When it comes to blogging it is kind of funny the things that I actually don't know how to do and that either someone has helped me with, or the things that I just don't bother with! Sometimes if it is something that I want to know I will try to figure it out myself, but I am more of a front end sort of gal vs a back end sorts of gal when it comes down to it.I. have always been pretty lucky and had people to help me with things like hosting, and backing things up and whatever else comes along. When I bought this theme for the blog it had a small issue and the girl that I bought it from walked me through how to fix it, and it was pretty simple. Which for me if something is complicated I generally "GET IT" more than if it is something simple- because simple things are the things that I tend to make complicated. It is one of my little quirks I suppose-and I have lots of those! One thing I wish I had gotten a friend who I still like, but isn't really online and blogging anymore- is she … [Read more...]

Hey Everyone Well, I was kind of hoping that maybe my mom might want to just go to some random places today like the dollar tree and the habitat restore, just to get out of the house- but she said she wasn't feeling good and that her knee is bothering her! It is kind of odd for her to not feel well, but the knee pain is nothing new!  Between her and David, one of them seemingly is always having a knee issue anymore! My mom usually has issues with her feet, but she doesn't seem to mention that quite as much anymore- probably because she has had those sorts of problems ever since I can remember, and has had several surgeries as well. If that sort of thing started really acting up again we would have to look into a foot care clinic near me! I am not sure that her guy is still around!She used to be a hair stylist, but since that involves lots of standing on your feet she pretty much has given it up, except for members of the family! It is kind of crazy when you think about it, … [Read more...]

I *promise* I am going to quit talking about moving.. for a little while ..maybe :) I am kind of excited about the prospect when it comes around again though, because we FINALLY actually have options around here and we are getting more than we already have , and I think it will be awesome to live somewhere updated and fresh!  I still am not sure about doing a 1 bedroom but.. we'll see how it goes! I think this time we are going to try to do something similar to the concept of orange county movers.  I know the last time we moved it was pretty darn stressful and I am not wanting to get into all of that again! I am SERIOUSLY hoping that I get back into blogging ya'll. I mean.. I just haven't had a lot to write about, or maybe there are things that I could have posted that I just didn't + I admit to being a bit lazy at the same time. Either way, I am hoping that sooner than later I can make some sort of "come back". It kind of sucks because I have been SO out of the loop for SO long. I … [Read more...]

Phew. I got some stuff DONE today ya'll! In addition to what I wrote about earlier, I made things CONTINUE to happen. I was pretty shocked at myself. I made the chex mix. I didn't realize that it was supposed to be on LOW and I had it on HIGH .. Let me just say it burnt, and we had to start over LOL .. .didn't I tell ya'll I thought that it would go wrong.. I think I jinxed myself. The 2nd batch has turned out well. I also straightened the plastic bowls cabinet, the cabinet by the dishwasher, the pantry, the deep freezer and my rolly cart that is in the living room! My mom is on a holiday kick already. I know she said that when my dad goes to do some of his deer hunting in a few weeks up in VA she was going to take the Bingo game presents.  I can't be bothered to even try to Holiday just yet- it takes me a while to get that festive. I am wondering though, if my dad is going to be bow hunting (I don't know a thing about what season is which, because I just DO NOT KNOW lol)  I … [Read more...]

Hey Everyone! Today has been one of those super rare days when I have felt like doing all the things (I really do wish that there were more of those, or at least that they were closer together!) Maybe if I am lucky, I can continue the trend tomorrow.  a few of the things that I have gotten done today are: Made a double batch of raviolli (one for now, one to freeze for later) Baked a Cake! (Got to frost it still, and I really suck at frosting lol) Washed Dishes in dishwasher, put away, reloaded, and HAND WASHED DISHES too! Made the bed Cleaned Sam's Box Ran the straightening brush through my hair :) Took Marley out Washed Colored Clothes(They are drying now! lots of other small little random things that I can't even remember but.. .there are some highlights! Right now I am taking a break and I started Re-watching Downton Abbey so I don't know if I will get back into anything later on or not! Especially since Marley is on one side of me and Sam is on the other ... … [Read more...]

This is just a COMING SOON, YES I AM TRYING to put together a guide post. My main post with all the details will be coming soon! I am hoping to put together a small gift guide this year! I tried last year, but people would say YES and then take it back several weeks later, blaming COVID (Seriously , every single sponsor!) So, This year I am hoping things are a little bit different. My main goals are healthy things, alcohol free spirits/wines/beers,etc and FOOD (meal kits, etc) I am open to other things but those are my main ones at this time! I will put up a complete list ASAP If you have anything for me to consider please email nichole@autumn-rain.net or fill out my contact form below. [contact-form][contact-field label='Name' type='name' required='1'/][contact-field label='Email' type='email' required='1'/][contact-field label='Company' type='text'/][contact-field label='Products' type='text' required='1'/][contact-field label='More Information/Details' … [Read more...]