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 [...]

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 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 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 [...]

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 [...]

This 'Must Have Amazon Footwear Deals From Dream Pairs & ALLSWIFIT' post contains Amazon affiliate links.  As always, all opinions are my own. Amazon Footwear Deals Are HERE! Who here loves a good deal? EVERYONE, right!?  I'm pretty sure I drive my husband crazy with my constant hunt for the best prices, deals, coupons, and giveaways.  But I just can't help myself! If there's a way to save some money, I'm probably going to find it. A couple of years ago we were in Florida.  Read more [...]

YCustom Personalized Mother Leaf Bracelet With Custom Engravings Review I've owned several pieces of custom jewelry over the years, but surprisingly, I've never had a piece of actual "mother's jewelry." So when I came across the YCustom Personalized Mother Leaf Bracelet, I was super excited to partner with them and check it out.  One issue I've run into with personalized jewelry is that my kid count doesn't always match up with the customization options! As a mom of six, a piece that only Read more [...]

I received product in exchange for this 'Lumora Personalized Storybook Review + Giveaway'.  As always, all opinions are my own. Lumora Personalized Storybook Review + Giveaway Our kids have always loved personalized gifts. There’s just something extra special about receiving an item created specifically for YOU.  And when those personalized gifts come in the form of books? Even better!  We are a book loving family.  As a matter of fact, when we have to punish our kids, Read more [...]

This 'Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia Review — A Colorful Co-Op Adventure For The Whole Family!' post contains Amazon affiliate links. Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia Review A Colorful Co-Op Adventure For The Whole Family! We found a NEW game! I'm always on the lookout for games that the kids can enjoy and play together.  And recently, we had the opportunity to check out a brand-new release: Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia!  It's is a high-energy 2.9D platformer that sends players Read more [...]

This 'Redragon 2026 Release: ANTONIUM K745 PRO + FURY H831 Wireless Gaming Headset Review' post contains Amazon affiliate links.  As always, all opinions are my own. If you've been following Emily Reviews for a while, you may have read some of our previous Redragon reviews. In them, I've mentioned how we have two teenage boys who LOVE gaming with their friends. I know video games sometimes get a bad rap.  But gaming has actually been a great way for our boys to connect and spend time with Read more [...]