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Best friends MAV and Stephanie live exactly 3191 miles apart—in Portland, Maine, and Portland, Oregon, respectively—but they stay in close touch with their weekly photography blog. Stephanie is the mother of two, and shares lovely everyday motherhood moments, including whole-wheat chocolate-chip cookies she packed in sack lunches and board games she plays with her kids.

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Ever since Sharon Beesley moved from San Francisco to Manhattan with her husband, daughter and twin boys, she chronicles their adventures in the city, as they learn to flag cabs and fold their pizzas. But what we love most about her site is how she shares both the ups and downs of parenthood—from bathroom accidents on the bus to cranky subway riders who hate double strollers. Refreshing and down to earth.

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Alyson Brown is a graphic designer in Oregon, and her baby boy Wolf inspires her to scout out cute pajamas, wooden toys and organic crib sheets. Plus, her scattering of phone snapshots of family life in the Pacific Northwest makes you want to fly out and join them for cold beer and long hikes.

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Founded by Martha Stewart Living editors Pilar Guzman and Yolanda Edwards, the relatively new site Momfilter has become a daily touchstone for busy parents. The entertaining mix of fashion tips (think: the best summer wedges), food advice (a recipe for avocado toast) and thoughtful essays (whether or not stuffed animals should have an expiration date) helps moms feel like they’re part of a supportive community, which is such a gift to new parents.

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Jewelry designer Jennifer Hagler writes lovely posts about family life in Idaho (think: poached egg breakfasts, musings on motherhood). But her design aesthetic feels more Scandinavian than American, and she features simple home tours, handmade objects and posts about de-cluttering. A Merry Mishap feels like a breath of fresh air on the Web.

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Interior designer and mom-of-three Jenny Komenda is the queen of the flea market. She regularly transforms shabby vintage pieces into gorgeous furniture that looks right out of the pages of Elle Décor—simply with a coat of paint, some shiny new hardware and a few creative tricks. Lucky for us, she shares her genius DIYs for home makeovers (including baby nurseries) on her wildly popular design blog.

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A free weekly email for stylish city moms with kids under three, Stroller Traffic shares new trends, adorable toys, meal ideas, and rain-day activities. And the writing is funny and playful—which helps put a smile on your face as you’re juggling your computer, toddler and lukewarm coffee. Former NY Magazine editor Tara Mandy is publisher of Stroller Traffic and no small part of the site's magic.

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Graphic designer Jenna Park married a pastry chef, had two daughters—and Sweet Fine Day was born. Her personal blog—filled with gorgeous photography and thoughtful essays—chronicles their life in Brooklyn, from swimming at Coney Island to eating dinner on a friend’s rooftop. We love that Jenna isn’t afraid to start deep conversations about marriage, money, parenthood and life overall—she speaks to what we all feel.

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Leigh Pennebaker—a former sculpture artist and mother of three—writes passionately about breastfeeding, home birth, baby wearing and attachment parenting in an encouraging and open-minded way that feels relatable no matter what your philosophies are. And she peppers the blog with personal photos of her three young children, as well as great natural beauty finds (she’s a stunner herself).

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In a sea of crafting blogs, California-based Brooke Reynolds stands out with her beautiful photographs and simple yet inspired projects. Our favorites include potted pumpkin pies and a ventriloquist's dummy Halloween costume; even if our projects will never end up as perfect as hers, she inspires us to try.

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