Kicking Off “Not Mom of the Year” Contest

by Life Without Pink on July 12, 2010

Well the time has finally come to officially kick off our “Not Mom of the Year” contest!

Mary and I couldn’t be more excited!

In case you missed the details, you can get the full scoop here.

Otherwise, get ready to enter our contest for the chance to win the title of “Not Mom of the Year” and a $150 gift card to Novica!

To kick this contest off right, I thought it was a perfect time for me to create my very first vlog {gulp!}.

This was my 20th take and it is still a little rusty {like me having to jump into the screen after the video is rolling} and a little crazy {aka the boys} but it totally fits along with the theme for today.

Notice my boys making funny faces and hitting one another, the fly buzzing around my head and the fact that my bra is hanging out at the end. Oh and I think I am totally saying, “vlog” wrong!

So see I definitely don’t have my stuff together.

Oh and for anyone that was wondering; I totally finished that glass of wine right after taping :)

Contest Rules:

*First and foremost, this contest is JUST FOR FUN.  We cannot stress this point enough.  Let’s face it…we all do things as moms that make us less than perfect in the parenting department, but that does NOT mean that we are doing anything wrong or that we aren’t good mothers to our children.

We ask that while reading/viewing the contest entries, that you be respectful of each and every person who enters.  This is NOT a free-for-all for you to criticize anyone’s parenting skills just because they are different from your own.

If you read a post or watch a vlog and do not like what the author has to say, please just leave the blog and refrain from leaving her any negative comments.  We do not want anyone to feel judged or inadequate in any way, shape, or form. Again, THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE FUN!

*Only serious contestants need apply for the coveted title of “Not Mom of the Year.”  The winner will be expected to adhere to strict guidelines while she holds the title, which include but may or may not be limited to the following:

1. The winner agrees not to change or monkey at all with the behavior which earned her the title in the first place.  If the judges (Mary and Tina) get wind of any shady business going on in her household, such as cheerios being picked up off the floor, laundry being folded, etc., then they reserve the right to revoke her title and pass it on to the runner up.

2. If at any point during her reign, Miss “Not Mom of the Year” decides that she is unable or unwilling to uphold her duties, then she must notify Mary and Tina at once and forfeit her title, which will then inevitably be passed on to the runner up.

3. Miss “Not Mom of the Year” must agree to proudly display her award badge on her blog for the entire duration of her title-ship. If at any point she becomes ashamed or embarrassed by the title, then she agrees to step down from her position.

How To Enter:

Ok…now that you know the rules, it’s time to grab our pretty little trophy button on my sidebar {big shout out to The Frilly Coconut!}.

After you have our button, write your own post, or record your own vlog, and link up with us below!  Be creative, original, and super-honest!

The McLinky will be up through this Friday, July 16th. Mary and I will then pick 5 finalists from the entries and they will be announced on Monday, July 19th, and voting for the winner will begin!

We cannot WAIT to hear why you deserve to be “Not Mom of the Year!”

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{ 29 comments… read them below or add one }

1 The Mommyologist July 12, 2010 at 6:56 am

LOVE your vlog!!! You are a natural! And I loved the faces that your older son kept making at the camera…LOL!! I have a glass of wine (or martini) every night too…I can’t wait till that part of my day and it’s only 7:00am!! AHHHH!!!

So excited about our contest and can’t wait to see who links up!

2 Tyesha Brown
Twitter: achicmommy
July 12, 2010 at 7:15 am

Hello I’m a new follower from the Lady Blogger Tea Party. Please visit my blog at Diary of a Chic Mommy- http://www.diaryofachicmommy.com

3 Shell July 12, 2010 at 7:32 am

Okay, I’m impressed that your boys were in your vlog and yet I could still hear you. If it were my boys, you would’t have been able to hear anything b/c they are SO LOUD.

Grabbing your button now for my post. I didn’t know you had one, so I just saved it as a pic and linked to the two of you.

4 Alex aka ma whats for dinner July 12, 2010 at 7:43 am

Oh I am so going to play and link on Wednesday. It’ll take me that long to wade through the SO not mother of the year options.

Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma, What’s For Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
.-= Alex aka ma whats for dinner´s last blog ..Peanut Butter Cup Waffles =-.

5 erin
Twitter: erinlynn76
July 12, 2010 at 8:23 am

AWESOME, Tina! Great job. Love that your kiddos were in the vlog smacking each other on the head, etc…and your wine, too! woo to the hoo!

My post is going to suck, but I’m going to try to get it up later today if i can….

thanks for hosting this!
.-= erin´s last blog ..Green Friday- For Womens Eyes Only Its That Time of the Month =-.

6 Ashley @ Just Another Mom of 2
Twitter: AnotherMomOf2
July 12, 2010 at 9:15 am

Oh my goodness you are too cute!! I loved your vlog- and I am a glass of wine mama too ;) I will have to see if I can get a post worthy enough for this together!

What a gerat fun idea!
.-= Ashley @ Just Another Mom of 2´s last blog ..Saturday Spotlight- Counting Coconuts =-.

7 Devan @ Accustomed Chaos
Twitter: AccustomedChaos
July 12, 2010 at 9:17 am

What a great job you did!! i ♥ ur accent!!! You are such a natural and your boys were so cute in the vlog!!
.-= Devan @ Accustomed Chaos´s last blog ..Gluten Free -amp Casein Free Cupcakes =-.

8 Bobbie (mymamaruns)
Twitter: mymamaruns
July 12, 2010 at 9:27 am

So fun. I am going to try to get myself together and enter. :) The girls got the biggest kick out of seeing the boys on your vlog.
P.S. While I’m typing this Logan is sitting under the table eating crayons….definitely NOT mother of the year!
.-= Bobbie (mymamaruns)´s last blog ..Winner =-.

9 Dondi
Twitter: afhousewife1
July 12, 2010 at 10:23 am

I loved your vlog! That was great!

I have forgotten about my youngest in timeout too. And of course she fell asleep. And like any good not mom of year, I of course took a picture of it when I saw her LOL

10 blueviolet July 12, 2010 at 12:39 pm

You had musical background on your first vlog. You’re a pro already!

That’s too funny that you forgot him in time out!!!!
.-= blueviolet´s last blog ..I Just Got the Stinkeye =-.

11 one cluttered brain
Twitter: Clutteredbrain
July 12, 2010 at 1:14 pm

Love your vlog!
The glass of wine is a perfect touch. :) (I don’t drink but even I now a glass of wine can help you stay same as a mommy.) I use Dr. pepper and chocolate.
I think I might have to join–but Erin @ Motherload is up…And she is so gooood….I mean she totally rocked out that prom dress…I don’t even have a chance at winning…
I’ll see what I can come up with. It’s for fun after all Right?
I definitely qualify for NOT mom of the year…
.-= one cluttered brain´s last blog ..Two for one- Oh me- oh my- =-.

12 one cluttered brain
Twitter: Clutteredbrain
July 12, 2010 at 1:15 pm

that was SANE..not same…*sigh* Sorry 4 the stupid typo…
.-= one cluttered brain´s last blog ..Two for one- Oh me- oh my- =-.

13 Imperfect Momma
Twitter: imperfectmomma
July 12, 2010 at 2:39 pm

Loved your blog! Especially when your youngest started hitting…you must have so much fun! :)

14 Nancy C
Twitter: AwayWeGoNancy
July 12, 2010 at 2:55 pm

That was awesome. I also live a life without pink, and my youngest son is half naked about 90% of the time.

I love this contest, and am now following your blog!

15 Jessica
Twitter: mycomplicated
July 12, 2010 at 4:37 pm

I’m so glad that you ladies are doing this and I loved your v-log, otherwise known as a vlog. :)

16 Cara Mamma
Twitter: caramamma
July 12, 2010 at 5:42 pm

Love the vlog! One of these days I will buck up and do one myself! And our own self imposed time outs….I am a big fan of mommy time outs—though I often bring my wine with me :)

17 Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation
Twitter: mommyneedsvaca
July 12, 2010 at 6:45 pm

LOVED your vlog!! My goal this week is to get a post done for this! Now I am thinking I should do a vlog b/c I have been wanting to do one anyways! We shall see!
PS- I drink every night too. :-)
.-= Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation´s last blog ..Mommy-Time Mondays 2 =-.

18 harmskills
Twitter: harmskills
July 12, 2010 at 8:45 pm

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Vlog … and the contest. I have been overwhelmed with the support and comments of my readers.
I love your accent… and your boys are so cute! I LOVE watching vlogs to see the faces behind the writing. I need to do one soon.
.-= harmskills´s last blog ..Its Vacation Time =-.

19 brittney July 12, 2010 at 10:08 pm

Okay thank you for saying that because I have totally forgot B was in timeout before LOL!
.-= brittney´s last blog ..LOI Dear stupid =-.

20 Rebecca
Twitter: ROemptyMommy
July 12, 2010 at 10:25 pm

Wow Tina…I think you just made me cry! Tears of laughter of course. the boys climbing all over you was completely priceless and I experience that more and more everyday.
that was an awesome post, but you forgot to let us know one thing….
what kind of wine was that in your vlog? Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Cab??
:)
.-= Rebecca´s last blog ..Top Ten Reasons I Deserve the “Not Mom of the Year” Award =-.

21 amber July 13, 2010 at 8:06 pm

This was fun to do! Even if I don’t come anywhere close to winning, I enjoyed writing this post. Now I’m off to visit the others (I didn’t want to before I wrote mine. Seemed like cheating).
.-= amber´s last blog ..The Craigslist Ad I’ll Never Write =-.

22 Coma Girl July 13, 2010 at 8:44 pm

Love your vlog (or v-log)! I chickened out. Maybe next time.

23 Alexandra July 14, 2010 at 1:12 am

Oh, I could enter 50 times over and still not run out of reasons why I am SOOOOOOOOOO not the mother of the year.

Great fun! Thanks for planning this!

24 Angie@Dear Sydney
Twitter: Dear_Sydney
July 14, 2010 at 5:44 pm

This was such a great idea and your boys are adorable!!! And any woman with a glass of red wine in front of her gets 2 big thumbs up from me :)

I’ve got to get a post done and link up – these have all been to much fun to read/watch!

25 Tabatha July 15, 2010 at 1:26 pm

Just got told about this.. and let me say SO GREAT of an IDEA! and I loved your vlog… have now become a follower! :)

26 Chelle July 16, 2010 at 11:19 am

Hilarious! I love this–and I’m your newest follower :)
.-= Chelle´s last blog ..Not Mom of the Year Dont Worry-Im Right There With Ya =-.

27 LB July 16, 2010 at 5:02 pm

Can I join?? In the spirit of the Not Mommy of the Year Award, I’m late. As usual. Any way, thanks for hosting the contest! And thanks for teaching my the pronunciation of Vlog. I’ve been saying “vlog” as one word!
.-= LB´s last blog ..Im No Britney Spears- ButWellThank God! =-.

28 Kat @ www.TodaysCliche.com
Twitter: todayscliche
July 18, 2010 at 9:30 am

Can’t wait to find out the results!!

Love you guys!!

29 Staci
Twitter: novsunflower
July 26, 2010 at 12:38 pm

This is a great idea. Found you through SITS.
.-= Staci´s last blog ..Kmart Birthday Club =-.

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