Articles by Emily
Crest Sensi-Stop Strips For Sensitive Teeth
*I received this product for free fromSmiley360 in exchange for my honest review.
About two years ago I started experiencing sensitivity when brushing one area of my teeth/gums. I made a dentist appointment and there wasn't a cavity or any outward signs of an issue so they did an x-ray which showed nothing. The dentist said I was likely just experiencing sensitivity. I was relieved that there didn't appear to be an issue but I was still a bit worried that there was secretly something wrong Read more [...]
Five of the Best Eco-Friendly Garden Furniture Designs
*This is a sponsored blog post. All opinions are my own.
If you're a fan of sustainable living, you definitely should consider incorporating eco-friendly garden furniture into your outdoor space at home. These pieces of furniture are just as attractive, durable, and long-lasting as any other garden furniture you'll find, but they're made of recycled or renewable materials that are gentler on the planet. Below are just five of the many great eco-friendly garden furniture options available.
Rattan Read more [...]
Ways To Support Adoption & Adoptive Families
This is me two days after my 12th birthday with my newborn niece.
This is her with me and my older sister Erica about 4.5 years later at her preschool graduation.
When she graduated preschool she was technically still in the foster system but in my heart she had been my sister for a few years. She was placed with my mom and step-dad about two weeks after her second birthday. It took almost four years (44 months) from that day until the adoption was finalized. It was an emotional Read more [...]
5 Ways To Help Dogs With Arthritis
*I was sent Solvit dog steps. All opinions are my own.
My 10-year-old pug Frank has arthritis. Thankfully, most days he has no symptoms. However, on rainy, humid and/or cold days he sometimes walks unevenly, favoring one leg or another. I hate seeing him in pain, so I've been trying to work on his arthritis problem in multiple ways to hopefully do the most benefit.
5 ways to help dogs with arthritis.
1. Check their weight. Frank lost quite a bit of weight right after I brought Read more [...]
The Pugs’ Halloween Costumes From PetSmart
*PetSmart sent dog costumes for review. All opinions are my own.
I decided that I wanted a pug a few years before we actually adopted my two pugs, Frank & Beans. When I decided that I wanted a pug someday, we were living in an apartment that didn't allow pets. So I would go online and look up information about dogs in general as well as pugs and dream about someday having one. At some point I stumbled across a picture of a pug in a Halloween costume. It was adorably funny and I remember Read more [...]
