Articles by Emily
Planet Dog Socially Responsible Dog Products
There are so many companies out there that make things for dogs - it can be hard to decide where to spend your money. If you're looking for a company whose products for dogs are of quality and also help out those in need, Planet Dog is a great option.
Planet Dog donates 2%. They have a program called the Planet Dog Foundation, which has given more than $1 million to help fund training, placement and support of dogs and people in need. You can follow their Facebook page to see regular updates of Read more [...]
Shopping Small For The Holidays At Brilliant Sky Toys & Books
We're coming up on the time of year where many of us start making lists of gifts we need to buy for loved ones. Most of us will have lists primarily made up of toys - aren't the holidays primarily about the kids anyway? I think most parents seek out toys that not only will delight their child when first unwrapped, but will be toys that their child uses over and over again for weeks or even months, so that it's truly appreciated. I know that's always my goal when buying gifts for kids. When looking Read more [...]
Evenflo Symphony DLX All-in-one Car Seat Review
*I was provided with an Evenflo Symphony DLX car seat. All opinions are my own.
Kelsie turned seven months old this week, and although she's petite for her age at about 15lbs, her infant car seat that she had used from birth was really bulky and heavy. I went to the mall with her and her mom when she was about six weeks old and I couldn't believe how heavy her car seat was even without her in it. If it had been me carrying the seat regularly, I would have been looking for a new one early on. Read more [...]
Playtown – An Open Ended App For Kids
*I was compensated for this post. All opinions are my own.
As a kid, my favorite types of games were ones that I got to feel like I was a part of. I liked the feeling of having my brain engaged in a playful way. I didn't care for games that were more basic, requiring you to do a, then b, then c without much thought involved.
Even as an adult I prefer open ended games like Sims or Minecraft that let you explore and engage how you wish. It can be hard to find games like this for young children Read more [...]
BIC Mark-it Permanent Markers – For Just About Anything
I received this product for free from Smiley360 in exchange for my honest review.
I was recently able to try out Bic's Mark-it permanent markers. The pack I was sent comes with 36 colors and I was immediately impressed with how the shades truly appear different. So many markers have variations of shades but on paper they are almost impossible to tell apart - that isn't at all the case here, each color shows up differently even when placed up against a similar color. They're shaped almost like Read more [...]
