Dorfman Pacific Parisian Beret Review...

"CLASSIC PARISIAN BERETS HAVE BECOME A TREND FOR FALL 2012

Dorfman Pacific offers the most comprehensive collection of hat brands in the country. Their research and development and design departments are busy searching the world for the best trends and materials so that retailers have the best looks when they need them in a quality and price point that is the best and most fairly priced.

Always on trend, Dorfman Pacific’s DPC AUTHENTIC brand presents style 50 for the new season in 19 colors. It is 10 and ½ inches and made from soft wool. The one size fits all feature makes it the ideal self or gift purchase.  A beret can be worn both indoors and outdoors and makes for a great fashion item to accessorize your look.

Twelve chic colors are available on-line at  http://www.hartfordyork.com/product/494/gift-ideas. Some of these colors include: Black, Maroon, White (off-white), Camel, Cobalt and Forest Green."

What we thought:  What I learned from this review is that I absolutely cannot pull off a beret!  I don't know if I have a weird head shape or if it's my hair or if it's just all in my head, but it's a good thing I don't live in Paris:)  However, for those of you lucky enough to be able to wear a beret and look chic, this would be a wonderful addition to your fall/winter wardrobe.  It is so super soft and comes in a variety of colors to match pretty much any color palette.  ABCD Diaries gives this beret an A+!

Disclosure: 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.

Scholastic Storybook Treasures "MY FIRST COLLECTION VOL 4" Review...

"MY FIRST COLLECTION VOL. 4 is an engaging collection of stories certain to foster creativity and learning in toddlers.  Children ages 2 and up will rhyme along with Robot Zot!, learn the value of appreciation in Too Many Toys, and be inspired to take small steps that can make big changes in the world with The Curious Garden. Together, the three DVDs feature 12 engaging stories with narration by Zach Braff and others.

·         ROBOT ZOT!…AND MORE RHYMING STORIES
Also includes: This is the House that Jack Built, Trashy Town and Stars! Stars! Stars!

·         TOO MANY TOYS…AND MORE STORIES ABOUT PROBLEM SOLVING
Also includes: I Lost My Bear, Wallace’s List and Inch by Inch.

·         THE CURIOUS GARDEN…AND MORE STORIES ABOUT NATURE
Also includes: The Lion and the Mouse, Fletcher and the Falling Leaves and Planting a Rainbow
DVD FEATURES

·         Bonus Author interviews: with Too Many Toys Author/Illustrator and Robot Zot! Illustrator David Shannon; The Curious Garden Author/Illustrator Peter Brown; and The Lion and the Mouse Author/Illustrator Jerry Pinkney;
·         Read-Along function on all stories.

Aside from being part of the MY FIRST COLLECTION VOLUME 4 set, each of the single DVDs will also be available individually for $12.95srp. For more information on this title or any other Scholastic Storybook Treasures release, visit  www.newkideo.com."

What we thought:  This fantastic collection of stories would make a great gift for the kiddos on your list this holiday season!  The stories are fun and teach important lessons, as always:)  We really love the  DVDs in the  MY FIRST COLLECTION Series and this edition is no exception.  ABCD Diaries gives this collection an A+!


Disclosure: 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.

"The Barber of the Beasts" CD Review...

"With a background in children’s literature, plus a GRAMMY® nomination for his kids’ songs, Zak Morganbrings all of his life experiences and a simple delight in words and music to his fourth family music album, The Barber of the Beasts, available on October 30 from the new Universal Music Enterprises label myKaZoo. Zak is the latest artist signed to the label, and he will join fellow artists on the roster for a PBS TV special airing this holiday season. His music videos are in high rotation on myKaZooTV."

What we thought:  This is a fun CD that offers up a great variety of music...a fantastic way to introduce kiddos to many different styles of music.  These songs are educational and funny, the perfect combination in my book:)  ABCD Diaries gives "The Barber of the Beasts" an A+! 

Disclosure: 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.

Melissa & Doug Terrific Twenty List and Giveaway

"The holidays are just around the corner, so you know what that means….time for the Melissa & Doug “Terrific Twenty” list! This list compiles the “best of the best” holiday gifts for the 2012 holiday season.

To celebrate, we’re having a “20 Days of Terrific Twenty” Giveaway on our Facebook page! Every day (starting TODAY, November 6) we’ll be giving away one item from our Terrific Twenty list to at least one of our lucky Facebook fans!

Melissa & Doug toys would make great gift ideas for the kiddos on your list this year!

Make sure to visit Melissa & Doug on Facebook to enter to win a gift every day from the Terrific Twenty list!

Enter below to win a Switch & Spin Magnetic Gear Board!

Give Sports Illustrated Kids for Christmas!

"The holiday season is coming up quickly, and you are probably starting to make your lists. We, here at Child’s Play wanted to share a gift idea with you that will make some sports-loving kids very happy!  

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Kids is THE magazine for boys and girls who love sports. It presents sports the way kids want to read about them: with great action photos, easy-to-read stories about star athletes, helpful instructional tips from the pros, and humor, comics, and activities. SI Kids is a great way to encourage kids to read, and it has won highest honors from the Association of Educational Publishers and the Parents' Choice Award.

Special Offer:

Receive an entire year of SI Kids in print and on tablet for only $19.95! You can subscribe HERE.

Need more reasons to give the gift of SI Kids this season?

Reason #1: It’s the perfect stocking stuffer.

Reason #2: It promotes reading for children who are reluctant readers.

Reason #3: Each issue is full of exciting stories, photos and games that are a perfect distraction while traveling.

Reason #4: No gift wrapping – it’s delivered straight to your door.

Reason #5: It’s the gift that keeps on giving the whole year through.

For more information go to: http://www.sikids.com/

Like SI Kids on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SIKids

And don’t forget – take advantage of this great offer by subscribing HERE."

Disclosure: 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.

Voots Review and Giveaway...

"A fun and nutritional supplement launched in September from Pharmavite (the makers of Nature Made® and SOYJOY®) – Voots® Veggie-Fruit Tarts! 

Voots Veggie-Fruit Tarts are a children’s supplement made from 11 real fruits and vegetables, which are dehydrated, crushed, blended with Vitamin C and other ingredients, and made into delicious chewable berry-flavored tarts that kids love. The product even contains the Vitamin C antioxidant power of three full servings of fruits and veggies!*

Voots Veggie-Fruit Tarts will be available at select retailers nationwide beginning Sept. 22. The product will also be available for purchase at www.amazon.com.

* Voots supplements contain 60 mg Vitamin C per serving. The average Vitamin C content of the top 20 most commonly consumed fruits and top 20 most commonly consumed vegetables is 19 mg per serving, for a total of 58 mg per three servings. Voots supplements are not intended to replace your daily intake of fruits and vegetables, which are important sources of fiber and additional nutrients."

What we thought:  Voots seem like a great way to get picky kiddos to enjoy getting the nutrients they would otherwise get from fruits and veggies.  Our kiddos weren't the biggest fans, but I have a hard time getting them to take any vitamins unless they are gummy.  Thank goodness they eat plenty of fruits and veggies:)  The prize pack Voots is offering is pretty sweet...check it out:

To celebrate the launch of Voots supplements we would love to give away a prize pack, valued at more than $30 that includes:

·         An adorable t-shirt featuring the Voots brand fruit and veggie characters

·         A reusable lunch bag to help pack up those healthy meals for your kids as they head back to class

·         A pencil sharpener to keep writing utensils in tip-top shape

·         A magnet and picture frame that can be posted around your favorite photo on the fridge

·         A temporary tattoo that your child can wear in pride

·         And… a 45-day supply of Voots Veggie-Fruit Tarts!

Enter below:

Ornaments With Love Review...

"The custom personalized ornaments we sell are expertly selected based on their quality, style and ability to make people smile. We are constantly working to improve our selection by identifying new artists and manufacturers so that our customers can give their loved ones and friends the ultimate Christmas present with love.

Currently, our ornaments come from many different artists and companies. Many of our ornaments are made from bread dough here in the United States. Others are made of wood, resin, polymer clay or clay dough and this is clearly designated on each of the ornaments' individual pages."

Check out the personalized seagull family ornament the fine folks at Ornaments With Love made for us this year:

What we thought:  This ornament is adorable!  It is exceptionally well-made and I just know we will be getting lots of compliments on it this Christmas.  Ornaments With Love offers a huge variety of quality personalized ornaments at really great prices and their shipping is always crazy fast!  So, whether you are decorating your own tree or wanting to give a personalized ornament as a gift this year, check out Ornaments With Love!  ABCD Diaries gives Ornaments With Love an A+!


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