Meet The Stir's Writers

I'm the Editorial Assistant here at The Stir. I'm a new city lady, a bargainista by talent, and runner of everything from 5ks to half marathons. Losing 60 pounds is my greatest life accomplishment, so far. In my spare time I ramble on personal blog, Making Life Fit.

I'm a copy editor, writer, and fanatic Steelers fan living in downtown New York City. I'm not a grammar snob (I hope!), but I have a healthy, loving, rather profound respect for the English language. Sometimes browsing through Twitter gives me heart palpitations. Anyway, I've worked at places like Southern Living, The Knot, Prevention, The Huffington Post, and ChicksintheHuddle.com.

I'm an LA-based writer who, after years of covering sex tips and diet tricks for magazines and the web, has recently discovered a new hard-hitting topic: Mommyhood! With two identical twin baby boys to raise (pause for audible gasp), I'm sleepless and brainless, but wow, am I in love. And like any smitten girl, I can't seem to shut up about these little guys, totally caught up in the highs and lows (cause yes, there are lows) of being a new Mommy.

I live in Brooklyn, NY, and write about technology, security, gadgets, gear, wristwatches, and the Internet. After spending four years as an IT programmer, I switched gears and became a full-time journalist. My work has appeared in the New York Times, Laptop, PC Upgrade, Surge, Gizmodo, Men's Health, InSync, Linux Journal, Popular Science, Sync, and I've written a book called Black Hat: Misfits, Criminals, and Scammers in the Internet Age. You cand find more about me at BigWideLogic.com.

Headshot by SharonaPhoto.com.

I'm a former Forbes journalist and blogger who has also waxed lyrical for other places, including Marie Claire, The Frisky, The New York Post, and Women on the Fence. For my book, Can't Think Straight, I was on The Today Show, The Joy Behar Show, The Gayle King Show, and others. (But not Hoarders. One can dream.) I like to tell it like it is, almost as much as I like cats. I know a lot about celebrities and nothing about my neighbors. Visit me at my website or blog.

I met my husband at 18, got married at 23, and then worked (and played) hard for seven years before becoming a mom. It took us five months to like each other again after our daughter was born. I wish I'd known to expect that! At my day job I've labored in television news, print, and on the web, where I've helped launch many a blog, but I am most proud of this one — right here.

As for my kids, they crack me up. One of them recently picked up a phone, looked me sternly in the eyes, and said, "Shhh mommy, I am on a very important work call!" At least I know they're listening to me.

I am a mother, runner, wife, editor, and writer. My work has appeared in The New York Times, Parents, Parenting, Runner's World and many other publications over the years. I also make a mean margarita and run races (everything from 5ks to marathons).

I live outside of Boston, MA in a 1,000 square foot condo in a neighborhood nicknamed "Little Brasilia" with my husband, our two children (Sam, 5, and Alan, 3.5), a corpulent cat and a chihuahua with emotional issues. It's a full life in a small house, but I love it.

Call me a professional hypocrite: I write about how to raise kids for magazines like Parents, American Baby, Parenting, and other publications, but rarely follow my own mothering advice. Yeah, my kids watch TV and play in a rock band instead of on a soccer team but you know what? They're cool. (Can you tell I was raised by hippies?)

I write about parenting, home, food, clutter, thermostat wars, princesses -- so, basically, my life with a husband, 7 year old son, and 5 year old daughter. Previously I wrote about health and family at readersdigest.com, and before that, I was a newspaper reporter, and before that ... I can't remember anymore.

After freelancing in my pjs for two years, I'm now senior lifestyle editor at The Stir. Though I miss my slippers, I couldn't be happier! I did stints at People, PopEater, AOL Health, The Huffington Post, and MyDaily. Before that, I was at FoxNews.com (don't gasp), where I covered fun stuff like the Oscars and style trends, plus heavier fare like Katrina and Casey Anthony. This past year I was in the odd position of getting married at City Hall, planning what my mom called a "proper wedding," and having a baby. I have a thing for watermelon, mystery novels, France, and trips to the Met.

I consider myself a progressive liberal mom. I have two sons, ages 8 and 6. Being a mother has made me a fierce advocate for education and nutrition. I'm a creative spirit with business sensibilities and have been accused of having a bleeding heart and an ideological sense of the world, but I'm okay with that. I am also a writer and marketer with my own consulting business. I share my musings and rants at Dirt & Noise.

Not that long ago I moved to New York from Los Angeles, where I wrote and worked for shows like What I Like About You and The Big Bang Theory. I've written essays for McSweeney's and Hackwriters, blogged for a bevy of websites, and even had a short-lived affair with copywriting.

I live in a dimly-lit Brooklyn brownstone with my husband and shih tzu.

Spend lots of time online. Don't eat dairy. Big fan of puppies.

Once upon a time, I was a television anchor with a closet stuffed full of designer gear. But when I became a mom, my new uniform consisted of cheap blue jeans and disposable t-shirts.

A few years spent in the mother 'hood and I was ready to claw my way out or die trying-- That's how "She's Still Got It" was born. I believe moms can be pretty, stylish, and on trend. Even on a a ridiculously meager budget. Even in the car rider pick up line.

You've still got it, Mama. And I'd love to help you figure out exactly how to show it off.

Have style questions? E-mail me at suburban.turmoil@yahoo.com!

I am the author of The Mommyologist, a blog where I laugh at how life has changed since my son entered the picture. My words have been quoted in The New York Times, CNN.com, and a few TV programs have even dared to put me on camera. Before becoming a full-time writer for The Stir, I dished out celeb gossip for Babble and wrote for CBS CT. I currently reside in the boonies, but long for the city. I also recently discovered Shellac manicures, and I think I'm in love.

I'm Nadia -- affectionately known as "Justice Jonesie" by my bloggy friends -- and co-founder of Blogalicious Weekend. I'm a savvy mom to three, law professor, and blogger since 2006. I blog at JusticeJonesie.com about work-life balance, fitness, and my journey through motherhood. I became politically active at the age of 30, after I became a U.S. Citizen. Since then, I’ve volunteered for Obama for America and as a Voter Protection Attorney. When I am not working or chasing after my kids, you may find me training for a half-marathon or enjoying a chic night out on the town with my hubby.

I'm a happily married dad with two amazingly awesome boys. I met my wife in college and only took seven years of dating before I finally popped the question. So yeah, I'm a bit impulsive.

I'm a freelance writer who can't get enough of the Muppets, comic books, Legos, and video games. Oh, I once ate 56 pieces of raw fish in a sushi eating contest ... and came in third. I also own JoeShopping.com, the friendliest coupons and deals site on the web. Please go buy stuff so my kids can eat. They're really getting sick of canned beans.

I'm a journalist by training, blogger by choice, and mom of two hilarious, awesome, kind of insane kids. The kids and I live in Detroit (come visit, we're having a moment) in an 83-year-old house with their dad/my husband, three cats and one dog. I would enjoy reading, gardening and sewing poorly but enthusiastically in my spare time if I had any.

My name is Jenny (aka The Bloggess). I'm an irreverent satire writer with a penchant for saying baffling things that leave people alternately appalled and fascinated. I'm best known for giving unprovoked and vaguely dangerous advice, and was once labeled an "interesting psycho" by Gawker after unwittingly starting a small blood feud with William Shatner. I find it very hard to dispute any of this.

I've blogged for the Huffington Post and Styleite and was featured in Tara Stiles' yoga book, Slim, Calm, Sexy. When not writing or trying to touch my toes, you can find me losing at trivia nights in pubs or visiting friends and family in the South. I live in the East Village with my roommate and an excellently behaved DVR.

I'm the Editorial Intern for The Stir. You need it? I got it! I taste-test, link, research, run errands, and I'll even stand on my head while juggling if you ask nicely. I've got an affinity for Beyonce, celebrity gossip and bad jokes. I believe in Eggs Benedict, old fashioned furniture, and my night-light. Everything else is just a government conspiracy.

In a former life, Suzanne Murray was a lawyer, a journalist, and a green lifestyle guru. She's launched several web sites, and has worked at the Washington Post Company, the Boston Review, the New York Observer, and myriad women's magazines. In her current life, she's the Parenting & Political Editor at The Stir/Moms Matter 2012. She's also raising a bunch of chickens and one adventurous 4-year-old.

I'm Executive Vice President of CafeMom, Publisher of The Stir, and the mom of two young boys. I live in Brooklyn, unabashedly adore reality TV (even the really bad shows), and use too many exclamation points(!) in my writing. Other fun facts about me: I love airports, hate small talk, read a TON of books, and I gave birth to an 11-pound baby at home. 

Hi there. I'm Sheri -- Entertainment, News & Sports editor and a writer here on The Stir, as well as a blogger and amateur photographer. I live in Northern California where I also work, watch birds, and raise two wild and wonderful boys with my husband.

I have produced prose professionally for most of my adult life, adore alliteration, and prefer to write with an actual pen. Along the way, I have earned a black belt (and a few black eyes) in multi-tasking. In any spare time, I watch copious amounts of reality television and run recreationally to preserve my sanity and out of necessity to keep up with my 7-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter.

A former staff writer at People Magazine and Us Weekly, I have covered everything from hero pets to hurricanes to the secrets of celebrity slim-downs (which is basically avoiding carbs and anything else that you might actually enjoy eating). My work has also appeared in Essence and Self Magazine. Now an editor at The Stir, I spend my down time hanging out with my hubby, toddler and Shih Tzu in New York City. My other favorite pastime -- reality TV. I swear I've learned everything I need to know to survive this life from Snooki, Kim K and NeNe Leakes.

I live in the Seattle area with my husband and our sons Riley (6) and Dylan (3). Prior to August 2010 I spent many years as a software marketer, these days I work from home as a freelance writer. I enjoy photography, comic books, R-rated movies, and things that smell like coconut.

I'm a transplant from the plains of Colorado, now raising a son in the wilds of brownstone Brooklyn where the buffalo mozzarella roam. Before joining The Stir I worked for a start-up grassroots organization and contributed to blogs like Civil Eats and One Little Bite (of the dearly-departed Cookie Magazine) -- all from my lovely window-seat office. Most of the time I'm contemplating my next meal. I love kale and doughnuts equally.

I'm a home schooling mom to a 9-year-old daughter. I'm also daughter of Daft Scottish Mom, who calls me an 'awful wee lassie' on a daily basis. I cannot argue with this assessment. Mark Steyn and Thomas Sowell are my Thinkies Porn and I'm one of those icky fiscal and social Conservatives. Between laundry, Barbies and school, I'm a blogger who writes for RedState, Human Events, and Big Journalism.  I also very much enjoy the evil substances known as salt, red meat, and bacon. Co-host of That's What She Said on FTR Radio.