List of family-and-homemaking blogs explained

Family-and-homemaking blogs are weblogs that feature commentary and discussions especially about home, family, and parenting. Appellations in media reports of "mom blog," "dad blog," "parenting blog" and "family blog" refer to blogs of this type.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} Businesses seek to run advertising for household items and children's merchandise on blogs of this type.^{[5] [6] [7] [8] [9]} The greater proportion of authors of blogs of this type are women.

Lists

Notable mentions in the media

• Michelle Obama made her first of several blog entries at the group weblog BlogHer on July 17, 2008; all of her posts on this site were its "Mommy & Family" section.^{[10] [11] [12]}
• Elizabeth Edwards, wife of 2008 Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, responded to criticism, originating in the online parenting (or "mom") blog Strollerderby, of Edward's children's accompanying her at campaign appearances.^[13]
• Katie Couric blogged on a multi-author parenting blog New York City Moms Blog prior to her interview of 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.^{[13] [14]}

Notable writers

• Jenny Lawson, also known as 'The Bloggess'
• C. Jane Kendrick, C. Jane, Enjoy It
• Heather Armstrong, "Dooce"^{[15] [16]}
• Laurie Puhn, "Expecting Words"
• Lylah M. Alphonse, "Write. Edit. Repeat.",^[17] In the Parenthood",^[18] "Child Caring",^[19] "The 36-Hour Day",^[20] and elsewhere^[21]
• Ree Drummond, "The Pioneer Woman"^[22]
• Nell Minow, "Movie Mom" (motto: "A parent's eye on media, culture, and values")^[23]
• Paula Spencer (journalist)
• Robert Rummel-Hudson, "Schuyler's Monster" ("A father's journey with his wordless daughter")^[24]
• Teresa Strasser, "Exploiting My Baby" ("Because it's exploiting me")^[25]

Notable websites

• Babble.com
• Brainhell (anonymously written, terminal medical-condition and family blog)
• Green Hour Blog
• Momlogic
• Momversation
• Parenting (magazine)

See also

• BlogHer
• Feminist Mormon Housewives

Notes and References

1. The Washington Times

   "Blogging -- already a force in media and politics -- has found a solid place in the parenting community." See http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2005/may/21/20050521-101424-9426r/.

2. [Time (magazine)|''Time'']
3. The New York Times

   "'Take the money, build the business,' said Gina Garrubbo, the executive vice president of BlogHer, at the panel, 'Is Mommyblogging a Radical Act?'" See https://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/27/fashion/27blogher.html?_r=2&sq=blogher%20women%20blogging&st=cse&adxnnl=1&scp=1&adxnnlx=1228493929-MAKTyKJ3qiW/+fidCwXbFg.

4. St. Paul Pioneer Press

   "Dads join the parenting blog ranks." See http://www.twincities.com/ci_9580932?nclick_check=1.

5. The Wall Street Journal

   "In many cases, parent-bloggers review products, such as diapers, toys and baby gear, and often receive free samples or services from companies hoping to see their wares get real parents’ seal of approval. But things may be changing in the blogosphere, as the Federal Trade Commission considers whether to impose new rules for parent-bloggers." See https://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2009/04/17/is-a-crackdown-looming-for-parenting-blogs/.

6. [CNBC]
7. Web site: dieTestfamilie - der Produkttest- und Familienblog. www.dietestfamilie.de. 11 August 2014.
8. The Wall Street Journal

   "Many bloggers are embracing corporate relationships as they seek to turn their Web hobbies into businesses. Mom bloggers have been especially courted because marketers believe they are regarded as more authentic." See https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB124045072480346239.

9. News: New York Times. Queen of the Mommy Bloggers. Lisa. Belkin. February 23, 2011.
10. Web site: Brewer . Anne . Organizing for America | Anne Brewer's Blog: "Let's Talk" - Michelle Obama on BlogHer.com . My.barackobama.com . 2008-07-17 . 2011-01-30.
11. Web site: Michelle Obama's blog BlogHer . www.blogher.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080803034358/http://www.blogher.com/blog/michelle-obama . 2008-08-03.
12. The Huffington Post

    "Members of the BlogHer community welcomed Obama with open arms. The same invitation to blog Michelle Obama received has been extended to Cindy McCain." See http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sarah-granger/women-bloggers-want-the-r_b_114656.html.

13. Web site: Jill Asher of Silicon Valley Moms blogs: Jersey Girl . NJ.com . 2009-04-21 . 2011-01-30.
14. Web site: Couric . Katie . NYC Moms: Katie Couric: My Upcoming Interview with Gov. Sarah Palin . Svmomblog.typepad.com . 2008-09-22 . 2011-01-30.
15. Web site: Atlanta News, Sports, Atlanta Weather, Business News . ajc.com . 2009-05-10 . 2011-01-30.
16. Web site: Review: 'Mommy blogger' finds success in honesty | Book bandit on the run | knoxnews.com . Blogs.knoxnews.com . 2011-01-30.
17. Web site: Write. Edit. Repeat . Writeeditrepeat.blogspot.com . 2011-01-13 . 2011-01-30.
18. News: In the Parenthood - Mom blog . Boston.com . 2010-09-16. 2011-01-30 . Lylah M. . Alphonse.
19. News: Child Caring - Parenting news advice blog . Boston.com . 2010-04-19. 2011-01-30 . Lylah M. . Alphonse.
20. Web site: The 36-Hour Day . Work It, Mom! . 2011-01-30.
21. Web site: Special diets may help children control autism symptoms - Related Stories - CEC SmartBrief . Smartbrief.com . 2011-01-30.
22. Rene Lynch, "The Pioneer Woman, an Internet and publishing sensation", Los Angeles Times, September 23, 2009.
23. News: An Executive's Favorite Films About Management . The New York Times . Adam . Bryant . 2009-04-26.
24. Web site: Dads join the parenting blog ranks . 12 June 2008 . TwinCities.com . 2011-01-30.
25. Web site: Exploiting My Baby : A Blog by Teresa Strasser | . Teresastrasser.com . 2011-01-30.