This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Stride Rite for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Kelsie turned 2 in March so she's almost 2.5 now and she is as talkative and active as can be. She loves shoes that she deems "pretty" which usually means a bright color. She's been really close to changing shoe sizes lately, and big brother Drew is preparing to begin Kindergarden next month so we thought it was a good time for both kids to get new shoes. We headed to Target and Kelsie Read more [...]

  Thank you to Stephan Baby for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for an honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. As Summer is creeping to a close, reality is closing in that our baby is growing fast.  She's growing in leaps and bounds and doing something new every single day.  Her first birthday will be here soon and I wanted to find a way to make it extra special since it's a very real possibility that she may be our last.  So I turned to Stephan Baby Read more [...]

  Thank you to pediped for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. I've been purchasing kids footwear for over 10 years now and I've come to really cherish some brands.  I love knowing that I'm investing in a great quality shoe that will promote healthy foot development as well as offer comfortable wear and durability.  Pediped is well-known for all that and more!  You can read my first Back To School With pediped Read more [...]

  Thank you to Feltman Brothers for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. Taking pictures of your precious little one may not be as easily done as one may have thought.  Babies are unpredictable and photo shoots can be challenging!  Feltman Bros. offers up these great tips to help you capture amazing photographs and have a successful photo shoot.   TIME OF DAY:  Each baby is different so pick the time of Read more [...]

Emily Reviews bloggers have been provided with product samples in exchange for back to school guide inclusion. All opinions are our own. Back to school season is here! We've had the chance to sample a range of back to school items in the last few weeks including clothing, accessories, backpacks, school supplies and more. Here are our top picks for the back to school season 2015!     Keep the kids hydrated when they head back to school with an Eco Vessel Kids Triple Twist Read more [...]

I received a gift card from Gymboree for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. Many of you know about the playful clothing the Gymboree offers to children, but how many of you know about their involvement in your community. Gymboree believes "creative expression is essential to all kids." They also know that many kids don't have access to art supplies. Gymboree has recently partnered with DonorsChoose.org. DonorsChoose.org allows teachers to lists items they need in their classrooms such Read more [...]

I received a gift card from Kohl’s for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. Kohl’s wants to help you head back to school feeling cool and confident! They have the latest fashions to dress you for another successful year. If your school has a dress code, no worries, Kohl’s even has clothing that meets school uniform regulations. Kohl's is a one-stop-shop for all your back to school clothing needs. For our review, my daughters and I made a visit to our local Kohl’s store. Read more [...]

I received product from Lee Jeans for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. If your household is like ours, your back to school shopping list most likely includes at least one pair of jeans. Jeans seem to be one of the most popular “go to” dress items no matter where you live, your financial status, your age, or your gender. When it comes to jeans, my daughters love the look and feel of Lee Jeans. Lee jeans come in a variety of sizes and styles that will help you make the best first Read more [...]

    Thank you Zutano for providing me with products to review, free of charge, and for sponsoring a giveaway These are my own honest opinions. Let me tell you something about kids clothes, from one mother to another. In my humble mom opinion, nobody does cute colorful and comfortable clothes like Zutano. If you’ve never heard of Zutano, let me give you a brief intro. Zutano is a clothing company nestled in the green hills of Vermont that is famous for making the adorable and whimsy Read more [...]

  Thank you to ModLi for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. Last Summer I got a skirted capri swim bottom that I loved.  It turned out that my best friend loved it too so I gave it to her when she mentioned she wished she could swim with her kiddos but didn't have a nice suit that would be comfortable, modest, and offer great sun protection.  So when I came across ModLi and saw they have an amazing selection of classic, fun, and chic fashion Read more [...]