Thank you to Adorology for providing me with product in exchange for my honest opinion. After recently discovering the new style of stretchy multi-use baby car seat covers, I went in search of one for our 13 month old daughter. She's on the petite side so we still use the carrier style car seat. It is cold here right now and I was struggling to find a solution to keep her out of the wind and cold. The bunting style cover that just went over the seat part of the carseat worked last winter when Read more [...]

My world has been filled with baby gear during the past eleven years throughout the additions of our five children, however, there has been something on my wish list every time that we just never got around to purchasing.... a jogging stroller.  I've felt the need for a jogging stroller grow more with each child though because I'd love to hit the local trails in the summer with our kids and be able to roller blade as they bike.  We also live on a gravel road that normal strollers just can't conquer Read more [...]

As I've mentioned before, we don't make typical New Years Resolutions.  Instead, I'm always striving to find ways to be a little more efficient, find recipes that are a bit healthier, and, this year, my big "Unofficial New Year Resolution" was to find more ways to spend quality time as a family.  Being from the land of 10,000 lakes, we have plenty of opportunity to get to the local beach and enjoy some water exercise and fun during the summer months but one of my ideas for the new year is to take Read more [...]

Have you had trouble finding the perfect baby gear accessories?  Even though our current youngest is already two, I'm always on the hunt for awesome and affordable baby products.  Not only do we still use a diaper bag ourselves but, as foster parents, we have to supply things for our foster babies too.  Of course, then there are always baby showers!  Just recently, I was looking for a few particular items to have on hand for whenever we get our next foster  call and it just so happened that Read more [...]

Today I have some great last minute stocking stuffer ideas to share with you for the girls in your life inspired by Dreamworks animated movie Trolls!  There's been lots of talk and hoopla with the movie and it even brought me back to my growing up years when Trolls were a big thing.  I specifically remember having a troll pencil topper as well as a couple Troll dolls including an adorable one with blue hair and blue striped pajamas!  Of course, this new generation of Trolls features a spunky new Read more [...]

"Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post." Since the very first release back in 1989 and with over 25 million copies sold to date, Read more [...]

Thank you to Best Ever Baby for sending product in exchange for inclusion in the Emily Reviews 2016 Holiday Gift Guide. Best Ever Baby (BEB) is a company that offers custom care kits for moms and babies. Best Ever Baby offers two kits: Bun In Oven & Babe In Arms. The Bun In Oven kit is for pregnant moms and the Babe in Arms kit is for moms with babies. The kits feature natural and sustainable products for mom and baby. Each kit includes three full retail size products, three premium Read more [...]

With Winter comes playing outside in the snow for many people.  Here in Minnesota, we tend to have quite a bit of snowfall throughout this season and, some years, right into Spring!  As an adult, I don't appreciate it much but the kids sure love it!  But I do remember as a child that I used to share that love.  My sister and I would spend hours outside day after day building forts, making snowmen, and trailing the yard making paths in the snow.  When my dad would use the tractor and make big Read more [...]

If you're looking for a luxury sun apparel protection brand who delivers a duo of adorable styles and ultra comfort, look no further than Shēdo Lane.  This family run company offers a variety of pieces for men, women, girls, boys, toddlers, and even all the way down to babies!  And today, I'm excited to partner with them for this review for our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide stop. All clothing pieces from Shēdo Lane utilize the highest rated UPF 50+ UV Sun Protective fabric construction to offer Read more [...]

I was sent product from The Hair Bow Company. I was compensated for inclusion in my gift guide. All opinions are my own. I could spend hours hopping from one boutique website to the next when looking for gifts for the kids in my life. Boutiques often offer adorable clothing and accessories for kids that are unlike anything you can find in a department store. The biggest downside to boutiques websites is the price. The Hair Bow Company started as a website offering hair bows at great prices. Read more [...]