Family-and-homemaking blogs are weblog which 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] The greater proportion of authors of blogs of this type are women.
Lists
Notable mentions in the media
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Notable writers
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- Heather Armstrong, "Dooce"[13][14]
- Laurie Puhn, "Expecting Words"
- Lisel Spence, "Real Housewife Of Jackson Hole" (A humorous look at daily life) [15]
- Lylah M. Alphonse, "The 36-Hour Day"[16]
- Ree Drummond, "The Pioneer Woman"[17]
- Nell Minow, "Movie Mom" (motto: "A parent's eye on media, culture, and values")[18]
- Paula Spencer (US journalist)
- Robert Rummel-Hudson, "Schuyler's Monster" ("A father's journey with his wordless daughter")[19]
- Teresa Strasser, "Exploiting My Baby" ("Because it's exploiting me")[20]
Notable websites
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See also
References
- ^ The Washington Times: "Blogging -- already a force in media and politics -- has found a solid place in the parenting community." See [1].
- ^ Time: "Blogging isn't just for techies, teens and presidential candidates. More parents, especially mothers, are entering the blogosphere, transforming the way moms commiserate and families communicate." See [2].
- ^ 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 [3].
- ^ The Pioneer Press: "Dads join the parenting blog ranks." See [4].
- ^ 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 [5].
- ^ CNBC's Janet Shamlian: "Companies like Graco and Johnson & Johnson are reaching out to mom bloggers, hoping to get a mention." See [6].
- ^ 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 [7].
- ^ http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/annebrewer/gGxP2V
- ^ http://www.blogher.com/blog/michelle-obama
- ^ 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 [8].
- ^ a b http://www.nj.com/parenting/carrie_stetler/index.ssf/2009/04/jill_asher_of_silicon_valley_m.html
- ^ http://svmomblog.typepad.com/nyc_moms/2008/09/my-upcoming-int.html
- ^ http://www.ajc.com/services/content/printedition/2009/05/10/bkmother0510.html
- ^ http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/books/2009/04/review_mommy_blogger_finds_suc.html
- ^ http://www.realhousewifeofjacksonhole.net
- ^ http://www.smartbrief.com/news/cec/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=A64E4F9E-F06C-4326-9D28-810375006643©id=8090E14D-4951-4F04-8E01-2586DB64CC7F
- ^ Rene Lynch, "The Pioneer Woman, an Internet and publishing sensation", Los Angeles Times, September 23, 2009.
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/26/business/19cornerwebside.html
- ^ http://www.twincities.com/ci_9580932
- ^ http://teresastrasser.com/blog/
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