And The Winner Is....

Well, the Rejuvenator giveaway has finally come to an end.  I just want to say thank you ago  to the folks over at Rejuvenator for sponsoring this giveaway! So, without further ado, the winner is.....

Congratulations Kim!  And a huge thank you to everyone entered and helped to promote this giveaway.  If you didn't win, no worries.  There will be more awesome giveaways coming soon.

Give Me A Vote

I first stumbled across Circle of Moms on Facebook back in 2008.  I was still pregnant with Moo and looking for a place to connect with other young moms.  What better place to find some virtual support groups than Facebook right?  Anyways, Circle of Moms turned out to be a great resource, especially when I  started finding out about all of Moo's allergies and I made the choice to breastfeed.

So, it's pleasure to have been nominated as one of their Top 25 Southern Moms!  I hope that I'm not asking a lot, but I could really use your votes in making it into the Top 25.  Just click on the little button below and look for YUMMommy.  Then click the orange thumbs up button to cast your vote!

Don't forget to tell your friends!

Funny Family Moments

I love being a mom, wife, daughter, sister and aunt.  At the end of the day it's my family that keeps me going when I want to throw in the towel.  Somebody always has an encouraging word if my faith is hanging by a thread.  But what I really love and appreciate most about are our funny family moments!  At the end of a long day, reliving them through photos, a text, etc always, always brings a smile to my face.

I'm so thankful for the technology we have so that I can capture and share some of the funny family moments I've had with Moo and JJ.  When they're teenagers they'll probably feel embarrassed but once they have kids of their own they'll be thankful that I preserved the memories.  And on rainy days, these moments will bring them sunshine. 

Well, the lovely folks from FarmRich would love for YUMMommy readers to share some of that sunshine on Pinterest with their Life's Funny Family Moments contest.  Details are listed below.  Good luck!

What's your funniest family moment?

I'm Nominated!!

Yay!!!  I got nominated and made it as a finalist CBS Local Most Valuable Blogger here in Charlotte in the Lifestyle and Family Blog category!!!  I'm beyond stoked!!!  Pretty please vote for me by clicking on the button below.  You can vote once per day or twice if you vote from your computer and smart phone.  Voting ends September 9th.  

If I win this will open up so many more doors for YUMMommy.   Spread the word please!!!

Got A Cool Trick?

YO GABBA GABBA! LAUNCHES COOL TRICKS CONTEST

WINNERS TO RECEIVE VIP FAMILY 4-PACK AND THEIR COOL TRICK FEATURED AT

KIA MOTORS PRESENTS YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER TO RECEIVE 5 DAY ALL-EXPENSE PAID FAMILY VACATION

Miami, FL -- (August 18, 2010) Hello friends! YO GABBA GABBA! announces the launch of the Cool Tricks contest which provides an opportunity for fans across North America to show-off their unique talents. Gabba fans are invited to upload a :30-:60 second video demonstrating their Cool Trick to win the opportunity to receive a VIP Family 4 Pack and have their winning video played during intermission at the KIA Motors Presents YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! show closest to their hometown. All participants are also automatically entered into a sweepstakes where one lucky fan will receive a five night trip for four to the Caribbean or Mexico.

In addition, each winner will also receive $100 worth of organic baby food, toddler, and lunchbox snacks and two “Party In My Lunchbox” Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! concert t-shirts from Revolution Foods and Plum Organics. Grand prize includes roundtrip air, Junior Suite accommodations, and all meals to a choice of Palladium Hotels & Resorts.

To enter the contest, participants must upload their video to Facebook at http://facebook.yogabbagabbalive.com/. Winners are determined by public vote in each tour market. So be sure to get all your friends and family to vote for you!

Cool Tricks begins on Wednesday, August 18 at 10AM EST and winners will be notified and announced prior to the show date in each local market. The entry period for the grand prize sweepstakes will end on Sunday, Dec 12. See official rules at http://facebook.yogabbagabbalive.com/.

Cool Tricks is a popular segment on the television series where children and adults show off their special talent or skill (gymnastics, cup stacking, breakdance move, etc.). Celebrities such as Tony Hawk performing a skateboard move and Rhys Darby doing the robot have appeared on Cool Tricks.

Heading back on the road, KIA Motors Presents YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE! THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! will make stops in 60 cities at top theaters, arenas and amphitheaters across North America starting on August 27 in Bethel, NY and ending in Dallas, TX on December 12. Featuring music, singing, dancing and animation, KIA Motors Presents YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE! THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! is an interactive experience that offers audience members of all ages the opportunity to witness their favorite characters come to life. Joining the characters on stage will be hip-hop legend Biz Markie to teach kids how to beat box with “Biz’s Beat of the Day.” Special guests will join the party on stage for the Super Music Friends Show and Dancey Dance segments.

For complete tour, ticket, and VIP package information, visit http://www.yogabbagabbalive.com/.

DATECITY VENUE CONTEST END

Friday, August 27, 2010Bethel, NYBethel WoodsAug 25, 2010

Saturday, August 28, 2010Bristow, VAJiffy Lube LiveAug 26, 2010

Sunday, August 29, 2010Philadelphia, PAMann Center for the Performing ArtsAug 27, 2010

Tuesday, August 31, 2010Gilford, NHMeadowbrook US Cellular PavilionAug 29, 2010

Thursday, September 02, 2010Albany, NYTimes Union CenterAug 29, 2010

Friday, September 03, 2010Buffalo, NYArtparkAug 30, 2010

Saturday, September 04, 2010Toronto, ONMolson Canadian AmphitheatreAug 31, 2010

Wednesday, September 08, 2010Edmonton, ALNorthern JubileeAug 29, 2010

Thursday, September 09, 2010Calgary, ALSouthern JubileeAug 30, 2010

Saturday, September 11, 2010Vancouver, BCQueen Elizabeth TheatreSept 1, 2010

Tuesday, September 14, 2010Regina, SKBrandt CentreSept 4, 2010

Wednesday, September 15, 2010Winnipeg, MBMTS Centre Theatre Sept 5, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010London, ONJohn Labatt CentreSept 8, 2010

Sunday, September 19, 2010Ottawa, ONScotiabank PlaceSept 9, 2010

Tuesday, September 21, 2010Rochester, NYAuditorium TheatreSept 11, 2010

Wednesday, September 22, 2010Burlington, VTFlynn TheatreSept 12, 2010

Friday, September 24, 2010Portland, MEMerrill AuditoriumSept 14, 2010

Saturday, September 25, 2010Boston, MAWang TheatreSept 15, 2010

Tuesday, September 28, 2010Providence, RIProvidence PACSept 18, 2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010Wallingford, CTOakdale TheatreSept 19, 2010

Thursday, September 30, 2010Pittsburgh, PABenedum Center for the Performing ArtsSept 20, 2010

Saturday, October 02, 2010New York, NYRadio City Music HallSept 22, 2010

Tuesday, October 05, 2010Hershey, PAHershey TheaterSept 25, 2010

Wednesday, October 06, 2010Cleveland, OHState Theatre at PlayhouseSquareSept 26, 2010

Friday, October 08, 2010Detroit, MIFox TheatreSept 28, 2010

Saturday, October 09, 2010Chicago, ILChicago TheatreSept 29, 2010

Monday, October 11, 2010Louisville, KYThe Palace TheatreOct 1, 2010

Wednesday, October 13, 2010Indianapolis, INMurat TheatreOct 3, 2010

Friday, October 15, 2010Richmond, VALandmark TheaterOct 5, 2010

Saturday, October 16, 2010Greensboro, NCWar Memorial AuditoriumOct 6, 2010

Sunday, October 17, 2010Charlotte, NCOvens AuditoriumOct 7, 2010

Tuesday, October 19, 2010Chattanooga, TNSoldiers & Sailors Memorial AuditoriumOct 9, 2010

Wednesday, October 20, 2010Huntsville, ALVon Braun CenterOct 10, 2010

Thursday, October 21, 2010Nashville, TNJackson Hall - Tennessee PACOct 11, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010Atlanta, GAFox TheatreOct 13, 2010

Wednesday, October 27, 2010Jacksonville, FLMoran Theatre at Times Union CenterOct 17, 2010

Friday, October 29, 2010Kissimmee, FLSilver Spurs ArenaOct 19, 2010

Saturday, October 30, 2010Tampa, FLSt. Pete Times ForumOct 20, 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010Miami, FLAmericanAirlines ArenaOct 21, 2010

Tuesday, November 02, 2010Columbia, SCTownship AuditoriumOct 23, 2010

Wednesday, November 03, 2010Knoxville, TNTennessee TheatreOct 24, 2010

Friday, November 05, 2010Tulsa, OKBOK CenterOct 26, 2010

Saturday, November 06, 2010Kansas City, MOThe MidlandOct 27, 2010

Sunday, November 07, 2010Denver, CO1st Bank CenterOct 28, 2010

Tuesday, November 09, 2010Salt Lake City, UTMaverick CenterOct 30, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010Spokane, WAINB Performing Arts CenterNov 2, 2010

Saturday, November 13, 2010Seattle, WATacoma DomeNov 3, 2010

Sunday, November 14, 2010Portland, ORMemorial ColiseumNov 4, 2010

Monday, November 15, 2010Eugene, ORHult CenterNov 5, 2010

Thursday, November 18, 2010Sacramento, CAMemorial AuditoriumNov 8, 2010

Saturday, November 20, 2010San Francisco, CABill Graham Civic AuditoriumNov 10, 2010

Friday, November 26, 2010Los Angeles, CANokia TheaterNov 16, 2010

Sunday, November 28, 2010San Diego, CASan Diego Sports ArenaNov 18, 2010

Saturday, December 04, 2010Phoenix, AZDodge TheaterNov 24, 2010

Tuesday, December 07, 2010El Paso, TXAbraham Chavez TheaterNov 27, 2010

Thursday, December 09, 2010San Antonio, TXFreeman ColiseumNov 29, 2010

Friday, December 10, 2010Houston, TXHobby CenterNov 30, 2010

Saturday, December 11, 2010Austin, TXCedar Park CenterDec 1, 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010Dallas, TXDr Pepper ArenaDec 2, 2010





For More Information on S2BN, Wildbrain or Yo Gabba Gabba, go to http://www.yogabbagabbalive.com/

For information on Revolution Foods and Plum Organics go to http://www.revolutionfoods.com/ and http://www.plumorganics.com/

About Kia Motors America

Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 700 dealers throughout the United States. For 2009, KMA recorded its 15th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share and recently achieved its best quarter of sales ever. Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value, high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles. Kia Motors prides itself on producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline “The Power to Surprise.”

Kia Motors America is the “Official Automotive Partner of the NBA.” Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available at its Web site – http://www.kia.com/. For media information, including photography, visit http://www.kiamedia.com/.

What I'm Making Monday: Blinged out Headbands Giveaway

Well, it's Monday again and this is the second edition of my What I'm Making Monday posts.  I'm really starting to like these things. It forces me to get back in the hang of crafting.  I'm loving all the other ideas I see linked up at Baby Makin{g} Machine's blog.  Not to mention, that's how I got my first two Google followers!!  So, exciting.  Feels like I'm finally proving myself as a mommy blogger.

But anyways, back to what I'm making for today's post.  If you're following me on Twitter (@Yummommies) or on Facebook (Young Urban Modern Mommies), then you would know that I had my first public showing of my Etsy Accessory Line, KE Original.  Well, being a mommy of one very spoiled and pampered Princess, I thought it would be a good idea to try my hand at making some cute hair accessories.  And being the bling lover that I am, I decided to make Blinged out Headbands adorned with flowers.

To create these inexpensive works of art all you need is:

A Plastic Headband

Colorful Rhinestones

Flowers

Adhesive Glue

Scissors

Once you have all your supplies gathered you want to:

1. Remove the flowers from the wire stem and use your scissors to cut off the plastic stem part that connected the two.
2. Add a medium sized dot of adhesive to your headband and then attach your flower(s).
3. Start adding your rhinestones along both sides using the same adhesive.  Be sure not to put too big of a dot for the rhinestones so that it doesn't ooze from under the edges.
4. Allow the headband to dry for at least 15 minutes.

Your final product should look very similar to mine pictured below.

Hope you have fun trying your hand at creating one of these. I had so much fun that I did like 15 of them.  And I want to give two of them away to two of my blog readers.  So, you could be the lucky person to win one!! All you have to do to win is Subscribe to my blog.

 For Extra Entries

1. Leave me a comment
2. Become a fan on Facebook
3. Follow me on Twitter (@Yummommies)

Winners will be announced on Friday!!!!

My Weekend WrapUp

It's Sunday and the weekend is officially coming to a close.  I can't say that I'm particularly sad about it though.  Saturday was the public debut of my KE Original accessory line in Chesterfield, SC.  Somehow, I got bamboozled into renting a booth at their Yard Sale of the Carolinas.  Hahaha...never again.  It was absolutely awful.

To start off, the $15 booth rental fee turned out to be nothing more than a fee for renting an empty booth space. There was no actual booth provided.  Thankfully, it had dawned on me that I should pack a table and I did.  And my booth space was nothing fancy.  We were smack dab in the middle of Fire Ant Central and Bee Haven. LOL.  Not to mention the sun came out around 9 AM and it started to cook us like hot dogs on a grill.

Yes, I got quite the tan, but no sun burn this time.  I took small breaks in shade whenever customers were stopping to look at my booth.  Oh let's talk about the customers.  Those people don't appreciate quality handmade items at all.  They were too busy buying up dusty shutters, a lawn mower motor, tents and one lady sold her dog for $15.  It was a total bust.  So, I loaded up my goods with the help of my brother and little sister and we high tailed it back home to head out to Chinese buffet.

I admit that I had been looking forward to making a small fortune at that thing.  I mean the way they advertised it, made it seem more like an arts & crafts festival than an actual junk sale extravaganza.  If I would have known those people wanted to buy junk, I could have emptied out my closet and storage.  But as my mom said, "At least you got the experience and know what it's all about."  However, all I want to know is can I get my money back?

While I did enjoy having my little brother home from college and spending time with the rest of the family, I was desperately missing my Moo. This weekend just so happens to be the weekend she visits with her father.  I missed her so much and was going a little nuts worrying what she was doing, if her diaper was wet or if her tummy was full.  I just wanted her back home with me.  That little girl is the light of my life.

And today I'm just enjoying a lazy Sunday.  Didn't quite make it to church like I intended thanks to some people who shall remain nameless. LOL.  But I know that God won't hold that against me. He knows that I have a good heart and that I'm usually at church every Sunday unless there is an emergency. 

So, I hope that you all have enjoyed your weekends and that you're getting prepared for the start of a brand new week.  I know that I am. Don't forget tomorrow is What I'm Making Monday around here.  And I'll be doing my FIRST Giveaway!!!!!  Check back to see what I'll be making and visit Baby Makin{g} Machine's blog to see the other What I'm Making Monday posts that will be linked up on her page.