This 'Summer Essentials' post contains Amazon affiliate links. Summertime is my favorite and as we just had another child graduate, I can't stress enough that it's true what they say.  The days are long but the years are short.  I miss my 'big kids' being little but with younger kids still in the home, we're doing our best to make memories and enjoy life.  I've partnered with some of my favorite brands today to share our must have summer essentials for park days. Summer Essentials Read more [...]

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Jan & Jul Kids Swimwear Summer 2025 Collection is HERE and we are super happy to partner with them to check it out while we enjoy our Minnesota Summers. Minnesota Summers For Our Farm Family: Jan & Jul Review Summer is in full swing for our dairy farming, homeschooling family. We actually concluded our 2024-2025 homeschool year at the beginning of May already so our family has been enjoying 'summer' for almost two months now! (Don't worry, we also Read more [...]

This 'Favorite Dog Gear And Brands' post contains Amazon affiliate links.
Have you ever added a new pet to your family?  If so, you already know how exciting it is.  When my husband and I told the kids we'd be bringing home a sweet little purebred Golden Retriever puppy named Penny; they were over the moon with excitement.  (As were we!)  To celebrate, I've teamed up with some of our favorite dog gear and brands as well as some new brands we've discovered to help us welcome Penny Read more [...]

Do you have a furry family member?  We are super excited to announce we will be brining out sweet Penny home soon!  After losing our last farm dog, Smoky, we decided that our next pet would be a full-time 'house dog'.  So we adopted a purebred Golden Retriever!  It's been a dream of mine to have a Golden Retriever ever since I was a child.  So to say that we're all excited would be an understatement!  To celebrate, I'll be bringing you a variety of pet themed coverage Read more [...]

Sleepy Hippo Bedside Dog Bed Review
We're getting a new dog!  Penny is a Golden Retriever and will be joining our family mid-June.  The kids are over the moon excited and we're doing all the things to get ready.  This includes getting her supplies, a bed, food, and toys.  Today, I'm excited to partner with Sleepy Hippo to share their AMAZING dog bed co-sleeper with you.

A Pup For The Family But NOT For My Bed!
When my husband and I first got married, we inherited a Germain Read more [...]

Just because summer is in session doesn't mean I have to stick with pony tails every day.  (Don't get me wrong, you'll definitely see me sporting a ball cap and pony on beach days or when chasing the kids around the park!)  But for a lot of the summer, I still enjoy styling my hair.  And thanks to MINT for sending me some great products, the task has become a lot easier these days!
MINT Tools Review - Keep Your Hair Looking Great All Summer Long

Are you in the market for some Read more [...]

EmilyReviews writers were sent products for inclusion in our Father's day gift guide. There are affiliate links in this article. All opinions are our own. 

Dads are pretty cool.  They are typically lots of fun.  Always ready for a game of catch, playing in the yard, jumping on the trampoline, and (dare I say) revving the kids up right at bedtime?!  LOL.   This year, be sure to show your dad how much you appreciate all his hard work.   TELL him how Read more [...]

This post contains Amazon affiliate links.
I was recently introduced to the Redragon brand when my middle son started gaming earlier this year.  To say we were impressed with their products would be an understatement!  (You can head over to my Redragon Gaming Equipment Review to learn more about their CORAL 27″ 144hz/165HZ Curve Gaming Monitor and M991 Wireless FPS Gaming Mouse.)  So when Redragon reached out to send my younger son a gaming headset to review, he was immediately Read more [...]

Flossing may not be anyone's favorite thing to do but did you know there are products that help make it a bit easier?  Check out the Oclean A10 AirPump Water Flosser AND get your name in to win one RIGHT HERE!  (Sending a big thank you to Oclean for sponsoring this giveaway!)
Oclean A10 AirPump Water Flosser Giveaway + Discount Code
Gentle yet powerful, this handheld flosser is a winner!  It's compact for travel, packs a punch in performance, and is easy to use.  Plus, it would Read more [...]

This 'Summer Reading Giveaway' post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualified purchases.
Looking for ways to encourage the kids to keep reading throughout the summer?  How about with some great new books!?!  The best part is that I teamed up with Media Masters Publicity for this giveaway so one of our lucky readers can win two great books!
Middle Grade Summer Reading Giveaway
Check out these two brand new middle grade novels that are perfect for summer reading! Read more [...]