Arm & Hammer Spinbrush My Way! Review...

Thanks to Arm & Hammer, A was recently given the chance to try out her very own Spinbrush My Way!

A little info about this fun toothbrush:

Spinbrush My Way! features...

• The first and only customizable battery toothbrush, which makes brushing fun!
• Packaged with over 140 stickers, including:
-pink and purple letters
-princess-themed
-loveable animals
-fun phrases
-“rock star”- type stickers (guitar, musical note, etc.)
-whimsical rainbows, flowers, peace signs and hearts
• Water-safe stickers may be applied to the thick part of the handle
• Unique “gem” on/off button
• Pink bristles and battery cap
• Perfect for girls ages 3 to 12
• Smaller brush head than Spinbrush adult brushes
• Kids brush 38% longer with a Spinbrush battery powered toothbrush than with
a manual brush
• Promotes healthy brushing, reduces plaque and massages gums
• Includes 2 replaceable AAA batteries

What we thought:

A had never used a battery operated brush before so she thought that was pretty cool, but the absolute best part(as you could imagine for a 4 yr old girly-girl who loves arts and crafts) were the pages and pages of stickers she used to decorate her brush. I tried to take a picture, but none of them would do the artwork justice. Suffice to say, she put as many of the 140 stickers as possible onto her brush, along with her name of course:) She loves this brush ans I love that it gets her more excited about brushing her teeth. ABCD Diaries gives the new Arm & Hammer Spinbrush My Way an A+!

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Wett Giggles Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to Wett Giggles, we recently got to try out this adorable puppy hand soap. Aptly named Cupid, this little soap stole A's heart...it was love at first sight:)

Wett Giggles are natural glycerin handmade soaps, each bar is made one at time with essential oils and shea butter.The story behind Wett Giggles:

"This product was inspired by my six year old son’s dirty little finger nails. I’m into good hygiene and giving my son a fun tool to help with that was my goal.
The Soap and toy concept has been done before but I wanted to re-create that concept. So my thinking was to add a nail brush to the soap thus giving a new look to an old idea. All of the Wett Giggles animals have Shakespearian theme names. Why? I loved reading Shakespeare during my school years.
There are nine Wett Giggles in total. All but two come with the manicure nail brush. The two without are geared for the 2-3 year olds.
I named the product Wett Giggles because of the wet smiles children often get when washing their hands."

What we think:

Genius, pure and simple! What better way to encourage good hand washing habits than to make the soap a fun toy?! These soaps are so cute and smell absolutely delicious! We actually haven't needed an air freshener in the kid's bathroom since we put Cupid next to the sink. I love the idea of the nail brush...it adds an element of deeper cleaning and makes it easier for the kiddos to get their hands germ-free all by themselves:) ABCD Diaries gives Wett Giggles an A+, not just for the kiddos, but the whole family!

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Momcepts Review and Giveaway...

Okay, if you're a mom, you can probably completely relate, but picture this...Me and my 2 kiddos(4yrs and 21 months) at our third store of the day, coming up on lunchtime, we HAVE to pick the race car cart with the sticky wheels and impossible turning capabilities, I'm trying to push the cart from you-know-where with one hand, hold onto the list, pen, coupons I'm looking for items for, coupons I've found items for, then the youngest starts to scream "Mommy UP, Mommy UP!" and then the cellphone starts ringing and then I start crying...Okay, I didn't really breakdown at HEB, but 5 more minutes and I probably would have. The rest of the story is true and yes, I know better planning could have prevented some of the issues, but who has time to plan?! Well, just one week after this disastrous shopping trip(which lead me to declare I would never shop with the kids and without the husband again) Momcepts came to the rescue!! Check out the awesome line of items Momcepts sent me to ease my grocery shopping drama:

Three amazing little products that can really simplify you shopping trip and your life...I know I won't be leaving home without them:)
The patented List Caddy shopping list and coupon holder is designed to make life easier for the shopper. It holds your list and coupons clipped to the shopping cart handle for easy viewing and use while you are in the store. It can also organize your shopping list and coupons at home, in the kitchen. It can stand on it's own on a counter or table and it has magnets on the back for attaching to the refrigerator. Plus, it has many other uses! It can hold recipes for you while you are cooking and baking. It can attach a gift note to the neck of a wine bottle (or gourmet olive oil, balsamic vinegar, liquor, etc.). It can be used to hold name place cards or menus for dinner events. There are many other potential creative uses!
The List Caddy is available for $1.99 each and comes in 6 colors (red, green, blue, white, pink, and purple) plus 2 special edition versions: The Pink Ribbon and the American Flag.The Koalabiner purse hanger is a carabiner style clip designed to hang your purse from the handle of a shopping cart or baby stroller so you do not have to carry it on your shoulder or leave it in the cart basket while you are shopping. You can also use the Koalabiner to hang a diaper bag from your stroller handle. The Koalabiner offers a more secure way to hold your purse than placing in the cart basket, because the latch of the Koalabiner closes around the handle, preventing your purse from being easily removed. The Koalabiner is made of lightweight, but strong, aluminum and makes an attractive accessory for your purse or bag.

The Koala Pouch shopping organizer is a nylon pouch which wraps over the shopping cart handle and fastens with velcro. It has a rear zipper pocket which holds 2 compact reusable shopping bags (included). The front zipper pocket comes with tabbed dividers for organizing coupons, and the front clear pocket can hold a mobile phone, Blackberry, or iPhone. Finally, there's a handy pen sleeve on the front and a plastic utility clip attached to the side.


These products are handy, durable, functional and easy to use. I will once again be shopping with the kids(and without the husband...much to his delight:) ABCD Diaries gives all three Momcepts products an A!

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Shushybye Review and Giveaway...

Shushybye...never heard of it? I hadn't either before we were given the chance to review it, but now Shushybye is an important part of our bedtime routine:)
SHUSHYBYE is a preschool entertainment and lifestyle brand designed to inspire children to look forward to sleep time and help parents prepare their children for sleep in a fun and loving way that encourages imagination. Importantly, SHUSHYBYE helps create healthful sleep habits for toddlers and preschoolers.
SHUSHYBYE is the land way above the clouds where the Shushies (led by SNOOZLES, DOZIE AND ZEEZ) make dreams for children, then place them in SHUSHYBYE Dream Boxes, which are sent to sleeping children via the SHUSHYBYE Train driven by CONDUCTOR MCCLOUD. In order to get their SHUSHYBYE dreams each night, children have to go to sleep on time for the arrival of the SHUSHYBYE Train - when Mommy and Daddy tell them to!

What we thought:

I think you'd have a hard time finding a toddler or preschooler(we have one of each)who didn't absolutely fall in love with Shushybye and the Shushies! The characters are so likeable my kiddos wanted to read this book over and over again!

We start the CD(Shushybye & Goodnight, Deluxe Edition) 15-30 minutes before bedtime and the kiddos know its time to start cleaning up their toys, brushing their teeth, getting their jammies on, etc. A actually takes the book(Shushybye: Sleepover Surprise, which has a glow in the dark cover) to bed with her every night:) The CD has 16 songs, so we never finish it in one night, but that means we have a little bit of variety from night to night which is imperative to Mommy and Daddy's sanity...though I must say, the songs are rather catchy and more than once I have caught B singing or humming "oh my my Shushybye" :)

You can watch Shushybye the TV show on BabyFirstTV, and the Shushybye Dream Band has announced some new tour dates! Overall, ABCD Diaries gives Shushybye an A for making bedtime something the kiddos now look forward to:)

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Bodycology Review...

bodycology® is more than a brand; it is a state of mind, focusing on the self-fulfillment needs of women from the first layer to the last. The philosophy of bodycology® is for women to feel a sense of well being and create a sanctuary within the daily beauty routine.

We LOVE trying out new bath and body products to share with you guys, and this week we got to try an awesome array of luxurious items from the new and improved bodycology line.

First up was the Midnight Garden hand and body lotion...

They say:"Enchanting--Violets, lavender and rose mingle to produce a fragrance that is reminiscent of a moonlit garden.
For Daily Rejuvenation: Smooth this luxurious lotion gently over skin to moisturize and add radiance – for a delectable spa sensation.Beneficial Ingredients:Hydrating Aloe Vera, Moisturizing Shea Butter and Nourishing Vitamins E & C"

We say:Really nice scent, very smooth and just the right consistency that it was easy to spread, but thick enough to really sink in, left our skin feeling soft and moisturized, the scent lingered all day.

Next up, the body mist in White Gardenia...

They say: "Beautiful--The rich, floral scent of fresh gardenias promotes love, peace and good spirits.
For Daily Rejuvenation: For a splash of fragrance and energy, spritz lightly on wrists, neck and shoulders – or, for all-over freshness, spray into the air and let the fine mist gently surround you. Beneficial Ingredients:Conditioning and Hydrating Aloe Vera "

We say: B's new favorite air freshener:) My problem with most body mists is the alcoholicky smell they usually have, however, I didn't smell a trace of alcohol in this spray, just a lovely light floral scent that dries quickly lasts a really long time. Next up, the Scrubbing Hand Soap in Coconut Lime...

They say:"Uplifting--The sweet scent of coconut mingles with refreshing lime to help relieve stress and tension – like a tropical island getaway.
Bodycology Anti-Bacterial Scrubbing Soap – cleans hands as it kills germs Beneficial Ingredients:Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Aloe Vera, and gentle scrubbing beads to cleanse deeply "

We say:We sure have been washing our hands an awful lot more these days:) I actually had to keep this amazing smelling soap in the master bath because the kids loved the scent and the srcubbie beads so much I couldn't keep them out of their bathroom:) This soap really does leave your hands clean, soft and smelling great for hours.Finally, last, but certainly not least, the Foaming Gel and Body Wash...

They say:"Heavenly--The heavenly scent of sweet pea mingles with berries to give you a brighter spirit and positive outlook.
For Daily Rejuvenation: Drizzle under warm, running bath water for a relaxing bubble bath. For showers, apply a small amount of gel to hands or a soft, damp sponge – for a rich, creamy lather.Beneficial Ingredients:Conditioning and Hydrating Honey and Aloe Vera"

We say:My absolute favorite item from the whole review kit...the smell is divine! I used this as a body wash, the kids as a bubble bath, and the stuff makes bubbles upon bubbles! It also leaves your skin super soft from shower to shower and smelling good for hours after the shower. A actually curled up on my lap post-shower and said "Mmmm Mommy. You smell good." Love it, love it, love it!


Overall, bodycology is now our go-to line for bath and body products. They are so affordable and have such a variety of amazing scents and products(over 100 products and 10 fragrances!)...I even love the simple graphics and packaging! ABCD Diaries gives bodycology an A+ for the whole family!!

Buy It: Find affordable, luxurious bodycology products at a retailer near you with the store locator. They can be found locally(Austin, TX) at HEB, Walmart, and Walgreens.

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Boogie Wipes Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to Boogie Wipes, we recently got to put these awesome little wipes to use:) If you're a mom, you know how hard it can be to wipe your little one's nose. Well, the folks at Boogie Wipes made it a lot easier when they came up with these novel wipes.

Boogie Wipes are made with saline to dissolve boogies (mucus) caused by the common cold, allergies or otherwise booger-filled kid moments. Extra soft, alcohol, phthalate and paraben free, Boogie Wipes are available in Great Grape, Fresh Scent, Magic Menthol and Simply Unscented. Recommended by pediatricians as a gentle, effective alternative to a dry tissue.

What we thought:

The kids loved these(as much as you could possibly love a tissue:) especially the grape scented wipes. They are actually asking to wipe their noses:) I loved how easy they are to use, the distraction of the pleasant scent, and the fact they got even the crusties cleaned up with just one swipe. Way better than holding my youngest down and practically scraping the gunk off:) I also love the convenient on-the-go packs that are the perfect size for your purse or diaper bag. ABCD Diaries gives Boogie Wipes an A+ for the little noses in your family!!

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