The MADS 2011 Celebrating The UKs Best Mum And Dad Blogs

We're delighted to announce the finalists of the MAD Blog Awards 2011. Please click on the category images below to explore the finalists for each award.

Best Pre-School Fun MAD Blog Finalists

Toddlers are great, but they’re hard work! This collection of blogging finalists celebrates all that is wonderful about the pre-school years, with blogs packed full of ideas and tips for parents, as well as sharing those funny moments that only a toddler can help create. The winner of the best pre-school fun MAD blog will receive a family ticket to Drayton Manor Theme Park and Thomas Land, plus overnight accommodation at the Holiday Inn, Solihull, thanks to sponsor MEGABloks.

1/5: Transatlantic Blonde

Twitter: @melaina25

Why We Love It: A first time mum thousands of miles away from her home country, Melaina started her blog to stay in touch with friends back home. Now with a loyal readership, Transatlantic Blonde offers a snapshot into the life of this American Glaswegian family.

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We're delighted to announce the finalists of the MAD Blog Awards 2011. Please click on the category images below to explore the finalists for each award.

Best Pre-School Fun MAD Blog Finalists

2/5: The Imagination Tree

Twitter: @theimaginationtree

Why We Love It: Anna’s imagination tree holds a wealth of play ideas for your little ones, linking each craft tip or activity to its educational benefits. With activities grouped into themes it’s easy to find something suitable for your child. A teacher for ten years, Anna is reassuringly realistic about parenting, admitting to the occasional lazy day in front of Peppa Pig, as well as her impressive crafting!

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We're delighted to announce the finalists of the MAD Blog Awards 2011. Please click on the category images below to explore the finalists for each award.

Best Pre-School Fun MAD Blog Finalists

3/5: Red Ted Art

Twitter: @redtedart

Why We Love It: No matter if it’s wet weather or fine, you’ll find something to occupy you over at Red Ted Art. With top
tips for craft activities and step by step photographs to help you get it right, you’ll soon be turning
your household rubbish into works of art! Lots of loo rolls stacking up at home? Red Ted even has an
ebook filled with different projects using the cardboard tubes.

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We're delighted to announce the finalists of the MAD Blog Awards 2011. Please click on the category images below to explore the finalists for each award.

Best Pre-School Fun MAD Blog Finalists

4/5: Flowers, Fairies and Fairy Cakes

Twitter: @elsiebutton

Why We Love It: Elsie’s warm-hearted and frequently hilarious blog details the adventures of the Button household living in the country with husband Tom and two young daughters.

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We're delighted to announce the finalists of the MAD Blog Awards 2011. Please click on the category images below to explore the finalists for each award.

Best Pre-School Fun MAD Blog Finalists

5/5: Mummys Busy World

Twitter: @verybusymama

Why We Love It: We love it because: Mummy’s Busy World is the story of working Mum Maria and Little M. Unlike most Mum blogs, this one is “written” by the youngest member of the household, who’s always ready to tell us about the latest adventures of Mami and Papi. These adventures include days out, reviews and what it’s like being raised in a Chilean-American bilingual household. Mum Maria combines blogging with a demanding job as a social media manager – and if that wasn’t enough, there’s the small matter of running the Virgin London Marathon.

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