American Dream Builders Premiers Tonight! Win a $50 Lowe's Gift Card to Celebrate! #Giveaway

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"The American Dream Home is something everyone fantasizes about. Whether it’s a new closet, a larger family room, or simply a place to put all your stuff, there’s always something we want to change about where we live!

What if you could make your home into your Dream Home?

AMERICAN DREAM BUILDERS – a new show premiering on NBC March 23 at 8/7c – and Lowe’s want to make your dream a reality.

Hosted by famed interior designer and best-selling author, Nate Berkus, AMERICAN DREAM BUILDERS follows the nation’s top 12 designers and home builders as they compete to be crowned the Ultimate Dream Builder and take home a $250,000 cash prize. It’s the home competition that will change everything!

From the producers of Survivor and The Bachelor, don’t miss AMERICAN DREAM BUILDERS, Sundays at 8/7c, only on NBC.

You can enter for a chance to win $100,000 in products and services from Lowe’s and a consultation with the winner of American Dream Builders!

Enter for a chance to win your dream renovation at www.nbc.com/lowes.

And starting March 23rd you will have the opportunity to earn 5 bonus entries when you “Dream It Yourself”! Upload a photo and description of a home project you are working on and EARN 5 BONUS SWEEPSTAKES ENTRIES.

Finally, follow the show on Facebook and Twitter for a chance to win more prizes from American Dream Builders and Lowe’s!
Don't forget to Live Tweet with Nate Berkus!


Enter below to win a $50 Lowe's Gift Card!

*Each household is only eligible to win One (1) $50 Lowe's Gift Card via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

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Cool Gear Inc. #Review

ABCD Diaries was given a product(s) for review purposes only. We were in no other way compensated. The opinions expressed in this post are ours and ours alone. 

  We recently had the chance to review a few items from Cool Gear Inc.  

What we thought:  
Cool Gear Inc is a fantastic company whose mission is to create fun, functional and reusable products that can replace disposable things we use everyday.  We reviewed a lunch bag and a filtered water bottle.  The Sonoma lunch bag is fully insulated, easy to clean and comes in several stylish prints including our favorite, the purple and zebra print.  What a great way to make a fashion statement!  At only $24.99, this bag would be a fantastic replacement for a plastic sack or paper bag and it's big enough to carry lunch and a snack!  The EZ-Freeze Pure 64 oz water filtration bottle is great too!  The built-in filter helps reduce the taste of chlorine and other yucky stuff in tap water and can filter up to 100 gallons of water.  The filter is connected to a freezer stick that can be frozen to keep your water cold.  The result is cold, clean water!  There is also a handy gauge on the lid that can help you keep track of how much water you are drinking so you can stay properly hydrated day after day.  No need for disposable water bottles with this nifty, large capacity jug!  At $17.99, this bottle makes a great replacement for those cases of plastic water bottles. 
 ABCD Diaries gives Cool Gear Inc. an A+!

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Find these and more wonderful, eco-friendly products at Cool Gear Inc!

Ouidad Superfruit Renewal Clarifying Shampoo #Review

ABCD Diaries was given a product(s) for review purposes only. We were in no other way compensated. The opinions expressed in this post are ours and ours alone. 

  We recently had the chance to review Ouidad's Superfruit Renewal Clarifying Cream Shampoo:

What we thought:  

We live on the Texas coast where the humidity is always high which means my hair pretty much stays in a frizzy mess, especially if I don't tame it.  I often use a leave-in conditioner to help smooth things out which leads to build-up and duller looking hair.  Ouidad Superfruit Renewal Clarifying Shampoo to the rescue!  This shampoo does a fantastic job at getting all that residue and gunk off my hair and leaving it squeaky clean and shiny and it smells great too!  This creamy shampoo says it works great for all textures and if definitely smooths and softens my normally frizzy hair.  The antioxidant rich-blend of concentrated superfruit acids leaves my hair infused with goodness and moisturized.  ABCD Diaries gives Ouidad Superfruit Renewal Clarifying Shampoo an A+!

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You can find Ouidad at Ulta and other salon product stores!

BYOU Magazine Subscription #Review #Giveaway

ABCD Diaries was given a subscription for review purposes only. We were in no other way compensated. The opinions expressed in this post are ours and ours alone. 

  We recently had the chance to review BYOU Magazine:

What we thought:  
This is a fantastic magazine for girls ages 7-15.  I love this magazine because it helps build self-esteem and focuses on positive role models.  A has been wanting a magazine subscription, but everything for young girls seems to focus on celebrities and fashion that are a little too risque or topics that are gossipy, negative or just too adult for my almost 8 year old. 

 I was thrilled to find a magazine that focuses on stories about real girls, how to make a positive difference and community service while also featuring fun games, crafts, advice and jokes.  

I asked A what she thought about the magazine (though I'd witnessed her reading it from cover to cover several times over:) and she said she LOVED it!  She said her favorite part was the advice column because it told her other girls had the same problems as her and they gave her good ideas on how to solve them.  Profound, right?  A magazine that let's my little girl realize that she's not alone with her problems?  I couldn't ask for more:)  She also gushed about the craft idea and the contests.  She is super excited to receive her next issue!  

The only drawback of this magazine, in my opinion, is that it's only published 6 times a year...Good thing A doesn't mind re-reading them:)  If you have a girl in your life between the ages of 7 and 15, both A and I would highly recommend this magazine!  

ABCD Diaries gives BYOU Magazine an A+!

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Subscribe at BYOUMagazine!  It's only $17.95 a year!

Win It: 

 Win a year long subscription to BYOU Magazine!  Enter below:

Inspiring Recipes from Saving Mr. Banks!

Saving Mr. Banks released on Blu-ray Combo Pack last week! This film delves into the story behind the making of Disney's Mary Poppins and takes a closer look at Walt Disney, the man behind the studio. Get a taste of the movie with a recipe for Walt's Family Chili as well as dishes inspired by the film and the era!  

Click below to get some fantastic  recipes:

"The Pirate Fairy" Sets Sail April 1st on Blu-ray and Digital HD!

Get ready Pixie Hollow fans!

"The all-new swashbuckling film from the latest Tinker Bell adventure comes,  The Pirate Fairy, which follows a smart and ambitious dust-keeper fairy named Zarina who's captivated by Blue Pixie Dust and its endless possibilities. When her wild ideas get her into trouble, she flees Pixie Hollow and joins forces with the scheming pirates of Skull Rock, who make her caption of their ship. Tinker Bell and her friends embark on an epic adventure to find Zarina, and together they go sword-to-sword with the band of pirates led by a cabin boy named James, who'll soon be known as Captain Hook himself. With laughter, heart, magic and thrills, "The Pirate Fairy" sets sail April 1st on Blu-ray ™ and Digital HD."

Get in the Mood for Spring with New Glade Candles and Room Sprays! #Review

ABCD Diaries was given samples for review purposes only. We were in no other way compensated. The opinions expressed in this post are ours and ours alone. 

  We recently had the chance to review the new Spring line from Glade:

What we thought:  
This line includes room sprays, wax melts, candle jars and scented oil refills.  There are several new fragrance options including Lift Off, Live Loud, Splash Out, Let Loose and Dig It.  We really loved the beautiful scent of magnolia and white tea in our Lift Off candle jar and the fun fruity scents of the Splash Out, Let Loose and Dig It room sprays.  Let Loose is a fruity blend of kiwi and peach and Dig It is a lovely blend of citrus and sunflower.  

The wax melts worked wonderfully in the wax warmer.  The scent is strong enough to spread quickly throughout a room without being too overpowering. 

These fruity and floral blends perfectly capture the feeling of spring and have the power to brighten the mood of your house.  Welcome Spring with these fantastic new Glade scents!  ABCD Diaries gives Glade's new Spring line an A+!

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Glade products can be found at mass merchandisers and grocery stores nationwide!  

For more information visit Glade.com or Facebook.com/Glade, and follow Glade^® at Twitter.com/Glade andInstagram.com/Glade using #bestfeelings