The Best of the British Mummy Bloggers Carnival

Mummy blogging, a phenomenon in the US, is just in its infancy in the UK.

A study last year by Blogher reported that more than 36 million women participate in "blogosphere" every week, and 15 million women have their own blogs.

That's a lot of blogs, and a growing portion is written by British mums. The Best of the British Mummy Bloggers is an event that highlights mummy bloggers that have a UK connection -- some live here, some were born here, but all love blogging and put their British mark on it.

This carnival covers a variety of topics. So grab a cup of tea, have a read, and discover the best of the British mummy bloggers... 

Alpha Mummy sends in I hope my daughter isn't a virgin when she marries, which sparked a debate on religion, sex and father/daughter relationships (and was written by daddy blogger Michael Moran).

21st Century Mummy wonders if she is losing the blogging plot.

Samantha Smythe (the alter ego of Lucy Cavendish) ponders the great weighty issue.

Nappy Valley Girl sends in Of busses, buggies and Olympic sport where she likens riding a London bus to an Olympic event.

The Potty Diaries relays an account from the frontlines regarding THE BACK SEAT, in "More Dispatches".

Frog in the Field relates a Grand Day Out, about the joys of travelling by car with youngsters. 

Jo Beaufoix ponders Lost Words, should she or shouldn't she?

Reluctant Memsahib reflects on life in Africa in Coke adds Life.

Expatmum shares "As promised, the man hole story" where she relates a childhood accident that her mother barely remembers!

Not wrong, just different sends us Siblings and Soccer, a cute story about a patient big brother explaining the finer points of football to his younger sister.

Part Mummy, Part Me relates a story about her impending nuptials in But mummy, it's my wedding too!

Kirsten from Thames Valley Mums Blog tells us her top reason for not having a home office: mummy's having a poo!

Charlene from Expat Mums Blog shares why her daughter thinks an oboe is an endangered species.

And last but not least, I (A Modern Mother) share a touchy conversation with a Polish housecleaner.

Which is your favourite? Leave a comment and let us know.

The next Best of the British Mummy Bloggers carnival is 25 November at The Potty Diaries. Please email entries to pottymummy (at) gmail (dot) com.

You can always find the Best of the British Mummy Bloggers Carnival schedule on Thames Valley Mums Blog.

This post was written by Susanna, a London Mums Blog founding contributor. You can read more at her blog, A Modern Mother.

If you are interested in being a contributor to London Mums Blog, please email londonmumsblog (at) gmail (dot) com.

Comments

[Susanna (A Modern Mother)]

I'll start with my favourites ... though they truly are all BRILLIANT.

Coke adds life, losing the plot, a grand day out, mummy's having a poo, oh forget it, they are all good.

And how could anyone not like a post that prompted 253 comments on Alpha Mummy?

[SingleParentDad]

I'll have to have a much closer look at this competition, and the links to the latest entries.

Will just have to make sure the judges don't take a closer look at where my lady parts should be.

[TooManyHats]

My so many entries. I just cannot get over what a super title "Mummys having a poo" is. Makes me giggle everytime I see it - I guess I like potty humor.

[Iota]

This is the first carnival I've ever been part of, and I've enjoyed myself!

It's a shame to pick a favourite, as they are so different, and each one would be a favourite according to my mood and my thought processes of the day. I've managed to narrow it down to two: the "Mummy's having a poo" story is fabulous, and "Coke adds Life" is Reluctant Memsahib at her finest, pictures and all.

[Reluctant Memsahib]

mummy's having a poo. because it's too funny. and because i bet most mums have said it from behind firmly locked bathroom doors the other side of which stands a persistently knocking toddler, as in ''go away, mummy's having a poo''.

[Jess @ NBP]

That's wonderful!

[Aimee (journey2learn)]

These look like fun reads....will have to check them out. Thanks for sharing the links.