Thank you to Enreverie for providing me with product in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. My boyfriend's mom is a huge gun advocate. She carries one on her at all times, and she also likes to just go out and shoot at the range sometimes. I love that she isn't afraid of anything and she's honestly the strongest, toughest woman I know! I also love that she can be girly too - she loves rings, jewelry, and makeup. For Christmas, I wasn't quite sure what to get her but when Enreverie Read more [...]

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Are you ready for the holidays? Today is my last day of calm before the "storm". The next couple of days, my daughters' have multiple Christmas programs at their school. Then this weekend we will celebrate Christmas with my in-laws. The following weekend, we are hosting a get-together with around thirty friends/family members. It will be chaotic, fun and magical. I am Read more [...]

I was sent Mario Party for 3DS and an Amiibo. All opinions are my own. Earlier in the gift guide I talked about the NEW Nintendo 3DS video game system. Today I am showing off a few accessories that go great with it. I grew up enjoying Mario games, as did my boyfriend. You'd probably have a hard time finding someone under 35 or so who doesn't have fond memories of playing Nintendo games in their youth! So I am excited to be showing you Mario Party Star Rush as a gift idea. We've had Mario Read more [...]

As kids get older, I typically find boys harder to buy gifts for than girls.  It's usually feel pretty safe to go with crafts, books, or another classic gift item for girls but boys just stump me.  I have a feeling that it's because I'm a girl, though, because my husband has the opposite problem.  He can always come up with some fun gift ideas for the boys that is sure to be a hit.  Today though, our Emily Reviews 2016 Holiday Gift Idea is stopping at the perfect, fun gift idea that would be Read more [...]

Thank you to Rock “N” Rolla for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Did you know that the sale of vinyl records is at a twenty-eight-year high? I had no idea they were making such a comeback! This holiday season, turntables are going to be on wish lists for everyone from baby boomers to millennials. Today, I would like to introduce you to a company who is making noise in the music world, Rock “N” Rolla. Rock “N” Rolla Read more [...]

Thank you to OLALA for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. My husband's cell phone doesn't hold a charge very well. He has a car charger for when he travels but is often working out on the job site. He has a high danger job. The thought of him not having constant access to a phone frightens me. For my piece of mind, I need to know that he can make an emergency call if need be. I also need to know that if I absolutely need to get a Read more [...]

I was provided with Attack On Titan for Steam in exchange for inclusion in my gift guide. All opinions are my own. Ryan doesn't buy much for himself throughout the year. He tends to spend our extra money on me instead of himself. It's very sweet of him, but sometimes it makes me feel a little bit bad. As a result, I tend to get him several gifts for gift-giving occasions like Christmas. I try to include a few things he needs, a few practical gifts and a few fun gifts so that overall there is a Read more [...]

Thank you to Del Sol for providing me with product in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. One of my favorite things in the world is being warm in the sun. I love the beach, going swimming, and just taking a walk outside when it's warm out. I know I'm crazy - talking about the sun and beach during holiday season! I'm sure there are a lot of readers who live on the west coast and don't have to deal with the snow and cold. I can honestly say I am so jealous because I'd do anything Read more [...]

With Winter comes playing outside in the snow for many people.  Here in Minnesota, we tend to have quite a bit of snowfall throughout this season and, some years, right into Spring!  As an adult, I don't appreciate it much but the kids sure love it!  But I do remember as a child that I used to share that love.  My sister and I would spend hours outside day after day building forts, making snowmen, and trailing the yard making paths in the snow.  When my dad would use the tractor and make big Read more [...]

I was sent Bloxels product in exchange for inclusion in my gift guide. All opinions are my own. I have several kids in my life who enjoy the video game Minecraft. It's a game that involves creating your own little world inside of a video game, as well as regular came play such as combat, resource gathering and building. One of the reasons why it's such an interesting and engaging game is because it is open ended and allows so much room for creativity. When I came across Bloxels, I thought Read more [...]