Articles by Laurie
GREEN Make-Up Tools From ecoTools ~ Review & #Giveaway US 12/08

I received products from ecoTools for my review. All opinions are my own.
When applying cosmetics, your tools are just as important as the cosmetics are. For the last couple of years, I have been using the same tools to apply my make-up. They were great tools when I first got them; however after a couple of years of using them, they are starting to fall apart. I decided to treat myself to new tools for Christmas. I found what I wanted at ecoTools.
A passion for beauty and the environment lead Read more [...]
Christmas Gift Ideas For Foodies

*Emily Reviews writers were provided with product samples. All opinions are our own.
If you know a guy who loves beer, a DIY Beer Kit from Brooklyn Brew shop is an awesome gift. The kits sell for $40 and include materials and instructions to brew roughly 1 gallon of beer. The kits come in different flavors - if you unsure of which one to go with, try Everyday IPA as it's the most popular kit. The process takes about 3 weeks to complete. If the recipient is a visual learner, they can go to Read more [...]
Staying Warm This Winter With The Lyra Jacket ~ Review

I received product from prAna for my review. All opinions are my own.
Like most women, I am a bit of a fashionista. I love clothing that makes me feel comfortable and beautiful. I also like it when the clothing brand is eco-friendly. Both of those wishes come true with prAna.
PrAna specializes in apparel and accessories for life-adventurers. They carry items for everyday journeys, climbing, yoga, hiking, and more. PrAna clothing has been created with organic, natural and recycled goods. They Read more [...]
Kid-Powered Toys From Educational Insights ~ Review

I received product from Educational Insights for my review. All opinions are my own.
If you follow my reviews regularly, you may have caught on to the fact that I like children’s products that encourage imagination. I like it even more when they don't require batteries or being plugged into an outlet. One company that fulfills my wishes is Educational Insights.
For the past 50 years, Educational Insights has made it a mission to carry high quality fun and educational products. They specialize Read more [...]
Gift Ideas For Creative Kids

*Emily Reviews writers were provided with product samples. All opinions are my own.
Sands Alive! My nephew Gabe loves playing in the sand box and playing with water. He's all about "sensory play" which is great in the summer but can be hard to do as much in the winter. Sands Alive! is a brand of kinetic sand that is designed to stick to itself so it is less messy to play with inside. You can purchase just sand or a sand kit like the Play Visions Sands Alive! 3-D Sealife Adventure kit which Read more [...]