22 Mom Blogs That Will Inspire The Heck Out Of You

Motherhood can sometimes feel isolating, especially if you don’t have a mom tribe to turn to. It could be easy to fall into the trap of thinking you’re alone, because you feel alone, particularly if you’ve decided to take a break from your career and are now finding that your daily social sphere is pretty devoid of other adults. 

Fortunately, there are plenty of resources for any mom with an internet connection out there. We’re talking about baby blogs and mom blogs, which aim to connect with you by being relevant and truthful. Many times, mom bloggers online will wind up becoming friends IRL, and through these blogs a new community is formed. And even if you don’t feel alone, following the work of a mommy blogger can still benefit you by providing helpful and entertaining reads. What have you got to lose?

22 Best Mom Blogs

Interested in mom-blogging yourself, or simply looking for more relatable material to add to your bookmarks list? Check out these 22 amazing parenting blogs for inspiration and some laughs.

1. Motherly

Featuring real-life accounts from moms, this site is comprised of pieces that are educational and also super relatable. Some of my favorites include “While you were sleeping: I watched you transform into a toddler” and “A letter to my daughter about why I went back to work.”

2. Babble

This popular site is powered by none other than Disney. It features articles by contributing authors about a range of family topics, including pregnancy, parenting, entertainment, and recipes.

3. mom.me

A site designed by moms for mom, it’s a place for you “as a mom, and you as a woman, too,” featuring articles by parents who have kids in different life stages.

4. Baby Boy Bakery

I first discovered Jacqui’s blog right after the tragic passing of her son, Ryan, to whom the blog is now dedicated. She writes about coping with his loss; life and love with her husband and daughter; and her kid-friendly recipes.

5. Scary Mommy

This parenting site is a self-described “vibrant community of millions of parents, brought together by a common theme: Parenting doesn’t have to be perfect.” Expect to find some comedic gems on here!

6. Momastery

This blog — authored by addition survivor, mom of three, and inspirational speaker Glennon Doyle Melton — is as motivational as it is touching. If you’re in need of some pick-me-up perspective, this is where you’ll find it. Melton is seen as a queen of the mommy blogger world, and her bestselling memoir was an Oprah’s Book Club read.

7. Lucie’s List

Billed as a “survival guide for new moms,” the site is a veritable encyclopedia of first-time mommy knowledge and tips, including deets on pregnancy, baby product reviews, and more.

8. Pregnant Chicken

As the title would perhaps indicate, this blog has a humorous twist to it. If you’re in the mood for lighter reading material that is still informational and relatable, look no further. You can enjoy many, many categories of content here, like “Asshattery,” “Scary Shit Series,” and a tried-and-true mom favorite, “Is It Safe?” 

9. Moments of Musing

Shameless plug — this one’s my blog! It’s a collection of my musings as a wife, mom and more. It’s my hope that through connection and collaboration, this space will help to foster the empowerment of women and moms.

10. Romy & The Bunnies

Named after the founder’s daughter, this blog is great for sartorially inclined readers. Expect lots of cute style spreads, interviews with moms in the fashion industry, and throwback photos of chic celebrity moms, like Audrey Hepburn, with their children.

11. Rip + Tan

The fashion designer Jenni Kayne created this blog, named after daughter Ripley and son Tanner, to chronicle the day-to-day goings on of her family’s California lifestyle. And the whole clan (including their dogs, Chachi and The Dude) is undeniable uber cool.

12. A Cup of Jo

Founded by former magazine editor and current journalist and mom Joanna Goddard, this one’s both aesthetically and intellectually engaging. Be sure to check out her motherhood around the world series, which delves into the parenting practices of other countries and is especially interesting from a global women’s rights perspective. 

13. Nesting Story

Are you a mom to twins? You’ll definitely want to head over to Joanna Venditti’s blog. The mom of four is known for telling it to readers like it is — including in a post-pregnancy body confidence blog post that went viral. From comparing and contrasting her cesarean and vaginal deliveries, to trying out fun play-date ideas, she shares it all.

14. Free-Range Kids

This blog should be required reading for helicopter parents. Lenore Skenazy started her blog in 2008 as a resource for worrywart ‘rents to help them “raise safe, self-reliant children (without going nuts with worry).” Thanks to its increasingly relevant subject matter, Skenazy’s blog have since been featured on “The Daily Show” and “The View,” as well as in The New York Times and The New Yorker.

15. Rockin’ Mama

Billed as a “lifestyle resource for the modern mom,” Caryn Bailey has been blogging about parenting, recipes, travel, and creative activities to try with your kids since ‘07. Bailey’s blog is truly just a lot of fun, and you’ll definitely walk away with a few ideas you want to try out with your family. 

16. Tech Savvy Mama

This is a great resource for any mom who’s worried about the impact technology has on their children’s life. Leticia Barr’s popular blog does include a lot of sponsored content, but if you’re willing to sift through that, you’ll find genuine product reviews, social media know-how, and lots of tips for best screentime practices in your family. 

17. Y Travel

Australian couple Caz and Craig Makepeace (really, those are their names) co-created this blog to share their passion for traveling — and their deep belief that adventure-seeking doesn’t have to end when you have kids. The Makespeaces travel with their two homeschooled daughters all over the world, and their inspiring blog and Instagram feed will give you serious FOMO (or ideas for your next vacation).

18. Love Taza

Naomi, also know as Taza, shares adventures from her life with her husband and three kids in New York City. The blog tackles topics such as motherhood, family life, travel, food, and "life's simple joys." 

19. Redefining Mom

Mom-entrepreneurs should check out this blog for resources on building their own businesses. Monica, who started the blog as a way to connect with other women who were struggling with their work-life balance, offer advice on both blogging and motherhood and shares her personal work and family experiences.

20. Family Focus Blog

Create by Nashville mom, Scarlet Paolicchi, this blog is a resource for families, parenting, family activities, meals, travel, and home decor. Scarlet shares recipes, craft ideas, and activities to do with the kids, as well as tips for cultivating your personal health and lifestyle.

21. Mom Blog Society

Featuring opinions of women and men from around the world, Mom Blog Society collects honest reviews of products and services and articles to support parents.

22. Soule Mama

Mother of five Amanda Blake Soule writes about her family life living in an old farmhouse in Western Maine, where she and her family raise animals, grow vegetables, and "make lots of things."

SBI raises Rs 3,814 crore from perpetual bonds to fund its business growth

Committee of Directors for Capital Raising today accorded approval for allotment of 38,136 non-convertible, taxable, subordinated, unsecured Basel III compliant AT1 bonds

State Bank of India (SBI) on November 22 said it has raised Rs 3,813.60 crore through perpetual bonds to fund its business growth.

The Committee of Directors for Capital Raising today accorded approval for allotment of 38,136 non-convertible, taxable, subordinated, unsecured Basel III compliant AT1 bonds in the nature of debentures of face value of Rs 10 lakh each, SBI said in a regulatory filing.

It will bear coupon rate of 8.50 per cent with call option after 5 years or any anniversary date thereafter, aggregating to Rs 3,813.60 crore to the bond subscribers, it added.

Under the Basel-III norms, AT-1 bonds come with loss absorbency features, meaning that in case of stress, banks can write off such investments or convert them into common equity if approved by the Reserve Bank of India.

AT-1 bonds qualify as core or equity capital.

Priya Prakash Varrier is Google’s most-searched taken over the popularity of Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif

Malayalam actress Priya Prakash Varrier is internet’s new darling, courtesy her record-shattering wink. The teenager melted a million hearts with her facial expressions in a viral video — a film clip from her upcoming debut film ‘Oru Adaar Love’. Varrier saw an unprecedented craze for her video and expressions within few hours.

The song clocked millions of views in a short span while Priya bagged the laurel of becoming the first Indian celebrity to have registered 6,10,000 followers on Instagram on her very first day on the platform. And now she has landed another feat in her kitty. Priya, who shot to overnight stardom, has elbowed aside the stunning Sunny Leone to become the most-searched celebrity on Google search engine.

Besides Sunny, Priya has also taken over the popularity of Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif on Google. Based out of Thrissur in Kerala, Priya is a first-year B.Com student studying at Vimala College. Her following on Instagram has skyrocketed ever since the film clip went viral. She is now being followed by over 3 million users on the photo-sharing portal.

She is also a trained Mohiniyattam dancer and loves to sing and travel. While the nation is busy crushing on the gorgeous girl, her viral clip has invited opposition from a Muslim youth in Hyderabad. A complaint has been registered against Priya and the producer of the viral song for hurting sentiments. This came even as Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan openly supported the viral song ‘Manikya Malaraya…’ saying “intolerance, from any section of the society, was unacceptable”.

“The song and its visualization have led to a big controversy and debate. Some Muslim fundamentalists in Hyderabad have now filed a police complaint saying this Mappila pattu amounts to blasphemy. This is sheer intolerance against free thinking and artistic expressions,” Vijayan said.

Upcycling Projects for All Around the Home

Upcycling ideas are only limited by your imagination. Just about any material can be transformed into something else. The best upcycling projects take an item that was no longer used and turn it into something that is now a prized piece in your home.

For something to be upcycled, you don't need to change the function. For instance, you don't need to turn a tire into a planter. All you need to do is upgrade the look and feel of an item and enhance it in some way. Sometimes this means changing the function, but other times this means simply giving an item a much needed makeover.

These upcycling projects range from complex to simple and incorporate a wide variety of materials. Get inspired and think about ways you can upgrade the items in your home.

The Navage Patch

If you want to learn how to upcycle, you first need to think outside the box. Look at some unused furniture pieces in your home and think about how they could function in a completely different way. Handan and Greg from The Navage Patch show their readers how they transformed a useless chest of drawers into this stylish and functional wine bar.

Confessions of a Serial Do it Yourselfer

Repurposed items work best when they fit in with your existing home decor. If you have a coastal-themed living space, you might like this project from Christy at Confessions of a Serial Do it Yourselfer. She completely transforms this vintage suitcase into an item she wants to display in her home. Check out her tutorial to learn how to transform an old suitcase in a similar style.

Lauren Thomann

Sometimes it doesn't make sense to paint or change antique furniture because painting it would reduce the resale value. However, when antique furniture is in rough shape, one of the best and easiest ways to upcycle it is to paint it. This tutorial shows you how to refurbish an old washstand into a stylish end table.

Grillo Designs

If you're like most people, you may have accumulated a lot of extra kitchenware over the years. Medina from Grillo Designs decided to put some of her vintage baking tins to better use by making a three-tiered serving tray. The end result looks like something you'd buy from a high-end kitchen shop. Head over to her tutorial to learn how to make one for your cooking space.

Craft-o-Maniac

Old doors are commonly upcycled into things like headboards and furniture. Jen from Craft-O-Maniac came up with a brilliant idea to use an old door in her entryway mudroom area. Head over to her site to read more about the process and see a ton of before and after photos.

Top 10 Chennai Food Blog Sites to Follow

A food tour through the megacity of Chennai would tell you why South India is known as the land of spices and flavours. Every part of Chennai is filled with great restaurants and they happen to tickle the taste buds of the food lovers with their great menu. Life in Chennai is full of gastronomic opportunities. No matter which food type is your favourite, you will find restaurants that will make you want to have more! But the modern generation of Chennai food lovers do not just want to visit any restaurant, they want the best for their outings. This is where the best Chennai food blogs are of immense help. To be frank, the Internet is today filled with hundreds of Chennai food blogs. But you definitely do not want to go through all of them. So, here is our handpicked list of 10 best food blogs that will tell you all about the food in Chennai.

1. Made in Chennai by Subhiksha Venkat

Every food connoisseur in Chennai has to follow this food blog. Subhiksha Venkat who is, herself, a food enthusiast really gives a different dimension to food blogging through her hard-to-put-down posts. If you are planning to dine out, then Made in Chennai has plenty of great options available for you. From eateries that serve the best Continental dishes to the ones which offer you finger licking non-veg delights, she talks about everything. If you like fusion food, then her in-depth blogs will provide you with an array of choices.

2. Food Talk Chennai by Ekta Kothari

Food Talk Chennai is a reservoir of food information from every corner of Chennai. Whether you are searching for restaurant reviews or want to learn about some new food varieties that the restaurants in your city are serving – you will get updated information at this food blog site. From pocket-friendly restaurants to veg only restaurants to the best bars in Chennai, you will get every kind of information at this blog.

3. Whine n Dine by Dr. Madhu Thottappillil

Whine n Dine  is the brainchild of Dr. Madhu Thottappillil. Dr. Madhu has a very unique tale. He is a renowned orthopaedic surgeon & sports medicine specialist, but he loves food too. So, he decided to launch a career in food blogging, and today he is one of the renowned food bloggers in India. From the best food options in Chennai (for varied tastes) to wine & drinks, Dr. Madhu has covered it all in his food blogs.

4. Girl with a Taste by Sukanya Kaur

This is a Facebook group administrated by the reputed food blogger from Chennai – Sukanya Kaur. Sukanya also has her namesake food blog site. If you want to follow the recent food festivals in Chennai then this is the blog to visit. If you want to dine out during a special festival, then Sukanya would tell you which restaurant offers something special for you!

5. Chennai Food Guide by Mohammad Ali

Mohammad Ali, who himself, is a trained chef and has been working in the food industry for many years, is the founder of this elaborate food blog site. There are many helpful categories at this blog and each comes packed with lots of information that the food connoisseurs would love. There is a recipes section which would teach you how to cook some of the most mouthwatering treats at home. Then there are food and restaurant reviews by independent food lovers. You can also come across many ongoing restaurant offers at this blog site. What’s more, you can even reserve seats at restaurants through the Chennai Food Guide.

6. My Tryst with Food by Shabnam

Shabnam, who is a passionate foodie herself, reflects her love for food through words on her blog- My Tryst With Food. Her Facebook has an ever-increasing number of followers. Shabnam likes the culinary voyages that she has in the streets and lanes of Chennai. And the best part is: she gives a complete guide to the best places to eat out in Chennai through her food blogs. No matter which part of Chennai you are putting up at, you will find information about the best restaurants around and the best dishes to taste while you are there.

7. Hungry Chennai Foodie by Priya Subramani

Priya Subramani surely knows her food. Her blog named Hungry Chennai Foodie  has already become a great source of information about food in Chennai. She claims herself to be a food critic and what a job she does at that! Right from depicting the décor and ambiance of a restaurant to going through the highlights of its menu, she dots down every detail. Whether you are craving for some seafood, Chinese or authentic Tamil food, you will get plenty of references at her blog.

8. Foodie Touch

Foodie Touch is not a blog site it has its presence only in the social media world. But its high popularity has made us include this Chennai food information source within our list! With a lot of followers on Facebook and Instagram, Foodie Touch has a typical know-it-first-here approach to their posts. And it is this philosophy that has been winning the hearts of Chennai food lovers.

9. The Hungry Zombie by Vidhya

The Hungry Zombie, by an erstwhile architect Vidhya, might have already caught your attention on Facebook. Their official blog site titled The Zombie Tales ould surely blow away your senses with their assortment of food blogs. From talking about Sharbats to best Chennai street food – Vidhya gives you a great understanding of the best food in Chennai.

10. Sammienatorr

This is a food blog that can take you on unconventional food trips through Chennai. From tasting the best kebabs in the city to having yummy Paneer treats, you learn it all at this food blog. There are plenty of ideas here for the corporate party planners too.

Hope we have been able to help you identify some of the best food blog sites talking about Chennai food!