Emily Lambert Reviews and Articles:

Convenient dinner ideas are a godsend for busy moms. As a busy mom myself, I can attest to the fact that finding the time to prepare a delicious meal in between homeschooling, cleaning, blog work, and freelance writing is not easy.Hen in a Hurry, a food subscription service, is here to help. Hen in …

On September 16, my family and I attended the Ohio Renaissance Festival during Pirate Weekend. As usual, we had a phenomenal time! It was our very first time dressing up together. My daughter went as a self-proclaimed "Pirate Princess," my son as Connor from Assassin's Creed, my husband as…

It all started one cold night when our son, about 7-years-old at the time, mentioned a show called "Doctor Who." He had heard one of his favorite YouTube stars mention it. Wanting to know whether this show was appropriate, I did some research, found the newer series on Netflix, and invited my husban…

Originally posted: https://www.freelancelady.com/2016/09/kids-10th-doctor-costume-ideas.html Have you checked out my tutorial for making a kid's Dalek costume? It's been a year since our kids dressed up as Doctor Who characters for Halloween. In 2016, we attended Time Traveler'…

  Originally posted: https://www.freelancelady.com/2016/08/halloween-diy-spooky-floating-candles.html Who's tired of this horrible heat? I know I am!That's why I'm getting into the "Falliday Spirit" (yeah, I made that up), hoping that I can maybe get Autumn temperatures to creep up on us…

  Originally posted: https://www.freelancelady.com/2014/09/inexpensive-diy-indoor-halloween.html   Fall is my absolute favorite season of the year (I feel like I say that all the time), and Halloween is one of my absolute favorite holidays. There's just something about creepy thing…

I don't know much about wine. Really. My lack of knowledge has led me to stick with the same wine every time I shop for it. The last time that I tried a new wine, I ended up giving it away because I didn't like it. So, I've become the girl that sticks with the tried and true (which is usually a…

  On November 29, I wrote about personalized packages from Santa. This BBB A+ rated service provides personalized videos, phone calls, letters, and other goodies, straight from the North Pole. We had the opportunity to try the service out for ourselves, and our package finally arri…

2017 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE     Our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide is here!   Below, you'll find several different gift categories, along with subcategories to make your gift shopping much easier. Also, be sure to check out the more specific gift guides, such as gift ideas for wri…

I first heard about Coobie Seamless Bras last year when a friend of mine was raving about hers. I checked them out on Facebook and saw more raving in the comments section of their posts—people love their Coobie Bras. Needless to say, when I had the opportunity to get one, I jumped on…

  The first time I saw the game "Watch Ya' Mouth" was last year while scrolling through Facebook videos. An old man was playing the game with his family and as he attempted to recite a phrase, his false teeth fell out! I almost peed myself laughing! It was one of the funniest things …

Who doesn't love an in-character costumed cast, human-powered rides, and giant turkey legs? At the Ohio Renaissance Festival, you can enjoy all of the above every weekend for two months. * Product and/or service provided for review without cost. As always, all opinions are my own. Please view…

Ireland is afraid of the dark, so we purchased a plug-in-the-wall night light. It didn't seem to illuminate the room very much and she kept trying to tinker with it, so I removed it, deeming it too hazardous.Later, we switched to a battery operated push light, which is what we're currently using. I …

  I have absolutely no shame in purchasing gifts for my furry friends. Animal lovers across the world know what I mean. I definitely believe in spoiling your pets rotten if you have the means, whether it be for the holidays or "just because." Shade is our newest addition. She's a six-month-…

Birthstones are gemstones that are assigned to each birth month of the year. The concept of birthstones is ancient—believed to have begun during Biblical times. In the Book of Exodus, Aaron was given a breastplate set with twelve stones. Each stone is said to have represented one of the twelve…

  We attend the Ohio Renaissance Festival annually and this year, we had the opportunity to attend during Time Traveler's Weekend. It was such a great time—the best, in fact—compared to our other trips to the Ohio Renaissance Festival.   Because our children are …

  We attend the Ohio Renaissance Festival annually and this year, we had the opportunity to attend during Time Traveler's Weekend. It was such a great time—the best, in fact—compared to our other trips to the Ohio Renaissance Festival.   Because our children are …

Last year, I wrote about an affordable way to create customized photo books. Here it is, one year later and I still share the same passion for these inexpensive heirlooms. The company, AdoramaPIX, provides users with a fast, easy way to create personal photo books. These books may be used …

On September 20, 2015, my family and I had the chance to attend the Ohio Renaissance Festival, thanks to US Family Guide. We attended during "Pirate Week" and had a fabulous time, as usual. Our first trip to the Ohio Renaissance Festival was back in 2010. We really enjoyed ourselve…

When it comes to gift-giving, I prefer to give gifts that are personal. I love the sentimental value that comes along with personal gifts and I enjoy the reaction that people have when they receive them. Over the past several years, it's become somewhat of a tradition for me to give my parents photo…