I Took Off Work To See The Solar Eclipse! 🌙 A Magical Work Week 🩷 SMALL BUSINESS STUDIO VLOG

Hi guys! Join me as we take a roadtrip up to northern Vermont (almost to the Canadian border!) to see the Great Northern American Solar Eclipse. We were able to be in the line of complete totality and OH MY GOSH. Quite honestly the MOST magical and otherworldly thing I have ever seen. Then the rest of the week is spent packing shop orders and starting to pack the April monthly bookmark and sticker clubs!
I hope you enjoy the video and thank you for hanging out with me!!
Happy reading! 😊
Emily
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[@KneppwoodatHome]

I love how honest you are with your viewers and yourself. It’s so hard to do ALL the things and still be mindful of mental and physical health, but here you are killing it! ❤

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

So thankful for you! 🩷

[@ChantelleArts]

It's so lovely that you got to see the solar eclipse, I missed it unfortunately 🥰

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Ahhh im so sorry 😭🩷

[@patriciarichardson3189]

Loved the video!!I was thinking, have you thought about maybe like some kind of CO op session maybe through zoom with like followers who are also small business owners. It might really be impactful to physically speak with other owners and help with loneliness with being your own boss. And everyone just talk through what there working on that day. So glad to have found your channel my friend 💜💜💜

[@prettypinkbooks]

I really love the extra pink on ur new monthly bookmark and sticker club cards💕

[@balletmeli]

Glad your mom and Chris are there with you 🎉 I live in South Florida nothing in my area. However, I noticed the temperature getting cooler. I saw it on 📺 though. 🤗 to you . Thank you for sharing about the loneliness part 🥹. ❤ 🐈 sleeve ☺️ . 😎 French theme for monthly club since it’s 100 days from the Summer Olympic Games . I cannot wait for the 🎂 sale. ❤ Toby .

[@kristinet.3596]

I would love to see a live packing/studio vlog so we can chat with you while you work.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I’d definitely love to give that a try sometime! ☺️

[@melloncollie5429]

We had a total eclipse here in SW Britain in 1999 but it was completely cloudy so we didn’t see anything but it was so eerie when it went dark and all the birds stop singing! Such a cool experience and definitely otherworldly! Glad you got to see it xx

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Yes!! It’s so surreal!

[@ceciliaperales8466]

Thank you for taking us along with you on your trip, it was so much fun. We had a cloudy day and couldn't see it very well.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Awww oh no! 😭

[@juliangelus]

Toby is adorable, he's so handsome. Thank you for sharing another video with us. Your mom is so clever with the april fools joke. :)

[@casandrataylor2662]

Wonderful news! Can't wait until the birthday launch. You said you were lonely at times while working. Have you thought of setting up zoom call with your online community or customers? That way you could have people to talk to while working and without having actually people in your space. Always enjoy your weekly video. Please keep the longer video coming. Have a great day!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I love that idea! I’ll have to look into that ☺️

[@Powwowyy]

Hi Emily, I order thank you cards as well and what I do when I want to add a theme, survey or whatever you can run it through your regular printer, saves ink on full colour prints but can just add custom text, works great for me.

[@Winkie_Designs]

the uk had an Eclipse in 2000 it was so unreal.. the poor birds where flying everywhere as they didn't know what was happening.. its an experience your never forget..

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

It definitely is a once in a lifetime type of experience!

[@AshlaSue]

That was such a clever idea from your mom for the April Fools note! Such a good work around :) Great vlog as always!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I can always count on her for great ideas! ☺️🩷

[@Christina24life]

That was so much fun to watch, and even more fun to go on a road trip you, your mom and fiancé. I was thinking, I wonder what people thought about the eclipse hundreds of years ago before they understood what was happening?

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

We talked about that exact thing!!! I was like the poor people probably panicked and thought the world was ending or something bad 😞🙈

[@lindouglass4115]

Maybe instead of having certain cards for each month you could have a generic one and then print the monthly theme name on stickers (like the address labels) and just sick them on the cards. It will be faster than hand writing them but also you could use the the same cards, just switch out the month info.

[@stuffbyjulie9866]

You should go live either on KZbin or TikTok. It would be so fun!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I’ve definitely been wanting to!! 👀

[@sternaferreira]

I also work from home by myself. I also get lonely sometimes. Also have chronic depression with fibromyalgia. But I keep going. You inspire me. Please know that. Sending blessings from South Africa. Sterna

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Sending you a big big hug 🩷🩷🩷

[@TRLRocks]

So much fun! I live in the path of the last eclipse we had a few years back. Watched while sitting on my front porch, sharing the experience with a few friends. Your experience reminded me of how magical it was. Sadly, the cloud cover was too heavy this time around to see anything this year. But I got to enjoy it through your eyes. And, I am with you on the loneliness/depression front. I have run my own biz for many many many years -- alone. And...some days it is tough not having another human to chat with. My pups are always underfoot so that helps...but the conversation is a little one-sided. This past year, I have been tuning in to a few people while they are live packing orders on Tik Tok -- and it almost feels like we are sharing the same space. Of course, the conversation is one-sided; but somehow it feels as if I am working side-by-side with them. Sending good energy your way in an effort to help you find a solution that helps keep your depression at bay. If only Toby could speak English...💕💛💕

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Haha oh I wish Toby could talk! I certainly have enough one sided conversations with him for the both of us 🤣

[@theycallmesaucy]

Awww... Toby looks just like one of my favorite cats I had years ago. I wfh and I understand the loneliness. I've started binge watching vlogs throughout the day just so I can hear someone else's voice. So, thank you for the company! It's much appreciated. Hope your mom can help you soon!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I’m happy I’m able to help keep you company throughout the day! 🩷🩷

[@francheskaseijo9998]

Not Toby acting like the moon during the eclipse. 🤣🤣🤣

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

LMAO. This just made me bust out laughing 😭🤣🤣

[@BeccaXox28]

12 minutes into this video and right now I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for attempting to capture such an incredible life moment. I actually got chills seeing everything getting dark, it was so beautiful to watch even from the ground. Thank you for the photos, I can't thank you enough. You are surely amazing :)

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Awww you’re so welcome!! I’m glad you enjoyed it so much! It was such an incredible experience, one I’ll definitely remember all my life 🩷

[@prettybutterflymh]

We were in the path of totality in Texas but sadly our weather was not cooperating 😕. We did however experience the darkness which was pretty cool and all the animals were confused. We have backyard chickens and they didn't know what to make of it 😂. Fun fact, but we also had a regular ring of fire eclipse in Oct and this eclipse crossed it's path and made an X, perhaps I should've dug for buried treasure. 😂

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Oh my gosh the poor chickens 😆😭

[@hehasrizenful]

Thank you Emily for sharing your time watching the eclipse I was running my small business it was good to see, and you are so right about the small business blues , and MOMS are awesome ❤

[@jandino01]

I’m so excited you got to experience the total eclipse. I wasn’t really paying attention to the news and happened to travel to Austin that day and our friend had the day planned for us. I was able to experience the total eclipse and it was so amazing. The world became silent for that moment. Loved it. ❤❤❤

[@homebodyplanner]

I'm sorry to hear about the lonely spells and I'm glad you have your mom there to cheer you up and Toby. Sending you sprinkles of joy when you're working and know that you have many friends here on YT cheering you on. HUGS

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Thank you so very much…I’m so thankful to have you here 🥹

[@manojsope-cs8zw]

Happy Birthday😊🎉

[@ingridvis2824]

Loved watching you again! Loved the filming of the eclipse trip 😊. Maybe if you ever have a monthly misprint again, just make stickers of the right month and stick them on your cards. Loved your mother’s April fools message though ❤

[@danadass1868]

There were a few other coworking comments but another option (but one more thing for you to manage) could be Patreon. I know a lot of other small businesses that host co-working sessions on there or just have a discord group for other small businesses or followers to connect.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Ohhhhhh I’ve heard of patreon! Do they host the coworking sessions as lives with customers or with other business owners? That could be neat to try!

[@mystemotionscreations]

We were at 98% and it was like a sci fi movie. I felt that! It was an awesome experience.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

YES!!! That’s exactly how it felt! I can’t get over how cool it was 🤩

[@lisavaniderstine6212]

Thank you for posting although you weren’t feeling great. Have a good evening .

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Of course! Y’all are my happy place ☺️🩷

[@lisavaniderstine6212]

Yay!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

☺️🌙🩷

[@amberpadilla6463]

Have you thought about online co-working? I do this with some other adhders. I do this either through discord or zoom. I’ve gotten to know people who don’t live anywhere near me and it’s been helpful for accountability too.

[@jandino01]

That is an interesting idea. I am alone as well and I have thought of having a friend just work along with me through FaceTime. I have a sewing friend in WA and I live in AL. This could help with loneliness.

[@prettybutterflymh]

I've seen others do this as well, I have such a hard time keeping on task. I didn't have this problem until a few years ago. I don't know if it's a another gift of my autoimmune disease or as my former DR wanted to tell me whenever I brought anything up " it's because your getting older"🙄.

[@DebbieLukasDesigns]

I've never thought of that, what a great idea for us small business owners who spend more time alone than is healthy!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I love that idea!!! That’s definitely something I’d love to look into 😻

[@jocelynarcentales9269]

Awesome I can't wait for sale my birthday the 26

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Ahhhh happy early birthday!! Hope you have something fun planned ☺️

[@alishasimms2846]

I love that, Toby, is there for you. Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are excellent for our mental health. I also have an ESA cat. Question: How are the earbuds? You mentioned you don't like things in your ears, so I wondered. Also, - not that anyone asked - but I like the larger sized stickers you use to seal your packages. I know they were amistake, but they have a real presence on your packages. Finally, yay, Mom, with the save!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I actually ended up getting used to them! Kind of lol. Some days I’m good with them, others it bothers me but just depends on the day and my sensory levels 🤣 and it’s funny you mention that but I’m loving the larger packing sticker too! 😻

[@lyannemariah2943]

Maybe plan a Teamsmeeting with some of the viewers to keep you company. We can be virtual collegues 😊

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Ohhh I’ve never heard of that before! Is that a website or an app? 👀

[@lyannemariah2943]

@@emilycromwelldesigns Can be both 😊 It's Microsoft Teams. I myself work an office-job, we use it workmeetings a lot.

[@DuluthTW]

Have you thought of hiring help through Task Rabbit or some other small job app? There must be someone near you who would love to just get an afternoon here or there of work. They could do the simple most time-consuming tasks. That way you can specify that they are C-virus negative and willing to work to meet your specific needs. I would love to help you, but I'm in MN. I hope you find a way through the blues. It helps to ask for help. Is there a small business owners group to join in your area? Thanks for sharing your eclipse experience and business owner struggles.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I’ll have to look into that!!

[@TheRecht]

You could put a "April" Sticker over it

[@Paperinparadise]

May I ask where you get the custom envelopes. i would love to get some nice envelopes to pack stickers and just make it funner. Thank you in advance

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Vistaprint!

[@manojsope-cs8zw]

📿

[@xyngchic]

It was your mom with 2 colanders for me…lol

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Hahahah honestly I’m still laughing about that 🤣

[@manojsope-cs8zw]

Some

[@manojsope-cs8zw]

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[@manojsope-cs8zw]

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[@manojsope-cs8zw]

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[@manojsope-cs8zw]

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[@manojsope-cs8zw]

👩‍❤️‍👨😊

[@user-mz6bm5df5v]

Perhaps……For your monumental 30th birthday 🎉 celebration sale you could offer a “Spend $30 and receive a free _______“ ☺️👍🏼 On a separate note….. Please know that you are not alone in your mental health struggles and you have countless people here who love and support you, as well as a wonderful family! ❤. Take care…..sheri

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I loved your idea so much that I decided to do it! 😻🩷

[@user-mz6bm5df5v]

I’m so happy you’re doing it and I pray you make 30 times more than any other launch you’ve done in the past! Happy Birthday! 🎉 sheri

[@manojsope-cs8zw]

🙍🙎

[@manojsope-cs8zw]

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[@bloowabbit6414]

Great fun vlog, tfs your eclipse adventure! Loved the cameo of Toby too 🩷❤️🩵

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!! ☺️

[@charparker427]

Love seeing Toby

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

☺️🩷