As kids get older, I typically find boys harder to buy gifts for than girls.  It's usually feel pretty safe to go with crafts, books, or another classic gift item for girls but boys just stump me.  I have a feeling that it's because I'm a girl, though, because my husband has the opposite problem.  He can always come up with some fun gift ideas for the boys that is sure to be a hit.  Today though, our Emily Reviews 2016 Holiday Gift Idea is stopping at the perfect, fun gift idea that would be Read more [...]

Thank you to Del Sol for providing me with product in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. One of my favorite things in the world is being warm in the sun. I love the beach, going swimming, and just taking a walk outside when it's warm out. I know I'm crazy - talking about the sun and beach during holiday season! I'm sure there are a lot of readers who live on the west coast and don't have to deal with the snow and cold. I can honestly say I am so jealous because I'd do anything Read more [...]

If you're looking for a luxury sun apparel protection brand who delivers a duo of adorable styles and ultra comfort, look no further than Shēdo Lane.  This family run company offers a variety of pieces for men, women, girls, boys, toddlers, and even all the way down to babies!  And today, I'm excited to partner with them for this review for our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide stop. All clothing pieces from Shēdo Lane utilize the highest rated UPF 50+ UV Sun Protective fabric construction to offer Read more [...]

Thank you to Eye Candy LA for providing me with product in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. I honestly cannot remember the last time I've gotten jewelry for myself. I have 5 ear piercings and wear earrings all the time, but I've been wearing the same ones for at least 2 years. I also have had on the same necklace for at least 5 years. While these pieces mean a lot to me, I thought it was time for a change. I was ecstatic when Eye Candy LA reached out and wanted to do a review Read more [...]

I was sent product from The Hair Bow Company. I was compensated for inclusion in my gift guide. All opinions are my own. I could spend hours hopping from one boutique website to the next when looking for gifts for the kids in my life. Boutiques often offer adorable clothing and accessories for kids that are unlike anything you can find in a department store. The biggest downside to boutiques websites is the price. The Hair Bow Company started as a website offering hair bows at great prices. Read more [...]

I was sent a ThreadLab order. All opinions are my own. My boyfriend always seems to be in need of new clothing. He's rough on his clothes and he's been on a weightloss journey for over a year now, so he has changed sizes several times. While it's exciting to watch him drop clothing sizes, it's been tough to keep is closet updated with clothing that fits because he hates going clothes shopping for himself. I had considered using a clothing subscription service to get him clothing without him Read more [...]

Sometimes it's nice to get something useful and stylish in those Christmas Stockings.  While I do love getting socks, lip balm, and other goodies, I LOVE getting a new pair of sunglasses!  Throughout the year, especially as a busy mom to five, my sunglasses tend to get a little banged, bruised, and worse for the wear.  So finding a that fun new pair is awesome and this year, I turned to SunglassWarehouse.com. Sending a big thank you to SunglassWarehouse.com for sending me these great sunglasses! SunglassWarehouse Read more [...]

Thank you to Twill for sending me product in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Giving to charity is something I don't do as often as I should. I know everyone would love to help, but maybe just don't have the money or time to. There are many charity drives and what not, but sometimes it's hard to make it to them. I know in restaurants when they ask to donate a dollar or more for a charity or association, I usually donate. I try to be as generous as I can but I wish there Read more [...]

Thank you to EarZings for sending their product to review in exchange for my honest opinion. I love earrings, and have two piercings in each ear. Recently, for some reason my ears have been extra sensitive to my regular earrings. I was so excited to partner with EarZings to review their pierce-free earring options. EarZings are a perfect pierce-free alternative to regular earrings. These earrings have a unique coil design that is superior to clip on or magnetic earrings. They do not pinch Read more [...]

There are a few mysteries in life that have taken me some time to figure out.  Then, there are others that I'll probably never learn.  However, I've solved the great mystery of "WHERE DO ALL THE SOCKS GO!?!"  Seriously!  For years, I've kept a sock basket for those pesky single socks that have seemed to forever lost their mate.  I just couldn't figure out why it would get fuller and fuller and the loners seemed destined to single-hood forever.  Then, the inevitable happened.  Our front loader Read more [...]