I partnered with PersonalWine.com to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own. In today's world, there is an abundance of options when it comes to gift giving.  However, looking back at our wedding almost 15 years ago, there are only a couple of gifts that still stand out and where I can tell you who gifted it to us.  And each one is something that was custom, personalized, or took a lot of thought and time to make.  From the items off our local store's gift registry, I only recall one Read more [...]

I was sent an AUDEW portable air compressor pump. Since learning that portable air compressors exist, I've loved the concept. I am the type of person who likes to be prepared for emergencies or the unexpected as much as possible. It just feels good to know that I have a 'plan b' in mind. AUDEW's portable air compressor pump 150PSI is small enough to stay in your vehicle regularly. It's a bit large for a glove compartment, but it could fit under a high vehicle seat or in the trunk. It plugs Read more [...]

I should start off with an explanation of what Doula means. dou·la ˈdo͞olə/ noun a woman who is trained to assist another woman during childbirth and who may provide support to the family after the baby is born. Honestly it's hard to know where to start. I've known my Doula Deb for seven years. So many cheers, victories, sad moments and more have been shared through that seven years. I am so glad that we met, worked together in one occasion and developed Read more [...]

I received product from PAPYRUS to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own. Whenever I attend a bridal shower, it seems like gift basket assortments are a huge hit.  It's the perfect way to give the Bride-To-Be a variety of things that you know she'll enjoy.  So over the years, I've started putting together baskets too.  One of my favorite companies to find unique and fun gifts is PAPYRUS.  They offer a large selection of greeting cards, stationery, custom invitations, gift wrap, and Read more [...]

Thank you to Whiffer Sniffers for sending product in exchange for my honest opinion in this review. We were first introduced to Whiffer Sniffers last year. Here are my first and second Whiffer Sniffers reviews. Since first sniff, we have fallen in love with these little sweet smelling characters. My husband has Rudy B. Floats on his keychain. Our daughter loves her new Willy Hyde. We have gifted Whiffer Sniffers to our goddaughters (ages 3 and 7) for birthdays and Christmas too. Whiffer Sniffers Read more [...]

Thank you to Marcus & Marcus for sending product in exchange for this feature post. Marcus & Marcus is one of the first companies I had the pleasure of reviewing when I began writing for Emily Reviews in fall of 2016. A few of my past reviews include: Modern Mealtime Accessories For Baby, Marcus & Marcus Lunch Bag Review, and Make Meals Fun With The Marcus & Marcus Amusemat! Today, I have some new products from Marcus & Marcus to share with you: the Organic Rattle, the Palm Read more [...]

  In the little town I live in, we only have two grocery stores and I almost always choose Meijer. In fact, I was just at Meijer last night! They just seem to carry a lot of high-quality options, and the toddler yogurt pouches we recently tried out are no exception. Right in the regular refrigerated yogurt aisle, I came across the HappyFamily's yogurt options for little ones. We purchased Happy Baby yogurt cups, and HappyTot Whole Milk Yogurt pouches. I had noticed HappyFamily products Read more [...]

  Welcome to Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up with your hosts Karen @ Tots and Me, Emily @ Emily Reviews, Shelly @ The Attic Girl, and Rena @ An Ordinary Housewife.So glad you could join us as we share our giveaways on  Tuesday's Giveaway Link Ups.  This link up will be posted Monday at 7 PM est. and run all week long! Make sure you stop in as often as you can to list your latest giveaways. Here is how to use the Giveaway Link Up 1. Post your reviews and/or giveaways, as many Read more [...]

Thank you to National Geographic for sending product for review in exchange for my honest opinion. I love to read, and my daughter seems to have inherited my love for books too! Reading with your child creates such a special bond. National Geographic offers a wide range of books for all ages that can create talking points for you and your child(ren).  For us right now, since our daughter is two, we work a lot on naming different animals/objects, colors and shapes. Check out these great titles Read more [...]

Children learn so much in the first five years! Language is one of the skills that parents are the most eager to see their children develop because it's a huge stepping stone for interactions. It's always amazing to see babies learn to babble and then say their first words but many parents don't quite know how to support their children beyond the first words. Even though all kids will develop language at their own pace, there are a few simple tricks that can be really beneficial to help move 18-month-old Read more [...]