Gearing Up For Summer #5: HearthSong Review and Giveaway

Some of the highest quality toys my kids have are those found online and not in department stores. I am always on the lookout for great toys that are unique, well-made and age appropriate. As I was searching for some new things for summer fun, I came across HearthSong and am so happy I did!

Since 1983, HearthSong has committed themselves to providing parents with age-appropriate, wholesome, and quality playthings for children. It is their belief childhood is a vital chapter in life and a special time when children can experience as much creative, imaginative play as possible. They guarantee that each item is carefully selected for it's quality and safety...and as their motto states, their products are Toys You'll Feel Good About Giving.

When I came across HearthSong, I was very impressed with the selection of toys and products they offered. I could tell that they were unique and something my family would be able to enjoy together. That's why I was thrilled when I learned we were going to have the opportunity to review something from their site.

With summer around the corner and nicer weather already upon us, one of my first choices was the Monkey Kite.

When it arrived I couldn't wait to get Kaelyn outside to use it! As I took it out of the very nice packaging it came in (which is great for keeping it nice when it's not in use), I was very happy with the quality. A lot of kites we've used in the past have been rather cheap and cheaply made. This on the other hand, was made very well and something I can tell will last us a very long time.

I also love the monkey on the front. It's very cute, and considering this is one of Kaelyn's favorite animals...I knew she would be tickled to have something like this on her kite. I was right! She loved it!

We took her out to fly the kite and it turned out to be such a fun thing for us to do as a family. It's such a simple thing, but one we plan to do more throughout the summer. Kaelyn loved watching her Daddy run along and try to get the kite up in the air....so much so that she actually wanted to try herself. It was adorable!

We're very happy with this Monkey Kite, and knowing that it is made so well, I'm sure it will bring a lot more fun for many more summers to come. This adorable kite is only one of many products HearthSong offers though. I've spent a lot of time browsing their selection and have found many that I would love to get for my kids at some point.

Whether it's for your children, or someone else's...if you're looking for educational, entertaining toys and products that are great quality and one-of-a-kind, I would highly recommend checking out HearthSong and their great selection...especially with summer just around the corner.

Buy It: You can purchase the Monkey Kite for $26.98 on the HearthSong website.

Win It: HearthSong has generously offered one lucky reader their choice of the Monkey, Dolphin, Butterfly or Frog Kite.

To enter, visit HearthSong and leave a comment letting me know another product you'd love to have.

Extra Entries: (only valid after the required entry has been completed)

1. Visit HearthSong and let me know which kite you'd choose (Monkey, Dolphin, Butterfly or Frog Kite)

2. For TWO extra entries, subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail (easily found along the side column). Be sure to leave TWO comments so that both entries can be counted.

3. For FIVE extra entries, blog about this giveaway (linking to this post and HearthSong) and leave me FIVE comments with the URL to that post.

4. Post my blog button or blog URL to your blog and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)

5. For THREE extra entries, Grab my 'Gearing Up For Summer' event button and leave a comment with the URL where it can be found.

6. For TWO extra entries, Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (Tweet once a day for an extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste: Gear Up For Summer & win an adorable kite of your choice from HearthSong @MomBalancingAct http://tinyurl.com/23me8f8 Ends 6/14

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12. Enter any of my other current giveaways. Leave me a comment on which one(s)....ONE entry for EACH giveaway you enter!!

Please be sure to leave me a *separate* comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily and accurately contact the winner!!

This giveaway will end June 14th and is open to the US and Canada!

**The products for this review and giveaway were provided at no cost by HearthSong. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions have been given. The experiences and opinions of others may differ from my own.**