There are many influential mom bloggers in the blogosphere, which made narrowing my list down to ten, a tremendous challenge. I decided to focus on bloggers that inspire and encourage me to hold steady no matter how rough the waters get. I hope they inspire you as well.
Jennifer James
www.mommytoomag.com
If you are mom blogger than [...]

When Kelly asked us to create a list of our favorite posts from Sparkplugging, I realized I’d have to do some digging.  I’ve been a reader since December 2007 and I’ve gained a lot of helpful inspiration from Sparkplugging.  Here’s my pick of three favorite Sparkplugging posts.
The Rebranding of eMoms post.  Wendy did a fantastic [...]

I have to admit when Kelly asked me to write this post I was a bit uneasy and nervous about discussing such a sensitive topic. I must have written the article a dozen times before getting to this draft.
I feel obligated to say that I was never the “popular” girl in school, my blog does [...]

Before you run a blog contest, stop and ask yourself why you’re doing it.
There are so many blog contests going on every day.  Just look at giveaway submission sites like my own blog network’s Mom Giveaways and you’ll see hundreds of miscellaneous contests to enter every week.
Its a whole sub-culture. Giveaway devotees spend hours every [...]

The interwebs are alive with discussion about changes proposed by the Federal Trade Commission that will affect product reviews and testimonials found in social media.
There is some real fear bubbling up here and there among bloggers and everyday social media users.  The idea that something they write their opinion about could get them in legal [...]

Dannie McClain (@brunette01) loves the challenge of blending her past, present, and future. With an exciting Military background, 13 years of corporate life, and a young blogging career, covering her chaotic fun family life to traditional marketing, Dannie loves the opportunity to share in social media and balancing family-hood.
Jumping at the opportunity to learn from [...]

Stephanie Elie (@BizzieMommy) is a transitional entrepreneur and mother of two children under the age of four. The editor of BizzieMommy.com and was recently listed in the Power Moms 50 list by Neilson Online.
An introduction, gosh, where do I begin? I’ve always had an interest in writing since I was a little girl; I can [...]