Check out some of the smartest, hippest, chicest mommy bloggers in and around D.C.
It’s easy to get lost in a place like D.C. There’s so much to do, but the frenzied pace of living can leave parents feeling haggard. I moved to the D.C. Metro area as a single mom in 2006. Originally hailing from a small town in Virginia, I was a little more than overwhelmed. Everyone seemed larger than life. They also seemed smarter and more interesting than me.
It took me a few years to figure out their secret sauce. Everyone else feels the same way! We’re all just trying to figure it out. These 10 mom bloggers do that with epic flare and humor. D.C. moms embody all that is chic and sophisticated. The women featured below will help you give your child an edge, manage your overwhelming life in style, and get an insider’s view of how other moms in the area manage to keep all their ducks in a row.
And, despite their name, mom blogs aren’t just for moms — in fact, they also make great resources for child care professionals, too! So, no matter whether you’re looking for advice as a babysitter, a nanny, or even a mother’s helper, these mom blogs can help you out.
D.C. life is all about going somewhere. These mommy bloggers pave the way.
The Dude Mom, by Amanda Rodriguez
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
I am slightly obsessed with “The Dude Mom.” She’s hilarious. She’s genuine. She has a unicorn. A mom of three teen boys, Amanda Rodriguez blogs regularly and shares her real experiences, advice, and tips in a writing style that is funny and refreshingly honest. In one post, she details what she loves about raising teenage boys: They may eat everything in sight, but traveling with them is like having her own entourage. I lost count of how many times I simultaneously teared up and laughed out loud while reading her posts.
Teach Mama, by Amy Mascot
Social Media: Facebook | Twitter
brain teaser day!
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— amy mascott (@teachmama) June 26, 2017
Reading specialist, writer, and literacy consultant Amy Mascot wants to help your kids excel academically. Former high school English teacher and author of the book Raising a Rockstar Reader: 75 Quick Tips for Helping Your Child Develop a Lifelong Love of Reading, Mascot created “Teach Mama” to help homeschool and afterschool parents become their children’s best teacher. She covers all the essential subjects, like writing, reading, math, and science. And she offers fun activities to encourage early literacy. She focuses on creating learning opportunities that feel more like games that kids will actually want to play.
A Very Busy Mama, by Maria Jose
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Latina fashion and mommy blogger Maria Jose Ovalle is “A Very Busy Mama.” She openly shares her heart, her style, and occasionally her outrageous potty training adventures. A PR professional and media strategist by trade, Maria Jose has three kids ranging from 8 years to 8 months. Her blog is chock-full of legitimately helpful fashion hacks and beauty sponsors that every mom will love. Alongside her blog, she creates hilarious videos on her YouTube channel. Her latest series “La Chilena Gringa” will make you giggle and nod knowingly, even if you don’t speak Spanish.
Meaghan Leahy: Parent Coach, by Meaghan Leahy
Social Media: Facebook | Twitter
Parent coach and Washington Post contributor Meaghan Leahy deeply understands how overwhelming it can be to raise children. When her oldest was 2, she almost reached a breaking point. She felt frustrated, out of control, and alone. Thankfully, she realized she wasn’t alone. We have all felt that way at some point. She created her parent coaching business and blog so other moms and dads wouldn’t have to feel alone. She is passionate about helping you access the resources and information you need to parent lovingly and effectively.
Do D.C. With Kids, by Tina Smith
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Tina Smith didn’t intend to be a stay-at-home mom. It kind of snuck up on her, but now, she embraces it fully. She created “Do D.C. With Kids” to inspire herself and others to explore the wonders that this city has in abundance. On her blog, she offers everything from the ultimate list of pools and splash pads in D.C., to fantastic new play spaces like Badlands in Rockville, MD. She also reflects thoughtfully about what it’s like to be a stay-at-home mom in the country’s capital and the wisdom of children to help us experience wonder in the everyday mundanity. In her spare time, she is an incredible freelance photographer.
I’m Not the Nanny, by Thien-Kim
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Thien-Kim is not her children’s nanny. She started her blog after one too many times being mistaken as such. Her blog chronicles the struggles and the joy of raising biracial kids and has evolved to document her journey toward a healthier lifestyle and her incredible cooking abilities. “I’m Not the Nanny” is your go-to site for authentic Vietnamese recipes, all things having to do with kids, and the latest tech trends and multicultural resources for yourself and your children.
Pump the Bump, by Erin G. Erin
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
“Pump the Bump” is an online community and support group for moms who are passionate about prenatal fitness. It features profiles from real moms with real stories about pregnancy, parenting, and mental health. It spotlights incredible female athletes who proudly and safely continue their fitness endeavors while pregnant. Conceived by Erin G. Erin, “Pump the Bump” is a radical shift in consciousness to what our bodies are capable of, even (or especially) while carrying a child.
Tiny Steps Mommy, by Nicole Dash
Social Media: Facebook | Twitter
Nicole Dash is a mother of four — two girls and two boys — and the woman behind “Tiny Steps Mommy.” She writes about real life, family, and finding your identity in the midst of the harried pace of #momlife. In January 2016, she opened Play, Work, or Dash, a professional work space in Northern Virginia that offers child care for up to three hours a day. It’s a lifesaver and an ingenious concept for work-from-home parents.
Hip As I Wanna Be, by Jennifer Gerlock
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Jennifer Gerlock is hip — as hip as she wants to be. A self-proclaimed deadline juggler and mostly overwhelmed mom to teenage boys, she shares her humor and musings at “Hip As I Wanna Be,” writing about real-life parenting alongside her freelance career and health and wellness journeys. She also writes for the fabulous lifestyle blog, Pursuit of It All. A bit like having coffee with a good friend, you will be inspired and encouraged to keep doing all the wonderful work you are doing.
D.C. Thrifty Mom, by Nicole
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
It’s expensive to live in this area! But take heart, Nicole of “D.C. Thrifty Mom” has got you covered. Updating regularly with free or inexpensive things to do in and around the city, you can literally have your cake and eat it, too. The site features a calendar of all things happening cool and cheap. And if you have an event yourself that fits that description, you can submit your event and score a spotlight on the website! Before you know it, D.C. Thrifty Mom will be your go-to place for incredible deals for affordable family fun.