Emily Reviews writers were sent product samples for our gift guide. There are affiliate links in this post. All opinions are our own. The Agate Publishing Chicago Cubs ~ A Decade-By-Decade History is a great hardcover book choice for the baseball fans in  your life.  For over a century, the Chicago Tribune has documented details of the Cubs seasons and this information has now been transformed into this one of a kind collection book.  Featuring 140 years of full-color photography, vintage Read more [...]

This post has been sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All thoughts and reviews are my own. Cold and flu season is here. I always see an increase in colds and congestion starting in the fall. I really think that kids going back to school dramatically changes the number of germs that get spread from one household to the next. Yet, it just gets worse as we get closer to the holidays. Spending time with extended family is wonderful, but it also means more people in smaller spaces! It's a great Read more [...]

I received product from Naptime Kids to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?  If you have some younger kids to shop for, I've got a great option for you today.  Sleeping, naps, and cuddling are all meshed into infant and toddler days.  So Naptime Kids offers a variety of great products to help make that a little bit easier as well as offer some fun photo ops. Photo Op Blankets This Christmas Wreath Photo Blanket is the cutest way Read more [...]

Thank you to SOPHi for providing me with products. SOPHi natural nail polish is non-toxic, odorless, and hypoallergenic. SOPHi's Bold and Beautiful kit has everything you need for a beautiful and durable manicure/pedicure. Enter to win a Bold and Beautiful Kit from SOPHi. This is a US giveaway and it is scheduled to end on 12/05/2017. Good luck. Entry-Form Read more [...]

I received product from Ninja to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own. When I get stumped for a gift idea, I tend to invest in something practical and useful.  I love knowing that someone will enjoy my gift but I like it even more when I know it will be used for years to come.  So with that, today's inclusion in our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide coverage is Ninja Kitchen!  You've probably heard about Ninja's awesome line up but I'm really excited to let you know that they have five great Read more [...]

I received product from Truman's Gentlemen's Groomers to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own. New York City’s premier men’s grooming establishment, specializing in high-quality, luxurious grooming services is none other than Truman's Gentlemen's Groomers.  They offer top rate services and popular products that have their customers returning again and again. Sometimes finding really awesome stocking stuffers for the men in your life can be tough.  I know my husband doesn't need Read more [...]

I received product from The Moodsters to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own. Want to find a gift that's fun, interesting, and serves a very important purpose?  Look no further than The Moodsters!  Each of these brightly colored monsters represents a basic emotion that all children experience in their everyday lives. Sunshine-Yellow Coz stands for Happy Ragin’ Red Razzy is Angry In-The-Pink Lolly personifies Love Boo-Hoo-Blue Snorf is feeling Sad Shaking-Like-A-Leaf Read more [...]

Thank you to Words with Boards for sending product in exchange for this feature post. Words with Boards creates customized cutting boards, lazy susans, trivets, wine racks and more. They are the only company that hand-cuts words into the wood. Words with Boards products are hand crafted from sustainably forested American hardwoods and are made in the USA. I was pleased to partner with Words with Boards to create some one-of-a-kind gifts for family members this holiday season. These pictures Read more [...]

This post is sponsored by Furbliss. All opinions are my own. I've had multiple people tell me that they heard, or believed, that pugs were a non-shedding breed. When I hear that, it's hard not to laugh. My pugs shed, and they shed quite a bit! Fawn pugs typically have a double coat which means they shed more than single-coat dogs. My pug Frank seems to shed quite a bit more than Beans does for some reason, but they both lose fur year-round. I try to brush them really thoroughly before bathing Read more [...]

Thank you to Educational Insights for providing me with a product. Educational Insights specializes in fun educational items. Their Nancy B’s Science Club Microscope & Activity Journal is a perfect kit for young scientists aged 8-12. Enter to win a Nancy B’s Science Club Microscope & Activity Journal. This is a US giveaway and it is scheduled to end on 12/04/2017. Good luck. Entry-Form Read more [...]