FriendlyBands provided me with product samples. All opinions are my own. I'm sure by now anyone who has been around kids (or possibly even teens) has seen or heard about bracelets made out of tiny rubber bands, often coming in a spectrum of colors. My 6, 8 and 10 year old nephews enjoy making and wearing the basic bracelets. My 11 year old sister knows how to make a few different types of bracelets and my 16 year old niece makes a huge range of things including bracelets, necklaces and keychains. FriendlyBands Read more [...]

Thank you to John Boos for providing me with product, free of charge, for review.  All opinions are my own. John Boos & Company is the leading butcher block manufacturer in the USA and they are famous for their Boos Blocks and Cutting Boards.  Their selection includes stainless steel and wood products for both Residential and Commercial Kitchens and I was happy to partner with them to bring you this review and giveaway.  John Boos products are made in the USA from North American hardwoods Read more [...]

*Emily Reviews writers received samples in exchange for this blog post and other aspects of our Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are our own. Himalayan Dog Chew. My dogs aren't aggressive chewers, they have never been caught chewing on anything that they shouldn't. Still, they would gladly chew us out of house and home if we provided them with an endless supply of "chewies". Himalayan Dog Chews are a super affordable chew option because they last way longer than rawhide or bully sticks. Read more [...]

    Thank you Collegien for providing me with a product to review, free of charge. These are my own honest opinions. This time of year, the weather gets colder and the first tell tale sign is that my hands and feet get cold, even inside the house. As much as I love wrapping myself up on blankets on the couch, this strategy isn't always possible. My second favorite - and more practical - strategy is to wear my funky Collegien slippers! My feet are nice and warm AND stylish! They Read more [...]

Kiss Naturals sent me natural craft kits for review. All opinions are my own. My little sister is now 11 and I have 14 and 16 year old nieces. For all 3 girls, craft kits are one of my go-to ideas because they all enjoy being creative in a structured way. This year I am giving them Kiss Naturals Kits which are all natural craft kits aimed are suggested for ages 6+. One of the kits that I received is a DIY Natural Lip Balm Kit. It comes in two sizes, regular and mini. The regular kit is Read more [...]

Back Buddy provided me with a back support pillow for review. All opinions are my own. The Back Buddy is a pillow designed for pregnant and nursing (or just postpartum) mothers. It can be used in rocking chairs, couches, recliners, etc to provide more support than other chairs would. It's designed to provide comfort and support especially to the lower-back area. It was designed by a chiropractor and helps align the spine properly while sitting. I don't have any children and am not pregnant. Read more [...]

I received products from Erin Condren for my review. All opinions are my own. Erin Condren has an amazing line of office stationery, personal planners and organizational notebooks. What makes Erin Condren products special is that they are completely customizable. You can create one of a kind product by choosing your designs and then personalizing them with your name and/or special information. Add on accessories are also available for purchase, they include: color coded stickers, notepads, pens Read more [...]

Thank you to Lakeshore Learning for providing me with a Pet Vet Clinic & Dog, free of charge.  All opinions are my own. Our children love animals.  We live on a farm so they have grown up being around the cats, dogs, and cows from infant on.  While I have wanted to expand our operation to include chickens, rabbits, and a horse, that has yet to happen.  My husband is holding off because he knows who the extra work will fall on come Winter time when the kids and I like to stay cozy and Read more [...]

Before I adopted my two pugs, I had heard people say that pugs didn't shed. This is NOT true. In fact, pugs shed quite a bit because they have a double coat. My pugs are fawn in coloring meaning they have cream or a light tan fur over most of their body with black hair in a few spots such as their ears and muzzle. As a result, their hair is very visible against almost any color of clothing, flooring or furniture. With the winter holiday's right around the corner, most of us will be having Read more [...]

    Thank you Raaka for providing me with products to review, free of charge. These are my own honest opinions. We all love chocolate and Halloween is definitely one of those times of the year when were are bombarded with chocolate that's been processed, loaded with sugar, coated in candy, and transformed in many other ways. I admit I loved all the candy bars as a kid but nowadays, I want more. Actually, I want less: less sugar, less denaturing mass production, less chemicals to Read more [...]