Thank you to HoMedics for sending an Ellia Diffuser for review in exchange for my honest opinion. Essential oils seem to be more and more popular. Essential oils can be used for anything from helping a person relax to uplifting one's spirit. Many essential oils are said to help certain health conditions such as upset stomach, headaches and more. I am an essential oil newbie, but I do know that an essential oil mix containing ginger has been helping with my nausea this pregnancy.  The Ellia Read more [...]

Thank you to Mixbook for sending products for review in exchange for my honest opinion.  Mother's Day is fast approaching. Do you have a plan for what you are going to get the mom(s) in your life? I really enjoy giving personalized gifts. As many of you know, I love photography and taking pictures brings me joy. I recently got the chance to partner with Mixbook on some Mother's Day gifts for my mom and mother-in-law. I first tried Mixbook a few months ago, and was very pleased with their Read more [...]

Emily Reviews contributors received product(s) in exchange for this post.  All opinions are our own. The 2018 busy wedding season will soon be here.  While some couples choose to marry in the spring time, summer and early fall are typically the busiest months with June leading the way as number one.  So with the upcoming Bridal Showers and Weddings, we wanted to compile a fresh and fun list of gift ideas for you.  So save yourself some time and select one of these great choices for the special Read more [...]

I received product from CASIO to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own. While I know everyone tends to carry a phone these days, there is just something about wearing a watch.  My husband has been watching lately and making comments on how it would be so nice to not have to dig his phone out every time he wants to know the time.  Or... every time one of the kids ask what time it is.  I asked him why he doesn't wear a watch and he said because they used to bother him as a kid and he Read more [...]

Thank you to Lucid Audio for sending HearMuffs Sounds for review in exchange for my honest opinion. As a nurse, I am keenly aware of the impact loud sounds have on our ears. From a young age, we need to be sure to protect our children's ears. My husband enjoys going to auto races with his friend and our daughter loves to go along. We bought her a pair of inexpensive ear muffs last year to cancel the noise of the loud race cars, but I was impressed with the features of HearMuffs so I was excited Read more [...]

I received flowers from Teleflora to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own. Everyone knows how important mothers are.  They are typically the first one a child runs to when hurt or sad.  They are the one you call when you need a listening ear or helping hand.  And even now, as a grown mother myself, I still rely on my mom.  And she's happy to be there for me!  Because moms from all over the world pursue the same very special mission: to love their children unconditionally.  So this Read more [...]

I received product from Read Your Story to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own. Do you find it difficult to purchase gifts for the children in your life?  I know that one complaint I often hear is that "they already have everything".  And while we know that's typically partially true, sometimes settling on a gift can be a bit stressful.  Even a challenge!  However, Read Your Story has taken the difficulty away as their books always make for a great choice! Personalized Books Read more [...]

Each year I give gifts to the three administrative professionals whom I work with. This year I decided to do a twist on a gift that I gave to my best friend a few years ago when she was having a tough time. This Basket of Sunshine Gift is easy to put together yourself and is relatively inexpensive - each basket cost me less than $20 to put together, and turned out really cute! As you can see, I picked out a bunch of yellow colored treats. I tried to get a variety of drinks, salty and sweet Read more [...]

Thank you to Mr & Muse for sending product in exchange for my honest opinion in this review. I always jump at the chance to review items to treat my husband. New, high quality, underwear is a gift he is always happy to receive! I was happy to partner with Mr & Muse to review their men's briefs. Mr & Muse is a company based in Chicago that was named to give a "nod to the men who inspired [their] products and the women (the muses) who play a vital role in their lives". We received Read more [...]

Thank you to HoMedics for sending product for review in exchange for my honest opinion. I have been eying up an at home foot spa for many years. Recently, I got the chance to partner with HoMedics to try out their Shower Bliss Foot Spa. The whole family was excited to try it out!  The other night we decided to have a spa night while we watched a movie together. I filled up the foot spa with warm water in the bathroom then used the handle to carry it to the living room for our our spa night. Read more [...]