If you haven’t seen it, check out this article on mommy bloggers in this Sunday’s New York Times Style section.

Apparently there are girls out there that read The Hipster Mom who are not yet mothers themselves. And I don’t think they’re necessarily trying to become pregnant anytime soon, they’re just feeling the good vibes radiating from this blog. Take this reader for example. Her BFF writes in:

Dear Hipster Mom,

This is my best friend. She loves you so much she walks around our flat pretending to be pregnant.

-Little Critter

Well thanks ladies! I’m flattered. I think what makes this blog appealing to all women (and even some dudes) is that being a mom can be fun and funny. I get quite a few readers that aren’t moms yet and enjoy reading the antics of a hipster mom. Contrary to what some women think you can be hip and be a mom! Why the fuck not. So I think girls that are where I was five or six years ago see hope for their future in parenting. No need to leave your old life behind…we can have it all!

I found this video by Chris Pirillo interesting food for thought mainly because I had never given much thought to the repercussions that my blog may have on my kids. The question for debate: Is putting your child’s life on the internet something that may help or hinder their future? Is it a breach of their privacy? Read the rest of this entry »