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20 Women Bloggers to Watch in 2009
You may not have heard of some of these ladies, but you will. This list isn’t about stats, Technorati links, or Twitter followers because who cares? Show us the content!
Whether they blog about everyday life, work and family, or women’s empowerment and accomplishments these ladies are positive, uplifting, and most of all they provide a unique view. So stick back, grab a cup of coffee, and explore these 20 Women Bloggers to Watch in 2009.

T. Michelle Theus- This girl’s got wit, style, and a sense of humor to match. She’s not new to the blogging scene, but her newest blog will make you wonder why you’ve never heard of her. If you think you’ve heard all there is to hear about relationships you haven’t heard anything yet. [CupidsBitch.com]
Ms. Micah- There’s no shortage of financial blogs, and with the economic crisis looming over everyone’s head more are sure to pop up. But you have to sort out the real from the real crap, and that’s where Ms. Micah comes in. Though she’s not a financial professional she has a writing style that many can relate to as she writes from a freelancers point of view. Financial Planning + Freelance= 2 thumbs up. [ MsMicah.com ]
Peggy Kolm - Sorry divas, you won’t find the typical women’s discussions going on here, but you’ll discover facts you didn’t know about women in science. I can’t say I’ve ever seen this type of blog before so this is definitely a site to look out for and share with your mothers, daughters, and friends. [Sciencewomen.Blogspot.com]
Heather Solos and Ivy Hogan- are one duo you should definitely watch in 2009. There’s nothing wrong with women cooking, cleaning, and managing households but we are always fans of women who do it with style and a little sass. Home Ec 101 isn’t your typical household blog and for that reason we love it. [Home-Ec101.com]

Natalie MacNeil- When you are tired of the negativity and rude comments that are commonplace in media regarding women, come relax and read MacNeil’s blog that is all about the accomplishments of women. [SheTakesOnTheWorld.com]
Tracee Sioux- Today’s young girls life is filled with a culture of beauty tips, boyfriend secrets, and girl fights. Sioux is changing that status quo by empowering girls to be smart, confident, and active without throwing in the stereotypical activities. This is one woman you definitely have to look out for in ‘09. [SoSiouxMe.com]
Beverly Mahone- If you are a woman of a certain age you might find that there aren’t too many blogs that relate to what you are going through in life. Mahone seeks to change that with Boomer Diva Nation. With topics such as finding a job, selling a business, and how to dress age appropriately, “boomer divas” will find a place that feels like home. [Boomerdivanation.org]
Carolyn Morrison- Mention the word “homeschooling” and you are likely to get a range of reactions from “that’s great” to “eww, what about socialization?”. Morrison’s blog, Guilt-Free Homeschooling is full of information on how to do just that- homeschool without guilt. This blog is jammed packed so if you want to homeschool or if you’ve ever wanted to pick the brain of a homeschooling family this blog is for you. [GuiltFreeHomeSchooling.org/blog/]
Amy Derby- All Diva Media is always a fan of telling it like it is and Amy’s blog does just that. If you are ready for real talk on blogging, social media, and presentations then check out Write From Home. Keep in mind, this is a crap free zone. [Write-From-Home.com]

Alyssa Avant- In these busy times saturated with TV, iPods, and Facebook it may seem like moms and daughters have nothing in common. However, when you read Avant’s blog, and explore her ministry you get a completely different message. You can connect with your daughter, you can have a wonderfully open relationship, and you can raise a child to have a strong faith. [BeautybyDesignOnline.com/blog/]
Catherine Beier- Does the thought of natural childbirth put a smile on your face, or does it make you clinch your thighs together tightly? Beier’s website and blog hopes to inspire women to be confident enough to trust their bodies to give birth naturally. Even if you unapologetically have epidural tattooed on your forehead, you should still give it a read, you might learn something. [Blog.GivingBirthNaturally.com]
Jen Smith- AKA “The Millionaire Mommy Next Door” describes her family as closet millionaires. If you think that becoming a millionaire is highly unlikely yet you’d still like to try then come read Smith’s advice. The old posts aren’t there due to the site being hacked, but subscribe anyway and you may discover that you are closer to your dreams than you think.[MillionaireMommyNextDoor.com]
Lauren Bacon and Emira Mears- are business partners, authors, and co-bloggers at The Boss of You. These ladies will show you how to run your own business on your own terms, and after all, that’s the best way to do things. [LaurenAndEmira.com]
Laurel Delaney- If you have dreams of being your own boss but you aren’t quite there yet don’t give up! Delaney’s blog Escape From Corporate America is not only great resource for women business owners but it’s also wonderful for those who are still working in corporate America. Get a dose of news stories, inspirational profiles, and tips. [EscapeFromCorporateAmerica.BlogSpot.com]
Stephanie Quilao- Normally the title Back in Skinny Jeans would cause us to say “no thank you!” but you can’t judge a book by it’s cover. This blog isn’t about glamming up and slimming down, instead it covers how to be emotionally healthy so that you can reach any physical goals you desire. [BackInSkinnyJeans.com]
Necole Bitchie- Everyone has their guilty pleasures. For us it’s celebrity gossip. If the nom de plume doesn’t spark your interest then the juicy gossip tidbits will. [NecoleBitchie.com]
Lynn Siprelle- Domestic diva’s will love Siprelle’s frank and practical advice. We love it because we love feminist stay at home moms. You’ll love it to, especially the tips that save you money and help to de-stress your life. [TheNewHomeMaker.com]
Dawn Friedman- With Friedman’s blog you’ll get a wide variety of topics. This freelance writer covers adoption, politics, blogging, and homeschooling; however we think she describes it best as the blogs subtitle is “writing, mothering, and writing about mothering.” [ThisWomansWork.com]
And as a number 21 bonus.…
The All Divas- Come on, you know I had to say it. What list would be complete without us? From parenting, to plus size, to working at home, to marriage, and weddings we’ve got you covered. [AllDivaMedia.com]
Note: There are two duos listed. Each woman is counted individually.




Thanks for the link. I’m in good company