Autumn Amelia

Hello everyone!

It's been a hot second...

A year to be exact. And what a year it was.

I was starting to feel a little restless so, I decided to try out a few new things in 2021.

First, I went back to school. 

I both loved and hated it. I completed two semesters with straight A's. 

Whoop! Whoop!

Second, I got a new job. 

I started applying for a few positions because there was no growth at my current job. They were paying me peanuts, I had learned all that I could in that position with no new opportunities insight and the owners had all but given up on their small business so, I was stoked when another small business took me in for more money and more opportunities. 

Third, I dropped out of school due to my new job. 

I was easily putting in more than 40 hours each week and didn't feel comfortable staying in school at the time. 

Too much work and too much school makes Autumn unhappy...

Fourth, I took on a lot more responsibility at work. 

A few weeks into my new position the team who helped me with my workload spontaneously quit. I got to do their jobs plus mine. A few weeks after that my manager who had created my position and hired me spontaneously quit. I, along with a few other coworkers, took on the manager's responsibilities while they looked for a replacement. 

It took over two months... 

Fifth, I caught Coronavirus. 

After almost two years of dodging it and taking all the precautions I could, it caught us. Erik felt off so he went in for a test. The rapid test came back negative so we weren't concerned. The next day I had a sore throat. I masked up and went into work but when I felt very off the next morning I decided to go in and get tested. Erik came home from work while I was looking into appointments and I knew something was wrong. I walked downstairs and he handed me his saliva test results. They were positive and I knew it had finally gotten us both... We were very lucky as we had minor symptoms. (Thank you vaccine!) 

I lost my taste for a few days and Erik lost his sense of smell.

Sixth, I lost my new job. 

The day before Thanksgiving I was asked to join a meeting to review my position. I didn't think anything of it as we had finally gotten a new Manager and I figured we were going to review the responsibilities I had taken over and what I would no longer oversee. Boy was I wrong... I was informed that my position would no longer exist. I was welcome to apply for other positions in the company but I wasn't guaranteed anything.

 Happy Holidays to me... 

So, here I sit at the beginning of a new year reflecting on the previous one and its many failures, trying to scrounge up some hope as we face another year of who knows what. 

Updating my resume once again in the hopes I can find a place that will treat and pay me right. 

Hoping we can survive another one... 
But, enough about me.
How are you?
What did 2021 hold for you?

Hopefully something good.

I missed you guys...

All my love, 
Autumn

Hello everyone!

Happy 2021!

I am so excited for this year.

I know that just because we have officially entered 2021 everything is not going to magically be sunshine and rainbows...

But, we can say we survived 2020 and I think that is a huge accomplishment!

I am also very excited/nervous because I have decided to make some massive changes for myself this year.

I have already put things in motion and there is no looking back now.

I have also decided to take a step back from blogging...

I have loved blogging, getting to share my creative visions, and making virtual friends

But, lately blogging has felt like a big ol' chore...

I don't want it to feel that way.

I want it to be something that I look forward to and that inspires me.

I am tired of doing things because I feel like I have to.

Nobody's got time for that!

Plus, I am going to need to dedicate a lot of my free time to the new things I am trying out.

I will be popping on here every so often to check-in and share things that excite me.

But as for now, I bid you adieu.

I hope 2021 is the year we all need.

I hope you try something new.

I hope you go outside your comfort zone and chase your dreams.

I hope you put yourself first.

Keep on keeping on my peeps.

All my love,

Autumn 

As I have gotten older I have discovered that most of our "family recipes" tend to be the recipe on the back of the box or bag...

However, we do tend to put our own spin on things.

In this case we make our breadsticks extra large.

The original recipe says to roll the dough into 6 inch ropes.

We roll ours into 11 inch ropes.

Hello everyone!

Amazon just announced that they have decided to have Prime Day in October this year! 

So, I thought it would be the perfect time to share with you a few of my favorite things I have purchased from them over the years.

With the holidays just around the corner, maybe you can find some ideas for the people on your Christmas gift list.

Blue Light Glasses

I bought these on a whim at the beginning of the year with some leftover money on a Christmas gift card and I have worn these bad boys every day...

Are blue lights really something to be concerned about? 

I am not sure.

Do I spend all day staring at screens?

Yes. Yes, I do.

And I am not taking any chances.

Plus, they make me look put together on days when I am not.

Blue Light Glasses run from $13.99 - $17.99, are available in 5 different colors and come with a soft case and cleaning cloth.

I have them in the color Tortoise.

 LED TV Backlight

You guys, advertisements work on me.

They have since I was a child.

So, when I started seeing everyone and their dog jumping on the TV Backlight game, I had to join in.

And, I have no regrets.

Erik and I spent a lot of our free time before quarantine watching movies and TV so, as you can imagine that is ALL we have done this year. 

The backlight creates such a fun atmosphere and I can't wait to use it while we watch holiday movies during the next few months.

Backlight runs from $16.99 - $39.99, accommodates TV's 24-82 inches, has 16 different color choices, and comes with a remote.

 

 Sequin Tablecloth

Ya'll know I love any reason to celebrate.

I purchased this sequin tablecloth a few years ago and use it for EVERYTHING!

St. Patrick's Day breakfast, weekend brunch, Star Wars Day.

You name it, it's seen it.

Tablecloth ranges from $14.50 - $46.50 and is available in sizes 50x80 - 90x132.

I purchased the 60x102.

 

 Pearl Barrettes

I love to try out new trends especially when they are cheap...

The last few years hair accessories have become big and I wanted in.

After seeing barrettes cost upwards of $20 I decided to check amazon.

And there they were.

2 oversized pearl barrettes for $5.

It was a no brainer.

I have loved using them to dress up simple hairstyles and always receive compliments when I do.

So go ahead and grab yourself a pair.

You deserve it.

$4.99 for 2 pearl barrettes.

Movie Scratch Poster

As I mentioned, Erik and I consume a lot of TV and movies.

We are always looking for new content to watch. 

Which led to the purchase of the movie scratch-off poster.

It comes with 100 scratchable squares attached to a top-rated movie.

Once you have watched the movie, you scratch off the square to reveal a bright minimalist movie poster.

A fun activity and a piece of art for your home.

I call it a win, win.

Currently $19.97.

 

Beanies

It is officially beanie season!

I purchased these beanies for a friend's bachelorette party a couple years back.

They were cute, cheap and I needed several.

I had no idea how soft and stylish they would be.

Plus the cable knit detail and pom-pom on top!

To die for...

Needless to say, I have wanted to order every color since they arrived, and now is the perfect time to do so!

Beanies are $11.99 and come in 17 colors.

I have the beanie in the color olive.

 

 So, there you have it.

A few of my favorite Amazon purchases.

Hopefully, it gave you a few gift ideas for your gift list or... for yourself.

What's your favorite thing you have ever purchased from Amazon?

All my love,

Autumn