I was sent products from Natura Culina for review. All opinions are my own. One of my goals this year is to work on taking better care of my skin. I'm in my 30's now, and my skin is pretty dry so I've been trying to focus on keeping it more moisturized.  I've also been working on improving my makeup skills. I wasn't interested in makeup as a preteen or teen, so I skipped over the period in life where most girls learn about makeup. That's left me feeling awkward/uncomfortable about trying Read more [...]

Thanks to Victor Tech for sending me this laptop riser. As always, all opinions are my own. I'm a homeschooling mom and I write for two blogs so as you can imagine, I'm on my laptop quite a bit. Whether I'm researching curriculum, planning our weekly lessons, or writing posts, I prefer using my laptop over my phone for most online activities. The past few months I've been having neck pain and I realized it's probably from the awkward downward position I'm tilting my head for many hours of the Read more [...]

Thank you to OhMiBod for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Recently, there has been a lot of focus on our mental and physical health particularly due to everything going on in the world today. Thankfully, many of us are taking heed and following the experts’ advice by getting more exercise, choosing healthier options when it comes to our daily food intake, and taking more time to focus on what makes us happy. That brings me to Lovelife by Read more [...]

This 'Blurams PTZ Camera Review' post is sponsored by Blurams.  As always, all opinions are my own. Have you considered getting a security camera for your home or business?  Sadly, there have been more and more thefts reported in our area over the last year or so.  This is especially true for packages.  Porch pirates seem to be out in full force.  Thankfully, we haven't had any issues at our place but just to be safe, my husband started looking at different camera options.  Read more [...]

Thanks to Blenders Eyewear for sending me these great products! As always, all opinions are my own.  Mother's Day and Father's Day are sneaking up fast - do you have gifts for the parents in your lives? Now that our kids are getting older, we've decided that it would be really fun to get into more winter sports. We're thinking skiing, snowboarding, and tubing sound like great ways to spend our weekends in the winter but we want great gear to make the experience even better. I've known about Read more [...]

GlassesShop.com sent me glasses for review. All opinions are my own. I realized a few weeks ago that it had been about 4.5 years since I had an updated eye exam! I got in with my eye doctor and my prescription had changed, so I knew it was time to get new glasses. My insurance doesn't cover glasses, so I like to get Glasses online from affordable online retailers. In the past, I've spent $300+ on glasses from my eye doctor, and there are high-quality online retailers that are a much better deal.  One Read more [...]

Thank you to My Magic Carpet for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. I love the cozy feel that area rugs give a home. I enjoy the soft feeling under my feet and the visual interest that area rugs provide. To me, area rugs are like an accessory that pulls the room's outfit together.  What I don't love about area rugs is the fact that they collect hair, dust, debris, and other things I don't want to think about.  When I learned about Read more [...]

Emily Reviews writers were sent products in exchange for including them in our Easter gift guide 2022. All opinions are our own. There are affiliate links in this post. Easter Gift Ideas For Kids Skip the baskets and fill some boots for a unique and unforgettable Easter surprise!  LONECONE offers both rain and mud boots in a variety of toddler and children sizing as well as in prints and solid colors.  These boots are affordable, adorable, and a necessity that every child needs.  Read more [...]

Apple Pie Painting sent me a custom paint by number kit for review. All opinions are my own. Those of you who have followed my blog for more than a year or so will know that I used to have pugs. In 2014 I adopted a bonded pair of pugs named Frank and Beans. I shared their pug adoption story on my blog a long time ago. They were 8 and 9 when we go them in 2014, so it's no surprise that they aren't with us anymore. We put Frank down in October of 2020 and just three months later in January of Read more [...]

Thank you to Wilton for sending baking items in exchange for this feature post.  March is going out like a lion here in the midwest. The days are still not warming up much, there are still snow piles on the ground and we just had another snow/slush/freezing rain storm. But, tomorrow is April 1st, so even though the weather isn't cooperating, we are thinking spring around here!  This year we enjoyed using Wilton baking items to Celebrate Valentine's Day by making heart shaped cookies, heart Read more [...]