A 'blog' is like an online diary, where you can share your thoughts, ideas and feelings about any topic you wish! An increasingly popular type of blog is the 'mummy blog.' As the name suggests, this is a blog written by - yes, you guessed it - mummies!

As any mum will know, when you have a child you ALWAYS have something to talk about - whether it's your little one getting his first tooth, the incredibly embarrassing tantrum he had at the supermarket or just the funny things he comes out with on a daily basis - which you'll be reminding him about on his 18th birthday! This is exactly the kind of thing that mums share with the world in their blogs. So in case you're thinking about writing your own blog, we thought we'd provide you with a lowdown on the top 20 mummy blogs on the web to give you some inspiration. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

Top 20 mummy blogs on the web

Really Rachel - http://rachelpattisson.blogspot.com/  Rachel is a mummy blogger who has just had her second child. Her blog is filled with funny and charming anecdotes about her little girls.

Metropolitan Mum - http://www.metropolitanmum.co.uk/  If you're a first-time mum you're bound to enjoy the Metropolitan Mum's blog. She is a first-time mother blogging about her experiences of new motherhood - from caesarean scars to battling with extreme sleep deprivation!

Diary of a Surprise Mum - http://diaryofasurprisemum.blogspot.com/ This 'surprise mum' didn't realise she was pregnant - but she's loving every minute!  Read her blog to find out more.

Flower Fairies and Fairy Cakes - http://elsiebutton.blogspot.com/ Elsie Button lives with her husband and two little girls in the countryside. Lucky her!

40 Not Out - http://40notout.blogspot.com/  And for the older mummy? '40 not out' is a fantastically well-written blog which gives insight into the life of a slightly older mum and her 'Small Child.'

A Confused Take That Fan - http://aconfusedtakethatfan.blogspot.com/ - Are you a Take That fan? Then you'll love this blog by an ex-journalist who is also a self-confessed Take That fan. She can't decide whether she prefers Jason Orange or Gary Barlow, but knows that she loves 'stroking her little girl's cheeks.'

A Modern Mother - http://www.amodernmother.com  This modern mother is an ex-marketing executive, who is now a mummy blogger. She even started the British Mummy Bloggers social network!

Are we nearly there yet? - http://www.arewenearlythereyetmummy.com/  This mummy regularly blogs about the places she goes to with her little ones and their experiences together, from moving house to the school run to the Cancer Research Race for Life.

Moaning Mum - http://eggandollie.blogspot.com/  All you mums will probably agree that being a mum can be a real juggling act! The 'moaning mum' knows this only too well. Her popular and humorous blog details her attempt to balance all the different aspects of her life. Mum to two adorable children - aged 5 and 2 and-a-half - she describes herself as a 'frustrated artist, domestic slave and part-time fashionista.'

Not Supermum Blog - http://notsupermum.blogspot.com/ - This blogger knows that us mums are only human. She may refer to her blog as 'tales of an unfit mother' but we're all supermums in our own way!

Working Mummy on a Verge - http://workingmumonverge.blogspot.com/ - This working mum lovingly blogs about her five year old daughter but also has lots of helpful advice for parents of newborns.

Maternal Tales from the South Coast  - http://emilybassin.blogspot.com/  From potty training to recycling dilemmas, it's all covered in this mum of two's hilarious blog. 

Reasons to be Cheerful 1, 2, 3 - http://joanne-helpinghands.blogspot.com/  This blogger not only has three children but she's also a trained midwife! In her blog she shares her experiences as well as some helpful tips.

Perfectly Happy Mum - http://www.perfectlyhappymum.com - This perfectly happy mum has two children of her own and she's also an ante and postnatal coach, so has some interesting advice for mums and mums-to-be.

Little Mummy - http://www.littlemummy.com/ - Little Mummy is a UK blogger who reviews lots of products for firms and is invited on blogger trips. She is currently trying to get pregnant.

The Potty Diaries - http://potty-diaries.blogspot.com/ - As you can probably guess, 'The potty diaries' follows the trials and tribulations of a mum attempting to potty train her toddler. If you're in the same situation read on for some tips or just to have a good ol' laugh!

Alpha Mummy - http://timesonline.typepad.com/alphamummy/ -You may well have heard of the Times Online's popular blog, which is written by a team of mothers who are either editors or columnists. These bloggers discuss current topics - including those of a controversial nature - and encourage debate.

Notes from Inside My Head - http://notes-inside-my-head.blogspot.com/ This mummy describes her blog as 'mindless ranting and toddler-taunting.' Hey - we've all been there! Read on for her experiences of motherhood.

Sticky Fingers - http://stickyfingers1.blogspot.com/ This blogger includes such entries as 'Is it OK to bribe your children?' For anyone who's ever wondered the same thing, this may be the blog for you.

More than just a mother - http://morethanjustamother.blogspot.com/ This blogger poignantly details her experiences of motherhood, with ponderings such as 'What are boobs for?' and 'A narrow escape from poo-related career downfall.'

So we hope we've given you some food for thought here! Remember that you can talk with other gurglers about your favourite blogs in our chat forum, or perhaps create your own group.

Last Modified: 06/07/2009