Welcome to the August 2010 Tots100 index of the top 100 British Parent bloggers.
It might be the school holidays but the UK's Mummy and Daddy bloggers have been keeping busy – we've got 12 new entries to the index this month and a new number 1 British Parenting blog – congrats to the utterly fabulous Josie at Sleep is for the Weak.
One of the things that's great to see is the number of new blogs joining the index each month. Do take the time to explore blogs you haven't seen before – we've got parenting blogs covering everything from fashion to feminism, crafts, cooking and gardening.
If you write a parenting blog and you’re in the UK or a British ex-pat, you can add your blog to the Tots100 index. Just leave a comment on THIS post with your blog name, URL, and your Twitter ID if you have one. You will then be listed in next month’s index.
Before signing up, take a moment to read our primer, which explains what blogs are eligible for the index, and how your score will be calculated. We're always happy to answer questions via email or in the comments. You can also opt out of the index for any month, just by dropping us a line and asking to be removed from the table. Please remember that the Tots100 will not reverse the ageing process or make you rich – it's just a fun way to reach new readers, and to find new blogs to read.
If you have submitted your blog to the Tots100 index, you can download a personalised badge for your blog, which will update automatically each month with your new Tots100 ranking. These badges are available for ALL bloggers in the index, not just those in the top 100. If you're the modest type and would prefer, you can also download a static badge, which lets your readers know you're in the Tots100 without announcing your ranking.
And now for this month's scores!
Rank | Blog | Score | Change |
1 | Sleep is for the Weak | 3925 | + 4 |
2 | Sticky Fingers | 3917 | – 1 |
3 | A Modern Mother | 3915 | – 1 |
4 | Are We Nearly There Yet, Mummy | 3910 | – 1 |
5 | Baby Baby | 3906 | + 1 |
6 | Single Parent Dad | 3881 | – 2 |
7 | Rosie Scribble | 3833 | + 4 |
8 | Noble Savage | 3808 | + 8 |
9 | Diary of a desperate Exmoor Woman | 3802 | = |
10 | Little Mummy | 3794 | – 2 |
To see the full list, please visit the new Tots100 Index of the UK's top parent blogs
Howdy! I think I’ve already given you the details you need to be included in the monthly index round-up, but I’m not entirely convinced I did it correctly as it was a few months back and I didn’t really know what I was doing! Apologies if I’m doubling up… xx
Mummy’s Little Monkey
http://mummyslittlemonkey.blogspot.com
http://www.mummyslittlemonkey.com
@Jax2000
Please include us in next month’s index (if you can)
PlayPennies
http://www.playpennies.com/
Twitter = @playpennies
Thank you Sally!
Hi – yes, you’re listed – just go to the badge page to download your badge and you’ll be able to track your listing each month. Let me know if you have any q’s!
sally
Fingers crossed for next month?
*sally smiles winningly at her sponsors*
Welcome back!
Oh wow! I’m moving up & up! 😀 Makes me feel better about being up at silly o’clock with a un-sleepy child! 🙂
Great index – just been reading about ‘growlers’ on Very Bored in Catalunya!
Wow! That was unexpected!
Thanks!
Loving the new entries too.
Ooh, a night owl, just like me! Thanks for the info – will do that now… x
Yay! I’m back after a two month absence.
Hello Hello,
Would love to be included in future calculations…
http://redtedart.wordpress.com
Do I need to do anything else?
Thanks!
Maggy
Ha! I know just what you mean…
Welcome!
Hi Maggy
You’re already in the index, I think you’re 106th this month – if you go to the badge page you can download a badge which will show your ranking.
Sally
Hi Sally,
Tried downloading my badge but it does not show ranking when I publish. I am really interested to know where I rank LOL! Also I know I am new to this but have had quiet a bit of activity this month and so was wondering if you could advise how I can improve my score. I’m a bit lost.
Many thanks
Karen
Yeah! I’m back on the list! Thanks Sally! x
Wow I was expecting to drop quite a lot this month as I’ve been on a break but its not too bad, now just to get New Mummy’s Tips in there!!
Hello from America!
Not that I don’t appreciate being #8
I just wanted to be sure that you knew I have no idea how my blog Pacing the Panic Room ended up on this list, I did not submit it, I am not an ex-pat. I am just an idiot with a blog in America 🙂 So in all fairness you should remove my blog from your list of British Mummy and Daddy bloggers, since I am neither British or a Daddy Blogger. Not that there is anything wrong with that 🙂
Hi Sally,
I’m surprised not be in the index again – for the 3rd month since I changed my domain name, but thought I would have reappeared somewhere by now! My stats seem to be better than ever, and I have more readers than before so not sure where it’s going wrong. Any suggestions?
genius!
The badges will update at some point today, let me know if you’re still having problems tonight
Well done – NMT isn’t far off now!
I’ll have a look and drop you an email later today if that’s okay.
Thanks, I’d really appreciate that.
http://amodernmilitarymother.com/
http://twitter.com/Amodmilitarymum
Please add me to the list:
http://amodernmilitarymother.com/
http://twitter.com/Amodmilitarymum
Many thanks, AMMM 😉
Tsk, some people are SO ungrateful.
Seriously, thanks for letting us know – you slipped in there somehow and we missed that you weren’t one of us. All fixed now!
Done!
Hi
mochabeaniemummy.blogspot.com my old blog address; that can go since it doesn’t count any more!
Many thanks
Jay
Hello, waves frantically! Thanks so much for doing this. It’s pathetic but I’m really quite cheery about being in this list. I really should grow up 😉
V pleased to see new people in the list too. Hoorah, new blogs to check out.
Hi,
We would love to be added to the list – it’s a great index!
We are KiddieBase, http://www.kiddiebase.blogspot.com
On twitter we are @KiddieBase
Thank you!!!
Thanks Spudballoo, I’ve loved discovering your blog, by the way 😉
Howdy!!!
I would like to be included please although I am sure I will be like 1000th on the list but that is ok… I’m gonna work harder so I can get to 500th hehehe
http://www.myfunnybunnyhandmade.blogspot.com/
You can find me up there, now… when can i get the badge that tells me I am last?
Monica xxx
Hello there,
Could you kindly add us to the list. We are:
http://www.oomphalos.co.uk
Many thanks!
Hello there,
Could you kindly add us over at http://www.oomphalos.co.uk to your list.
Many thanks!
We’ll add you and when next month’s index is submitted you’ll have your own badge on the download page! I can’t absolutely guarantee you last place, though, you understand? 😉
Hi
You’re already listed, if you download your badge on the download page you’ll be able to see your current ranking!
thanks
sally
Thanks for doing this Sally, I love reading all the new blogs that I see here – great
No worries, we’ve updated the list.
Thanks Jen!
Hi Sally,
Still no position showing when I upload the badge, really interested to know score if poss please.
Best
Karen
Hello Sally! My monthly thanks message! You really are amazing! (although sad you’re still the top blogger! I though overlord had a real ring…)
One thing – my badge hasn’t updated. No prob as I’ve dropped this month so I’m quite happy to keep claiming to be higher than I am! But I probably ought to own up to it at some point! Should I put the code in again?
Hi Sally,
I’m not sure if i’m listed with you or not.
http://mumrara.blogspot.com/
If not could i be included next month please.
Thanks,
Sarah.
Thanks Harriet – I’ve emailed the tech guys to see if there’s a reason but it should have updaated by now?
Have asked the tech guys to check your badge – but your rank this month was 298 out of around 700. Hope your badge is working soon!
Hi,
Yes you’re indexed this month so you should be able to download a badge already. Do you have a Twitter ID?
Sally
Yep i’m Mumrablog. https://twitter.com/mumrablog
What do i do to get a badge? Sorry i may well be being a bit thick?
Sarah.
Sally i’ve got the badge sorted now thanks.
How many people approx. are registered to put the rankings into perspective?
Sarah.
Hi Sally – can you add me to the ever growing list please?
http://www.scribblingmum.co.uk/blog
@scribblingmum
Let me know if I need to do anything else – am rubbish at all things technical too…
Thanks muchly – Caroline
I’m not sure I was added after last months? Let me know http://www.mammamccann.co.uk
Hi
I’m not sure I’ve been added. I requested last month but can’t get a personalised badge
Let me know x
Hi
twitter id is mammamccann
blog is called The Adventures of Mamma McCann
Hi
twitter id is mammamccann
blog is called The Adventures of Mamma McCann
Decided to list myself on your index 🙂
Glummy Mummy
http://www.glummymummy.wordpress.com
OR
http://www.glummymummy.blogspot.com
My current blog is the WordPress one, but my old one was Blogspot.
Twitter: @GlummyMummy
xx
If you click on the ‘download a badge’ link in the post above, you’ll see a box with the badge and a drop-down menu. Your blog should be in that drop-down menu. Select your blog, then copy/paste the code into your own blog (as a widget in blogger or wordpress, as a typelist in Typepad)
Let me know if you have any problems.
s
Oh, missed that!
This month, around 700.
Done!
I’d love to get on this list!
Goodbye, Pert Breasts: The Diary of a Newborn Dad
http://www.goodbyepertbreasts.com
@benspex_dad
Hi Sally, could you add me please
http://thefivefsblog.blogspot.com
twitter.com/kateab
Cheers
OK, I thought I just entered my details but could you add me and sorry if this appears twice.
thefivefsblog.blogspot.com
@kateab on twitter
Am fairly sure you’re already listed Ben, try and get your badge on the badge page, it will show your current rank.
Hi Kate
Your blog is actually already listed, you can download a badge and see your ranking using the link on the post.
Thanks!
Sally
Hi,
Am I eligible as a grandma? I have 4 grown up children and 3 grandsons (so far), my blog is called ‘My Lot’ which is about my family & my life.
Iam on twitter as @shar13.
over 3 months old now so lets have a bash!
Allaboutus and such like
http://kailexness.wordpress.com/
@kailexness
Thanks.x
I’m sure I tried this earlier but it’s not showing…?
pls add me
Allaboutus and such like
http://kailexness.wordpress.com/
@kailexness
Thank you Thank you
😀
Hi! I just started my blog this month. It is at http://www.jeremykyleandgin.blogspot.com, and it is the Diary of a Stay at Home Mum (me!)
Kerry B x
Hi, I thought I’d posted a comment before, but obviously not!
I’d love to join you all in the index, looks like great fun!
My current URL is: http://www.glummymummy.wordpress.com
but the blog I had before that is: http://www.glummymummy.blogspot.com
also, my twitter ID is: GlummyMummy
🙂 xx
Help! I’m looking for Mummy bloggers that would be interested in reviewing a Cariboo Crib (www.cariboocribs.co.uk). Can anyone help?
Yes please (though I doubt I’ll make it on the list)! Thanks Sally, I’ve discovered so many great reads through this x
Blog: Chez Lee
Twitter: @BritMumInNZ
Sorry if you keep getting comments off me but I keep looking through and find mine are gone… strange.
I’d love to add myself to the index, even though I’m pretty much guaranteed to be last place 😉
My current blog is: http://www.glummymummy.wordpress.com
But my old blog is: http://www.glummymummy.blogspot.com
and my Twitter ID is: @GlummyMummy
xx
Hi Sally,
I think I am already listed but I’ve changed my blog title and Twitter ID so please can these be updated?
Twitter ID: @MostlyYummy
Blog Title: (mostly) yummy mummy
Blog: http://yummymummyno1.wordpress.com/
Thanks x
Hi Sally,
I did leave a comment but it disappeared? I think? So sorry if I am repeating myself – just wanted to be sure you got my new details!
Twitter ID: @MostlyYummy
Blog Title: (mostly) yummy mummy
Blog: http://yummymummyno1.wordpress.com/
Thanks x
Please include me in next month’s listing 🙂
Aprons & Heels
http://apronsandheels.com/
http://twitter.com/The_EmilyB
Transatlantic Blonde
http://transatlanticblonde.blogspot.com
twitter.com/melaina25
Could my blog be listed please, its
http://dawniebrown.wordpress.com
my twitter id is Dawnie_Brown
Hi Sally,
Please can you add http://www.alifemorelived.blogspot.com to the tots100
Cheers
Sarah x
Look forward to catching up with some great new blogs.
http://marketingtomilk.wordpress.com
@marketingtomilk
I’m Darren aka GizmoDad from http://gizmodad.co.uk and on twitter am therealgizmodad or dazcox5181 is my ‘casual’ one.
Would be great to get included sometime
Ta
Hi would you please consider adding us. http://lungsbehavingbadly.blogspot.com/ we don’t have a twitter ID though.
Many thanks xx
Hi – Gimme me a go – I’m new to all this! @emmaand3 http://www.emmaand3.blog.co.uk
Thanks
Thanks so much. Yes please include me in the next round up
http://www.mommyhasaheadache.blogspot.com
thanks
Emma
I’ve just started a personal blog http://www.moaningmummy.blogspot.com and would love to be included.
Lisa x
I’ve moved domains… could you change the URL for two-become-four to http://www.twobecomefour.com (twitter is still @twobecomefour)
Thanks 🙂
Hello – amy chance we could be included? Many thanks
My details, although I have no idea how I might fair?
Jessica Milln
http://jessicamilln.wordpress.com/
Twitter = Fishwifemark2
Thank you,
Jessica
Hi, I signed up originally as http://mummymatters.wordpress.com but i have now moved to http://deepinmummymatters.com since I’ve bought my domain name. Can you please change my links or whatever it is that you need to do. I don’t hold out much hope for a high ranking but I might get there one day!! Thanks x
Hi Sally,
I’ve moved to:
http://www.wahm-bam.org
(from http://wahm-bam.blogspot.com)
There’s a redirect from the old blogspot address, so people should be landing at the new one for any links they click. No idea how this works for Tots100 stats, but take the information and do with it what you need to. (I have a strong feeling it will mean I disappear from the Tots100, but hopefully I get back up eventually!)
Sally could you please include:
homemademummy
http://homemademummy.net/
@homemademum
Thanks, Cathy
Hi Sally,
Can you change my “submission” to http://www.redtedart.com won’t show up yet, I am sure, as it will need some building up of visitors etc etc… but would be nice to still be included for when it is back to normal!
Thank you
Maggy
Please add Mummy & Monkey :
http://www.mummyandmonkey.co.uk
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/erinehm
Thanks!
–Erin
My blog is brilliant, it is true, but I do not have children. Am I allowed to stay on the list?
HI,
Can I register my blog please?
http://nurturingcareermama.wordpress.com/
Next, I need to download the badge.
Thanks,
NCM
v new to all this, blog only 3 days old but taking the leap…
http://nappyvalleymum.blogspot.com/