Review & Giveaway -Hearthsong...Toys you will feel good about giving

 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!

 TETHER BALL GAME - 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!

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!

You can check out other Hearthsong toys by clicking on this link Hearthsong...Toys you will feel good about giving!

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.

Some of the other things on MY list are :

SeaScope

Play & Freeze Ice Cream maker

The natural canvas kid teepee

The playful chef cookbook

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!

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 How to enter giveaways! 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.

Leave me a comment (under Post Comment, on particular giveaway of blog entry you are entering) for each entry.

Mandatory - Go to www.hearthsong.com and pick one favorite thing, come back and leave me a comment telling me why you like it!

Additional entries:
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)

Grab my button (you can find it on my blog page to your right (WATERMELON) and add it too your blog. (1 entry)

Follow my blog via networked blogs  (look to the right and click on the follow me tab) (1 entry)

Blog about my giveaway on your blog, including a link back to my blog so others can sign up too! (1 entry)

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:
http://michiganmommyx4.blogspot.com/  (1 entry)

The drawing will be July 25th  - 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!

The winner of a brand new pair of Alegria shoes is......

I used random.org to generate the winning number.

#7 Shelley!

Blogger Shelley said...

5. I blogged about this at http://mylifeadventurebyme.blogspot.com/.
shelley(dot)haskell(at)yahoo(dot)com

Shelley you have 48 hours to email me (kellypauley@yahoo.com):
A.) Which pair of shoes you would like
B.) Your size
C.) Your mailing address

Thanks for entering, and please remember to check back for other giveaways!

Have a great day, Kelly ♥

Review & Giveaway! - Alegria Shoes

ALEGRIA™ means HAPPINESS.. it is also a new line of fun footwear created by California based company PG Lite.
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.

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 I liked best  was the amazing arch support I felt when I put them on, and throughout the day. I also think they have a unique design, and I love the butterfly emblem on the shoe. 

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

 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:  Alegria Shoes 

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!

Right now  Alegria is having a Girlfriends getaway contest

Briefly describe your favorite Alegria moment or a fun adventure you
have had wearing Alegria's. You could be playing with the kids,
walking your dog, heading into the office, at work or on vacation.

Haven't got a pair of Alegria's of your own yet ...... Well you can enter for a chance to win some right here on my blog!

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You will have to do a couple things in order to earn entries.
LEAVE SEPARATE COMMENTS (here on my blog) FOR EACH ENTRY AND LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN THIS FORM - Jane (at) yahoo (dot) com
Mandatory - Go to Alegria Shoes  and take a look around, come back here and leave me a comment on which pair of shoes you like the best, I know it is hard to pick just one, so you can tell me  your top 2 favorites! (Mandatory entry)

Additional entries:
Go to Facebook and "like" Alegria Nation  and leave a message saying A little bit of this, and a little bit of that...(http://michiganmommyx4.blogspot.com/) sent me, my favorite pair of Alegria shoes are _______ ( 1 additional entry)

Grab my button (you can find it on my blog page to your right (WATERMELON) and add it too your blog. (1 entry)

Follow my blog via networked blogs  (look to the right and click on the follow me tab) (1 entry)

Blog about my giveaway on your blog, including a link back to my blog so others can sign up too! (1 entry)

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:
http://michiganmommyx4.blogspot.com/  (1 entry)


Drawing will be held on July 18th, and I will use Random.org to pick the lucky winner!


I AM EXPRESSING MY HONEST OPINION, I RECEIVED A Pair of  Debra  Professional White Leather Nursing Shoes AT NO COST TO ME FOR REVIEW PURPOSES, AND I HAVE NOT BEEN COMPENSATED MONETARILY FOR THIS POST.

Just added Networked Blogs

So please sign up to follow me, my blog is about to become bigger and better!
To sign up just look to your right, and click the little blue box that says  "Follow this blog"

P.S. Plus you will need to follow me via networked blogs to earn an additional entry to win some of the sweet giveaways i have coming up!

Thanks, Kelly

A Short History of Medicine.

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!"

Amen to That!

Prayer Before an Exam

O wise God, I pray that my mind might be rested, my body energized, and my spirit inspired for the exam I must write.

Grant me peace and assurance so that I might do the best I am able, regardless of what that might be.

Be with my fellow students and may I be a good example to them, offering reassurance and confidence regardless of how I feel.

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.

I write this exam with Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayer For Peace of Mind

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.

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.

May the memory of my family and friends remind me of their support, regardless of outcome, united with them in the spirit of love.

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.

Awesome MICHIGAN BASED COMPANY shoe giveaway!

Check this out!
My friend Danielle got a chance to review these super cool, and versatile sandals sandals made by a company in Lake Orion Michigan.

ZUZATZ™ [zoo-zats] - noun
1. footwear featuring interchangeable and stylish straps, making fashion fun and easy for every woman.
Origin: German; from the word zusätzlich, meaning “add to.

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!

So go check it out, read Danielle's review, and then sign up to try and win a pair of your own!