I was sent products from Anker for review. All opinions are my own. I used to think of power banks as a gift idea for techy people. I bought my boyfriend a power bank several years ago, as he had one on a wish list. At that time, I didn't really know anyone else who even knew what they were.  Since then, they've become much more mainstream, as more of us are spending a lot more time on our phones and tablets.  I am gifting Anker's Powercore 26800 portable charger this year. Read more [...]

Leguano sent me shoes in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. As a child I remember seeing some "first walking shoes" that were probably from the 1950's or 1960's. I was so surprised at how hard they were! They seemed so uncomfortable, and I couldn't imagine a baby trying to walk in those. At the time, most of the babies I knew just wore 'regular' shoes.  As I've gotten older, I've noticed more and more parents turning to barefoot-style baby shoes for their babies as they Read more [...]

This giveaway is sponsored by Everlur.  Crystals have become so trendy! Everlur's "positive thinking" crystal bracelet uses howlite and lodolite quarts stones. The gemstone beads are carefully extracted from the earth so their exact size, shape and color and pattern may vary. These bracelets are handcrafted in Arizona.  The calm energies of this positive thinking crystal bracelet help you keep your thoughts joyous and lucid. Lodolite Quartz has a powerful but soothing energy. Read more [...]

I was sent Owala water bottles and a bottle brush as part of my holiday gift guide. There are affiliate links in this post. All opinions are my own. Owala is a brand that makes water bottles that are simple, yet cleverly designed. They make just three types so you don't have to get bogged down with too many options. There's the FreeSip, the Flip, and the Twist. These are differences in the lids or spouts of the bottles. Each of the three styles of bottles come in stainless steel or tritan materials, Read more [...]

Emily Reviews 2021 Holiday Gift Guide (Click an image to go to the gift guide category!) Read more [...]