Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Amazing Natural Beauty Tool: Dew Puff Konjac Sponges! #Spon

**Complimentary products received in exchange for out honest review.  All opinions are ours and ours alone**

We recently had the chance to review 3 sponges from Dew Puff:


Dew Puff makes facial cleansing sponges that are made out of 100% konjac root.  These konjac sponges are a modern version of an ancient beauty tool.  Konjac roots have been used to make beauty sponges for hundreds of years in Asia.  And for good reason!  They are chemical free, soft on your skin and easy to use.  These sponges are hard when dry, but once you add water they become luxuriously soft.  They gently help to create a perfect pH balance on the surface of your skin.  


Dew Puff sponges come in 3 varieties: Original, Asian Clay and Bamboo Charcoal.

The Original sponge is super gentle...it can even be used on infants!

The Asian Clay sponge helps stimulate skin cells white absorbing impurities below the pore level.  This was my favorite of the three:)

The Bamboo Charcoal sponge contains activated carbon and minerals to help prevent breakouts, plus antioxidants to fight acne-causing bacteria.

Each sponge should last up to 3 months with twice a day use, which makes them a fantastic value!

I am loving this natural beauty tool!  It does a wonderful job of gently cleansing my sensitive skin and leaving my face smooth and clear.

ABCD Diaries gives Dew Puff sponges an A+!

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Dave's Killer Bread #Spon

**Complimentary products received in exchange for out honest review.  All opinions are ours and ours alone**


We recently had the chance to review 2 loaves of Dave's Killer Bread:


About the brand:

"Dave’s Killer Bread started out in 2005 and quickly became the favorite organic bread at their local Farmers Market in Portland, Oregon. Less than a decade later, they are the #1 best-selling organic bread in the country. All of their breads are organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and packed with killer taste and texture. Dave’s Killer Bread is known for its trademark explosion of seeds, delicious chewiness, and high- quality ingredients. But the company strives to be more than just bread makers—they believe in creating lasting change for the bread industry, their communities, and their employees. 

Available in 12 varieties in major grocery chains across 17 states and parts of western Canada, Dave’s Killer Bread packs a punch with delicious flavors loaded with seeds, ancient grains, and whole grain nutrition. Each slice also contains as much protein as one egg! A loaf of Dave’s Killer Bread retails between $5.00 and $6.00."

About the flavors we tried:

• "With 21 Whole Grains and Seeds Thin-Sliced, you don’t have to sacrifice taste and nutrition when watching calories. Loaded with grainy texture and hearty flavor, 21 Whole Grains and Seeds Thin-Sliced only has 60 calories per slice. 

• Packed with a whopping 6g of protein and 4g of fiber per slice, Good Seed™ has the boldest texture and sweetest flavor of all of their breads."

What we thought:

We had never heard of Dave's Killer Bread before, but now, we are HUGE fans!! This bread is fantastic!  Both of the loaves we tried were soft and full of yummy seeds and other good-for-you ingredients.  The 21 Whole Grains and Seeds Thin-Sliced has fantastic flavor!  It was the perfect "snack" bread.  The Good Seed™ has an incredibly bold texture that everyone enjoyed.  It was a really hearty bread and we loved the sweetness.  Both loaves were great for toast and sandwiches, both cold and hot.  The Good Seed held up a little better with heavier sandwiches.  We're in love...guilt-free and flavorful bread...YUMMO! 

We will definitely be keeping our eyes open for Dave's Killer Bread at our local grocery store! 
ABCD Diaries gives Dave's Killer Bread an A+! 


Connect online:

daveskillerbread.com twitter.com/killerbreadman facebook.com/DavesKillerBread 



I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms MeetSM program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms MeetsSM blogger, I agree to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of this product.

GREAT Kids Snack Subscription October Week 1 #Spon

**Complimentary products received in exchange for out honest review.  All opinions are ours and ours alone**

We recently had the chance to review the GREAT Kids Snack Subscription:

This Snack Box monthly delivery service includes 30 individually-wrapped snacks that are kid-tested and nutritionist approved.  All snacks are in convenient on-the-go packages, which makes them great for school lunches or after-school snacks.

Great Kids provides new snacks to discover each month with free home delivery and your satisfaction is guaranteed!


Our box was overflowing with single-sized goodies:)  We decided to let each of our 2 kiddos choose one snack per day and each week (while the box lasts) and we'll be posting which snacks they discovered and if the snacks were a hit or miss.

The kiddos were super excited to start their October snack adventure this week.

Day 1
Happy Squeeze Peachy Keen Greek Yogurt Pouch and IPS Cinnamon Egg White Chips: 


My kiddos LOVE pouch snacks and I'm not at all surprised that this was the first snack D picked.  He said it was "super yummy" :)  A wasn't a huge fan of the IPS Egg White chips, which is a bummer because they are a great source of protein.  They also came with a cute little chip clip.

 Day 2
Bare Snacks Apple Chips and Stretch Island Fruit Snacks:


Another snack my kiddos pretty much always enjoy are fruit snacks, so another big hit were these yummy treats.  There was also a cool maze on the package that A enjoyed.  D loved the crunchy apple chips!

 Day 3
Grape Fruit Leather from Stretch Island and Annie's Bunny Grahams:

The fruit leather was a huge hit.  A didn't like her choice (the Bunny Grahams) so she gave them to D and he wiped them out:)

 Day 4
KIND Fruit and Nut Bar and Mott's Medley Fruit Snacks:

Yeah, I must admit here that I did sneak a taste of the KIND bar.  It was delicious!  We love KIND bars:)  The Mott's Medley Fruit snacks went over well...A especially liked that they had carrot shaped treats.  She said they even tasted liked carrots...apparently a big bonus:)

This week was a pretty great week for this fun snack subscription box.

Check back next week for Week 2 of our GREAT Kids Snack Box October adventure!


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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Educational Fun with Magformers: Magnets in Motion #Giveaway #Spon

**Complimentary products received in exchange for out honest review.  All opinions are ours and ours alone**

We recently had the chance to review one of the newest additions to the Magformers family, Magnets in Motion:



Magformers are construction toys that stick to each other through magnet power.  This new set features several gears which allow a child's creation to come to life and actually move!  


Both kiddos loved playing with this fun set.  It contains 37 colorful pieces and leads to hours of open-ended creative play.  We really appreciate great toys like this!  Magformers encourage imagination and creativity while being fun and a great science lesson as well.  What a fun way to learn about magnetism and simple machines!  My kiddos didn't even realize they were learning through play:)


Magformers would be great for children 3 and up and would make a fun gift:)  They offer a huge variety of sets: from open-ended themes like the one above, to sets that light up, to sets that feature animals and much more! 

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reboot Your Life #Giveaway #Spon

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 all fall into ruts at times, with our jobs, our relationships, our lives. But these 101 inspiring personal stories of change will motivate and encourage you to find your own new path to happiness.


Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reboot Your Life will inspire, invigorate, and empower you to break out of your rut. With its powerful stories of taking chances, positive life changes, and finding new paths to happiness, you will be inspired to find the courage to reboot your own life!"


Enter to win one of three copies of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reboot Your Life!

The Possibilities Are Endless with Duck Tape! #Giveaway #Spon

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We recently had the chance to review a large selection of Duck Tape:


What could you do with over 20 rolls and pages of colorful Duck Tape?  The possibilities are endless!  Duck Tape makes so many colors and designs of tape and you get them in many different sized rolls and even sheets depending on on your need.  The selection we received was just a taste of what Duck Tape has to offer and it was pretty astounding!


These 8.25inX10in sheets would be great for crafting, decorating, scrapbooking and making shapes and letters.  If you can't do it with a roll, you can do it with a sheet!


These cute smaller rolls are called Ducklings and would be perfect for smaller projects and decor.  How adorable are they!?


Duck Tape also offers plenty of holiday themed tape.  These Halloween-themed rolls would be great for decorating for the spookiest holiday of the year!


We also loved these designs- perfect for Fall!


A few more fun designs...I mean Mac 'N' Cheese!?  Hellooooo!  Wouldn't that be great for a recipe binder:)


Duck Tape has plenty of solid colors as well, and though they are solid, they are anything but plain!  These are great to add a bold pop of color anywhere you need it!

Whether you are needing a quick fix or feeling crafty, Duck Tape has got you covered, literally! :)

ABCD Diaries gives Duck Tape an A+!


All of these rolls and pages fit nicely in this fantastically useful Duck Tape craft tote!  You can win your very own tote full of Duck Tape just like the one shown above!  Enter below!

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Leap Frog: Counting on Lemonade DVD #Giveaway #Spon

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We recently had the chance to review Counting on Lemonade, from Leap Frog: