Downtown Bookworks ~ Raising A New Generation Of Book Lovers + BIG Giveaway! (US) 12/11

Instilling the love of reading and books comes easily to me as I was an avid reader growing up.  As a matter of fact, up until just a couple years ago, I would still be in the middle of a book on any given day.  While life has become extra busy with five kiddos, foster care, and writing for Emily Reviews, I still maintain the importance of reading to kids and encourage our children to love books too.  So today, I want to share a great company with you that I'm happy to introduce as a part of our Read more [...]

The Agenda Game {Holiday Gift Guide} Giveaway (US) 12/11

Sending a thank you to The Agenda Game for partnering on our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide! Teens are always wanting to be busy and playing games is a great way to entertain them. So this year, check out The Agenda Game. Great for families or groups of friends, players get to throw their hats into the political ring. Don't be fooled, though as it's not just for political junkies.  The Agenda Game is designed for anyone who enjoys laughing, thinking, and engaging. Entertaining and educational at the Read more [...]

KidzBop Christmas CD & KidzBop 33 Giveaway US 12/11

KidzBop sent me products. All opinions are my own. KidzBop music is sung by kids for kids. KidzBop recently released two new CDs, Kids Bop Christmas and KidzBop 33. Enter to win both CDs using the Giveaway Tools widget below. Giveaway will end on 12/11/2016. Open to the US only. Entry-Form Read more [...]

Stacy Brown Books: Let’s Count Cupcakes & Let’s Count Bugs! Giveaway (12/10)

Thank you to Stacy Brown Books for partnering on the Holiday Gift Guide 2016. Stacy Brown creates children's books that combine the joy of reading with fun of coloring and drawing.  Perfect for the preschool or elementary aged child. She offers books in English as well as Spanish. The first half of the books focus on reading and counting, while the second half features coloring pages and/or instructions on how to draw the pictures for yourself. Her cute, whimsical illustrations beg to be colored. Read more [...]

Holidays, Food & Family – Nutrisystem Update

I have been provided with a Nutrisystem plan in exchange for sharing my honest experience and results on my blog. All opinions are my own. We all hear statements about how "impossible" it is to stay on track with a diet during the holidays. It's such a common phrase that it seems to be accepted at face value without really thinking it through. I thought it was worth analyzing this statement. I think there are a few different misconceptions wrapped up in this. One is the assumption that watching Read more [...]