Behind the Press — More Than a Business

I always knew I wanted to do something in Autumn’s memory. Something that carried her light forward, while also letting me be creative and show my kids what hard work, dedication, and family teamwork look like. Autumn’s Magnet Press became that “something.”

Every press of a magnet here begins with a story — our story. This business isn’t just about making photo magnets. It’s about preserving the moments that carry us through, even when life changes in ways we never imagined.

Autumn’s Legacy

Our daughter, Autumn Hope, lived only 16 months, but she filled those days with more joy than words can hold. Losing her so suddenly was the hardest chapter of our lives, and yet her memory continues to guide us.

Every single order we press carries her legacy forward. A portion of proceeds supports a scholarship in Autumn’s name, given to high school students who reflect on their own journeys and share how they’ve chosen to move forward with hope after hardship. In this way, Autumn’s story doesn’t end with us. It ripples outward — encouraging resilience, growth, and love in young people stepping into their future.

This isn’t just a business. It’s a heartbeat. A way for Autumn’s memory to live on while helping others choose hope too.

Life Behind the Press

Daily life in our home is full of noise, love, and beautiful chaos. With four little ones under the age of five, there’s always something happening — from toys scattered across the floor to bedtime routines that stretch into late nights. In between, there’s dinner to cook, homework to help with, and early mornings before heading off to work.

And yet, this is where the magic happens. Somewhere in that busy rhythm, we make space to press magnets. The kids often pull up a chair to “help” — sliding photos into sleeves, sealing packages, or proudly carrying finished sets to the table. Their little hands make slow work of things sometimes, but we wouldn’t trade it. For them, it’s not just about pressing magnets. It’s about learning that we’re a team. That work can be meaningful. That even the smallest contribution matters.

What might look like a simple home business to others has become a classroom of its own for our family — teaching perseverance, patience, and joy in the overlap of everyday life and memory-keeping.

What the Press Means to Us

To some, the heavy press on our table might look like just a machine. But for us, it’s so much more. Each time it closes on a photo, it’s like it seals in a story — a child’s first birthday, a wedding kiss, a classroom photo, a celebration of life.

For me, it’s also deeply personal. Autumn only had one birthday party. I’ll never forget her smile that day. That photo — pressed into a magnet — now lives where I can see it every single morning. It’s not tucked away in a box or lost in a scrolling phone gallery. It’s visible, tangible, present.

That’s the power of what we do. These aren’t just “orders.” They’re memories people want to hold on to, reminders of love meant to stay close instead of hidden away.

Carrying It Forward

By opening up our daily life — the mess, the laughter, the late nights, the joy — we hope you see that this is more than a business transaction. When you hold one of our magnets, you’re holding a piece of Autumn’s legacy, a reflection of our family’s love, and a reminder that even in hardship, hope is something you can choose to carry.

We believe memories deserve to stay visible. They remind us of who we are, what we’ve overcome, and the people we love most. That’s why we do this.

What memory do you want to hold in your hand?

Start creating keepsakes that will stay close — for you, your family, or someone you love.

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