The Ambition: A Novel
Lee Strobel
Product Details
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Zondervan (May 17, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0310292670
Product Description
"A corrupt judge in a mob murder case. A disillusioned pastor, hungry for power. A cynical reporter, sniffing for a scandal. A gambling addict whose secret tape threatens the lives of everyone who hears it. New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel weaves these edgy characters into an intricate thriller set in a gleaming, suburban megachurch, a big-city newspaper struggling for survival, and the shadowy corridors of political intrigue. The unexpected climax is as gripping as the contract killing that punctuates the opening scene."
What we thought: I really enjoyed this gripping suspense novel. I love how the tale switches between the points of view of all the characters to disclose the full story. Strobel's writing style is intense and intriguing in this hard-to-put-down page-turner. Great characters and an intricate storyline make for a really great summer read. ABCD Diaries gives The Ambition an A+!
Buy It: Find this book at your favorite book dealer starting May 17th.
Disclosure: ABCD Diaries was given a copy of this book for review purposes only. We were in no other way compensated. The opinions expressed in this post are ours and ours alone.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Fuzzy Duck Hair Products Review and Giveaway...
Congrats to Miss Spoken!
We recently had the chance to review a travel kit from the Fuzzy Duck line of hair care products from MopTop Hair.
FuzzyDuck Travel Kit
Includes 2oz each of :
* Gentle Shampoo-This product is for dry, frizzy or unruly hair. It restores moisture and manageability. Please note that this is not a “tearless” shampoo. It is kid friendly; however it is best for the kids to keep their eyes closed. If the kids are too young to follow these directions we do not recommend this particular product for them.
* Daily Conditioner-This product is for dry, frizzy or unruly hair. It restores moisture and manageability.
* Detangler & Refresher Spray-This product is for use in wet or dry hair to restore moisture and manageability or to refresh your favorite FuzzyDuck’s hairstyle.
* Light Hold Anti-Frizz Gel-FuzzyDuck Anti-Frizz Gel is a lightweight, non-oily gel that smoothes and softens dull, frizzy and unruly hair. Use this gel to enhance your natural hair with a light hold and maintain a lightweight feel.
What we thought: Fuzzy Duck made bath time a lot more fun for our family:) We have a hard time washing the kiddos hair...its always been a struggle. Fuzzy Duck made this harrowing job a little less difficult. The kiddos loved the little duck on the bottle and the oodles of bubbles the shampoo made:) I loved how clean and soft the shampoo and conditioner made their hair and the detangler spray made combing out A's mass of curly tangles a breeze. The Anti-Frizz gel really helped tame her frizzy locks, too, which was really nice:) The travel kit would be perfect for, you guessed it, travel with your little ones. ABCD Diaries gives Fuzzy Duck hair care products and A+!
Buy It: Find these wonderful hair products especially for your little ones at MopTop Hair!
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Bossypants by Tina Fey Review...
Bossypants
Tina Fey
Product Details
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Reagan Arthur Books; First Edition edition (April 5, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780316056861
Product Description
"Before Liz Lemon, before "Weekend Update," before "Sarah Palin," Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: a recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middle-school gym teacher. She also had a dream that one day she would be a comedian on TV.
She has seen both these dreams come true.
At last, Tina Fey's story can be told. From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on Saturday Night Live; from her passionately halfhearted pursuit of physical beauty to her life as a mother eating things off the floor; from her one-sided college romance to her nearly fatal honeymoon -- from the beginning of this paragraph to this final sentence.
Tina Fey reveals all, and proves what we've all suspected: you're no one until someone calls you bossy."
What we thought: This book was pretty stinkin' hilarious! If you are a fan of Tina Fey, you will really enjoy this inside look of her life which helps to explain how she grew into to the comic genius she is today. She is quite an impressive writer, as we already knew from her work on television and movies, so it is pretty exciting that she has entered the world of books. A fun, light-hearted and humorous read, Tina Fey's Bossypants is one of the most entertaining books I've read in awhile:) ABCD Diaries gives Bossypants an A+!
Buy It: Find this book at your favorite book dealer.
Disclosure: ABCD Diaries was given a copy of this book for review purposes only. We were in no other way compensated. The opinions expressed in this post are ours and ours alone.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
He Is We "My Forever" CD Review and Giveaway...
Congrats to Renee G!!
Thanks to Sneak Attack Media, we recently had the chance to review the newest CD release from He Is We, My Forever.
My ForeverHe Is We (Artist)
"He Is We - a new Universal Motown group who's sweet pop tunes are both inspiring and inviting. Their new album My Forever is outstanding, a true testimonial to the love songs we all grew up on, not to mention it hit #6 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and #3 on the iTunes Pop Chart. The group recently released a video for lead track "Happily Ever After," which you can watch below."
"Happily Ever After" Video - http://www.vevo.com/watch/he-is-we/happily-ever-after/USUV71100084
What we thought: We really enjoyed the smooth, mellow sound of He Is We. The songs were beautifully written and performed. We are a big fan of this style of laid back music and this CD was great because it was child-friendly:) Great for listening to while in the car or cleaning the house or just hanging out...My Forever has claimed a spot in our most listened to CD rotation:)
ABCD Diaries gives My Forever by He Is We an A+!
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SwaddleDesigns SwaddleDuo Review and Giveaway...
We recently had the chance to review a SwaddleDuo from SwaddleDesigns.
About SwaddleDuo:"SwaddleDesigns® is introducing the SwaddleDuo™
SwaddleDuo offers two premium, yet different, baby soft cotton swaddling blankets - two swaddle blankets in a wonderful gift box:
· The Ultimate Receiving Blanket® is a lightweight premium cotton flannel blanket – for moderate to cooler environmental temperatures
· The Marquisette Swaddling Blanket® is a very lightweight openweave cotton blanket – for warmer environmental temperatures
With the SwaddleDuo, parents will be prepared for a variety of environmental settings - cool, moderate and warm
SwaddleDesigns Cotton Marquisette is similar to muslin but is made from premium quality yarns.
SwaddleDesigns Cotton Flannel is made from premium preshrunk domestic cotton.
Important info for new parents can be found in the “The SwaddleDesigns Goldilocks Guide™ ~ baby should not be too hot, or too cold, but just right ~ comfortably warm.”
The Goldilock’s Guide helps new parents remember the importance of keeping baby comfortably warm.
SwaddleDesigns strives to help new parents care for their baby by providing accurate and up-to-date information, so parents can may make informed choices. SwaddleDesigns Safe Sleep Program includes recommendations from the AAP and the NIH as the company strives to increase awareness of Safe Sleep practices and help parents reduce risk of SIDS.
Learn the basics of swaddling with the “How to Swaddle” video.
According to leading SIDS researchers, both overheating AND overchilling are risk factors for SIDS. In addition, it’s important for parents to understand that when baby is too cool during sleep, baby will use valuable energy to stay warm instead of growing and thriving. Over the past few years some juvenile product companies have over focused on overheating as a SIDS risk factor, and there has been a lack of balanced conversation regarding insufficient thermal insulation – the danger of baby being too cool - as a risk factor for SIDS. It is time for a balanced information where parents are educated and reminded of their important responsibility to make sure baby is not too hot or too cold, but comfortably warm.
Founded by Lynette Damir, RN, in 2002, SwaddleDesigns was the first company to introduce the large square swaddling blanket to the US and many countries around the world. SwaddleDesigns is known for their premium quality fabric, fabulous colors and prints, decorative edge, and the innovative 123 Swaddle® instructional label that helps new parents master the art of swaddling. SwaddleDesigns swaddling blankets are perfect for swaddling and have many uses such as a privacy throw for breastfeeding moms, a tummy time play mat and a cover over the stroller."
What we thought:
This blanket combo was great! I really wish we would have had them when my kiddos were tiny. They always squirmed out of every blanket we tried to swaddle them in. These blankets are very versatile, easy to use, and super soft and stylish. They will keep your baby covered (literally:) no matter what the season is. My favorite feature is the tag that has step-by-step swaddling instructions…super important for new parentsJ SwaddleDesigns makes excellent must-have products and the new SwaddleDuo is no exception. This would make an awesome shower gift for the expectant mother in your lifeJ ABCD Diaries gives the SwaddleDuo blanket set from SwaddleDesigns an A+!
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Monday, May 2, 2011
SeaPak Review...
We recently had the chance to try a few products from SeaPak.
About SeaPak:
"Only SeaPak gives you easy-to-prepare products, fun and unexpected recipes plus shrimp and seafood know-how from chefs and culinary experts around the country to make it easy to prepare spectacular seafood dishes every time."
"Our tender, whole tail-off popcorn shrimp are the kid friendly, perfect no-hassle way to bring the taste of the coast home for the whole family to enjoy. Ready to bake and easy for you, our experts coat this whole tail-off shrimp with a light, crisp, Japanese-style breading that's sure to please. And because this shrimp includes a healthy dose of Omega-3s and vitamin D per serving, you can feel good about serving it. 12-ounce and 20-ounce packages."
What we thought: We tried Butterfly Shrimp and Popcorn Shrimp. Our store also carried Popcorn Fish, but didn’t have the scampi shrimp variety or we probably would have tried it. The batter on both the butterfly and popcorn shrimp stayed crispy after being baked which was awesome! The popcorn shrimp was great for snacking and the butterfly shrimp were a little more substantial and made an excellent addition to our seafood platter at dinner. These would also make really great party snacks! We really enjoyed the taste of our SeaPak productsJ ABCD Diaries gives SeaPak an A+!
Buy It: Find these yummy snacks at your nearest grocer with the store locator!
Disclosure: ABCD Diaries was given two free product coupons for review purposes only. We were in no other way compensated. The opinions expressed in this post are ours and ours alone.
About SeaPak:
"Only SeaPak gives you easy-to-prepare products, fun and unexpected recipes plus shrimp and seafood know-how from chefs and culinary experts around the country to make it easy to prepare spectacular seafood dishes every time."
Popcorn Shrimp
"Our tender, whole tail-off popcorn shrimp are the kid friendly, perfect no-hassle way to bring the taste of the coast home for the whole family to enjoy. Ready to bake and easy for you, our experts coat this whole tail-off shrimp with a light, crisp, Japanese-style breading that's sure to please. And because this shrimp includes a healthy dose of Omega-3s and vitamin D per serving, you can feel good about serving it. 12-ounce and 20-ounce packages." "These mid-size butterfly shrimp come out of our award-winning breading system with a light and tasty batter-coating. Crispy and delicious straight out of the oven, these shrimp are guaranteed to please. Plus, they pack in a healthy dose of Omega-3s and vitamin D. Available in a 20-ounce package, for a taste to keep your whole crew happy, and an 8-ounce package for dinner for two."
What we thought: We tried Butterfly Shrimp and Popcorn Shrimp. Our store also carried Popcorn Fish, but didn’t have the scampi shrimp variety or we probably would have tried it. The batter on both the butterfly and popcorn shrimp stayed crispy after being baked which was awesome! The popcorn shrimp was great for snacking and the butterfly shrimp were a little more substantial and made an excellent addition to our seafood platter at dinner. These would also make really great party snacks! We really enjoyed the taste of our SeaPak productsJ ABCD Diaries gives SeaPak an A+!
Buy It: Find these yummy snacks at your nearest grocer with the store locator!
Disclosure: ABCD Diaries was given two free product coupons for review purposes only. We were in no other way compensated. The opinions expressed in this post are ours and ours alone.
Farm Rich Review...
We recently had the chance to try out a few bags of Farm Rich products.About Farm Rich:
"Farm Rich® products have been setting the standard for delicious, easy-to-prepare food the whole family loves.
Farm Rich® foods taste like nothing else because they're made like nothing else – with 100% real ingredients like real cheese, high-quality meats and fresh vegetables. Our snacks, appetizers, and breakfast foods are quick-frozen and carefully packaged so busy families can prepare great tasting food within minutes.
From early morning breakfasts to midnight snacks, we're proud to say Farm Rich® products have become synonymous with high quality and great taste."
About Mozzarella Bites:
-Microwaveable
-Good source of calcium and protein
-0g trans fats per serving
-Convenient resealable packaging
-Made with 100% real mozzarella cheese
About Cheese sticks:
-Made with 100% real mozzarella cheese
-Good source of calcium and protein
-0g trans fats per serving
-Our 1.75 lb. bag is resealable for easy storage
-Look for our convenient club-size pack (3.5 lb.) at your local club store
What we thought: Farm Rich has a variety of snacks including Mini Quesadillas, Mini Philly Cheese Steaks and Fried Mushrooms, however our store only carried Mozzarella Bites and Cheese Sticks. The cheese bites are chunks of mozzarella wrapped in bread dough…super tasty and filling and great dipped in marinara! The sticks baked up nice and crispy and were also delicious with marinara. These were really yummy snacks and hopefully soon our grocer will add a few more Farm Rich varieties to our freezer sectionJ These tasty treats would be great as afternoon or midnight snacks, appetizers or party trays. ABCD Diaries gives Farm Rich an A+!
Buy It: Find these yummy snacks at a grocer near you with the store locator!
Disclosure: ABCD Diaries was given two free product coupons for review purposes only. We were in no other way compensated. The opinions expressed in this post are ours and ours alone.
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