Articles about Kids
Make Traveling with Kids Easier by Using LilGadgets Headphones

Thank you to LilGadgets for sending me product. As always, all opinions are my own.
We're planning a trip to the west coast this spring, and we are SO excited! I've never been Seattle or the Portland area before, and my husband hasn't since he was a teenager. We're really looking forward to this trip, but as you can imagine, planning travel with two kids under six can be tough. Not only do we have all the packing and car seat safety to consider, we're also thinking about how to make the three Read more [...]
Whole Family Rhythms – Create Peace in Your Home + a Giveaway

Thank you to Whole Family Rhythms for sending me these beautiful guides. As always, all opinions are my own.
I'm not sure if it's the neverending winter or just general discontent, but our whole house has been experiencing very little peace the past couple of months. I find myself short tempered with the kids, even when they're just being kids, and my husband has been feeling the same way. Our kids have been fighting more, too. While they generally play very well together, the past few months Read more [...]
New Teepee Tents For Baby Dolls From A Mustard Seed Toys {Review}

Thank you to A Mustard Seed Toys for sending a Baby Doll Teepee Tent for review in exchange for my honest opinion. I was paid to add a link to this post.
My daughter loves to play pretend. Last year we got a Portable Kids Canvas Teepee from A Mustard Seed Toys. It's one of her favorite places to 'hide', and play house with her dollies and stuffed animals. When the owner asked me if I was interested in receiving a Canvas Teepee Tent for Dolls I jumped at the opportunity. Who wouldn't want a Read more [...]
Getting to Know New Contributor Amber!

Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday gift guide is over, I thought it was time I introduced myself and my family to all of the readers at Emily Reviews! As you may have gathered by now, my name is Amber and I'm from central Minnesota. I'm married to an amazing man and mama to two adorable kids named Harper and Lincoln. I wanted to share a little of my backstory and interests and then how I came to write for Emily Reviews!
I grew up in a small town in central Minnesota (only about Read more [...]
Books To Read If You’re Considering Fostering Or Adopting

For two years, my husband and I were foster parents. Sadly, we recently closed our home though. At some point, I may go into all the reasons behind that decision. But I'm not quite ready to yet. For now, I'll just say that it's a very broken system. I know life isn't fair but these poor kiddos are getting the short end of the deal at every turn. There needs to be change.
Six months into our fostering journey, I wrote this post about What To Expect When Expecting That Call. So that's Read more [...]