tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82164570255687493872024-03-13T06:54:18.111-04:00A little bit of this & a little bit of that....Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-83806406273063223472019-01-27T16:11:00.001-05:002019-01-27T16:11:31.112-05:00Dusting this old blog off....Here we go!<span lang="">For the past few months I have been quite aware of God nudging me toward a ministry at the church I attend. I would hear the announcements, and see that there was a need for church council members. I doubted my ability…. what would I bring to the table, would they even listen to me, am I good enough? Fast forward to this morning....It is January in Michigan, which translates to BRRRRRRR. Pretty much all winter my preference would be to stay inside where it is warm and toasty. I almost didnt go to church today....mainly because I was cold and feeling lazy. I enjoy going to church. I love seeing the familiar faces of the parishioners, learning about my Faith, hearing the sermon, prayer in general, and fellowship by way of our pretty awesome coffee hour after service. <br />
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I attend a small church called St. James in Casco, Michigan nestled in a small community where roots run deep, you may come a stranger but you will leave a friend. Here you will find wonderful salt of the earth, humble folks. A small but mighty and generous congregation. My Great Grandparents attended this church. I attended Vacation Bible school in the summer at this church as a kid. I was married at this church, three of my children , and my husband were baptized at this church, my fourth child will be baptized there in a few months. It is a place I am very much at home. I havent always attended here, we moved a little ways away when our older kids were little, and attended a wonderful church closer to our home. When we moved back to the area I grew up, my Dad started putting the bug in my ear about coming back to church at St. James....I was a little resistant initially because I was attending a larger more modern church, and I did enjoy it there as well. It was similar to the church we had attended before we moved. I worked every other weekend, and my Dad would ask if he could come pick up the kids, and take them to church with him....Well of course, I said Yes. My Dad and my youngest would be off every Sunday for 9am service, and generally they would go out to breakfast or go visiting family after church. I would try to attend on the weekends I wasnt working. My work schedule changed, and I am now able to attend services more, so I do.<br />
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Faith has been something I have felt strongly since I was very young. I was raised Catholic, and did attend Catholic school in elementary, and cacthecism until I was in my teens. Although I had trouble identifying with being Catholic, I felt what was later explained to me as "The Holy Spirit" from a very young age. I attended church with my friends growing up from time to time, and have been to many different churchs. I love learning about different religions. Having a relationship with God has been a huge cornerstone in my life. I have been through some trying times through out my life and the only thing that really got me through was my Faith. Thankfully God placed some very special people in my life over the years from the time I was young, and to this day he continues to do so. If I was asked to describe what my Faith means to me, I would say my Faith is based on a relationship, not a "Religion".<br />
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So what is all this about anyway...Is there a point?<br />
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Yes actually, there are several things on my mind, so I decided to pick up my old Blog, dust it off, and start using it again. I look at my small congregation, and I see the same faces I saw as a kid, faithful servants indeed! I have questions though....where is my generation? Im 40 something, I have some grown children, and some younger children. Im still seeking my Lord, Im still teaching my children about their Faith, and while I agree that one does not need to attend church (which is essentially a building) to have Faith or worship God, I believe the fellowship you partake in as being a part of church is so important, individually, and collectively as a group/community. <br />
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So now I am on a Mission! Im excited to say I took the leap, pushed my doubt aside, and committed to being a part of our church council. Im so excited! Im excited for Spiritual growth, and Im hopeful that I will be able to serve God by being able to develop some of the things HE has put on my heart and in my mind for some time now, including Outreach!<br />
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This is just the beginning! I feel like God has brought me to this place for a reason. Although I cant quite verbalize what he wants me to do, I know what HE is expecting of me....does that make any sense!? Im not sure if it does to you, but I can feel HIM leading me. I know by committing today, it was for HIS glory and all in perfect timing. I am not sure of all the details, or how they will be executed, but I do know this, God wants all of us to grow his Kingdom. There are so many people in this world that do not know HIM.<br />
They may know of HIM, they may know what others say about HIM...they may want to get to know him but have no idea were to start. I think God is saying right now, these gifts I have given you...I want you to develop and use. Well Lord, I am here, I am present, and I will continue to pray that you use me to put your love and light out into this world. <br />
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I have other topics swimming around in my head, that I cant wait to blog about, and I also cant wait to hear from anyone who is reading these. Id love to hear your thoughts, on the things I write about or articles I share. GROWTH!<br />
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Im seeking Spiritual Growth! Id love to see knew families join us at our church! We have a wonderful children's ministry Id love to worship with you, so if you are local, join me on Sunday at St. James, in Casco Mi. Also feel free to SHARE any blog that resonates with you.....GROWTH <3 p=""></3></span><br />Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-19692347146158009942011-05-07T19:41:00.000-04:002011-05-07T19:41:46.694-04:00Getting back to the blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7eVUT-ziCMYYF5pWDOMMVvH_Z6f7gcvDhNK3fkRjnH78dEkX_nvABmoSr8fus4yoOYBUUR1hqbVcoWHb1BkBKWCenHm61svWhvj6waHz2YOmBxcaQskWRfN6XYzjcZ3cJWZiTmz1z-vg/s1600/230718_10150236810246187_663891186_8927145_432431_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7eVUT-ziCMYYF5pWDOMMVvH_Z6f7gcvDhNK3fkRjnH78dEkX_nvABmoSr8fus4yoOYBUUR1hqbVcoWHb1BkBKWCenHm61svWhvj6waHz2YOmBxcaQskWRfN6XYzjcZ3cJWZiTmz1z-vg/s320/230718_10150236810246187_663891186_8927145_432431_n.jpg" width="174" /></a></div>I have been away for some time now, and I have missed doing reviews, and giveaways, but even more so just blogging about random things that come to mind. I recently graduated college with my Associates Degree of Science; Nursing. I am so excited to check that off my list and actually get to work! I graduated last night, and it feels weird not having a million and one things to do....almost eerie. So I need to make me a list and get going on it. I look forward to getting back into the swing of things... Keep your eyes open for great things to come! Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-83546045982979051372010-11-11T11:30:00.000-05:002010-11-11T11:30:12.361-05:00Update - Life with a 2 year old in a Hip SPICCA castOk So I have been MIA for a bit, a couple of months to be exact. Brianna our youngest broke her femur over Labor day weekend. She is only 2 years old, and was placed in Hip SPICCA cast. SO life was quite hectic around here having an immobilized 2 year old that needed to be kept busy, happy, and entertained for 8 weeks. We made it through though and I am happy to report that she is once again toddling about. It has been a couple of weeks since the cast came off, and in that time she has relearned how to walk, she still has a little bit of a limp, but the Dr says that as her muscles get stronger it will go away, and within a year if her femur is x-rayed, that you probably wont even be able to tell it was ever broke....<br />
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I have a list of people to thank that helped us get through all of this, as a Mom I was a complete mess for the first week or two, I was so sad for my little pumpkin, all I wanted was for her to be running around getting into things again, and I can assure you she has resumed those duties! LOL<br />
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Ill be posting my thank you list soon, it is pretty long, but for now here are some pictures to chronicle our 7 weeks in the Cast with Brianna.<br />
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stroller, so our main means of getting around was the wagon, her is<br />
Bri riding in style!<br />
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It was a rough couple of weeks, but we made it through, with the help of our family, friends, and church family. A HUGE thank you to everyone, and a special thanks to Cindy Burleson @ Rock N Learn for sending us a giant care package for Brianna, we used it, and she loved it, and really I think she is smarter because of all the wonderful educational DVD's and goodies you sent us ♥ I thought that was a super nice thing to do, and you went above and beyond. I really thought that was a very nice thing for you to do for us :o)Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-11675240979120029572010-08-27T13:49:00.002-04:002010-08-27T13:49:19.941-04:00A few good words to live by...A Birth Certificate shows that we're born, a Death Certificate shows we died, Pictures show we lived! <br />
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Just because two people argue, doesn't mean they don't love each other. <br />
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Just because they don't argue, doesn't mean they do love each other. <br />
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No matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you. <br />
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It's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be. <br />
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You should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them. <br />
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We are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. <br />
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Either you control your attitude or it controls you. <br />
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Money is a lousy way of keeping score. <br />
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I can do anything, or nothing and have the best time. <br />
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Sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, it doesn't give me the right to be cruel. <br />
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It isn't always enough, to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to forgive yourself. <br />
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Our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. <br />
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Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different. <br />
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People you care about most in life are taken from you too soon. <br />
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The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything, they just make the most of everything.Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-80875296019572970602010-08-21T13:48:00.000-04:002010-08-21T13:48:07.047-04:00Just Monkey'in around<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj21PVNWxQo9bgAZbqr0qM0U1HYfo6L7JuXI4JoYPy4YS2nVAPbFL3Phlnh14tSvoQ4nF6Ri4I0MFqEMAV0QgtbSp2OJLVIKSAaA7iufGZv7cunUctGcMoVqpDRaL94baFWse8gd6z3u6Q/s1600/100_2116_0026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">My friend Sarah , made these cheeky little sock monkey's for us. She is very creative and always crafting something new and wonderful, you can check out Sarah's designs over on Etsy.com.</a></div> <b><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lollipopmoon">Lollipopmoon's Etsy Shop</a></span></span></b><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bri loves her monkey, Brianna's monkey is a mini monkey, that Sarah made for her when she was newborn, isnt it adorable. There are many sock monkeys out there, but Sarah's by far are the cutest! They even came with a little letter, stating the monkey's names, interests, and even favorite foods. My kids LOVE their sock monkey's, and I love Sarah's creative & crafty mind!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And I caught her looking at Sock Monkey dresses online, I caught her right before she clicked "BUY" Whew!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just like kids, whenever there is work to be done, they find somewhere to hide LOL</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">but at the end of the day, they are pretty good monkeys.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1"><a class="kLink" href="http://123nonstop.com/#" id="KonaLink3" style="position: static; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="undefined"><span style="color: blue ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: 1px solid blue; color: blue ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: relative;">Second Hand Lions</span></span></a></span></span> follows the comedic<b style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a class="kLink" href="http://123nonstop.com/#" id="KonaLink0" style="position: static; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="undefined"><span style="color: blue ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: relative;">adventures</span></span></a> </span></b>of an introverted boy left on the doorstep of a pair of reluctant, eccentric great-uncles, whose exotic remembrances stir the boy's spirit and re-ignite the men's lives. <br />
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A boy named Walter is dropped by <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">his mother</span> Mae at his great-uncles' house. Later,Walter will find out his great-uncles' big secret. And rumors say that Hub & Garth, Walter's great uncles, have stolen much gold & <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">money</span>. (some say they stole it from Al Capone) Did they really steal that money or not? <br />
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13 year old Walter has had a hard life, with his no good floozy of a mother getting together with many equally despicable men. Before going on yet another husband-hunting trip, she drops him off at the house of his great-uncles Hub and Garth. They disappeared for quite a while in their youth, and are rumored to have acquired a great fortune, which Walter's mother hopes to get her <a class="kLink" href="http://123nonstop.com/#" id="KonaLink1" style="position: static; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="undefined"><span style="color: blue ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; position: relative;">hands </span><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; position: relative;">on</span></span></a> if he can ingratiate himself enough to the two cantankerous men. Though reluctant to put up with him at first, Hub and Garth grow to accept Walter, and even tell him fantastic <a class="kLink" href="http://123nonstop.com/#" id="KonaLink2" style="position: static; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="undefined"><span style="color: blue ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; position: relative;">stories</span></span></a> of what they were up to while they went missing. When his mother returns, Walter must take charge of his own life, and decide what he's going to do with it.Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-67905755118639509392010-08-17T16:14:00.001-04:002010-08-17T17:06:33.397-04:00One of my Family's Favorite Recipes - Mexican Pizza<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> It isnt every day when I find a recipe everyone in the family likes, but this one right here, is a recipe I never get any complaints on, even my husband who doesn't like pizza loves this one!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">-1Lb Hamburger (or you could even use left over hamburger, this recipe doesnt require much) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">-Taco Seasoning</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">-Refrigerated Crescent rolls ( how many depends on how many pizza's and what size dish you are using, I use cookie sheets so I use 3-4 rolls per cookie sheet) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">-1 BIG can of refriend beans</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">-2 8oz bags of your favorite cheese (for this recipe I like to use the mexican blended cheese)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">-1-2 cups of chopped lettuce *optional*</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">-1 cup chopped onions ( prefer the red onions)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">-1-2 cups of chopped tomatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">- jalapenos if you care to add them are completely up to you in how much you want use</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">-</span><span style="font-size: small;">cilantro I buy a "bunch" from the store, and use 3/4 of what I have bought, but we really love the taste of cilantro at our house, you can tweak it to however much you would like. Sometimes with Cialntro a little can go a long way!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">-</span><span style="font-size: small;">1 can of black olives</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">-1 lime</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;">Prepare hamburger, make it just like you would make meat for tacos, You could use a LB. or less for this recipe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I make 2 large cookie sheet sized pizza's, so I generally use 3-4 unrolled refrigerated crescent rolls per sheet .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1st roll the cresent rolls out on your cookie sheet, and then bake the crescent rolls until brown to make the 1st part of your pizza.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">2nd after taking your crust out of the oven, let it cool for a bit, because you need to be able to spread the refried beans on your crust with out ripping it all up. *You make want to warm the beans in the microwave to make them easier to spread*, I also sometimes put just a tiny bit of salsa in with the refried beans to loosen it up and give it a little more flavor.</span><br />
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<div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">After the crust has cooled, and you have spread the beans, and added the seasoned hamburger, and cheese place your pizza back in the oven for about 15 minutes at about 350 degrees</span><span style="font-size: small;">. Just long enough to warm everything up and melt the cheese. </span></div><div></div><div></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Then mix up a very quick batch of pico de gallo: onions, tomatoes, (jalapenos if you want), cilantro, lime juice, and I add black olives too. Sometimes I add lettuce to the pizza sometimes I dont, depends on my mood, and whether or not I have some handy. P.S. At our house we love the cilantro and lime juice and use lots of it, it is DELICIOUS together, and on this pizza! After the pizza comes out of the oven I usually squeeze what is left of the lime all over the finished pizza, and also throw some unmelted cheese on the top too!</span></span><br />
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Forget Bisquick. This is the best, most economical mix I've seen. Try it with whole wheat flour and a few drops of vanilla in the mix. Outstanding!<br />
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<div style="color: black; padding-left: 20px;">1 c. flour<br />
1 tbsp. baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp. baking soda<br />
2 tbsp. vegetable oil<br />
3 tbsp. sugar<br />
1 c. milk<br />
1 egg<br />
1/2 tsp. salt</div><div style="color: #772222;">Combine dry ingredients. Add milk, egg and oil. Mix until smooth. Heat non-stick pan over medium heat until water beads. Do not oil. Pour pancake mixture in 1/4 cup amounts. Turn when tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked. Remove from heat when pancake stops steaming.</div><div class="section" style="color: #8caa9e; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">HOMEMADE SYRUP:</div><div style="color: black; padding-left: 20px;">1 c. water<br />
1/2 tsp. maple flavoring<br />
2 c. sugar</div><div style="color: #772222;">Bring water to boil. Add sugar and flavoring. Stir to dissolve. Cook 1-2 minutes stirring constantly.</div><br />
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Nursing school resumes in 2 weeks, Ahhhhh only 2 semesters left and I will be an RN, that will be fabulous. Kids go back to school on Sept. 7th, and from now until then, we are trying to cram as much fun stuff into the remaining summertime we have. <br />
I have some great products reviews & giveaways coming up, so keep your eyes open, I know you will be impressed!<br />
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Enjoy your day,<br />
KellyMichiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-47185647011568405082010-07-29T01:06:00.001-04:002010-07-29T01:06:07.979-04:00Wordpress is awesome!Makes entering Giveaways so much easier, now I just have to figure out how to use it???? LOLMichiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-45227384760677289802010-07-28T23:58:00.000-04:002010-07-28T23:58:17.190-04:00Happily Domestic: Joy's of Home -Bosch UniversalPlus Mixer Review & Giveaway!Well if this isnt the Caddy of all reviews & Giveaways! You all have to head on over to <a href="http://happilydomestic.blogspot.com/">Happily Domestic's blog</a> and check out the radiant review she wrote about Kitchen Specialties & Granary! Take a look at this Mixer, isnt it a beauty! You too can enter for many chances to win this fantabulous addition to your kitchen!<br />
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Ok sorry about that everyone,Im a little behind... I havent been feeling so good, but our lucky winner was comment #9 Brook!<br />
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Congrats Brooke, Ill email you with the details! Please be sure to come back when your goodies arrive and let us know what you picked, and how your family is enjoying it!Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-24741637486157932342010-07-24T17:30:00.001-04:002010-07-24T17:35:01.704-04:00Summer 2010 Collage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYNu2SfRK0l66mwriNHk_wRx_nYVNX3ZlTx3ucI6MSj-LQQ652nLjL0a2bUUC7iwHlimlgfOZh5G8tOWd210mGXtwxc_k_O49sHrO7-c45MTioEqOV94d0m7-pND8YLO_ZDPX1nKLZa5o/s1600/yell+%26+kell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYNu2SfRK0l66mwriNHk_wRx_nYVNX3ZlTx3ucI6MSj-LQQ652nLjL0a2bUUC7iwHlimlgfOZh5G8tOWd210mGXtwxc_k_O49sHrO7-c45MTioEqOV94d0m7-pND8YLO_ZDPX1nKLZa5o/s320/yell+%26+kell.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsN8A8SvWQ0JZp4CjuuzXbqe49AcrpbOi_yKKA_TPO1zICQk7x56TtUY_Mi41L5G4F4ZM15ASQlrEHYtNUx9RypEz80Kj81fMbms4h4HX3i1aYWoBbbx4SWALjZVsmf62mUtLXysZx42Q/s1600/100_1384_0327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsN8A8SvWQ0JZp4CjuuzXbqe49AcrpbOi_yKKA_TPO1zICQk7x56TtUY_Mi41L5G4F4ZM15ASQlrEHYtNUx9RypEz80Kj81fMbms4h4HX3i1aYWoBbbx4SWALjZVsmf62mUtLXysZx42Q/s320/100_1384_0327.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxfLOCmihj7ECHCNmNFuy8M5j-qMgcE5Q6g0Tw-BxmgFaP-3dA7J_N5bSEgQASkcdtsUXL_dHTe-cpSAuaThhzG-mg0Wp_fST-ZU-R0EGu6UnBmfPDUAeNQmHTorZkvujCY_ZOkXk1g4/s1600/100_1462_0260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxfLOCmihj7ECHCNmNFuy8M5j-qMgcE5Q6g0Tw-BxmgFaP-3dA7J_N5bSEgQASkcdtsUXL_dHTe-cpSAuaThhzG-mg0Wp_fST-ZU-R0EGu6UnBmfPDUAeNQmHTorZkvujCY_ZOkXk1g4/s320/100_1462_0260.jpg" /></a></div>Random pics from the summ-ahhh!<br />
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I am so excited to introduce you to <a href="http://www.rocknlearn.com/index.htm" style="color: magenta;">Rock 'N Learn</a><span style="color: magenta;">.</span> This great company combines catchy songs and fun animation with educational content.Once again a Mother's dream when you can mesh fun, and educational in the same batch and achieve success!<br />
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I was sent Nursery Rhymes from the Preschool & Kindergarten collection, Money Making & Change from the Math collection, and my personal favorite...The Human Body, from the Science and Social Studies collection.<br />
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(This picture cracks me up! Try getting all 4 kids to look at the camera and smile at the same time, what a challenge!) <br />
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Brianna my 20 month old LOVED the Rock N Learn Nursery Rhymes DVD, she was dancing around and singing the entire time it was on, it totally kept her attention! <br />
<i><b>These nursery rhymes programs put a new spin on the classics to make favorite rhymes come alive. Brother and Sister Goose join Mother Goose to present 43 rhymes using upbeat, pop-style music sung to traditional and new melodies. The playful geese lead kids through each rhyme, teaching them about being safe, using manners, and accepting responsibility.</b></i><br />
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Avery my 7 year old was digging the Money Making & Change video, and I thought it was cute too, the main characters in that one were "Penny" & "Bill", I didn't mind watching this DVD with the kids at all, I thought it was well put together and smart! I liked reviewing this video especially because our family likes to go to yard sales, and the kids have an assortment of their own money they use for this. It is a great way to practice, and the video reinforced real world situations. <b><i>Penny and Bill know how to shake things up when it comes to counting money and making change. Cool songs and games provide plenty of practice with real-world skills. Learn about coins and how they relate to one another, strategies for counting cash, "skip counting," expressing money in written terms, how to make change, and more. You’ll have lots of fun as you gain valuable skills you can bank on.</i></b><br />
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<b><i> </i></b>My favorite DVD, and it may be because I love Science, was the Human Body DVD, I sat there and watched that one all the way through with the kids, and never got bored. I think it is good for kids to know how their bodies work, as I think it helps them to be more conscientious and proactive about their health!<br />
My 3 older kids ages 13, 11, & 7 were more interested in this one, they commented throughout the DVD on different things, and this video provoked discussion about our hearts, exercising, what happens to our food / the digestive tract, etc. So I have to say we all really enjoyed this DVD!<br />
<i><b>This entertaining approach to the human body engages young, inquisitive learners, while the depth of material gets older students ready for tests. Join Kevin and his friends Marko and Bailey for an enlightening adventure to explore the skeletal, nervous, muscular, circulatory, urinary, respiratory, and digestive systems along with the five senses. Clear explanations, beautiful science models, and amusing animations make this DVD perfect for the classroom and home. Meets the National Science Education Standards.</b></i><br />
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I would really love to review more of these, especially in the Math & Science categories, because sometimes those are the subject the kids hem and haw about most. Rock N Learn totally puts an interesting spin on the subjects to keep kids engaged, so even while they are there being occupied. entertained, and rocking out ♫ they are learning! Once again, as a Mother could you really ask for more!?<br />
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So check out Rock N Learns fine collection of educational & Fun Videos by clicking on this link : <b style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.rocknlearn.com/index.htm">RocknLearn!</a></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rock N Learn was generous enough to send me the three above mentioned videos, to review, and they also agreed to let one lucky reader of my blog win a Rock N Learn video of their own! That's not all though, Rock N Learn has provided me with a code that enables you to get 25% off your order! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">25% off Code = JQ7711 ( for U.S. Residents only)</span><br />
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<b>If you are not familiar with how to enter in the giveaways, then please go here: </b><b><a href="http://michiganmommyx4.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-enter-in-giveaways.html" style="color: magenta;">HOW TO ENTER GIVEAWAYS</a><span style="color: magenta;">,</span> and read the blog explaining how to enter, also see the comments in that blog because it shows you exactly what you need to do!</b><br />
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<b>*Mandatory Entry*</b><br />
Head on over to <b style="background-color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.rocknlearn.com/index.htm">Rock N Learn </a></b><br />
Take a look around and come back here and leave me a comment on which Rock N Learn DVD you would love to have!<br />
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1.) Go to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/RockAndLearn?ref=search&v=wall" style="background-color: magenta;">Rock N Learn On Facebook</a> and like them, tell them <br />
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2.)Grab my button (you can find it on my blog page to your right (WATERMELON) and add it too your blog. (1 entry)<br />
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3.)Follow my blog via networked blogs (look to the right and click on the follow me tab) (1 entry)<br />
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4.)Blog about my giveaway on your blog, including a link back to my blog so others can sign up too! (<b>5 entries</b>)<br />
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5.)Post a message to your facebook page, with a link back to this review/ giveaway so your friends have a chance to get in on this great giveaway too! Ex. Check it out, I am entered to win a Rock N Learn Video via A little bit of this, and a little bit of that... blog, you can enter to win too by following this link:<br />
http://michiganmommyx4.blogspot.com/ (<b>5 entries</b>)<b><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">I will pick the winner via random.org, on July 31st!</span>Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-23086981656782387852010-07-19T10:54:00.001-04:002010-07-19T14:19:23.693-04:00Review & Giveaway -Hearthsong...Toys you will feel good about giving<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: small;"> I wanted to tell you all about a cool company called Hearthsong. I contacted them because they had so many awesome toys that encouraged imagination, creativity, and physical activity, a mothers dream! I asked them If I could review one of their products, and they graciously agreed to send me something I would like (AWESOME!) here comes the hard part. I had to pick 1 thing I would like to review. There was so much cool stuff, it was a hard choice, but I finally decided on The Tether Ball Game. Remember Tether ball from when we were kids, well let me tell you it isn't a toy of the past, it is alive and well, and still as much fun as it used to be!</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://hearthsong.com/product.asp?section_id=0&department=0&search_type=normal&search_value=tether+ball&cur_index&pcode=14">TETHER BALL GAME</a> - originally we thought this would be a great thing for all the kids to be able to play with (we have 4 kids ranging in ages from 2-13 and tons of family), but we soon realized, not only do the kids love it, us adults were out there playing too. At a family BBQ we actually had a Tether ball tournament. Talk about a blast from us parents past, and also something kids still find cool, and fun today!</span></h6><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntaedN157MdJpAHzGr-nvAstSRhbW7iU3ZgXwhki9c2wLrKyya6J5cd5CbDRr4rYY5vyu3dOGMfwc-44xROWStx8i6KFRKUwsiexUOoOBzsh_NI04k9W5BIcuVamb8FkQTnPkjt3Gh2g/s1600/tetherballgame.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntaedN157MdJpAHzGr-nvAstSRhbW7iU3ZgXwhki9c2wLrKyya6J5cd5CbDRr4rYY5vyu3dOGMfwc-44xROWStx8i6KFRKUwsiexUOoOBzsh_NI04k9W5BIcuVamb8FkQTnPkjt3Gh2g/s320/tetherballgame.jpg" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
Set up was super easy, as a matter of fact the kids pumped up the ball as Daddy cemented the tether ball set into the ground. This keeps my kids, and their friends busy, their friends love it, because none of them have one!</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: small;">You can check out other Hearthsong toys by clicking on this link <b><a href="http://www.hearthsong.com/welcome.asp?cm_mmc=Tagged-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA&mr%3AreferralID=NA&mr%3AtrackingCode=NA" style="color: #20124d; font-weight: normal;">Hearthsong...Toys you will feel good about giving!</a></b></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
Hearthsong, has a ton more stuff I cant wait to get for the kids, their products, are original, durable, and fun for everyone as well as affordable! I already started my Christmas list! You can see from their list of great products, that they arent just a run of the mill company, a lot of time and thought goes into their products! They are constantly having sales, and sending me updates on all the new things they are introducing to their line.</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: small;">Some of the other things on MY list are :</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: small;">SeaScope</span></h6><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW7nipcZMJhIskVG5TEXZdg0itPi6hDRXP4LIT9PLJJ9M9c0h0dKyVnzKTCYSszwUqPDwbYXxNdBI6q_dNKdRJnISdKqf7eTC0hJqbb9QPeg153MlMZrq2J04ciLGzVbe6in4jqa6XnPs/s1600/h1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW7nipcZMJhIskVG5TEXZdg0itPi6hDRXP4LIT9PLJJ9M9c0h0dKyVnzKTCYSszwUqPDwbYXxNdBI6q_dNKdRJnISdKqf7eTC0hJqbb9QPeg153MlMZrq2J04ciLGzVbe6in4jqa6XnPs/s320/h1.jpg" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: small;">Play & Freeze Ice Cream maker</span></h6><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbhMzN44R_2b2aVE-NqegyqqwvSzIkqAk8SxzZ1ERI45QNmR5SaS038fAiKD0FWC0bqMj1yCtSSVyUj7XtMPB4wZ8YjzW2fTW1G6rleZ2a2Ragl-vmEVhgU2xxt0T-fMtLiQ8UwIpvS4/s1600/h2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbhMzN44R_2b2aVE-NqegyqqwvSzIkqAk8SxzZ1ERI45QNmR5SaS038fAiKD0FWC0bqMj1yCtSSVyUj7XtMPB4wZ8YjzW2fTW1G6rleZ2a2Ragl-vmEVhgU2xxt0T-fMtLiQ8UwIpvS4/s320/h2.jpg" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: small;">The natural canvas kid teepee</span></h6><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1mImvmekdYpG7KLa1a1in89iKpyRAeTTsyVd0wTScU0astJ23QA8DnSPKig2GsKAeG_V4yTLbvDQspDgDez6bCeS9J6MXGH93-chktrnA-EzMWXOBA2h2IaIYJM3Lxxaif_9NCNa0Xc/s1600/h3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1mImvmekdYpG7KLa1a1in89iKpyRAeTTsyVd0wTScU0astJ23QA8DnSPKig2GsKAeG_V4yTLbvDQspDgDez6bCeS9J6MXGH93-chktrnA-EzMWXOBA2h2IaIYJM3Lxxaif_9NCNa0Xc/s320/h3.jpg" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: small;">The playful chef cookbook</span></h6><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTIcBbtk-7ul5veJQr5ONpZCc0cgfqK4syqUxXy06N5h-kyPbzUvHPTqy-MaktcdyDOEBqDPPGkiKNV4523LLhOq2-bLAG2INUvi6TYGRgiemOFhT9snvSz_Kq9iab66zfF248vlsVvk/s1600/h4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTIcBbtk-7ul5veJQr5ONpZCc0cgfqK4syqUxXy06N5h-kyPbzUvHPTqy-MaktcdyDOEBqDPPGkiKNV4523LLhOq2-bLAG2INUvi6TYGRgiemOFhT9snvSz_Kq9iab66zfF248vlsVvk/s320/h4.jpg" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: large;">So are you guys ready for another awesome thing about Hearthsong, they agreed to let me do a giveaway on my blog, so my readers can enter to win one cool product of their choice!</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: small;">So here is what you need to do to earn chances to win! Follow the instructions carefully, and if you arent sure how to do it, you can click on <a href="http://michiganmommyx4.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-enter-in-giveaways.html" style="color: #20124d; font-weight: normal;">How to enter giveaways!</a> that will show you ( be sure to scroll down and see the comment section! Be sure to leave your email in each comment janedoe(at)yahoo(dot)com.</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: large;">Leave me a comment (under Post Comment, on particular giveaway of blog entry you are entering) for each entry.</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Mandatory - Go to www.hearthsong.com and pick one favorite thing, come back and leave me a comment telling me why you like it!</span></h6><b>Additional entries:</b><br />
Go to Facebook and "like" Hearthsong Company. Leave a message saying A little bit of this, and a little bit of that...(http://michiganmommyx4.blogspot.com/) sent me, I like _______ ( 1 additional entry)<br />
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Grab my button (you can find it on my blog page to your right (WATERMELON) and add it too your blog. (1 entry)<br />
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Follow my blog via networked blogs (look to the right and click on the follow me tab) (1 entry)<br />
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Blog about my giveaway on your blog, including a link back to my blog so others can sign up too! (1 entry)<br />
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Post a message to your facebook page, with a link back to this review/ giveaway so your friends have a chance to get in on this great giveaway too! Ex. Check it out, I am entered to win a free pair of Alegria shoes via A little bit of this, and a little bit of that... blog, you can enter to win too by following this link:<br />
http://michiganmommyx4.blogspot.com/ (1 entry)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">The drawing will be July 25th </span></span>- You have a chance to earn 6 entries ( all need to be posted in the comment section) Good luck & Have fun looking through all Hearthsong's great stuff!Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-6514265233401705922010-07-19T08:11:00.000-04:002010-07-19T08:11:26.194-04:00The winner of a brand new pair of Alegria shoes is......I used random.org to generate the winning number.<br />
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#7 Shelley!<br />
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5. I blogged about this at http://mylifeadventurebyme.blogspot.com/.<br />
shelley(dot)haskell(at)yahoo(dot)com<br />
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Shelley you have 48 hours to email me (kellypauley@yahoo.com):<br />
A.) Which pair of shoes you would like<br />
B.) Your size<br />
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Thanks for entering, and please remember to check back for other giveaways!<br />
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Have a great day, Kelly ♥Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-53803948389917008812010-07-12T16:51:00.000-04:002010-07-12T16:51:58.353-04:00Review & Giveaway! - Alegria Shoes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<i>ALEGRIA™ means HAPPINESS.. it is also a new line of fun footwear created by California based company PG Lite.</i><br />
<i>Alegria is developed with technical features that promote health and wellness. Its simple slip on ergonomic construction suits the relaxed California lifestyle. A heavenly padded footbed really feels like you are walking on clouds. Made with leather in a variety of bright, up-beat collectable designs, Alegria adds color therapy to your day and its rocker bottom adds spring to your step. Being comfortable in your own shoes never felt like this before.</i><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">So I received a pairs of these unique, cute, and SUPER COMFY kicks from Alegria by PG Lite. I couldn't wait to get them on my feet, so I of course immediately put them on, and didn't take them off until I went to bed! You know how when you get new shoes they aren't usually very comfortable, and you have to break them in. Well as soon as I tried the shoes on I new it wouldn't take long for me to break them in, because they were already comfortable. The thing <b>I liked best was the amazing arch support I felt when I put them on, and throughout the day</b>. I also think they have a unique design, and I love the butterfly emblem on the shoe. </span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I would give these shoes a very high rating, they are quality made, and look quite durable, comfortable, and cute. I initially thought they were a little pricey at $119.00 but upon researching good quality nursing shoes, I quickly learned that you get what you pay for, and when you are going to be on your feet for 12 hours a day then you want to make sure you are wearing the right shoes! Also if you have a wider foot like me you may want to get the slip-on's, I have to wear a very thin sock with mine so my foot fits, because of my big ole Flintstone feet LOL</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"> I am a nursing student right now, and after my clinical time at the hospital, my dogs are barkin! I am realizing now the importance of a good quality pair of comfortable shoes! Alegria offers many different types of shoes both professional, and also just cute fun shoes for everyday wear. There are clogs, boots, & sandals! You can check out all their cute shoes here: <a href="http://www.alegriashoes.com/">Alegria Shoes </a></span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I cant wait to spread the word to my fellow nursing students, and the nurses we work with at the hospital about how awesome Alegria shoes are!</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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I AM EXPRESSING MY HONEST OPINION, I RECEIVED A<span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: white;"> Pair of Debra Professional White Leather Nursing Shoes</span></span> AT NO COST TO ME FOR REVIEW PURPOSES, AND I HAVE NOT BEEN COMPENSATED MONETARILY FOR THIS POST.Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-447115883469526052010-07-09T17:02:00.001-04:002010-07-09T17:03:55.861-04:00Just added Networked BlogsSo please sign up to follow me, my blog is about to become bigger and better!<br />
To sign up just look to your right, and click the little blue box that says "Follow this blog"<br />
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Thanks, KellyMichiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-27091735583369158472010-06-28T12:51:00.000-04:002010-06-28T12:51:01.760-04:00A Short History of Medicine.<pre>A Short History of Medicine
"Doctor, I have an earache."
2000 B.C. -- "Here, eat this root."
1000 A.D. -- "That root is heathen; say this prayer."
1850 A.D. -- "That prayer is superstition; drink this
potion."
1940 A.D. -- "That potion is snake oil; swallow this pill."
1985 A.D. -- "That pill is ineffective; take this
antibiotic."
2000 A.D. -- "That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this
root!"</pre>Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-87213797308761028432010-06-20T18:36:00.002-04:002010-06-20T18:36:56.942-04:00Amen to That!<div class="faq" style="color: #e06666;">Prayer Before an Exam</div><div class="regular">O wise God, I pray that my mind might be rested, my body energized, and my spirit inspired for the exam I must write.</div><div class="regular">Grant me peace and assurance so that I might do the best I am able, regardless of what that might be.</div><div class="regular">Be with my fellow students and may I be a good example to them, offering reassurance and confidence regardless of how I feel.</div><div class="regular">May I be honest and insightful, and able to give a true record of what I have learned. In the end, may any disappointment be born with grace, and any joy accompanied with humility.</div><div class="regular">I write this exam with Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.</div><div class="regular"><br />
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</div><a href="" name="mind"></a><div class="faq" style="color: #ea9999;">Prayer For Peace of Mind</div><div class="regular">In this time of anxiety, O loving God, grant me peace of mind. Quiet any distress and allow me to see clearly my mission and discipleship.</div><div class="regular">I pray for my examiners as well as for myself, so that they might be wise in their questioning so that it will allow for a true accounting of my learning and understanding.</div><div class="regular">May the memory of my family and friends remind me of their support, regardless of outcome, united with them in the spirit of love.</div><div class="regular">May I be wise enough to gain enough rest so all might be ready, my thoughts organized, and my life dedicated to serve Thee whatever the cost, through the love of Jesus Christ, my Saviour. Amen.</div>Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-31841356619712344022010-06-18T07:22:00.000-04:002010-06-18T07:22:57.204-04:00Awesome MICHIGAN BASED COMPANY shoe giveaway!Check this out!<br />
My friend Danielle got a chance to review these super cool, and versatile sandals sandals made by a company in Lake Orion Michigan.<br />
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<a href="http://www.zuzatz.com/">ZUZATZ</a>™ [zoo-zats] - noun<br />
1. footwear featuring interchangeable and stylish straps, making fashion fun and easy for every woman.<br />
Origin: German; from the word zusätzlich, meaning “add to.<br />
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Not only were they nice enough to send her a pair with an additional strap so she could change up her look, but they offered to give a pair of these to one of the readers of her blog!<br />
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So go check it out, read Danielle's review, and then sign up to try and win a pair of your own!Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-3467711619508592082010-05-10T14:24:00.000-04:002010-05-10T14:24:21.529-04:00Visit Thrifty Wifey's Blog for your chance to win The Soda Stream Fountain MMMMM Head on over to <a href="http://thriftywifey.blogspot.com/2010/04/sodastream-fountain-jet-review-giveaway.html"><b style="color: #0b5394;">Thrift Wife</b>y</a> and enter to win your very own Soda Stream Fountain!<br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>"Turn tap water into sparkling water in under 30 seconds, with no clean-up. Enjoy the freshness and convenience of homemade soda and protect the environment at the same time. No heavy bottles to carry, store at home or throw away. Fizz to your taste and add the flavor of your choice to make your favorite drink. Simple to clean and reuse. With a variety of colors and silhouettes, you'll be sure to find a soda maker to match with any decor." </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdG8sAkdXKlVlVIm7c145MJHjdvBG13Kqj-hl2P_2CnRkKZesD-gZN5p7fj0P-_mXUxm5vNcV7C8OKQI42S2RJtNtQOh-3SbWY9CZQZxF-SRFMmAv6ZbB-3Qs2d1VleIl81JDo4Y1Xy4/s1600/soda+stream.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdG8sAkdXKlVlVIm7c145MJHjdvBG13Kqj-hl2P_2CnRkKZesD-gZN5p7fj0P-_mXUxm5vNcV7C8OKQI42S2RJtNtQOh-3SbWY9CZQZxF-SRFMmAv6ZbB-3Qs2d1VleIl81JDo4Y1Xy4/s320/soda+stream.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> </i></span></div><br />
<a href="http://thriftywifey.blogspot.com/2010/04/sodastream-fountain-jet-review-giveaway.html">http://thriftywifey.blogspot.com/2010/04/sodastream-fountain-jet-review-giveaway.html</a>Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-7378312202051799512010-05-10T09:14:00.002-04:002010-05-10T09:56:09.384-04:00Tyler Perry in Madea's Big Happy Family.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jfBQA_tMmRlJPegqDyIuYFJ08Q3xcw4O5Y62rVBdi6aJrMH228XpABxf6G6vgDgwGCrJmeCmTgLWsAAQjIW1RVYzRBaGF8bTolunlxfK-teS9FEcUzJXj3AsVeHCbtYK8jmeJYTeI_M/s1600/Tyler.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jfBQA_tMmRlJPegqDyIuYFJ08Q3xcw4O5Y62rVBdi6aJrMH228XpABxf6G6vgDgwGCrJmeCmTgLWsAAQjIW1RVYzRBaGF8bTolunlxfK-teS9FEcUzJXj3AsVeHCbtYK8jmeJYTeI_M/s200/Tyler.jpg" width="175" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFaG7x4Pp2a4duAOy-9xIQL6tmnvU-hMY-QvZByI2g5YVVOENNrwz7bq9qDquAzJ-hJeRvyrSDUVv1OfEl605fFdopJQLvVGEl1J1ZPjjEeCQNYVJ504IvmzwmuiaS43CiZ3aYnw86csE/s1600/tyler-perry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFaG7x4Pp2a4duAOy-9xIQL6tmnvU-hMY-QvZByI2g5YVVOENNrwz7bq9qDquAzJ-hJeRvyrSDUVv1OfEl605fFdopJQLvVGEl1J1ZPjjEeCQNYVJ504IvmzwmuiaS43CiZ3aYnw86csE/s320/tyler-perry.jpg" /></a></div><br />
I am a huge Tyler Perry fan, and have been since I first discovered one of his plays in the $5.00 bin at Wal-Mart. Fortunately for me at that time about 6 years ago, not many people new about Tyler and his HILARIOUS plays, so I collected a bunch of them pretty inexpensively.<br />
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I had the privilege to go see Tyler Perry's play Madea's Big Happy Family at the Fox Theatre in Detroit last Friday, and WOW, just WOW! I loved it! The play, the cast, the music/voices!!!!<br />
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So I am doing a little blog just to give Tyler a shout out, this is man who has overcome several hardships in his life. Let me give you a little Background on Tyler.<br />
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<i><b>Writer, actor, producer, director. Born Emmitt Perry Jr. on September 13, 1969, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tyler Perry has forged his own way in the entertainment industry, building an empire that consists of successful films, plays, and even a best-selling book. One of four children, he had a difficult childhood, suffering years of abuse at the hands of his carpenter father. He once described his father as a man "whose answer to everything was to beat it out of you."</b></i><br />
<i><b>At one point, Perry even attempted suicide in an effort to escape his difficult situation. At 16, he changed his first name to Tyler to separate himself from his father. Perry dropped out of high school, but he eventually earned a general equivalency diploma, or GED, later. Trying to find his way professionally, he held a series of unfulfilling jobs before discovering his true passion.</b></i><br />
<i><b>Watching an episode of Oprah Winfrey's talk show, Perry was inspired by a comment on the program about how writing about difficult experiences could lead to personal breakthroughs. He started a series of letters to himself, which became the basis for the musical <i>I Know I've Been Changed</i>. While the show tackled such tough subjects as child abuse, it also touched on forgiveness, a theme has remained central in many of his works and reflects his deep connection to his Christian faith. After saving up $12,000, Perry debuted the show—which he directed, produced, and starred in—at an Atlanta theater in 1992. The musical's run lasted only one weekend and drew a measly 30 people to see the show.</b></i><br />
<i><b>Disappointed yet determined, Perry continued to work odd jobs while reworking the show. He staged the show in several other cities, but success still eluded him. Broke, Perry was living out of his car for a time. "Can you imagine a six-foot-five man sleeping in a Geo Metro?" he once told <i>Essence</i> magazine. In 1998, Perry tried one more time to win over theater audiences. He rented out the House of Blues in Atlanta for another production of <i>I Know I've Been Changed</i>. Soon Perry was performing to sell out crowds and the musical was moved to a larger theater. After so many years of hard work, he finally earned critical acclaim as well as commercial success.</b></i><br />
<i><b>For his next project, Perry worked on an adaptation of evangelist T. D. Jakes's book <i>Woman, Thou Art Loosed</i>, which proved to be quite popular. His next effort, however, brought to life his most famous character Madea. The gun-toting, sharp-tongue grandma first appeared in his 2000 play, <i>I Can Do Bad All by</i> <i>Myself</i>. Basing Madea on his mother and several other mature women in his life, Perry played the eccentric character himself wearing drag. She next appeared in <i>Diary of a Mad Black Woman</i> (2001).</b></i><br />
<i><b>Developing quite a following, Madea has starred in a number of plays, including <i>Madea's Family Reunion</i><i>Madea's Class Reunion</i> (2003). Perry toured extensively with his shows. According to his website, 35,000 people a week saw one of his shows in 2005.</b> (2002) and </i><br />
<i><b>- http://www.biography.com/articles/Tyler-Perry-361274</b></i><br />
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Let me tell you , I wish Madea was real, I want to hang out with Madea, she is Sassy, defiant, and funny, and knows how to get her point across in a HILARIOUS way! <b style="color: #4c1130;"><a href="http://tylerperry.com/">Check out Tyler Perry's Website!</a></b>, were he personally reads emails, and messages, he is very devoted to his fans, Fame hasnt gone to this mans head.<br />
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Here are some great clips, so you can get to know Madea a.k.a Maybelle Simmons<br />
<div style="color: #4c1130;"><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ5x-q2UuDc">Oprah Interviews Madea</a></b></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHseAvl4pxc&playnext_from=TL&videos=ALmi7YOJqcg&feature=rec-LGOUT-exp_fresh%2Bdiv-1r-3-HM">Madea & Chinese</a></b></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6EFDfrLLZg&feature=fvw">Madea Preaching Pentacostal style</a></b></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKzXCKAfH9Y&feature=related">Looking like something straight out of the Lion King</a></b></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF_10F7eYRE&feature=related">Madea gives relationship advice</a></b></div><br />
Also check out TV sitcoms <b style="color: #351c75;"><a href="http://www.tbs.com/shows/meetthebrowns/">Meet The Browns</a></b> & <b style="color: #351c75;"><a href="http://www.tbs.com/shows/houseofpayne/">House of Payne</a></b><br />
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<b style="color: #351c75;">Me & My Husband @ the Fox Theatre in Detroit for Tyler Perry's Stage play</b><br />
<b style="color: #351c75;">Madea's Big Happy Family May 7th 2010</b><br />
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</b>Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-82282193690855724602010-05-04T08:00:00.000-04:002010-05-04T08:00:02.192-04:00Final Exam!Well I am almost scared about the peace that I have over myself after taking my Final Exam yesterday. I am not fearful or scared, or panicking. I still have no idea how I did one way or another, Nursing school exams just have that happy little quality about them LOL<br />
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I am hoping for the best, I had a 90% going into my final, and if I were to fail, that would mean that I got over 40 questions wrong out of 100, if I were to get that many questions wrong, then honestly I have no business being a nurse lol.<br />
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Anyway I find out on tomorrow by 6pm how I did.<br />
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In the meanwhile, My instructor, whom I just adore, lost her Mother on Sunday, so if you could all remember to say a little prayer for her and her family, I would be grateful, she is such a sweet person, I know her heart is broken right now ♥Michiganmommyx4http://www.blogger.com/profile/11496563423308001367noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216457025568749387.post-29682608809167714302010-04-20T08:36:00.001-04:002010-04-20T08:37:56.261-04:00Hope for the Sweet Morning<b><a href="http://thesimplewoman.blogspot.com/p/peggys-daybook-edition-february-23rd.html">Borrowed from the Simple Woman's Blog</a></b><br />
<h2 class="title">~ ~ ~ Hope For The Sweet Morning ~ ~ ~</h2><i><b>"For Christians, the beginning of the day should not be burdened and haunted by various kinds of concerns that they face during the day. The Lord stands above the new day, for God has made it. All restlessness, all impurity, all worry and anxiety flee before him. Therefore, in the early morning hours of the day, may our many thoughts and our many idle words be silent and may the first word and the first thought belong to the one to whom our whole life belongs " <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Outside my window... ~</b> The beautiful sun is SHINING!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I am thinking</b>... ~ I just feel great this morning...that isnt always the case lol</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I am thankful for...</b> ~all of the little things in life</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I am wearing... </b>~my jammies and a hoodie</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I am remembering... ~</b>being a kid, growing up playing out in the country, with lots of family surrounding me ♥</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I am going...</b> ~to be doing laundry most of the day, but hope to get outside for a nice long walk today</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I am currently reading... ~</b>My Medical -Surgical Book for Nursing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I am hoping... ~</b> To get past this semester!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>On my mind...</b> ~A local family who lost their father 3 months ago, and then their mother just recently, this was an amazing family, they have some adopted children that are younger, and some older children too, they have been in my heart for the past week ♥</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Noticing that... ~</b>My husband and I have actually been having FUN together the last couple of days...how nice!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pondering these words...</b> <i></i></div><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif; font-size: small;">We all grow up with the weight of history on us. Our ancestors dwell in the attics of our brains as they do in the spiraling chains of knowledge hidden in every cell of our bodies. ~Shirley Abbott</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>From the kitchen...</b> ~Coffee soon, and the beginning of many healthy changes to come for my family starting tonight!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"><b>Around the house...</b> ~Laundry, dishes, vacuuming, and I am still looking for something springy to stick on y front door...</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"><b>One of my favorite things ~</b> To just be outside, in the woods hiking, or near the water, and just sitting in awe of creation...really, I love nature, and there is nothing like just sitting quietly taking it al in, and just being.</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
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