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Mommy blogging is the new black. And while it seems mom-centric weblogs are a dime a dozen, some crafty women have forged their way by sharing (get this) original, honest content. The following mommy bloggers are women that encapsulate the meaning of success. Their sweat equity has helped them rise to the top – where they’re sometimes criticized, but never ignored.

The Redneck Mommy

Nearly swallowed whole by the loss of her young son in 2006, Tanis Miller was saved by her kids and her blog. Writing at TheRedneckMommy.com, Miller is just as likely to dish out pee-your-pants humor as she is to write a heart-wrenching post about finding her way out grief’s foggy forest. She’s sometimes crass, always honest, and doesn’t try to hide her daily struggle to put one foot in front of the other.

Her Bad Mother

Catherine Connors knows parenting can be an experiment. Her motto, “Bad is the new good,” bashes stereotypes about “perfect” mothering. Blogging at HerBadMother.com, Connors is tight-lipped about nothing. Her faux pas, frustrations, and ugly parenting moments are all a matter of public record – along with joyful posts about her family. Connors believes moms should toss out convention and just figure out what works – and more importantly, what doesn’t.

Dooce

Some love to hate her, some hang on every word. Either way, Heather Armstrong over at Dooce.com has it all figured out. Professional blogging, that is. Motherhood she’s still learning. This veteran of the mommy blogosphere chronicles the goings-on in her chaotic living room (and psyche) with hilarious irreverence. Whether she’s talking spit-up or sex appeal, a million readers a month tune in for wit, whining, and undeniably beautiful photos.

The Pioneer Woman

Once a sophisticated city slicker, Ree Drummond and her “Marlboro Man” now raise kids and cattle in a life that is blissfully simple. Her blog, ThePioneerWoman.com is Martha Stewart-esque and serves up stick-to-your-ribs advice on making a happy home – including step-by-step cooking instruction (with photos). Drummond enjoys a loyal following with two million visitors a month, and rewards readers with content that nourishes body and soul.

Mominatrix

Writing for The Imperfect Parent online community, Kristin Chase removes “oops!” filters and reminds moms to find their inner sex-pot. No topic is taboo on Mominatrix – a “mature audiences only” blog chock-full of advice on libido, lovemaking and learning to feel sexy post-pregnancy.  Chase pokes fun at everything sex-related. She uses humor to start conversations, and helps moms arrive at their own “aha!” moments.

Fussy

Eden M. Kennedy’s “running-with-scissors” approach has helped her find success at Fussy.org, where she’s been blogging since 2001. Kennedy recounts the mundane with flair, and tells of life’s momentous events – like the time she gave birth in her bathroom – with a fine mix of humor and poignancy. Reading her front-row commentary on family, life, and celebrity gossip feels like coffee with a friend. Kennedy gets even quirkier over at yogabeans!, her site full o’ pics of action figures practicing Ashtanga yoga. Yup.

The Mommy Blog

If you think the name says it all, think again. Mindy Roberts, writer of TheMommyBlog.com, is doing more than journaling about motherhood – she’s meeting moms where they are with timely content and useful advice. A single mom of three, Roberts started blogging in 2002 to capture fleeting family moments. She kept it up and managed to leave corporate life for career blogging. Her witty voice and endearing observations about family, divorce, financial struggle and single parenting helped her build a loyal following, and she’s now influential in both blogging and parenting circles.

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