I received product from PopCorners to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. October 31st will be here before we know it.  Have you decided how your family is going to handle Halloween this year?  Whether heading out to trick-or-treat or just having some fun at home with the family, PopCorners is here to help you celebrate! No spooks, just the treats! If you're looking for something other than candy to enjoy this year, we've found it.  Plus, they are celebrating the Read more [...]

I received product from Young Living to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. Life is very stressful right now for almost everyone.  While I homeschool and am dealing with enough stressors, I can't even imagine what school teachers are dealing with!  Jumping between in-person, hybrid, and then distance learning will take a toll on anyone.  But having to live with that chaos daily and never knowing what that next administration decision may bring has to be really tough.  Read more [...]

I received a copy of 'Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo! - The Original Movie' from Warner Brothers to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. Halloween is just around the corner and there is no better way to celebrate than with a family movie night!  So this year, curl up with your favorite snuggly blanket, some delicious popcorn, and Scooby-Doo! Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo! - Original Movie Scooby-Doo and Shaggy's favorite holiday is upon us! With fake monsters and candy at Read more [...]

Hungry?  We just had a spectacular lunch that most of the family raved about.  (Except our Mr. Picky of course, who instead had chicken kiev.)  I've actually had this recipe in my drawer for years and have made many times in the past.  But as time went on, it got pushed further to the back and fell off my recipe rotation.  This morning, though, we were working around the farm.  And when we have drivers and farm helpers, I always feed them.  Since I know he is trying to eat healthier and loose Read more [...]

I received the Barrington Urban Collection Shuffleboard Table from MD Sports to help facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. I know what it's like to live in cramped quarters.  Until we added on recently, our home was on the smaller side.  (Only 2 official bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for the 7 of us!  Thankfully, our living room, dining room, and kitchen were all good sizes.)  But as the kids have grown, I've realized that it's important to have activities for them to do Read more [...]

I received product to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. As hard as it is to admit it, my oldest child is going to be all grown up before I know it!  I sit here and wonder HOW on earth she can be 15 already.  I can still remember her as a baby.  Memories of our stay in the hospital for her birth feel, at most, a few years ago.  But alas, she's no longer my baby.  She is a teenager with a permit! How I Knew My Girl Was Growing Up! As time has gone by, so much has Read more [...]

I received product from Simplay3 to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. 6 Benefits To Outdoor Play There are lots of reasons to head outdoors, especially during the summertime.  So today, we're also sharing the benefits of outdoor play for the kids in your life! 1)  Fresh Air Is Healthy Getting the whole family outdoors on a regular basis is important.  This simple act can actually improve health and wellbeing as the fresh air cleans your lungs, ridding them of impurities Read more [...]

It's summer.  The time of backyard BBQs, grilling, and fun.  BUT, what do you do when you overbuy on hotdog and hamburger buns?  Instead of letting them go to waste, I'm sharing a ton of ideas on ways to use them up. 40+ Ways To Use Up Leftover Buns Turn Them Into French Toast Or French Toast Bake Use Them As Garlic Bread - Brush with butter and sprinkle with garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and cheese.  Bake. Make Sloppy Joes Use In Bread Pudding Create Mini Subs For Lunch Read more [...]

I received product to facilitate this post.  There is a paid link in this post. As always, all opinions are my own. Updating and upgrading aspects of the home is a joy as a homeowner.  I love seeing my projects come to completion and my dreams become reality.  Last year, we renovated our old farmhouse and I loved the results.  Everything turned out beautifully.  But one thing still wasn't working for us.  We were out of space.  So this year, we added on.  Read more [...]

The writers for Emily Reviews received product to facilitate this post. School may be looking a little different for everyone this year but no matter what, we all know that it's almost 'back to school' time!  So we've rounded up some great items for you to check out to help ensure your family has a great back-to-school season.  Whether in-school, distance learning, hybrid school, or homeschooling; check out some of the awesome products and companies we've found for you! Is Read more [...]