SKOY Giveaway Winners...

Congrats to Trudy and Hannah C! You have been emailed and have 72 hours to get back to me:) Thanks to everyone who entered...Stay tuned for some more awesome giveaways this week!!

I Am Hutterite, A Book Review...

Before reading I Am Hutterite, written by Mary-Ann Kirkby, I had never heard of the Hutterite religion or culture. Since reading it, I feel as if I have actually been inside one of the Hutterite colonies. Kirkby exhibits an extraordinary ability to draw the reader so fully into her writing, you feel as if you've been right by her side the whole time. She transports you to another place and time and even after tearing yourself away from this intriguing page-turner, bits and pieces of the story stay with you. You really come to know and love(or not:)her colorful characters. You sympathize with them. I especially loved Kirkby's authentic use of the Hutterite language. She so seamlessly translates for her reader's benefit and it really helps include everyone. Not being familiar with the Hutterite culture, it was easy for me to feel like I was reading fiction, but knowing it was truly Mary-Ann Kirkby's life made reading this book quite an eye-opening experience. I Am Hutterite brings up issues of prejudice, faith, acceptance, healing and the importance of fulfilling one's destiny. It is an amazing story of seeking your own truth and living your own best life no matter what trials and tribulations you are faced with. I applaud Mary-Ann Kirkby for a job well done and congratulate her on her healing journey.

Thanks to Book Sneeze for providing ABCD Diaries with a review copy of I Am Hutterite. We were not otherwise compensated. The opinions expressed in this post are mine and mine alone.

Yopliat Greek Gift Pack Winner...

Tracey! You have been emailed...you have 72 hours to get back me:) Thanks to all who participated. Don't forget to enter the SKOY cloth giveaway:)

SKOY Cloths Review and GIVEAWAY...

I am always on the lookout for products that save our family money and are earth-friendly. SKOY cloths can do both. SKOY is an environmental advance in cleaning cloths. They are 100% biodegradable and can be used instead of paper towels and sponges. One SKOY cloth is said to save 15 rolls of paper towels...WOWEE! These cloths are crazy absorbent and I love that they are machine washable. You can also wet them and pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to make sure you kill all the germies:) Another thing I like is how space-saving these are compared to our old dishcloths. These cloths are eco-friendly and stylish and the perfect addition to our kitchen. Even the kiddos got into the act when cleaning up was made more fun with these cute, colorful cloths:)

ABCD Diaries gives SKOY cloths an A+ for the whole family:) Thanks SKOY for letting us review these amazing cloths!

And now for the super exciting part...The GIVEAWAY!!!

SKOY has generously offered 4-packs of SKOY cloths for 2 lucky ABCD Diaries readers.

To enter, just leave a comment below. For an extra entry you can sign up to follow ABCD Diaries via Google Friend Connect.

Giveaway ends Friday, May 14th at noon. This contest is open to 18+ and USA only. The winners will be chosen with random.org and contacted via email, as well as posted here. Winners have 72 to respond or another will be chosen.

FTC Disclaimer: ABCD Diaries was given a sample set of SKOY cloths for review purposes. We were not otherwise compensated. All opinions in this post are ours and ours alone.

Last chance to enter our first giveaway...

The Yoplait Greek Spa Gift Pack giveaway ends tomorrow(Friday, 5/7) at noon. Click here and leave a comment if you'd like to enter for your chance to win!

Golden Moon Tea, A Review...

If I were to choose one word to describe this tea it would be "aromatic." Just upon opening my Golden Moon Earl Grey tea package, the intoxicating blend of tea leaves and spices made my mouth water. As the loose-leaf tea steeped in my mug, the yummy scents blended and strengthened until I could hardly stand the anticipation of the first sip. I am a tea-fanatic and I have at least one cup a day. I love experimenting with different flavors and blends, but Earl Grey is a staple in our pantry. Finally, my first sip...I leaned back, closed my eyes...ahhhh, bliss! Golden Moon Tea has all the qualities I look for in a tea. It is calming, enjoyable, relaxing and for just a moment the stress melts away, the screaming toddlers fade out, the chaos is tamed and I am renewed, refreshed and ready to face the world again:)

ABCD Diaries gives Golden Moon Tea an A+ for any tea drinkers in your home:)

Thank you Golden Moon Tea for letting us review your amazing tea! Become a Facebook fan of Golden Moon Tea for updates on these delicious teas!

FTC Disclaimer: ABCD Diaries was given a sample of Golden Moon Tea in exchange for this review. We were not otherwise compensated. All opinions expressed in the post are ours and ours alone.

Chippy Chipmunk Parties in the Garden, Book Review...

Chippy Chipmunk Parties in the Garden tells the story of a chipmunk, aptly named Chippy, as he discovers the joys and dangers of the author's gorgeous backyard and all of the plants and wildlife within. Kathy M. Miller took a series of pictures over the span of 2 years of Chippy's adventures. She is a fabulous nature photographer and this book is beautifully photographed from start to finish. Chippy Chipmunk is engaging for young and old alike. The amazing pictures kept A, who is almost 4, intrigued throughout the entire book. She really loved the interesting chipmunk facts in the back and even I learned a thing or two:) A liked the book so much, she asked if Daddy could read it to her when he got home on the day we got it and we've read it over and over again since then.

The ABCD Diaries gives Chippy Chipmunk Parties in the Garden an A+ for ages 3 and up. Thanks to Kate at KSB Promotions and author Kathy M. Miller for the opportunity to review this wonderful book!

Disclosure: Chippy Chipmunk Parties in the Garden was provided to ABCD Diaries free of charge in exchange for our review. The opinions in this post are our own.