Emily Reviews writers were sent products in exchange for being included in our back to school gift guide. There are affiliate links in this post. All opinions are our own. While back to school shopping often is focused more on school supplies, I thought Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger's Syndrome was a book that made sense to include in this gift guide. For kids on the spectrum or with any diagnosis or sympoms that leave them feeling "different", it may be reassuring to read Read more [...]

Thank you to Bonnie & Pop for sending product for review in exchange for my honest opinion.  It's almost August - how is that possible? Summer always seems to fly by so quickly! We just got home from our yearly vacation at a cabin up north with my husband's whole family. His mom is a great cook & baker. I always like to bring a treat along to share, but always have a hard time deciding what to bring (because she's so talented it's hard to beat her home-made treats)! This year though, Read more [...]

Thanks to Skin Essentials for sending me these products. As always, all opinions are my own.

Over the past years I've become somewhat obsessed with skincare. Before my thirties I never really gave it a thought and was lucky to have generally good skin aside from my teens. I've realized though, that in my 30's, I'm more prone to hormonal breakouts, dark spots, uneven skin tone, and even texture. Luckily, there are some great products from Skin Essentials that are non-toxic and help with all of Read more [...]

Thanks to MyChelle for sending me this tinted suncreen. As always, all opinions are my own.

In the summer I love to be outside as much as possible because we get so few nice months to enjoy the outdoors in Minnesota! However, I don't like wearing full foundation/makeup every day when I'm hanging out with the kids. On top of that, I don't love traditional sunscreen. When I heard about MyChelle's Natural Tinted Sunscreen, I thought it would be a great alternative! 

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This 'Hot Summer Travel Toys You Will Want To Have!' post is sponsored by  PLAYMOBIL, Hog Wild, & Sky Castle.  As always, all opinions are my own.
Are you planning any summer travel this year?  If so, you probably already know that it's not always easy traveling with children.  The 'are we there yet' and 'how much longer' repetitions get old FAST.  Earlier this year, we took a little vacation to Disney but even when flying with kids, there's lots of prep needed to ensure Read more [...]

This 'Wonderbly Uniquely Personalized Story Books Review + Giveaway' is sponsored by Wonderbly.  As always, all opinions are my own.

Wonderbly Uniquely Personalized Story Books Review + Giveaway
Any time I'm stumped on a gift, I turn to something customized.  Whether for an adult or child, giving a present that is personalized always brings so much joy.  Whether it's seeing their name, likeness, or some other trait on the gift, I love seeing their reaction of surprise and delight Read more [...]

Thank you to Dream Pairs Shoes for sending shoes for review in exchange for my honest opinion.  It's July now, the summer is flying by for our family. Like most kiddos, in just under two months my daughter will be starting school again. So, what better time to check out some back to school shoes from Dream Pairs Shoes!  My daughter picked out the Dream Pairs Athletic Sneakers in Rose/Red. The color is more of a pink & purple in my opinion. These shoes are also available in Black, Read more [...]

Thanks to Cozy Earth for sending me this beautiful bedding! As always, all opinions are my own.

I'm always looking for high-quality, natural bedding for our family. I was recently introduced to Cozy Earth and fell in love with their products and their story. Like me and my husband, the couple who created Cozy Earth ran different temperatures at night which typical bedding doesn't account for. In our household, I'm always cold when falling asleep whereas my husband is always hot! Cozy Earth products Read more [...]

This 'Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? The Complete Second Season + Giveaway!' is sponsored by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.  As always, all opinions are my own.
Do you have any Scooby-Doo fans in your home?  I grew up watching this mystery themed cartoon and it was definitely a favorite of both my sister and mine.  We found the characters hilarious, the mysteries were fun to try and solve, and even though there's always a 'monster' of some sort; it wasn't actually scary to us.  Read more [...]

Thanks to Stanley for sending me these great products. As always, all opinions are my own.

Summer is here and if you've been on Instagram lately, you've definitely seen lots of people sporting Stanley tumblers! We've loved and used Stanley products for years now, including their tumblers and coolers. Stanley products are my go-to Father's Day ideas and we love their camping options, too! This summer, I've partnered with Stanley to share some of my favorite items for summer which will also make Read more [...]