Articles by Emily
Gift Ideas From Schiffer Publishing – Books & More!

Schiffer Publishing sent me products for inclusion in my gift guide. There may be affiliate links in this article. All opinions are my own.
Schiffer Publishing is an awesome site to check out if you're looking for book related gifts or arts and crafts gifts! I love giving gifts from both of these categories. This year I'm featuring four items from Schiffer, but I really recommend that you browse their website. They have SO much to offer.
A Bibliophile’s Coloring and Lettering Book
This Read more [...]
Innobaby Teethers & Hooded Towel | Gift Ideas For Baby + Giveaway

Innobaby sent me products for inclusion in my gift guide. All opinions are my own.
One of the biggest joys of coming from a big family is how there's almost always at least one baby in the family. I love shopping for baby stuff whether it's for baby showers or Christmas.
However, because we do have a big family, babies tend to get a LOT of gifts at their baby showers, especially clothing and blankets. So when it comes time to shop for any babies that I'll be seeing on Christmas day, I Read more [...]
Sunset Valley Chicks – Chicken Merch – Plush Windbreaker Giveaway

This giveaway is provided by Sunset Valley Chicks. All opinions are my own.
Where I live (a small-ish town in rural-ish Michigan) it's fairly common for people to have chickens. My dad had chickens most of my life, several of my cousins do, a friend of mine from high school, etc. Some people I know who have chickens simply have chickens. Others really are chicken people. They adore their birds, and it's a full-on hobby or even passion for them.
For the chicken person in your life...you Read more [...]
WonderBox – Give Experience Gifts!

WonderBox provided me with products for inclusion in my holiday gift guide. All opinions are my own.
The last 5-10 years, I've seen an increase in parents asking extended family members to consider gifting experiences to their kids rather than toys. Things like a trip to the zoo, or swim classes, or a trip to a museum or the movies. A lot of families feel that they have more toys and "stuff" than they really have room for, and that their kids are more likely to really remember and appreciate experiences Read more [...]
RUKSTR Weighted Vest For Rucking – Hikers Gift Idea

RUKSTR sent me a weighted vest for review. All opinions are my own.
I'll start out with a confession. I've never been one to go to the gym regularly. Only for brief periods of my life have I been good about using workout equipment at home. Of course, I've always known that I should. Making it actually happen has been a challenge.
A few years ago, I successfully got in the habit of taking daily walks with my husband. We do this for a combined goal of helping our physical and mental health. Read more [...]












