Thanks to all of you who nominated and voted. We're thrilled to have met you. Congrats to all winners. Let's do it again next year!


Crazy Aunt Purl
(Relationships)
The true life diary of a thirty-something, newly divorced, displaced Southern obsessive-compulsive knitter who has four cats
Suburban Turmoil
(Parenting)
Professional writer on parenting that is based in Nashville. Funny, snarky blog about raising 2 toddlers and 2 teen girls.
Chronic Style
(Body & Soul)
Chronic Style is a different way of looking at living with a long-term and debilitating illness. It's optimistic, knowledgeable, informative, and stylish.
Notes from the Road
(Travel)
Notes from the Road is an independent travelogue illustrated with large format photographs, hand-painted maps and researched modern travel themes; from ecology to culture to environmental battlegrounds.
coco+kelley
(Style)
Coco+kelley is my space for inspirational interiors, lustworthy decor, brilliant fashion, shiny little things, and anything else that pops into my pretty little head.
Work It Mom
(Career & Money)
Community where working moms can share experiences, advice, and support.
Little Birdie Secrets
(Play)
This is a wonderful site FULL of great FUN ideas! Their title says: "A nest of creative tips, tricks, and tutorials." Plus they are from the Northwest.
About-Face
(Neighborhood & World)
About-Face's mission is to equip women and girls with tools to understand and resist the harmful stereotypes of women the media disseminates. Through inspiring articles and interaction, this site helps girls grow confidence.

LeBlanc Life
(Relationships)
A young Man loses His Wife to Brain Cancer... a true love story.... this wonderful writer shares his honest journey about life with his sick wife and raising baby girl
Bring the Rain
(Parenting)
Angie is married to Todd, from the group Selah. She is mom to three incredible daughters and recently lost her fourth daughter, Audrey Caroline. Angie's blog is transparent, real, heart-wrenching and encouraging!
Tara Frey
(Home & Food)
Tara Frey's blog is inspiring. She currently just landed a book deal due to her popular blog. Her photos are amazing and her writing is funny. She's creative and lovely and one of my favorites.
Confessions of a CF Husband
(Body & Soul)
An amazing story of Nathan and his wife, Tricia who was awaiting a lung transplant when they realized they were pregnant with baby Gwyneth who was born 15+ weeks premature. Truly an inspiration.
Gettin' Carried Away
(Travel)
Gettin' Carried Away follows Carrie Williams on her travels all over the world from neighboring cities of Chicago to far away countries across the Atlantic. She offers fun stories, travel tips and tons of recommendations!
Authentic Forum
(Style)
A great community for designer jean enthusiasts, to talk about all things fashion and help teach the world how to identify and avoid counterfeits
Frugal Freelancer
(Career & Money)
learn to live lavishly for less! Freebies, Frugal, deals, and more to help you fill your wishlists and donate to others without compromising your lifestyle
The Cool Mom Guide
(Play)
From the mind of Julie Maloney to the page on your screen (hopefully), I focus on all things cool. You'll also hear his side in "what he has to say", the personal blog of writer/father J. Burrows.
No Hands But Ours
(Neighborhood & World)
No Hands But Ours was created to be a resource for SN adoptions from China. Hoping to provide encouragement, information and support for families of the children who wait and for those who wait no more!! A place full of HOPE.
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