Okay. I’ve spent 24 hours now thinking about whether or not Mommyblogging is still a radical act. And first off? I have no problem with the word MommyBlogger. I think at times it has bothered me but lately I’ve realized that YES: I write about more than just my kids. BUT – if someone is going to NOT read me because I’m a MommyBlog? Then I don’t think I want them here anyway. So, while it may not be the way I’d describe my blog if I had more words to choose? I’m okay with it when limited to a one-word summary: MommyBlog.

I think Lindsay makes many valid points…this one being my favorite:

As blogging goes mainstream, mom bloggers are starting to look and sound more and more like they came straight out of a diaper ad. And frankly, the moms who don’t make motherhood seem like an 18-year-long Hallmark commercial are getting harder and harder to hear amid the babbling about whateveritiswethinktheadvertiserswantustosay.

I definitely have seen this trend. I’m not as overwhelmed by it as Lindsay is, but I do agree with the very true sentiment that maybe the MommyBloggers getting the most attention, aren’t the best voices anymore. Maybe, by becoming spotlighted so often, they are no longer as relatable. I wouldn’t say it’s true for all of the MommyBlogs in the spotlight, but I think it’s true for a lot of them.

But what is the solution? I HAVE THE SOLUTION!

For the month of July I’m going to spotlight several MommyBlogs that I’ve found and adore but who aren’t getting the attention they deserve. I’m going to call it Spotlighting Moms! Because if there’s anything I’m good at it’s Names Of Blogging Things! (Not really.) I’m going to try every day (but please recognize I’ll probably fail miserably at that) to spotlight one Mom you might not read but that I think you should. For Today? Snarky Mommy. She’s currently pregnant (with her last baby, as she puts it) and is currently asking your opinion about whether they should make the gender of this one a surprise. Amy’s initials are A.S.S. which I find as entertaining as she does. I’m sure she’d be happy to know that of all of the traits I could pass on to you convincing you to go read her, I chose that one. A.S.S. Come one! It’s awesome!

So…she’s my Spotlighted Mom today. Someone who is a fantastic voice and in need of a little attention for that. Tomorrow? Someone whose initials do NOT spell out a body part! (I don’t think…) Also – feel free to leave suggestions in the comments. I have a list already in my head of great unnoticed voices, but I’d love to see your list as well. Or, even better, do a spotlight on your own blog and link to it in my comments so I can come read it!