PAKA Women’s Essential V-Neck Review: Is Alpaca Wool Better Than Merino?

My favorite zippered sweatshirt is from PAKA. I’ve owned it for years, and it has been washed and worn SO MANY TIMES! Yet somehow, it still looks and feels great. There’s barely any wear showing.  Which is pretty impressive considering how often I reach for it.  So when I had the opportunity to check out the PAKA Women’s Essential V-Neck, of course I said yes! PAKA Women’s Essential V-Neck Review: Is Alpaca Wool Better Than Merino? My middle daughter has been in need of some Read more [...]

BURTRAN Recharge Mask Review: An AI-Powered Device for Meditation, Relaxation & Recovery

Thank you to BURTRAN for partnering with me. I always share my honest opinions here. Some links in this post are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you use them, but it won’t cost you anything extra. Sometimes, all you need is 20 minutes to block out the world and recharge. That’s exactly what the BURTRAN Recharge Mask delivers. While it may look like a regular sleep mask, it’s packed with advanced features—EEG sensors, AI personalization, Bluetooth audio, binaural beats, Read more [...]

Now Accepting Submissions: The 2026 Emily Reviews Holiday Gift Guide

Now Accepting Submissions: The 2026 Emily Reviews Holiday Gift Guide The holidays will be here before we know it, and that means it's almost time for one of our favorite traditions here on the blog. Our annual holiday gift guide is coming back for 2026, and we're now taking submissions from brands, shops, and PR reps who'd like to be part of it. If you're new here: we've been publishing a holiday gift guide every year for more than fifteen years! It runs from November 1st through December Read more [...]

PetPivot AutoScooper 12 Self-Cleaning Litter Box Review

PetPivot sent me their AutoScooper 12 self-cleaning cat litter box for review. All opinions are my own. PetPivot AutoScooper 12 Review I only have one cat. When we first got her, I didn't think twice about just getting a really basic litter box. I couldn't see myself needing anything more fancy. I had some people tell me that they thought the same prior to getting a self-cleaning cat litter box, though. So, when PetPivot reached out about a potential review of their AutoScooper 12 self-cleaning Read more [...]

Why Bevel & Bond’s End-Grain Cutting Board Is the Last One You’ll Ever Need

Thank you to Bevel & Bond for partnering with me. I always share my honest opinions here. Some links in this post are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you use them, but it won’t cost you anything extra.   Bevel & Bond is a brand for anyone who believes kitchen tools should be both tough and beautiful. Their specialty? Handcrafted North American hard maple cutting boards that deliver durability, knife-friendliness, and head-turning style. They even make Board Read more [...]