Thank you to Lakeshore Learning for providing me with the following product, free of charge, in exchange for this blog post.  All opinions are 100% my own.   I always say that education is best when learning is made fun.  Kids and adults alike seem to be able to retain information better if it's learned through a fun engaging way.  It really makes sense though.  I know I pay closer attention when I'm enthralled with a subject than times where I'm being forced to sit still and read Read more [...]

I participated in a Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for First Response. I received product samples as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. I have a strange personality when it comes to having patience. I like to be really prepared for changes. I try to pin down as many details in advance as possible, so I know exactly what to expect. Yet, once I have decided to move forward with something, I get almost obsessed or consumed with thinking about it. Read more [...]

  Thank you to Party City for providing me with products, free of charge, in exchange for this blog post.  All opinions are 100% my own. If you've been following Emily Reviews for awhile, you probably know that we have five children.  That could potentially mean a lot of birthday parties.  Since we farm and have limited time between the end of morning chores and the beginning of evening milking, not to mention we have to balance field work in the mix, we decided to start having one big Read more [...]

  Thank you to Philips Avent for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this blog post.  All opinions are 100% my own. Well, it's no secret that when mom's away, Dad will need some things to help him with the baby!  This is especially true if the mama is breastfeeding.  Philips Avent offers some great products that lend a helping hand.  You can head over and read my Philips Avent Digital Video Monitor SCD603 Spotlight to learn more and even enter to win your very Read more [...]

  Thank you to BABYBJÖRN for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this post.  All opinions are 100% my own. While I wouldn't consider myself an expert, I have potty trained about a dozen children throughout the five years I did childcare as well as my husband and I have successfully potty trained four children together thus far.  Depending on the child, it can be a very simple quick process or the opposite end of the spectrum where it can be turned into a long fight. Read more [...]

  Thank you to Timi & Leslie for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this blog post.  All opinions are 100% my own. The next stop on our Baby Shower Gift Guide list is in the diaper bag department.  While nobody seems to have an extra hand to carry another item, a well made, high quality diaper bag is still a must as babies will undoubtedly need to be fed, changed, and amused when not at home.  Timi & Leslie is well known for their luxurious, stylish, and Read more [...]

  I was recently standing in the store with my (pregnant) sister, looking at a row of diapers. "There are so many options!" she said. She purchased a box of Huggies Snug And Dry Ultra diapers. Huggies are a favorite of mine because of their stretchy section in the back of the diaper. Most other diaper brands don't have any stretch in that area, so when baby crawls, bends or just moves around the back of the diaper will gap away from their back. With Huggies brand diapers, the diaper stays Read more [...]

  Thank you to Philips Avent for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this blog post.  All opinions are 100% my own. Are you still looking for that perfect gift for Father's Day?  During the hunt, be sure to visit Philips Avent and check out their line of products geared towards parents.  Today, I want to share more about their Digital Video Monitor SCD603.  Parents and caregivers alike can appreciate an extra set of eyes and ears when taking care of children. Read more [...]

  Thank you to BuyCostumes.com for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this blog post.  All opinions are 100% my own. Well, our Big Pirate Birthday Bash is in less than a week and we are pulling together the final details.  The kids and I have scoured Pinterest for some fun ideas and spent hours upon hours brainstorming together.  Now, this final week will be spent finalizing some of the details and cleaning!  However, during all of our preparation, the kids decided Read more [...]

  Thank you to Bubula for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this blog post.  All opinions are 100% my own. I love babies.  The newborn stage is so fleeting and it's truly one of my favorites.  Snuggling a tiny adorable baby who is usually sleeping is definitely my idea of relaxing fun.  However, babies do grow and along with that comes many changes.  One of those changes is the difference in their diapers.  I've discovered that strictly breasted baby diapers Read more [...]