post: Monica shares why she chose the home birth route when welcoming Charlie into the world.
Design Mom
Name: Gabrielle Blair, Design Mom
Started: 2006
What we love: Whether we’re peeking into Gabrielle’s life in Oakland (formerly the French countryside) or enjoying her curated posts of beautiful design, this is one mom who knows how to live. A mom to 6, Gabrielle lives her life deliberately and pushes the boundaries, such as moving her family to France to see if they could actually live anywhere. Inspiring, jealousy-inducing, and just lovely, you can spend hours on Gabrielle’s website and Pinterest boards.
Favorite post: It’s always a wonderful read when Gabrielle talks work-life balance, and this meditation on being second-best is no exception.
Baby Making Machine
Name: Jennifer Borget, Baby Making Machine
Started: 2008
What we love: This broadcast journalist mom raising biracial kids has documented her pregnancies, career, relationships and journey through motherhood. Find great tips on how to quickly and cheaply backup and print all of your smartphone photos and put together a gender-neutral nursery.
Favorite post: We love a good party, and Jennifer Borget’s Dr. Seuss-themed “Oh, the places you’ll go” first birthday party post is certainly Pinterest-worthy!
TechMamas
Name: Beth Blecherman, TechMamas
Started: 2006
What we love: Beth makes bridging tech, career and parenting life much easier. The family technology and social media expert’s straight-to-the point posts are sectioned into various different plans, including ones for career, tech, parent, travel and health, among others. TechMama has been featured on Time.com, Forbes, PCMag, Parents.com and Working Mother. It’s a great resource for work-from-home parents and anyone seeking advice on all things tech and marketing.
Favorite post: If a family vacation completely unplugged from technology seems impossible, Beth offers three tips to balance your time between work and family.
