Top 5 Mom Bloggers in Silicon Valley | Parenting, Adventure, Lifestyle Blogs | Mountain View Family Photographer
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The San Francisco Bay Area is FULL of exciting adventures, day trips, activities, events, parks, museums, shows, meet-ups, and at least a million more things to do. We are so lucky to live in such a vibrant, thriving community full of interesting, engaging activities. And we are even luckier to have so many amazing mom bloggers in our area who are sharing their tips, tricks, insights, and experiences in adventuring throughout this region!
The following list is not just a subjective ranking of my own personal favorite bloggers, (although I have been lucky enough to meet many of them and I do love all their work!!) Actually, this list of the Top 5 Mom Bloggers in Silicon Valley was voted on by fellow parents, right here in our community! The people have spoken! Thank you to the families who voted on this list, and thank you so much to all these amazing bloggers for putting out such great content and information about our region. Be sure to check out their pages, and give them a follow on Instagram and/or Facebook, and share this article with your friends!
1. Silicon Valley Toddler
Silicon Valley Toddler (And Beyond!) is a social media community for “active kids in Silicon Valley and the adults who do their best to entertain, enlighten and (let's be honest) exhaust them.” The facebook community boasts over 18,000 followers! Written by a mom of two and a self-proclaimed recovering lawyer, you can be sure to learn lots of helpful tips about Bay Area family fun and travel throughout this region and California. Her homepage lists a day-by-day calendar for Springtime activities for the whole family throughout SV. And I’ve got my planner open and am adding in dates & ideas!
Also be sure to check out her very helpful and popular blog post on Earthquake and emergency preparation with a toddler.
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2. Silicon Valley Mamas
“We’re smart, educated, and we have an opinion. Welcome to Silicon Valley Mamas!”
Silicon Valley Mamas is the brainchild of Kimberly Kauer, a California Native, writer, mother, and social media expert. Her website is overflowing with amazing resources and information, and her writing is eloquent, witty, and very entertaining! Originally founded in 2010 when her kids were in preschool, her blog has accompanied her growing family in all their childhood adventures. Her upcoming focus will include more articles about college searches, navigating highschool, and other glories and challenges of being a teen!
Silicon Valley Mamas continues to update regularly about happenings and events in this region. I have especially loved checking out her recent road trip blogs as well—she has my travel bug itching for another great adventure!
Also be sure to check out this popular webpage on her site, all about Kid Friendly Silicon Valley Adventures.
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3. ReloMom - Bay Area
Up next on our list is the popular ReloMom! ReloMom is all about exploring the SF Bay Area, and beyond. She updates her facebook regularly with great resources for activities happening in our region. She also has a very comprehensive Bay Area Family Guide which is full of ideas for things to do, planning weekend getaways, and much more. A picture is worth a thousand words, and her site is full of photos so you can really tag along on her adventures and get a great sense of the outing before you plan your trip as well!
Also be sure to check out her Calendar page on her website, which lists daily activities in the region.
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4. The Way We Bay
Cathy Hill, the blogger and mother behind The Way We Bay, describes her family as: “Permanent tourists in the SF Bay and beyond.” I don’t know about you, but I can certainly relate! Her Instagram contains some truly beautiful photographs of some of the amazing locations and destinations the Northern California region can claim! Her site also includes an overview of popular destinations such as Big Basin, beautiful beaches, local parks, and great hikes. I love following her adventures!! Cathy, can I join your family?? 🙋🏻♀️I want to go to these beautiful sites with you! Check out some of her beautiful instagram photos below:
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5. Brits in the Bay
And last but not least, our friends over at Brits in the Bay are full of insights and adventures, especially through the unique lens of being British expats in the Bay Area! I’ve had the wonderful privilege to interview founder and Mom Blogger Alexis, so be sure to check out her story and tips & tricks for anyone who might be new to the region! One of my other favorite posts is about Learning the Lingo and the unique differences between British and American English, which I find fun & amusing. You can read her Learn the Lingo series here and here . Who knew we Americans had such funny words?!
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And check out some beautiful images from their family photo session with Iris & Lace below: