It shouldn’t come to any shock to you that I’m not a mommy and am not planning on being one for a very long time. However, despite this fact, I have come to love one very specific niche of the blogosphere — mommy blogs. This phrase can bring about many feelings, but I am a huge fan of mommy blogs…for many reasons. Let’s talk about the many reasons to love mommy blogs, shall we?
THEY GIVE ME REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS ABOUT GIVING BIRTH.
When I first started reading mommy blogs, I was baffled at the fact that they shared their birth stories on the Internet…the horror! But after reading a few, I was totally hooked! I find these birth stories to be super interesting and I have learned so much about giving birth that I never knew! Although the thought of giving birth is kind of a scary one, I am thankful for the mommy bloggers who get down to the nitty-gritty about everything regarding motherhood and birth.
THEIR KIDS ARE DANG CUTE.
Enough said.
THEY GIVE ME HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.
Being a mom is one of my greatest goals in life and although it seems like motherhood is a far off, I know that it’s going to come sooner than I think. Reading about the lives of moms make me so excited about being able to hold and cuddle my own babies one day. Plus, I get all sorts of awesome ideas to use one day, like this adorable first and last day of school chalkboard!
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THEY DISPLAY TRANSPARENCY AND HONESTY.
Being honest about their imperfections is what makes certain mommy bloggers so irresistibly relatable. Sure, the issues that I’m facing right now aren’t quite in the realm of dirty diapers and temper tantrums at the bank, but I can definitely relate to not having it all together and feeling like a mess sometimes. I can’t help but feel connected to these mommy bloggers who accept that life is messy and not perfect. And I think we all can relate to that.
CHECK OUT SOME OF MY CURRENT MOMMY BLOG FAVES!
A Sorta Fairytale // Kelly’s Korner // Where My Heart Resides // Erin Akin Carroll // A Good Life
The Young Hopeful 
Lovely! Readers like you make me realize I am not boring every non-mom to death!!! Thank you for sharing your sweet thoughts. They made me smile this morning! 🙂
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Oh you mommy bloggers definitely aren’t boring! Glad I could make your morning a little brighter! 🙂 xoxo
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I’m crazy about mommy blogs! I’m just starting out with this whole ‘adulthood’ thing and am nowhere near ready for a baby, but I love hearing about other people’s babies in the mean time!
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Totally agreed! This is a nice step into adulthood 😉 Thanks for stopping by, Morgan! xoxo
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I seriously love this!! I follow a TON of moms on Instagram. My boyfriend and my mom think it’s so creepy but, honestly, it’s just refreshing to see motherhood portrayed so honestly. I also love seeing a cute kid on my feed every once in a while 😉
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Glad to know that I’m not alone in my love for mommy blogs! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Kayla! xoxo
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Yes! I follow a ton of mommy blogs too! I love Enjoying the Small Things and Momastery a lot!
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Yes, how could I forget Enjoying the Small Things! I’ll have to check out Momastery! Thanks for stopping by! xoxo
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This made me laugh! I think that I felt this way before I had kids too…but I can’t remember! Have a good day. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Andrea! xoxo
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I have a love/hate relationship with mommy blogs. Honestly, some of the best blogs are mommy blogs!
Shaguna
gold&hearts
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I definitely agree. It’s amazing what moms can accomplish!
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Same here! And I thought I was the only one 😉
And every parent’s story is soooo different!
I hope you will share your post with our Link Up – Idea box:http://milaslittlethings.com/2015/06/idea-box-thursday-link-party-16.html
Hugs,
Mila
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Yes, I’ll check it out right now! xoxo
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Oh my gosh I love this! I check out mommy blogs from time to time too, but my main addiction is wedding blogs, and I’m nowhere near stable enough financially to think about marriage realistically! XD Found you over in the comments section at The Nectar Collective and I’m really glad I clicked over! Your blog is awesome.
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Wedding blogs are another weakness of mine! Thanks for being so awesome! xoxo
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I’m not the only one
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Can you look at my blog please?
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This is such a great post. I wish I would have read more mommy blogs before having my daughter. People in the real world don’t tell you the truth. They lie. Everyone told me having a baby would be this magical experience and I would just glow with radiance. What they didn’t tell me is morning sickness is actually all day sickness, going to the bathroom is a horror story, you’ll never look like you did before and breast feeding isn’t a joke. Blah but I can’t wait to do it all over again! If you want I have an awesome top 15 things post on post partum and what people don’t tell you. 🙂 Thanks for linking the up on Sunday Feature by Denise Designed!
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Oh yes, I’ll definitely have to check that post out! I am honestly super interested in all of the things about motherhood that I didn’t know about! xoxo
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I’ve enjoyed following mommy blogs for a few years now. 🙂 Just what you said–realistic, cute, honest, and informative. It’s nice to know some things ahead of time.
Love your new blog, btw! This is one I’ll enjoy following.
~Schuyler
http://www.ladybibliophile.blogspot.com
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Thanks for stopping by, girl! xoxo
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Linking up through Small Victories – Even though I’m a mom and it’s been a little more than a decade since my full-time student days, I forget that I have an influence outside of my immediate circle. I enjoyed this post!
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Yes, you are definitely more influential than you think, Angie! xoxo
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Here from Merry Monday.
I’m a grandmother now, but I like Mommy blogs too, for all the same reasons!
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Thanks for stopping by!
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What a nice tribute to those of us bloggers, regardless of our chosen niche, who have kids and share about them. I’m happy to hear that things I say about being a mom and my experiences might be helpful to someone else 😉
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You are definitely a valuable asset to the blogging community! I love all your mommy bloggers! xoxo
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Absolutely love this post! I am SO glad I’m not alone in this. I love a good mommy blog post too, and following the mommy bloggers + business owners on IG. It shows me that if I ever decide to have kids someday, I can make the whole mommy thing work with the business / entrepreneur thing. 😉
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I know, right?! It’s nice to know that anything is possible…even if you have kids 😉 xoxo
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I feel you on this one…I’m not a mama yet but love reading all the stories of women in the trenches of motherhood! It’s encouraging to me to read their hearts and I’m excited to join their ranks one day! 🙂
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I love that…”in the trenches of motherhood”…and I’m with you – I can’t wait to become a mother! xoxo
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Before I had a little one I followed all kinds of mommy blogs! I was a teacher and nanny and loved to see what parents were doing with their little ones. I feel it prepared me for life with a baby!
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Yes, I ‘m hoping that it will do the same for me as well! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
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I like to read mommy blogs, too. My kids are grown, but my grand kids live with me. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday.
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So good!! I have read mommy blogs for many years though my son is only 14 months. Parenting is tough. You definitely need to have a plan before Junior arrives. Mommy bloggers helped me to figure out that plan.
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Mommy bloggers are helping me figure that out too! I just checked out your blog and I love it! xoxo
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Thank you so much for linking this up last week at the Merry Monday’s linky party! I’ll be featuring you this week on The LadyPrefers2Save. Please stop by and grab a banner, pinned!
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That is so true. Glad you find inspiration in somewhat “unlikely” places! Thanks for sharing at #SmallVictoriesSundayLinkup …I’ve pinned your post… hope you join us again this week!
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Inspiration is everywhere and so are the common threads that connect us.Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. Hope to see you again soon.
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Thanks for stopping by and sharing! 🙂
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What a great post for those of us who are old and hopeful! 😀
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haha i agree with all you say. after having my first baby i was hooked to those mommy blogs. come check out my blog http://www.poshandspicy.com xx
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