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Come celebrate motherhood with Evanthia and Sarahlynne from merelymothers!

Merelymothers is written by two stay-at-home moms and educators who strive to maintain identities as introspective, creative, modern women. Despite recent debates in the press, we refuse to believe that our choice to be full-time moms is somehow a negation of feminism or a decision to step into the shadows as women (to become “merely” mothers). Our blog celebrates motherhood in all its forms, analyzes our generations’ expectations of women and families, and encourages discussion and debate of controversial parenting issues. We love to write about the topics that most people are nervous to talk about. Speak up! Speak out! We certainly do.

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About Tracie Nall

Tracie lives in Arizona with her husband, teen daughter, and more books than her shelves will hold. She spends her days writing and editing. Many of her words end up on her blog, From Tracie. Find Tracie on Twitter @FromTracie and on Instagram where she takes pictures of things that are yellow.

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  1. The Garden Goat says

    Happy SITS Day! The insight into “terrible twos” is certainly accurate. This time period in child development happens just when the child wants to seek independence but is unable to communicate well and understand rationale behind decisions mom has to make in their interest! With 9 children I have been through this 8 times and am currently in that phase with my youngest…who is 2.5 years old!

  4. Erin S. says

    I love your blog. You hit on topics just like people in my circle of friends. Looking forward to following your work.

  6. Kim says

    I think it’s great that you both are bringing recognition to one of the hardest, yet most rewarding jobs, being ‘merely’ a mom! Good luck to you both!

  7. Deb says

    Happy SITS Day… and as you can see from the topic of my last post, I think we may be like-minded souls.

  11. Kimberly says

    Heading over to the site now! Can’t wait to read the two perspectives and to gain more knowledge about homeschool, as I would love to homeschool my children!

  12. Sara says

    love the post title ‘I’m not a bad feminist, I’m a realist’ that’s so me…and in so many more ways than just feminism…off tS day!

    Sara

  18. DjRelAt7 says

    Kudos to you ladies for sticking up for being a full time mom, that in itself is a full time job, can’t wait to read some posts!

  21. Martha Woods says

    Love the title! My mom was also “merely” a mother, and then there’s me, not having kids at all. Two opposites. Funny how she is criticized for choosing kids over work, and I’m criticized for working full-time and not having a family yet! Either option gets you lambasted. The worst is when the criticism comes from other women. Shouldn’t we all be building each other up, not tearing each other down?

  24. Kerry says

    I love when bloggers mix it up and challenge us to think. Looking forward to checking your site out. Congrats!

  30. Mommy's Always Write says

    Happy SITS Day! I’m looking forward to checking out your blog. I love that there are two people to offer input… that definitely adds a unique element to the blog!

  36. Bev says

    I recently made the decision with my husband to be a stay at home mom (when the time comes). One of my initial concerns was these societal expectations about women in the 21st century, so I am looking forward to checking our your blog!

  38. Star Traci says

    I love the thought behind “merelymothers”. I have been guilty of saying “I’m just a mom”. I’m headed that way now.

    Congrats on your SITS day!
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    Traci

  39. Kristin says

    Love it! You ARE feminists…you’re choosing how your life will go. That’s what it’s about – so many people think feminism = hating men and working until retirement. Which, if that’s what you want, then great, but the idea is to have choices. I LOVE that you see that and celebrate all the choices out there!

  40. Mary says

    Happy Tuesday everyone! It’s rainy and cool here- such a good day for a warm bowl of chili. Man, I love the fall!

    Have a wonderful day!

  45. Charlotte says

    Awesome. Can’t wait to check out these great mommies now. I don’t think it matters that I’m not necessarily a mom myself, I always love girls who look at the world differently and speak their opinion proudly 🙂

  46. Kate says

    Congrats! How fun to have two people work on a blog, I can just imagine the collaboration and creativity that would come out of that!

  49. Angi says

    i love the ideas in your mission statement! and I would love to have a blog partner- how fun that you get to do this together. I can’t wait to check you out!