Being a mom can be a lonely venture. There are days when all I do is talk about Frozen, clean up bodily fluids, and follow the instructions of two (surprisingly bossy) toddlers. Those are the days when I feed my Instagram fix. I take a gander at other moms’ lives, prettied up; I admire the courageousness of moms who are going through things I can’t begin to imagine; I laugh along with other moms who are also having a day of it—it’s a quick way to get perspective on my day and to remind me why we’re all doing this mom thing (for the money, obviously).
I’ve rounded up twelve of my favorite moms on Instagram, who run the gamut from hilarious to inspiring. The one thing these Instagram moms all have in common? Totally adorable kiddos.
12 Moms You NEED to Be Following on Instagram
-
Ilana Wiles
Who: Ilana, @mommyshorts
Why You Should Follow Her: Ilana pretty much defines stylish urban parenting. If you’ve ever uttered the phrase, “I could never raise my kids in the city,” Ilana will change your mind in about two seconds. -
Bev Weidner
Who: Bev, @bevcooks
Why You Should Follow Her: Two words: “Yum” and “fun.” Bev is a mom of twins and wife to an indie rock musician whose knack for cooking and styling food (and her kids) is so on point. -
Ever and Willa
Who: Ever and Willa, @ever_and_willa
Why You Should Follow Her: I liken Ever and Willa's feed to a modern house with clean design that is filled with creativity yet somehow always picked up. Plus, it doesn't hurt she has the two cutest pumpkins who wear totally to-die-for outfits.
-
Indiana Adams
Who: Indiana Adams, @indianaadams
Why You Should Follow Her: I love a mom with a sense of humor, and Indiana isn't afraid to post the craziness that goes with having three little kids. Plus, she has killer style that is mom friendly.
-
Amanda Gregory
Who: Amanda Gregory, @mytinytribe
Why You Should Follow Her: Amanda is SO COOL. She was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy, a nerve disorder that paralyzed half of her face, and is now on a journey "to chase freedom" and "step out of captivity." She is incredibly inspiring and achingly real, and takes really amazing photos.
-
LaTonya Yvette
Who: LaTonya Yvette, @latonyayvette
Why You Should Follow Her: When I first found LaTonya's feed I was literally intimidated by the coolness emanating from it. But it's way more than just photos of a gorgeous Brooklyn mom; LaTonya's posts are always thoughtful and kind and make me want to be a better woman/mom.
-
Jade Warne
Who: Jade, @hipster_mum
Why You Should Follow Her: Jade’s impeccable style is solid proof that one can truly get cooler and hotter once you become a parent (at least that’s what I tell myself). In addition to snaps of her stylish life, she features other Australian mums who are truly making this whole parenting thing cool. -
Kersey Campbell
Who: Kersey Campbell @andweplay
Why You Should Follow Her: Whenever it's raining and the kids start climbing the walls, I head over to Kersey's feed, which is chock-full of easy DIYs that are kid friendly and mom approved.
-
Zoe Foster Blake
Who: Zoe Foster Blake, @zotheysay
Why You Should Follow Her: She captioned this pic, "It's not Ebola. It's WORSE: Man flu. #staystrong." Enough said.
-
Mrs. Lilien
Who: Mrs. Lilien, @mrslilien
Why You Should Follow Her: Because every mom needs some glam in her life. Mrs. Lilien loves a champagne cocktail, believes in looking fabulous, and keeps her dish soap in a decanter (see above). LOVE HER.
-
Joni Lay
Who: Joni Lay, @laybabylay
Why You Should Follow Her: Joni has one of my favorite blogs, Lay Baby Lay, which is full of gorgeous inspiration for kids' spaces. Her life on Instagram doesn't disappoint---it's full of adorable parties, her lovely house, and fun with her two little girls.
-
Katy Dill
Who: Katy Dill, @nobigdillkaty
Why You Should Follow Her: My favorite thing about Instagram is getting a peek into lives that are different than mine; Katy has six (totally photogenic) kids, a black and white aesthetic that is swoon-worthy, and great ideas for getting organized.
-
This Little Miggy
Who: This Little Miggy @thislittlemiggy
Why You Should Follow Her: Miggy has three little girls, one of who was born with limb differences. She captures their family's ups and downs with humor and honesty, plus highlights other families in special needs situations.
-
Kate of Style Smaller
Who: Kate, @stylesmaller
Why You Should Follow Her: I can't get enough of photos of adorable kids or my adopted hometown of San Francisco. Kate's two cuties fit the bill perfectly, and her brightly colored shots capture the heart of our city.
-
Kelly Jensen
Who: Kelly Jensen, @kellyejensen
Why You Should Follow Her: Kelly's feed is the worst form of birth control ever. She has five of the cutest kids imaginable, they all look like they truly have a blast together, and every season they make up a "life list" filled with things like "jump in the pool with your clothes on" and "roll down a grassy hill." I need more babies!
