Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Feeling Lucky? Try Your Luck with Jackpot Candles! Everyone's a Winner!

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

About Jackpot Candles:
Jackpot Candles offer hand-poured candles are made with 100% natural soy that creates a lovely, long-lasting flame to fill your home with amazing scents. Using only the best environmentally friendly materials, these candles provide bold, distinctive fragrances that fit any mood and any budget. Whether you crave the aromas of fresh baked holiday cookies and pies or the fresh, clean scent of flowering gardens and mountain breezes, our wide range of products in over 20 scents will transform your home into a welcoming space of comfort and relaxation.


But the scented candle is only the first part of the experience. After enjoying the soft light of the long-burning flame and the aroma of your favorite scent, each Jackpot Candle offers a foil-wrapped jewelry item you select, valued between $15 and $5,000. These jewelry pieces ensure that your candle experience lasts a lifetime.


Once you unwrap your piece of jewelry, visit the appraisal page and enter your product code discovered on the label of your foil wrapped jewelry, for your instant appraisal.  The jewelry is inside of a small plastic zipper bag and then folded gently in foil to keep it nice and clean.



Our beautiful heart crystal necklace was appraised at $25 and it's gorgeous!  The candle alone is valued at $25, so we were happy:)  What a fun candle experience!  Jackpot Candles make great gifts and are an affordable option for a multipurpose gift that lasts and lasts. 


Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Monday, September 21, 2015

PupJoy: Spread the Love to Your Four-Legged Friends! + Giveaway

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

PupJoy is a subscription box of goodies curated with your pup in mind.  This company has been voted a Top 3 Dog Subscription Box and we know why!


PupJoy offers one stop shopping via their eBoutique store and delivered-to-your-doorstep convenience via their monthly subscription box.  Their innovative order customization ensures that you get stuff that actually works for your dog’s specific needs.  They offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee

PupJoy works directly with small, artisan manufacturers and curates the best of the best in the industry to introduce customers to new, high quality brands/products.  Their treats are natural, clearly labeled and use only USA based treats.  The products are full size packages, no stale samples that have been sitting on a shelf for a long time.  The Care Pack collection of charitable programs supports animal rescue and adolescent and young adult (AYA) breast cancer causes.

Let's take a peek in the box we received:



Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies from Kim's Barkery, $7.99


Smart Cookee PB'N Jelly Time Treats, $9.00


Outward Hound Fire Hose Fetch and Tug Toy, $10.49


Bait Free Collar, $19.99

Your subscription is completely customizable and the purchase price varies, but we feel that this is a fairly affordable box for the assortment of fantastic goodies it includes.  The fact that you get to personalize your pup's box adds a lot of value to this subscription service.

Our pup loves PupJoy!

ABCD Diaries readers can get 10% off (any subscription)with the coupon code: ABCDDIARIES


One lucky ABCD Diaries reader will win a PupJoy box to treat their own pup.  Enter below:

Cute New Kid's Line of Backpacks from okiedog!

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


okiedog’s latest edition to their amazing diaper bag portfolio are children's bags. With innovative ideas and new bag styles they want to more bring fun into kids’ lives. Wildpacks cater to ages 2-6 and have children’s different needs in mind. Wildpacks feature cute animal characters and bright, bold colors that kiddos are sure to love!

okiedog's Wildpacks comply with all safety standards, are high quality and are made from very durable materials. They are PVC-, Phthalate- AZO- and BPA-free.


These adorable bags are smaller than the average backpack, which makes them perfect for smaller kiddos.  My kiddos have been pretty independent since they were young and love having the "responsibility" of carrying their own things.  Normal sized backpacks just seem to dwarf them, plus they load them down so heavy they become cumbersome.  Not so with okiedog Wildpacks!  

These are the perfect size for a snack, water bottle and a few toys, books, art supplies etc.  They would also be great for an overnight bag.  They can easily fit a change of clothes and a toothbrush:)    


We are really looking forward to using these as carry on bags for the kiddos on our next plane trip.  The kiddos really love the cute animal designs and the Wildpacks make toting their stuff around easy, fun and stylish:)  Thumbs up all around!


Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Teachers: Stay Motivated (and Pampered) All Year Long with ElementaryBox!

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

Whether you are a teacher or a homeschooler or a parent who wants to gift their child's teacher with something they can actually use, a subscription to ElementaryBox is something you should consider.


ElementaryBox is a monthly subscription box service for the elementary teacher & classroom. Each box includes teaching resources, fun incentives for the kiddos, and a special gift for the teacher. ElementaryBox's mission is to lighten the load of teachers and give them a well-deserved treat, while boosting student success and a sense of community in the classroom (or homeschool).  

ElementaryBox knows how important planning is for teachers, so they make sure to ship out each month's box with plenty of tie for you to integrate any time-sensitive materials into your lesson plans.


This month the box featured Carson Dellosa products for the teaching resources, including STEM and Language Arts workbooks loaded with reproducibles and great information.  Each of these fantastic books is valued at $9.99.


Our box also included 4 packs of groovy patterned pencils featuring frogs, peace signs, flowers and more, valued at $7.  These would be great for rewards or just to pad your pencil stash. 


Another great addition to any classroom or homeschool, these Jumbo Markers will certainly come in handy!  Valued at $3.25, these will be put to great use!


Finally, the teacher treat:)  This month the featured treat came from The Tea Spot.  The Steep & Go Cold Infusions Tea Set is valued at $11.50 and is an amazing gift!  I am a tea addict, so I am super excited about these goodies:)  The filter fits on any standard disposable water bottle and is easy to use.  What a great helper to keep you hydrated and healthy throughout the school year:)

As a current homeschooler and former teacher, I can say that this is a really cool box!  It is always fun to receive a box full of goodies, but it's even better when each of the products is something you can use.  That is the case with ElementaryBox!  This subscription box offers products from tried and true brands, fun goodies that kids are sure to love and an awesome treat for the teacher.  It doesn't get much better:)  Love, love, love ElementaryBox!!

Subscriptions are just $29 per month and each box is valued at around $40.  Purchase a longer subscription to get a lower monthly rate.  Subscriptions make great gifts!


Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Cozy Up with PeachSkinSheets! + Giveaway

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


Looking for a new set of sheets to welcome Fall?  PeachSkinSheets offers soft, breathable sheet sets in 13 different colors to match your bedding!


They even offer a free swatch program so that you can be sure the sheets are the right shade for you!  Each month they offer 2 different color sheet sets for just $55 each!  September's colors of the month are Julep and Graphite.  We had the chance to review the Graphite sheet set and love it!


This fantastic company uses SMART Fabric and they've come up with a list of 20 Benefits of PeachSkinSheets™ Performance Sleep Fabric.  Here are a few that we've noticed while reviewing our sheet set:


-Body Temperature and Moisture Management Properties...Warm Sleepers Stay Cool, Cool Sleepers Stay Warm

-Reversible Brushed PeachSkin Finish on Both Sides for Extraordinary 1500 Thread Count Softness Caressing Every Inch of Your Body

-18" Deep Pockets with Elastic All Around Will Fit Memory Foam, Custom Number and  Double Pillow Top Mattresses up to 22"-24" 

-Strong and Durable ... Stands Up To Kids, Pets and Years of Daily Use

-Anti-Slip, Non-Sateen Finish Means Softness Without Slipping or Sliding Off Your Bed

-Comes Out of Dryer with No Wrinkles For a Neatly Made Bed

-Dries Super Fast On Medium Heat In Only 15 Minutes

We've been using these sheets for a few weeks now and they are great!  They hold up really well to machine washing and are always soft and fluffy straight from the dryer.  With so many colors to choose from and affordable prices, I am excited to start our collection of cozy PeachSkinSheets!


One lucky ABCD Diaries reader will win their choice of sheet set from PeachSkinSheets!  Enter below:

Monday, September 14, 2015

Keep the Whole Family Satisfied with NEW Jif™ Peanut Butter Granola Bars!

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

With school back in full swing and our Fall calendar filling up fast, we are always on the lookout for quick snacks that are filling and not terribly unhealthy.  My kiddos are huge peanut butter fans, so we were excited to find out about the new granola bars from Jif:


About the bars:
Jif® has combined the perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and chewy granola to create its NEW Jif™ Peanut Butter Granola Bars. The brand's first granola bar is available in three delicious varieties: Creamy Peanut Butter, Crunchy Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter Chocolate Flavored. Jif Bars are a satisfying snack that will bring a smile to your face while at home or on-the-go, and contain at least 7 grams of protein* per serving in each bar.  They are the perfect choice to achieve your true peanut butter happiness.
*Creamy and Chocolate flavored varieties contain 4-4.5 grams saturated fat per serving.

What we thought:
The kiddos have been enjoying these tasty bars!  They are the perfect on-the-go snack that keeps them satisfied between meals.  You really can't go wrong with Jif...if you love peanut butter, you will probably enjoy the newest addition to their product lineup!

The NEW Jif Bars are available in stores with a suggested retail price of $0.99 per individual bar and $3.49 for a 5-pack.  Find them at grocers and mass merchandisers nationwide!

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

BaptuBox: Subscription Box for Creative Kiddos! + Coupon Code

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


BaptuBox is a set of art, craft and science project kits for kids aged 5-8 years. The kits are complete with materials and instructions.  Each month's box includes 2-3 DIY projects. The projects are aimed to nourish your child's creativity and curiosity.


Our box came with a welcome kit that included markers and scissors, along with a great step-by-step instruction booklet with easy to follow directions.


A Balloon Car Science Project:


A Butterfly Ring Craft:



A Glittering Flower Craft:





The kiddos really enjoyed working on these projects!  This was a fun, all-inclusive kit that my kiddos, ages 6 and 9, were able to use by themselves.  BaptuBox is a great way to keep creative kiddos entertained!

A month-to-month subscription is $29.99/month or you can save with a 3 month subscription for $79.99.

***DEAL ALERT***
ABCD Diaries readers can receive a 60% discount for the first month of their subscription to BaptuBox with the coupon code AB60


Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.