This winter has been a brutal one. We were hit with a Polar Vortex last week and are currently experiencing a snow storm with more than ten inches of snow forecasted to pile up. On a night like this, I crave warm, comfort food. Bean & Bun is just the ticket. Never heard of Bean & Bun before? Neither had I - until I met my husband. It's a favorite recipe his mom made him and she passed it on to me. Now, I'm happy to share it with you! Ingredients: 1 pound ground hamburger 16 Read more [...]

Thank you to Radz for sending Smooshy Mushy 4 in 1 Blind Bags in exchange for my honest opinion in this review. There is just something about collections that makes me reminisce. My husband collected coins when he was younger. I collected volkswagen beetle toys and like many others of the 90's era - Beanie Babies. Right now it seems like collecting tiny toys/objects is popular. My daughter is happily jumping on the tiny toy collection bandwagon. When I gifted her some Radz Smooshy Mushy Read more [...]

Thank you to Precious Moments for sending product for review in exchange for my honest opinion. My daughter is a "girly girl". She's three years-old and loving everything pink and frilly! It's funny because I was never what you would call a "girly girl". I was an only child and my parents had a deal - mom could dress me up in pink and dresses until I was three - then I was dad's. Dad had me doing all kinds of 'boy' things like hunting, fishing, and playing every sport with me that I showed Read more [...]

Emily Reviews writers were sent samples in exchange for including items in our gift guide. There are affiliate links in this post. Valentine's day gift ideas for adults For carry-on friendly grooming essentials that make for a great gift, consider the Murdock London "A Gentleman Of Two Cities Kit".  This set allows you to take a little piece of home with you wherever you go.  Featuring their grooming fundamentals that everyone loves in carry-on friendly sizes.  Use this delightful Shampoo Read more [...]

Thank you to Original Super Cool Slime for sending products for review in exchange for my honest opinion. Ok, we've finally joined the slime craze in this house. My daughter is a Play Doh lover and I knew she would enjoy slime too. I'll admit that I was a little hesitant to try making slime at home because of the mess, so I never did it. That was until I was introduced to Original Super Cool Slime and their Slime Lab. It was just the thing to have this hesitant mommy give slime a try - to Read more [...]