ABCD Diaries' 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! We are gathering our favorite gift ideas and entertaining goodies and will be putting the whole list here for easy reference.  As we find these awesome goodies, we'll be adding them to this post along with pictures and a link to our review of the product.  This listing will be updated daily, so check back often to learn about hot, new gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list!

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Gifts for Gardeners

True Leaf Market

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Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

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Sustainable Gifts

LOTUS Trolley Bags

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Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets

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Earth Hero

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Gifts for Foodies

Sunnyland Farms

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Grow and Make

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Melissa's Produce Gift Baskets

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Anova Precision Food Sealer

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Gifts for Tea Lovers

Zest Tea

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Lavely Socks

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Tea Runners

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Chariteas

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Pennie's Teas

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Matcha To Go

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Emme Candles

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Gifts for Grown Ups

Crown Goose USA Bedding

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Chill Boys Boxers

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Groove Tactical Belts

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Groove Stackable Rings

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Habit Nest Daily Planner

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Desert Botanicals Hair Care

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MANSCAPED Accessories

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NOMAD Phone Accessories

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Advanced Toolkit from OWC

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Turner Classic Movies Gifts

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Trendhim Accessories

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Gifts for Kids

Excavation Adventures

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Bleuet Sports Bras and Tanks

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Firmoo Eyeglasses

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Stocking Stuffers

The Shroom Company

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Fun Books from Ulysses Press

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MK Lighters

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Smile Brilliant Probiotics

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EcoLips Peppermint Lip Balm

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Gifts for Fur Babies

Bullymake Box

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Holiday Entertaining

ChristKindl LIVE

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#HolidayGiftGudie - Books for Everyone on Your List from Ulysses Press!

 *DISCLOSURE* Thank you to the publishers for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 

We love giving books as gifts and this year we've found some really fun titles that are sure to be a hit! Check out some of our favorite fun book gifts for the holiday season:

Don't Lose Your Head: Life Lessons from the Six Ex-Wives of Henry VIII by Harriet Marsden ($16.95)

Survive alongside Katharine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and the rest of King Henry VIII’s ill-fated wives with this witty book of essential life advice, history, and trivia—the perfect handbook for fans of the hit musical Six.

Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family by Rachel Bowie and Roberta Fiorito ($15.95, October 2021)

Test your knowledge of the British royal family—from fun facts like the names of the Queen’s corgis, to the heartbreaking story of the late Princess Diana—with this ultimate trivia book perfect for fans of The Crown or anyone royally obsessed! 

The One with All the Cross Stitch: 21 Unofficial Patterns for Fans of Friends by the Editors of Ulysses Press ($17.95) 

Get stitching with this adorable collection of cross-stitch patterns inspired by the greatest TV show of all time: FRIENDS!

Beet This: An Unofficial Schrute Farms Cookbook by Sam Kaplan, Tyanni Niles, and Keith Riegert ($17.95)

Settle in for a stay at Schrute Farms Bed & Breakfast with this hilarious unofficial cookbook featuring rustic, beet-heavy recipes that everyone’s number one Assistant to the Regional Manager would approve of.

The Mayonnaise Cookbook: 50 Savory and Sweet Recipes Starring the World's Best Condiment by Erin Isaac ($17.95)

Settle in for a stay at Schrute Farms Bed & Breakfast with this hilarious unofficial cookbook featuring rustic, beet-heavy recipes that everyone’s number one Assistant to the Regional Manager would approve of.

The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook: Bewitchingly Delicious Recipes for Fans of the Halloween Classic by Bridget Thoreson ($19.95)

Join the Sanderson sisters just in time for Halloween with this spooky and fun unofficial cookbook sure to put a spell on you!

Mixology and Murder: Cocktails Inspired by Infamous Serial Killers, Cold Cases, Cults, and Other Disturbing True Crime Stories by Kierra Sondereker ($19.95)

Pour yourself a drink and discover your latest true crime obsession with this guidebook that pairs 75 deliciously chilling cocktails with the infamous true crime stories that inspired them.

Intuitive Night Goddess Tarot by Linzi Silverman ($29.95, October 2021)

Let the Divine Feminine guide your tarot practice with this beautifully illustrated deck and companion guide designed to help you connect with goddess magic without and within.

The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life: Find Your Inner Power, Fight Everyday Evil, and Save the Day with Self-Care by Jacque Aye ($17.95, November 2021)

Transform into your most magical self with this one-of-a-kind, manga inspired self-care guide designed to help you discover and harness your inner power- anime style!

The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids: 50 Magically Simple, Spellbinding Recipes for Young Witches and Wizards by Alana Al-Hatlani ($17.95)

Make magic in the kitchen with easy, friendly recipes designed for kid chefs and inspired by the Harry Potter series!

Buckley the Highland Cow and Ralphy the Goat: A True Story about Kindness, Friendship, and Being Yourself by Renee Rutledge and Leslie Ackerman ($12.95)

Follow the charming children’s story of Buckley, an orphaned cow, and his best friend Ralphy, as they learn to overcome barnyard bullying and loneliness and discover the power of resilience, diverse friendships, and loving who you are!

Ulysses Press has great giftable books for everyone on your list this holiday season!

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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.

Thrive's Asian-Inspired Finishing Sauces Add Authentic Flair to Any Meal! #Giveaway

 *DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Thrive Sauce Co for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 

You may have caught my review a few weeks for Thrive Sauce Co. Special Sauces.  Guess what?  Thrive also offers up a fantastic line of Asian-inspired cooking and finishing sauces!

Every chef knows that finishing sauces are all about bold flavors.  They are typically concentrated, making a little sauce go a long way.  This results in adding tons of mouthwatering flavor without tons of additional calories! Thrive Sauce Co follows these basic cooking rules with three fantastic Asian-Style flavors:

 

Yellow Coconut Curry

This is B's favorite of the three.  It's an all-purpose sauce best used as a stir fry sauce, marinade or dip. It goes great on rice and noodle dishes.  It's flavor is creamy, lime forward, brightly spiced and mild in heat.  B also loves it as a salad dressing!

Sesame Satay

This all-purpose sauce can be used as a dip, marinade, stir fry sauce, even a salad dressing! It' perfect to drizzle on rice and noodle bowls or used to saute vegetables.  Slather it on some meat, put it on skewers and grill for a truly tasty treat!  It has a savory, mild heat and a velvety consistency. It tastes like peanut, but don't worry, it's actually nut-free!

Sweet-Chili Lemongrass

​My personal favorite of the three, this all-purpose sauce can be used as a dip, marinade, stir fry sauce, and dressing. Like the other two, it's wonderful on rice and noodle bowls, sautéed vegetables, seafood, chicken & grilled meats.  I love that this sauce is tangy with sweet and savory notes. 

These Thrive sauces are so versatile!  They are great to have on hand to use as all-purpose sauces, marinades, basting and dipping sauces.  Perfect for using on tofu, chicken, seafood, veggies, pot stickers, spring rolls and so much more! All of the Asian sauces are gluten-free, nut-free and vegan. Thrive Sauce Co also has a number of recipes on their site to assist you in utilizing these sauces to make healthy and delicious meals. 

Check out Thrive's Asian inspired sauce and give your tastebuds a real treat!​

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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.

Spooky Fun Writing Tools and Journals from Pen Heaven!

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Just in time for the spookiest season of the year, we are excited to share some of our favorite writing tools from Pen Heaven:

This Leuchtturm1917 is the perfect journal for recorded your ghastly and ghoulish short stories or your ordinary, everyday thoughts and lists, whichever your in to.

A slimmed down version of the traditional notebook, this Leuchtturm1917 Master Slim Hard Cover is lightweight, significantly lighter than the standard edition, meaning it won’t weigh you down. This makes it perfect to slip in a bag for carrying with you wherever your adventures take you this fall!

Offered in a sturdy hard cover for protecting your notes, the expandable internal pocket and colour-matched elastic closure will keep any stray papers in tow. Two colour co-ordinated ribbons help mark those important pages for quick, easy location. The paper is 100gsm and acid-free, suitable for all pen types.

Slay your writing Bram Stoker style with this Parker IM Special Edition Red Ignite Fountain Pen. A sinister slant on one of the bestselling pen designs, this is my new favorite writing tool!

The Parker IM promises to impress, with a weighty all-metal construction producing a high-quality feel. Designed to praise Mankind’s endless determination and motivation, the Parker IM Special Edition Red Ignite fountain pen reflects the passion that drives us forward. 

Vibrant red fades to tactile matte black in a distinctive triangular pattern. Matched with polished chrome trim and featuring a sturdy stainless steel nib, this pen has the premium finishing’s expected from the Parker brand. 

This pen is a blast to write with!  It's also beautifully spooky just in time for Halloween.  Bound to be a big hit for all ages, this writing instrument is a must-see for anyone shopping for a new pen.

As always, Pen Heaven is your one-stop shop for all things writing...pens, pencils, journals and more.  Plus, they can etch and emboss pretty much any of their products to make each gift memorably personalized.  Check them out if you are in the market for writing goodies this fall!

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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.

Thrive Special Sauce Makes Every Dish Special! #Giveaway

 *DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Thrive Sauce Co for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 

 From dipping sauces to finishing sauces, we are all about the sauce around here! Thrive Sauce Co recently sent us some of their special sauces to try out and share with y'all.  Check them out:

Choose your flavor and heat level!

Special Sauce is the original formula and where it all began.  It is mild in heat and described as "Sweet Heat" that tastes great on just about anything.  It makes a fantastic mayo substitute for things like tuna and chicken salad.  

Extra Special Sauce is hotter in heat with less sweet flavor than the original special sauce.  It is a medium heat and described as "Tangy Heat".  Still great as an all-purpose sauce.  It's amazing on sandwiches or as a slaw sauce. 

Especially Special Sauce is hot in heat, but in a really flavorful, tasty way! Described as "Smokey Heat" which comes from the roasted flavor of  the habanero peppers.  This is more of a creamy, spicy condiment than a hot sauce, so even though it is spicy, you can still smoother your food with.  We love it on tacos, potatoes, veggies, beans, basically to top anything that goes well with smoky, spicy flavor.  We like it spicy and this sauce is fantastic!

Thrive Special Sauces are super versatile and mouthwateringly tasty...definite must-haves in every flavorful kitchen!

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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.