More Than a Competition

I have been blogging for almost a year now.  And along this blogging journey I have come in contact with some pretty amazing people.  A few of those people I have even bonded with and established friendships with.  So, today I would like to highlight one of those persons.

Mommy Glow aka Young Fab Mama

I can’t be completely sure of the exact date that I stumbled across her blog, but it was sometime Spring 2010.  I was a single mom with a lot on my plate and nobody to whom it seemed could relate to me.  Of course, just about all my other girlfriends had kids, but at the time none of them were single moms at the time.  I hated feeling like I was alone in what I was going through.
Then out of the blue, I saw a comment from Mommy Glow on one of the other blogs that I read regularly.  I can’t remember what the comment was but I do remember feeling like ‘Hey, she kinda reminds me of me.’  So, I stalked her blog for a week.  And what do you know, she was a young single mom of one too!!  I decided to make contact.  I followed her blog and commented on one of her posts
And guess what?  She commented on one of my posts.  Thus, a blogger friendship began.  Now days, you can catch us tweeting it up on Twitter and posting on each other’s walls on Facebook.  At first glance, you might think that we’ve known each other for years.  However, that is not the case.
The truth is I needed a support team and she didn’t hesitate to join.  Well, now it is time for me to return the favor. 
Ladies and gentlemen, my dear friend Mommy Glow aka Young Fab Mama is in the running to become the next Mamavation Mom.  Now many of you maybe asking what exactly is a Mamavation Mom?  Well, as Mommy Glow describes it:
“In a nutshell Mamavation is an online sistahood empowering and supporting moms to live a healthy lifestyle.  The 2 chosen Mamavation moms undergo a 7 week boot camp…”  Each mom will have to share their struggles of learning how to live healthier via the Internet for millions of viewers to see.  The ultimate goal is for each mom to motivate other moms into living healthier as well, show them how to overcome obstacles and how to pass on that healthier living lifestyle to their families.
So why does she want to become a Mamavation Mom?  She “juggles being a full time student, employee, community volunteer and single mom.”  And if you’ve read her blog then you would know she’s struggled with weight issues, bad eating habits and lack of exercise motivation for some time.  Now she’s finally ready to transform her life and give healthy living a try permanently!!  With her beautiful daughter looking up to her as a role model, she is ready to make the change and show her how to live healthy and eat better.  She also wants to undergo the 7 week boot camp to help relieve her sleep apnea.
I for one am very proud of her for just being selected as a finalist.  I mean with all that she already has on her plate, I was and still am impressed at all the hard work she put in to get here.  This is one dedicated mama y’all!!  Being the youngest and only single mom in the final twelve, she is kind of the underdog here.
So, I am asking that you please join me in supporting her and spreading the word about her campaign.  How can you help?  Gee, I’m glad you asked.
1-Watch her video application below to get to know her & why she’s running
 2-Cast your vote for @YoungFabMama here

3-Tweet the following:
Vote @YoungFabMama for #Mamavation Mom http://bit.ly/f3vM23 #TeamYoungFabMama

4-Leave a comment on Mommy Glow letting her know you voted for her and that YUMMommy sent you

Need more motivation or incentive to vote for her?  Check out this post here.  I sincerely hope that you all will join me and help to make her dream come true!!

23 Comments

  1. Mizzreviewlady

    January 12, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    How kind of you to help her out:)

  2. Unknown

    January 12, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    How kind of you to help her out:)

  3. The Adventures of Princess Zaria

    January 13, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Ivoted for Mommy Glow. She is indeed Awesome! I met her online as a blogger and she is the nicest person. I hope she wins and meets her goal. She is so determined and passionate.

  4. Design It Chic

    January 13, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Hey there! Thanks for letting us know about Mommy Glow! She seems like a cool chick:) Oh and you have such a pretty blog yourself! I am now following you thanks to Wandering Wednesday and it would be so nice if you could share the love back on my blog:)
    And don't forget to check our last Blog Tutorial that will help you make your blog easier to access and more readers friendly. Stay tuned for new tutorials coming up and plenty other new surprises! Happy Thursday!

  5. YUMMama

    January 13, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    @Mizzreviewlady-She's a wonderful person and the best finalist running.

    @Princess Zaria-Yay! Thanks for voting!

    @Design It Chic-Thanks for stopping by.

  6. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy

    January 13, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    @Mizzreviewlady-She's a wonderful person and the best finalist running.@Princess Zaria-Yay! Thanks for voting!@Design It Chic-Thanks for stopping by.

  7. wacki04@TheKing'sCourt IV

    January 14, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Following from Frugal Friday Blog Hop! Hope you can stop by and follow 🙂

    http://thekingscourt4.blogspot.com/

  8. wacki04@TheKing'sCourt IV

    January 14, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Following from Frugal Friday Blog Hop! Hope you can stop by and follow :)http://thekingscourt4.blogspot.com/

  9. msposhb

    January 16, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Hi there.
    I'm stopping by from the weekend hop to say hello and to follow. Have a great rest of your weekend!

    http://poshonabudget.com/2010/12/yeah-its-the-weekend.html

  10. Anonymous

    January 16, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Hi there.I'm stopping by from the weekend hop to say hello and to follow. Have a great rest of your weekend!http://poshonabudget.com/2010/12/yeah-its-the-weekend.html

  11. Annie Dee

    January 16, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Hi! great blog 🙂 found you on the Relax and Surf Sunday blog hop ~ I'm your newest follower!

  12. Mommy to a lil lady[bug]

    January 16, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    following from Relax and Surf Sunday I'd love for you to follow me back!

  13. Anonymous

    January 16, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    following from Relax and Surf Sunday I'd love for you to follow me back!

  14. Belly Charms

    January 16, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I am surfing by and a new follower. Congrats on the feature. I am going to check out her blog too. Have a great Sunday and you can find me at http://www.bellycharmsblog.com

  15. Milena

    January 16, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    New follower from the Sunday surf!

    You can check me out at:

    http://www.beyourbestmom.blogspot.com

  16. Milena Barrett

    January 16, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    New follower from the Sunday surf!You can check me out at:www.beyourbestmom.blogspot.com

  17. Sheri Carpetenter

    January 16, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Here for the relax & surf hop. I am a follower. Hope you will come follow me back. I have 3 blogs please feel free to just pick one to follow
    Sheri
    http://miraclemomas.com
    http://onebusymoma.net
    http://coffeeshopdeals.com

  18. Unknown

    January 16, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Here for the relax & surf hop. I am a follower. Hope you will come follow me back. I have 3 blogs please feel free to just pick one to followSherihttp://miraclemomas.comhttp://onebusymoma.nethttp://coffeeshopdeals.com

  19. Frugal Couponing Mommy

    January 16, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Hi there!! I am stopping by from the Sunday blog hop and would love if you could follow me back at
    http://frugalcouponingmommy3.blogspot.com/

  20. Colie's Kitchen

    January 17, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Hi this is Nicole from Colie’s Kitchen I just discovered your blog and wanted to drop by and say hi. I am now a new follower. I would love to have you stop by Colie’s Kitchen if you get a chance. http://www.colieskitchen.com

  21. Colie's Kitchen

    January 17, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Hi this is Nicole from Colie’s Kitchen I just discovered your blog and wanted to drop by and say hi. I am now a new follower. I would love to have you stop by Colie’s Kitchen if you get a chance. http://www.colieskitchen.com

  22. YUMMama

    January 17, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    @TheKing'sCourtIV-Thanks for following. Will return the follow love.

    @MSPoshB-Hey!! Thanks for following!!

    @Annie Dee-Glad you love the blog!

    @Mommy to a lil ladybug-Thanks for visiting.

    @Belly Charms-Thanks for the follow.

    @Milena-Will stop by and check out your blog.

    @Sheri-Thanks for following. 3 blogs huh? I can barely keep up with this one.

    @Frugal Couponing Mommy-Thanks for following! Frugal & Couponing–love it!

    @Colie's Kitchen-Thanks for following!

  23. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy

    January 17, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    @TheKing'sCourtIV-Thanks for following. Will return the follow love.@MSPoshB-Hey!! Thanks for following!!@Annie Dee-Glad you love the blog!@Mommy to a lil ladybug-Thanks for visiting.@Belly Charms-Thanks for the follow.@Milena-Will stop by and check out your blog. @Sheri-Thanks for following. 3 blogs huh? I can barely keep up with this one.@Frugal Couponing Mommy-Thanks for following! Frugal & Couponing–love it!@Colie's Kitchen-Thanks for following!

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