Autumn always has me reminiscing. Maybe it’s the weather. Maybe it’s the sweet smell of wood and BBQs in the air. Maybe it’s sound of children screaming and laughing and playing in the yards around me. Whatever it is, I am reminiscing with Autumn again and boy are these memories special. They make me laugh, they make me cry. Most importantly they remind me of how lucky I really am. I have shared these memories with people and these are thoughts that I will never let rest. These are moments that not even the cruelest villain could take away from me. Most of these Autumn memories involve people that are no longer in my life. That is the part that makes me cry. It’s okay, I am okay because I know that I wouldn’t be here today had it not been for these wonderful people loving and leaving me. These memories are so special and everyone that takes a moment to read my blog is special enough to hear the sweet sorrows and the sweet smiles of the Autumns of my past. So, what does Autumn remind me of?

I may not live the most healthy or “green” life, but that does not mean that I don’t support it or try to help the environment a little bit at a time. Whether it be eating healthy or recycling, I believe that there is a lot that can be done to make ourselves and this world a much better and safer place. One of my very favorite things is up-cycling! I love the artful creativity involved in turning trash into treasure! There is something about it that absolutely captivates me! That’s why when I found a company that “Outsmarts Waste” I couldn’t turn away. I just had to know all about their company and their products.

I don’t consider myself an outdoorsy type of gal. I don’t spend my days outside and I don’t go trekking through the woods. I don’t do outdoor activities because I am in Florida. It is TOO hot and humid here for me to enjoy being outside. Likely excuse right? haha. While I may not be the outdoorsy type, I do have a great love for nature. I enjoy relaxing walks through nature trails. I love hearing the birds chirp. Hearing the wind blowing through the trees is one of the most relaxing sounds I could ever hear. Even more than that, I love the smell of wood.

Oh… we all dream of visiting beautiful Hawaii one day. The culture, the food, the sand, the water… how could we not dream of vacationing there? If you have already visited, I am sure that you dream of going back. I dream of the Hawaiian fashion! There is something about the hibiscus flowers, the turtle designs, and the leis that calm me. I think it is the dreamer in me. I love pretending I am in paradise and sometimes I certainly feel like I am. One thing that helps is acquiring the Hawaiian fashion. You don’t need to be there to feel like you are!

I think that I can speak for every woman when I say that a handcrafted or homemade gift is very meaningful. Whether it is made by your children or artisans, it is very special knowingly that your items was uniquely made. I especially appreciate a handcrafted item that I know was made with love, skill, and attention! To me, handcrafted items are a form of art. I always appreciate creative individuals. I am creative, so I know the satisfaction of spending hours working on a project and then looking at the finished product. Being that I love creativity, I am overly excited to share these beautiful pieces of jewelry with you…

Let’s face it. Men LOVE snacks and meat. Women always get rep for snacking all the time, but every man I know snacks more than most women. We have to watch our figures ya know 😉 I remember one year my grandmother (aka Mrs. Claus hehe) gave my guy friend a snack pack full of beef jerky. I am not exaggerating when I say that it was one of his favorite gifts! I am personally a very big fan of beef jerky! I will pass on the beef sticks, but I will eat the jerky until it makes me sick. It is one of my guilty pleasures. There you have it folks, you learned something new about me. I digress.

When I received this, I expected to be just another hair spray. I knew it would be unique, but I expected it to be like …

I must admit, I am horrible about going to bed with wet hair! I put my long hair in a bun and go right to bed. My pillow is always wet and so are my headbands. I never blow dry my hair because I will end up looking like a poodle! I don’t towel dry my hair because regular towels are too heavy to keep on my head.