Emily Reviews writers were sent products for gift guide inclusion. All opinions are our own. For the tailgating party or beach loving dad, head over and check out this Handyman Toolbox Beverage Cooler. This fun, toolbox detailed zippered beverage cooler has EVA lining to keep beverages cold, just add some ice!  It holds up to twelve standard size cans or bottles and features a nice wide full opening top to make packing and unpacking a breeze.  Dad will definitely be the talk of the party Read more [...]

My husband sprained his ankle last weekend. He's a farmer and we wanted to get him back on his feet and feeling good as soon as possible. I taught him the acronym R.I.C.E. to treat his sprained ankle. I share this acronym any chance I get to help others remember how to treat a sprain or a strain. R stands for Rest. You should take it easy and rest the affected extremity as much as possible. It may be necessary to use crutches for a few days in the event of a bad lower extremity sprain. Relax Read more [...]

Thank you to HOOT for sending a Treasure Box for review in exchange for my honest opinion. HOOT stands for Hands On Occupational Therapy. "HOOT promotes purpose driven play with toys & activities to strengthen developmental skills & reach milestones." HOOT was founded by a mom whose son needed occupational therapy and is led by Lisa, an Occupational Therapist with over 25 years of experience helping babies and children. Toys can be used to promote children's gross motor, fine motor and Read more [...]

Thank you to JBL for sending the Everest Elite 700 Headphones to review in exchange for my honest opinion. My husband is a music fanatic. If he's working, he's listening to music. He's a farmer and he has trouble with his ear bud cords sometimes getting tangled, caught on something or broken at the farm. When I got the chance to review JBL's Everest Elite 700 Headphones, I jumped at the opportunity! These headphones made an awesome, and very much appreciated early Father's Day Gift for my Read more [...]

A huge thank you to Cubbie Lee Toys for sending product in exchange for my honest opinion. Cubbie Lee Toys was founded by Zach and Sarah Lee. When they had their first child they quickly became aware of how difficult it was to get good quality toys that were still affordable. They wanted toys that provided educational value, were heaps of fun, and that last.  Zach and Sarah decided to take matters into their own hands and the Cubbie Lee Toy Company was born. The name comes from their beloved Read more [...]