Articles by Emily
Pea Pod Babies Surprise Small Doll Toys & Giveaway

I was sent Pea Pod Babies in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own.
There are so many variations of "surprise" toys on the market today that I've noticed some stores have entire 'surprise toy' sections in the toy aisles! My 7-year-old niece is one who really likes receiving various surprise toys as gifts. However, with many of the surprise toys out there, the whole thrill is just opening the gift, and then the 'surprise' is sort of a lame trinket that never gets played with. That can Read more [...]
Mixtiles Make Creating An Instagram Wall Easy {Teen Gift Idea}

I was provided with Mixtiles in exchange for including the brand in my gift guide. All opinions are my own.
My 17 year old sister has been on Instagram for a few years. It's one of the more popular social media platforms for kids her age. Making an "Instagram wall" is a common decor theme for teens, too. Instagram walls are when you print and frame square photos in a grid pattern, to mimic what Instagram looks like.
Mixtiles is a site that will print and frame square photos for you. You can Read more [...]
GoodCook Nonstick Dishwasher Safe Cookware Set {Practical Gift Idea} & Giveaway

GoodCook sent me a cookware set for inclusion in my gift guide. All opinions are my own.
When I think about giving gifts to other adults, I tend to try to think of fun things. I don't know why though, because when I think about what I really would like for Christmas? It's usually practical gifts! I love to get gifts that are things I'll use a lot, or maybe even need, but just haven't prioritized buying for myself.
When I start to think about practical gifts that an adult would get a lot of Read more [...]
Starlux Games Glow In The Dark Games For Preteens & Teens

I was sent samples from Starlux Games for inclusion in my holiday gift guide. there are affiliate links in this post. All opinions are my own.
I have 7 nephews ranging from 10-16 right now. It's really been fun watching this group of boys grow up. I think all but 2 of them are taller than I am now (I'm 5'1" so it doesn't take much). Still, it's a reminder that they're growing up. I tend to find it harder to buy gifts for kids as they get older as their interests tend to become more limited.
This Read more [...]
Nadine West Casual Outfits Review

I was sent a nadine west shipment for review. There are affiliate links in this post. All opinions are my own.
Nadine West is a fashion subscription service. When you sign up, you fill out a style profile to give them an idea of what you like to wear. This can include details like what colors you do and don't like to wear, whether you wear certain accessories like bracelets or scarves, and if there are any parts of your body that you like to conceal.
They'll ship you items to try on at home, Read more [...]










