Thanks to BlankieGram for sending me this blanket. As always, all opinions are my own. Have you ever wanted to send a thoughtful gift but had trouble coming up with something that would be useful and also appreciated? Recently I heard about the perfect caring gift; an incredibly soft blanket from BlankieGram! BlankieGram's goal is to "cover the world in hugs", and they do this by offering the most wonderful blankets with a variety of sweet messages. Rather than sending a traditional card Read more [...]

Thanks to TVStoreOnline.com for sending me these fantastic shirts. As always, all opinions are my own. Back to school is fully underway, with some students even starting classes in August! Schools in Minnesota don't begin until after Labor Day so we're soaking up the last few weeks of summer while also frantically finishing up our back to school shopping. Our kids grow so fast but I really enjoy buying clothes for them. As we head into the cooler Minnesota months, I always like to have a few comfortable Read more [...]

Thanks to 365Canvas for sending me this beautiful canvas. As always, all opinions are my own. There is a paid link in this post. My parents celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary this year, and I wanted to find them a beautiful canvas print to showcase their amazing commitment to each other. I have two siblings so we decided to go together on a sunset cruise and dinner for them, as well as a stunning canvas from 365Canvas. 365Canvas offers a large variety of personalized canvases and it Read more [...]

Thank you to Dream Pairs for sending shoes for my daughter in exchange for my honest opinion. Up until now, almost all of my daughter's shoes have been secondhand. I am frugal, and when the kids are little, they wear the shoes so little before they outgrow them that I didn't want to pay for new shoes! Now that she is getting bigger, I understand the importance of having good athletic shoes that fit her well when she is running around and playing. I look for a cute design, quality and a good Read more [...]

I received product from NCircle Entertainment to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. Once summer ends, it starts to get COLD here in Minnesota.  So while we don't spend much time in front of the screens during the hot summer days, winter is a different story.  On the days that it's just way too cold out... We love to hang out in the living room as a family and sit down to watch a dvd together.  Sitting in front of the fireplace, all curled up in blankets, snuggled together Read more [...]

Thank you to SprezzaBox for sending product for review in exchange for my honest opinion in this review. Subscription boxes are so fun! The fun of a surprise never wears off. I'm not sure who is more excited to open my husband's monthly SprezzaBox - him or I?! Some of the boxes have been 'home runs' and a few haven't quite been my husband's style. This box was one of the latter. Last month we had a box that was a 'home run' and you can check out that review: SprezzaBox Review June 2019 Read more [...]

Thank you to PBS for sending DVDs for review in exchange for my honest opinion in this review. I've said it before and I'll say it again, we love PBS in this house! My husband and I both grew up on PBS and now our kids are as well. At three-and-a-half-years-old my daughter has decided she doesn't need a nap anymore. This makes for one exhausted momma most days! So, I am trying to do a 'quiet/rest time' in the afternoons even if she does not sleep. Lately I have been turning to some new favorite Read more [...]

I received product from Giggly Goggles.  As always, all opinions are my own. My kids LOVE water.   We've been taking them to lakes and pools since they've been infants.  In part, I definitely credit this early introduction to their love of swimming.  It's so nice seeing them enjoy days at the beach, splashing and playing.  Watching them have so much fun brings me lots of joy.  But even with their love of water play, one thing they don't love is getting water splashed in their eyes. The Read more [...]

I received product from Tiny Love to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. Back-to-school season can be an exciting time, even for new parents whose little ones may still be in early stages of development!  Although your baby may not be heading to the classroom just yet, learning can still start with a fun, developmental mats from Tiny Love! Tiny Love Toys And Gear I've been a HUGE fan of Tiny Love products for years now.  Ever since I discovered them with our first Read more [...]

Emily Reviews writers were sent samples for inclusion in our back to school gift guide. All opinions are our own. There are affiliate links in this post. TVStoreOnline.com has the largest variety of pop culture tees and hoodies for kids of all ages! Whether you've got a toddler or teen, they'll love showing their affection for characters and TV shows off to their friends. From Star Wars to My Little Pony to The Office, TVStoreOnline.com offers high-quality, fun shirts that really display personality. Read more [...]