Since the Tots100 Index of British Mummy and Daddy Bloggers launched in July 2009 it has grown from around 300 blogs to almost 2,000 blogs, representing a huge amount of varied, interesting and well-written blogs.
The Tots100 team is keen to help promote these blogs, and encourage our members to discover new sites, writers and friends. So from this month, I have been given the honour or writing a monthly column for the Tots100 site, highlighting a selection of new Mummy and Daddy blogs in the index, and telling you about them.
As I’m sure you will agree, all blogs are worth recognition and I think it’s important to encourage each and every new blog writer to this fabulous world of online interaction. When a blogger goes to the trouble of creating a blog, the least we can do is help them succeed.
This month, I’ve chosen a small selection of Mummy and Daddy blogs that have joined the Tots100 index this month. I guarantee that you won’t just find them a pleasure to read – you’ll make some new blogging friends into the bargain! Show our new bloggers what we, on the Tots100 index, are so famous for – showing bloggy love!
Thanks for supporting our new Tots100 blogs, and until next month – enjoy!
Toddling into Madness is a blog written by a mum of two toddlers. Giving us an insight into her daily life which is brilliantly chaotic, it’s beautifully written and allows us a little glimpse into the author’s world of adorable children. Some delightful photographs, too.
Not My Year Off is written by a Mum to a six month old. This blogger writes about a range of subjects, and enjoys joining in with regular linky’s and memes. She been blogging for a couple of months and this definitely has the potential to become a really popular blog.
Mother on Mother Earth publishes some fabulous photos of her family, not to mention other interesting images! The author, Aimee, writes about her family and their mission to be greener. Readers learn about her allotment, her chickens and her “Good Life” existence as someone dedicated to self-sufficiency.
At home with Pook writes occasional reviews of those most-needed products for our children, such as potties and safety items. She also writes about her journey of weight loss and invites us to catch up with her progress. A very easy-to-read blog.
Livi Lou & Dude is one of those blogs that will guarantee to cheer you up. With some fabulous photographs included in her posts, Natalie never fails to amuse her readers with her witty one-liners.
Happy HomeBird is another allotment lover, and offers a variety of blog topics, including some amazing photography, especially of her beautiful little boy. As someone who also loves wildlife, I loved this blog – and it definitely interest you if you enjoy a good mix of well-written posts and cute photos.
Family, Parents, Girls, Devon is, as you can imagine, about a family who live in Devon. Tracy, the blog’s author, has two pre-teens. Happily married for 15 years, she writes about her life as a parent and allows us to have a little nosey at the beautiful corner of the world in which she lives.
Mummiefun, like many of us, enjoys to blog hop and meet new bloggers. With one of the most gorgeous header photos I’ve ever seen, Sharon’s blog is a brilliant mixture of family life, weight loss in the most humorous manner, and reviews. A really great read if you enjoy a varied blog.
Opinionated Mum is written by the stunning Sarah, mum to three children. Another great blog with a variety of posts and lovely family photographs, you won’t be disappointed when you read what she has to say.
Oakley Childcare takes us on the wonderfully fascinating journey of Aimie, a registered childminder. Another blog with beautiful photography, this is one of those blogs that will definitely give you something to think about and one that will give you tips when you hit that “parent’s block” stage with your toddlers.
Smiles and Trials is a lovely take on parenthood in a humorous sense. Jen, the blog author, has two young children and is currently studying to achieve a degree in social work. Always something to write about, her posts are a great variety of family life.
Mummy going slowly mad is a really well-written blog by Maggie, who suffers with depression. As a lovely mum of a toddler, she takes on her difficult journey of coming to terms with her illness and writes so poignantly about her experiences.
I love this, it is great to get a round up of all the new reads, make refreshing reading
Thanks Jen, hope you enjoy it!
Look forward to having a read this evening!! Thank you for sharing them!
Absolutely, thanks CJ
I’m a new mummy blogger too! While I enjoy reading and discovering other mummy bloggers, at the risk of sounding bitter and twisted, I would also love this sort of exposure… *sad face*
Hi Fran,
We had almost 100 new blogs join the index in May, and unfortunately CJ is only able to highlight a small number in her column.
That said, we make a real effort to highlight some of our newer members in our weekly 10 at 10 posts each Friday, and you might also consider taking part in one of our monthly Blog Hops, which launch in the middle of each month – this month we have a great Blog Hop planned with Mothercare, for example.
Or, you might want to write a guest post for us about some aspect of parent blogging – we’re always interested in those!
Hopefully we’ll get rid of the sad face, at least!
Sally
Thanks for replying Sally, I really didn’t want to sound peevish at all, and I’m sure I can’t be the only one who’d want to feature on your pages! I will prob try a Blog Hop (tho in my newbie status I’m not entirely sure what one is yet…) and would def be interested in writing a guest post – how do I go about doing that?
*happier face*
Thanks so much for the Intro, sounds very kind
Thank you for mentioning my blog, have only just found this list and am very excited to see mine here. Thanks again!
How lovely. I was just browsing through the site and came across this new feature. Thank you kindly for the mention. I am still finding my feet on the site and loving it!!!
Love all the new blogs!!
Thank you very much for featuring me, it was a great suprise
Wow, just found this list and can’t belive I’m on it! Thanks CJ! (I’ll pop the cheque in the post stright away!) Nat
This is perfect for someone like me who is a bit lazy, and sticks to my same reading list as I never seems to find the time to refresh it! Thanks for taking the time to do it for me missus.
I love this concept, I am always keen to promote new parenting blogs so this is right up my street.
Well done CJ!
Mich x
Thank you for the lovely mention and I can’t wait to read some of the other blogs listed. Look forward to next months list as well.
Wow, thank you for the mention, and saying it is well written (blush) I only found this today. I’m off to read the other blogs, I’ll also go and update my blog
By the way I’m a technical idiot, how do I put the tots 100 logo on? I’m using blogger
Right, brain has kicked in slightly and the badge is now on there, so I have activated my account
This is a great idea as it gives some much needed support for those who are venturing into the world of blogging for the first time (like me – first post uploaded Sunday). I am enjoying the good read and getting inspired. All very exciting. Off to change a nappy now. Alice
Just started blogging, hope I get onto the list one day. Good luck to me and everyone else!