MoCo Mom Bloggers and Virtual Tastemakers and Why We Love Them

MoCo Mom Bloggers and Virtual Tastemakers and Why We Love Them

By Zeina Davis ([email protected])

Local moms are doing big things right here in Montgomery County. We would like to share a few of our trend setters and trail blazers that have hit our radar below. Like traffic on 355, these ladies are here to stay. 


Mimi Markopoulos | Life on a Crosscutway

Mimi hails from Damascus, Maryland where she resides with her husband and two daughters. Her husband owns the local treasure, Nick’s Diner in Wheaton. Mimi focuses her content on DIY and home making. Her elegant style and fun DIY’s will help you become a pinterest queen. 

Blog: https://www.lifeoncrosscutway.com/

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Colleen and Jen | Adventure Moms DC 

This local dynamic duo gives amazing advice on what to do in and around DC with specific guides curated for families. 

Website: https://www.adventuremomsdc.com/

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Yolande Kelly | Life Style IG Influencer, Blogger and Event Planner

 Yolande hails from Brookeville, MD with her husband and two children. She focuses on stylish and approachable fashion, family life and all things events. 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CP9ZIvzBr76/

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Courtney Whittington | Founder, DC Moms Collective 

Courtney’s DC Moms Collective is so much more than a blog. This group of mom contributors range from SAHM’s (stay at home mom’s) to small business owners, local pediatricians and more. They have wonderful guides for camp, schools, doctors offices and parks as well as  beautifully written essays and blogs that speak to all moms. 

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Leticia Barr | Tech Savvy Mama 

This local mama is an award-winning technology, education, and parenting blogger who teaches middle school computer science. She combines her knowledge of child development, psychology, education, tech and parenting to provide useful advice for families about the digital parenting topics.*
*Overview reformatted from techsavvymama.com 

Website: https://techsavvymama.com/

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Jenna Levine Liu | Sixx Cool Moms

Jenna lives in Germantown with her husband and 20 month old and is the founder of the now National, Sixx Cool Moms. Sixx Cool Moms began with a private facebook group called Cool Moms of Montgomery County which is, in and of itself, a wonderful community of local moms who aren’t afraid to be real (see full list of FB mom groups below). It has now grown nationally and includes a website and blog, which features many local businesses in Montgomery County like this: https://coolmomsusa.com/jennas-first-time-aerial-yoga/?fbclid=IwAR16oNNAuQqMPFi0-TBerKPxyBjpNM0Vv7qvIDnaQE7PZZZLmv3PfywA6gQ

Website/Blog: www.Coolmomsusa.com

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Vanessa with This Joyful Life

Vanessa lives with her family in Rockville, MD and focuses on family, wellness, travel and beauty. 

Website: https://thisjoyfullife.org/

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Brianne Izzo | Cupcakes and Kale Chips

Brianne Izzo is a chemical engineer turned chef. This local mom specializes in providing both regular and gluten free meals that balance health and flavor.  

A couple more local moms doing cool stuff!

https://sunshinewhispers.com/things-to-do-in-maryland-with-kids/

https://www.instagram.com/squeakcity_dc/

Are you a local mom with a (non-mlm) small business or blog? We want to hear from you! Email [email protected] and put: MoCo Mom in the title with links to your business. 

Local Mom Facebook Groups

Whether you are looking for a new pediatrician or a new friend, these groups are a wonderful space for local moms. Please note: these are private groups moderated by volunteers. You must request permission to join and fit their criteria. 

Bethesda Rockville Potomac Gaithersburg Moms

https://www.facebook.com/groups/112745472394126/

Bethesda Potomac Rockville Moms

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BethesdaPotomacRockvilleMoms/

North Potomac, Darnestown, Gaithersburg Germantown Moms

https://www.facebook.com/groups/369262356818879/

No Excuse Mom Montgomery County (Fitness Related)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/noexcusemommontgomerycounty/about

Cool Moms of Montgomery County (Featured Above)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/coolmomsofmoco/

Clarksburg Moms Club

https://www.facebook.com/groups/124947010895344


About Zeina:

Zeina Davis is a local Marketing Specialist and Writer in Gaithersburg, MD where she resides with her two children and husband. To connect with her please email [email protected]

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