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Friday, May 24, 2019

SunBrite| Veranda Series Outdoor 4K UHD TVs with HDR @SunBriteTV @BestBuy #ad

**This post is sponsored by Best Buy. I will be compensated with a Best Buy gift card for sharing my thoughts and opinions.

Summertime and the living is easy! Time to spruce up your outdoor space! Best Buy has just the thing to make all those summer barbecues and get togethers a hit with your family and friends...the SunBrite| Veranda Series Outdoor 4K UHD TV with HDR:

If you spend a lot of time in the backyard and don't want to miss your favorite shows, summer blockbuster movies or sporting events, and outdoor TV is what you need. It can be tricky finding the right outdoor TV, but Best Buy has done the legwork and has an awesome option. Check out the features for the SunBrite Veranda Outdoor 4K UHD TV:

Weatherproof TV built for full-shade outdoor living areas like covered patios and screened-in porches.

Powder-coated rust-proof aluminum exterior protects internal components from rain, snow, dust, insects, humidity, and salt air.

Veranda comes standard with a direct-lit 4K UHD screen with HDR, which is up to 50% brighter than indoor TVs for improved viewing in brighter outdoor environments. It’s more durable, safer, and a better experience that using an indoor TV outdoors.

Large weatherproof media bay makes cable connections easy. It has plenty of storage room for many popular media players, and thick gaskets seal out moisture and the elements.

The Veranda Series of SunBriteTVs are designed specifically for outdoor use. They are engineered to survive just about any climate in North America, resisting the harsh effects of rain, snow, dust, insects, and extreme temperatures.

Available in 43”, 55”, 65” and 75” sizes

Watching TV outdoors is fun! Treat your family to a gift that will help you make the most of your outdoor time this summer.

You can find SunBrite| Veranda Series Outdoor 4K UHD TVs with HDR at Best Buy

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Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

#FathersDayGftGuide: Treat Dad with Statement Sockwear from boldSOCKS! #ad

*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to boldSOCKS for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts are strictly my own.

Some dads might not like getting socks for Father's Day, but I know both my dad and my husband love getting socks! While my dad is more of a sock purist and just wants plain white socks, B really enjoys adding color and flair to his sock drawer. boldSOCKS is the perfect way to help you add vibrant color and a lot of flair to your sock wardrobe!

We got to check out these cool Purple Heat Map Camo Men’s Dress Socks from boldSOCKS' Statement Sockwear line. These purple and gray socks are made with 75% cotton and everyday thickness. B says they are super comfy and they pair perfectly with his suits to add a pop of color.

Need another awesome reason to get some Statement Socks from boldSOCKS?

Every pair of statement sockwear contributes 100 days of clean water to someone in Rwanda. That means you can give the gift of a conscious and mindful purchase when you give boldSOCKS Statement Sockwear!

boldSOCKS has hundreds of different styles of awesome socks for the whole fam. Colorful dress socks, casual socks, wool socks, and performance socks, even socks you can personalize with photos or words!

Give the gift of comfy and stylish socks this Father's Day with boldSOCKS!

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

LivBars: Superfood Bars to Get You Through Summer! #WelcomeSummer #Giveaway

*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to LivBars for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts are strictly my own.

Summer means our schedule gets a bit nuts which means I'm always looking for great options for snacks that are convenient and not terrible for us. LivBars fit the bill!

LivBars are organic superfood energy bars full of yummy ingredients. All LivBars are USDA Organic which means they are always non-GMO. LivBars are also gluten, dairy, soy, corn and nut-free. These delicious fruit bars are all flavor filled, all vegetarian, and include two vegan options.

The folks at LivBars have thought of everything. Where many energy bars are full of isolates, sugars, additives and preservatives, LivBars are not. Instead they are bursting with organic whole superfoods including seeds, coconut, fruit, whole grains and spices. This makes LivBars superfood energy bars that balance protein and complex carbs providing you with real food-fueled energy. They are alos major allergen friendly. The package is even compostable! Well done LivBars!

Check out the awesome flavor combos:

Lemongrass Cherry Matcha

Ingredients

Coconut Nectar, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Coconut, Sesame Seeds, Dates, Hemp Seeds, Virgin Coconut Oil, Quinoa Crispies, Flaxseed, Cherries, Brown Rice Puffs, Coconut Sugar, Matcha, Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Baking Soda, Lemongrass Oil

Coffee Maple Cacao

Ingredients

Honey, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Coconut, Sesame Seeds, Dates, Hemp Seeds, Virgin Coconut Oil, Quinoa Crispies, Flaxseed, Brown Rice Puffs, Coffee, Cacao Powder, Coconut Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Cacao Butter, Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Baking Soda, Maple Extract

Blueberry Vanilla Kale

Ingredients

Honey, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Coconut, Sesame Seeds, Dates, Hemp Seeds, Virgin Coconut Oil, Quinoa Crispies, Flaxseed, Brown Rice Puffs, Blueberries, Coconut Sugar, Kale, Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Baking Soda, Blueberry Extract

Raspberry Kale Maca

Ingredients

Honey, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Coconut, Sesame Seeds, Dates, Hemp Seeds, Virgin Coconut Oil, Quinoa Crispies, Flaxseed, Brown Rice Puffs, Raspberries, Coconut Sugar, Kale, Vanilla Extract, Maca Powder, Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Baking Soda, Raspberry Extract

Ginger Lemon Turmeric

Ingredients

Coconut Nectar, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Coconut, Sesame Seeds, Dates, Hemp Seeds, Virgin Coconut Oil, Quinoa Crispies, Flaxseed, Brown Rice Crisps, Ginger, Coconut Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Baking Soda, Lemon Extract, Turmeric

See? Simple ingredients packed into a great tasting bar that keeps us going all (busy) summer long!

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#FathersDayGiftGuide: Dress Dad Up with a Skinny Tie from DAZI!

*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to DAZI for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts are strictly my own.

If your dad or husband wears ties, they probably know the hottest tie trend is the skinny tie right now. Wow, that was a lot of ties in one sentence, but anywho... For those who wear ties, your Father's Day gift finding mission just got easier. We found a cool shop that offers some really fantastic skinny ties in super trendy styles. Let me introduce DAZI!

B wears ties on the daily so we were pretty pumped to get to try out this selection of stylish skinny ties from DAZI. Florals are totally in right now and DAZI has a pretty great variety of these flowery prints to choose from. Check out our favorites:

Atlanta

French Garden

Sweetly Picked

These ties are awesome and B has been complemented on them each time he's worn one. DAZI offers their customers some of the best skinny ties money can buy. Each DAZI tie is handmade from high quality imported fabrics. DAZI ties measure about 2.5" at the widest part of the tip...skinny indeed, and super on trend!

DAZI ties would make a lovely gift for your tie-sporting dad or husband this Father's Day, so check them out!

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Summer Beauty Must-Have: The Flex Brush #WelcomeSummer

*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to The Flex Brush for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts are strictly my own.

Guys, we just found one of the best summer beauty tools! Check out The Flex Brush:

A has super thick hair that tangles easily and our ridiculous south Texas coastal humidity just makes things worse. This means we are allows on the lookout for products to help combat the crazy tangles and "rat's nests" as my mom always called them. Between hair products and brushes, we've tried tons of different things to help make hair brushing tearless over the years. Oh, how I wish we would have found The Flex Brush sooner!

The Flex Brush is The Ultimate Detangling Brush. It bends to perfectly meet the contours of your head, massaging your scalp and stimulating the production of natural oils; hence promoting hair growth, reducing static and preventing breakage.

A fan of blow drying? With vents allowing heat to pass through, blow drying won’t damage your brush. The Flex Brush is made from natural rubber; with a soft touch finish on the handle...very comfortable and easy to grip.

We tried the XL Mixed Bristle for A's hair and the Petite Mixed Bristle for my hair which is a

tad less unruly than A's. Soft bristles made from boar bristle and flexible nylon is perfect for sensitive scalps, so this worked really well for us. Don't worry, the bristles are harvested humanly and sheared the same way wool is sheared meaning no harm is done to the animal.

The Flex Brush works wonders on both wet and dry hair, detangling without too much pressure. It flexes to release knots, meaning no tears, just soft, smooth hair!

With all the time we spend in the pool, at the beach and just outside in general this summer, The Flex Brush is proving to be a summer beauty must-have!

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#FathersDayGiftGuide: Give Dad the Gift of Comfort with Marc Skid Undies!

*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Marc Skid for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts are strictly my own.

Nothing beats a comfy pair of undies, except maybe a comfy pair of undies that give back! Marc Skid undies do just that and would make an awesome give for dad this Father's Day!

Skid Marc undies are uber comfortable since they are made from Organic Pima Cotton (which is sustainable and non-GMO, btw!) One recycled plastic water bottle is used in the making of every waistband, meaning one less bottle in a landfill per pair! But wait, there's more and it gets even better!

Philip Boxer Brief

$4 per purchase goes to Save, Feed and Cure the World. What does this mean? Based on the color of undies you buy, you get to have a hand in either Saving (Blue) Feeding (Green) or Curing (Red) the world by choosing one of three charities for each cause to donate $4 of your purchase to. Marc Skid chooses awesome 4 star charitable partners that have proven to do good with the donations they receive, so you can feel confident your donation is really helping out just where it's needed.

Here's how it works:

When I placed my order for 2 pair of Marc Skid undies, I got to choose a charity for each pair. When you put in your size info, you'll also find a drop down menu that allows you to choose from three awesome charities for your cause. Our cause was Saving the World and we chose for our donations to go to Water.org

Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

How cool is that!?

Joan Bikini

Marc Skid undies offer unparalleled comfort thanks to the Pima cotton. I mean, they are ridiculously comfortable and the cuts are very flattering making them look great on!

It really doesn't get much better than a high quality product made by a company that cares so much for the world. My hat is off to the folks at Marc Skid for their amazing vision and follow-through on this wonderful endeavor.

Give Dad the gift of comfort this Father's Day with a pair of Marc Skid undies and help some of the best causes in the world!

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

#WelcomeSummer Roundup!

Here at ABCD Diaries we are ready to welcome summer with open arms and bare feet! We are searching for the best products for families to get the most out of their Summer and this is where we'll be featuring them, in our #WelcomeSummer Roundup!

As we find these awesome goodies, we'll be adding them to this post along with pictures and a link to our review of the product. This listing will be updated daily, so check back often to learn about hot, new products all summer long!

Have a product you'd like featured in our roundup? Contact me at christinbanda (at) yahoo (dot) com

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Gary Poppins Popcorn