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to not understand mum blogging

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stopfuckingshoutingatme · 27/01/2017 11:43

I can understand why people do it, they have something to do, feel busy and hopefully get advertorials or some sort of money

Its the readers, why would you read a blog written by a bog standard Mum? isn't there anything better to read?

about life as a working Mum of 2 crazee kids, my commute and LIDL versus Waitrose, and some nicked recipes

I means that's boring right? Confused

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glitterazi · 28/01/2017 16:13

Glitter- I home ed one of my dcs and sometimes I feel like turning my house into an American homeschool vloggers house. I would do things like track his attendance (seriously they take a register of their own children ). Then I remember I'm mostly too lazy

Grin Ha, do it! Although I'm with you on the lazy front - I'd be more along the lines of Hurrah for Gin than the schmaltzy, pretty ones. Grin

JenniferYellowHat1980 · 28/01/2017 16:16

I can't stand The Unmumsy Mum and blogs of that ilk (including the one with short blonde hair who's forever posting pics of her outfit having arrived fifteen mins late for her kids' swimming lesson). They were funny and irreverent to begin with, but just became to contrived and seeming to comodify their children. Boring.

I never read blogs though - motoring, cooking, home style, whatever. Who has time?

glitterazi · 28/01/2017 16:23

not sure why blogging about being a Mum aquires so much venom, people are mostly just doing it for fun

Good point, was wondering this myself. Presumably for the same reason Rock Choir was perceived as "sad, middle agers thinking they're in Glee" the other week, and why countless threads labelled stuff like "Look what Facebook Tat Selling Shit I've found now!" and cue a thread full of people laughing at stuff people have made.
Why is it always the mum type hobbies that get ripped to shreds? Is it because mums shouldn't have hobbies and should be 24 hour parenting - let's laugh at any attempts for them to actually do anything else?
Sometimes seems that way.

TheHiphopopotamus · 28/01/2017 16:29

not sure why blogging about being a Mum aquires so much venom, people are mostly just doing it for fun

I think it's partly because, no matter how interesting and amusing you might find your kids, other people generally do not. I find it hard to whip up enthusiasm when I have to listen to my own dc never mind hear all about anyone else's.

Also, the 'perfect family' ones just look they're stealth boasting (whether they are or not, that's how it may be perceived).

bibbitybobbityyhat · 28/01/2017 16:35

I guess there might be some good writing in the blogosphere but seriously who has the time? I'd rather watch tv or do lego or read a book!

And, what HipHop said.

glitterazi · 28/01/2017 16:36

Also, the 'perfect family' ones just look they're stealth boasting (whether they are or not, that's how it may be perceived)

Seeing it as a "perfect family" though is the way the person reading it is interpreting it. Some may see it as stealth boasting, or get jealous, or some just enjoy reading about others lives.

littlejeopardy · 28/01/2017 16:38

I blog and I am a mum, although I wasn't a mum when I started.

I blog because I've always loved writing and didn't have an outlet for it. My DH suggested blogging and set one up for me. I find I am happier on the days that I write even if it is just 500 words. I didn't tell anyone else I was blogging for over a year, it was my Internet secret! But when I got more confident in it I shared it on FB a couple of times and now I just accept it's a hobby I have that brings me a bit of pleasure and attracts a very modest amount of readers.

glitterazi · 28/01/2017 16:39

but seriously who has the time? I'd rather watch tv or do lego or read a book!

Do you mean who has the time to write a blog? Surely it's what you enjoy doing. Just like you can find the time to play and build with Lego bricks, or watch Coronation Street or whatever, others get more enjoyment out of writing blog posts so would rather spend their spare time doing that instead.

Howtocatchastar · 28/01/2017 16:42

I follow a couple of the fashion ones on Instagram. I like dress like a mum blog. She seems to have the right balance.

I'm bored to tears of the mummy blogs now. It seems very jump on the bandwagon and get as many freebies as possible. It just makes me cringe, but maybe they're the ones laughing with their free days out/holidays etc!

bananaleaves · 28/01/2017 16:42

I think it's partly because, no matter how interesting and amusing you might find your kids, other people generally do not. I find it hard to whip up enthusiasm when I have to listen to my own dc never mind hear all about anyone else's.

Well they're not generally about the children are they, they're mainly about parenting.

Crunchymum · 28/01/2017 16:45

The only parenting blog I've actually semi enjoyed is "Reasons why my child is crying" or something like and even that git a bit samey!!

glitterazi · 28/01/2017 16:47

The only parenting blog I've actually semi enjoyed is "Reasons why my child is crying"

Grin Ah yes, that's a funny one. Cue picture of a kid throwing himself on the floor and caption declaring that it's because of something like his toast's been cut the wrong way or he's not been allowed to shave the cat.... Grin

Crunchymum · 28/01/2017 16:47

Hmmmmm the one I mention might not even be a blog? It's definitely now a book and did begin online but doesn't appear to be a blog..

TheHiphopopotamus · 28/01/2017 16:51

Well they're not generally about the children are they, they're mainly about parenting

And what are they parenting? Goats? Cats?

I think they'll find it hard to write about 'parenting' if they don't mention the things that they're actually parents to.

PaintingOwls · 28/01/2017 16:53

I got into a couple of mummy vlogs because some beauty channels I watched went on to have babies. I was drawn into the excitement of the pregnancy from start to finish and watching them grow. It was oddly comforting. I'd watch a 20 minute video whilst eating lunch or dinner or something. My favourite one has now stopped daily vlogs because she was spending too much time filming and editing and not enough time with her kids.

I guess it looks boring if you have your own bundles of joy to see grow on a daily basis but I don't have kids so I found it interesting.

The blogs bore me to death though.

IamNotDarling · 28/01/2017 16:53

rollmeover I like Totes too. Makes me feel better about my life!

glitterazi · 28/01/2017 17:05

And what are they parenting? Goats? Cats?

You're missing the point a bit. Parenting is just another subject to blog about. Why does the parenting subject attract such venom?
Do we slag off racing car blogs? Outdoor pursuit/rock climbing blogs?
No, a special kind of moan is saved for "mum" hobbies. Be it Rock Choir, Facebook Selling Tat, or Blogging.
It'd be a bit hard to blog about parenting and not actually mention any you know, actual parenting or posts about children.

NC1nightstand · 28/01/2017 17:07

Something that always sticks in my mind is Peaches Geldof who was very much into posting pics on instagram but apparently would take photo after photo, bribing her son with malteezers to get the ideal picture. I just find it so sad that she had so many followers and yet could not ask for help with her depression and addiction. Not really relevant apart from it's important to keep in mind that vlogs, blogs and the like are only showing you an edited version of being a parent.
Having said that, I think there are some really good blogs out there, parenting and otherwise . Just got to find one that appeals.

bibbitybobbityyhat · 28/01/2017 17:11

Presumably you have a blog or two glitterazi.

I don't think you're going to change anyone's mind by coming right back at them the minute they give a perfectly good reason for not being interested in Mumblogs, so I'm not sure why you're trying to.

I might say "I don't like oysters", I really don't expect you to then try and sell me oysters in 10 different ways.

TheHiphopopotamus · 28/01/2017 17:12

It'd be a bit hard to blog about parenting and not actually mention any you know, actual parenting or posts about children

I was replying to the poster who said that parenting blogs aren't generally about children, so thanks for reiterating my point.

Also, you asked why people don't like parenting blogs, and I gave you my answer in my opinion, which apparently isn't enough for you (you sound a tad over invested in this tbh) so I think I'll leave it there.

bananaleaves · 28/01/2017 17:16

What I meant was they're normally about the struggles/joys of parenting rather than "ph wow Johnny said bababa today" or just a list of their kids achievements.

GatoradeMeBitch · 28/01/2017 17:19

I saw a Mummy blog the other day titled "Just Another Kid..." - all the good names must be taken!

Corialanusburt · 28/01/2017 17:20

Totes Inappropes and unmumsy mum leave me cold. Aargh, I bet their fans enjoy Miranda.

And why is it funny for middle class mums to glory in being inappropriate while common mums need reporting?

Bloggybollocks · 28/01/2017 17:20

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TheHiphopopotamus · 28/01/2017 17:28

There was a thread about that blog last year bloggy.

I think the owner of the blog ended up on the thread eventually and it got pulled.

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