‘Tis the season for setting annual goals! I’ve done this since what, 2013? I don’t know how to exist in a new year without a few guiding goals. To me goals (or intentions, whatever you want to call them) don’t feel confining, they’re comforting. The world is a scary place, and I can control very little. What I can do is focus on making small, positive changes in my own little world & making it a little bit brighter.
Feel free to zoom in and get nosy! I create vision boards on Canva, pulling inspiration images from Pinterest and Instagram throughout the fall as I plan goals for the upcoming year. Ironically, most of my vision boards look the same: lots of color, pattern, and fun.
I won’t dive into everyone, but here are a few overarching goals/themes that God put on my heart for 2026:
Apples of Gold | Inspired by Proverbs 25:11, apples of gold is a huge intent for me. What does it mean? Speaking kindly, softly, and not getting angry. Truth be told, I have a snippy tongue (especially when I’m tired aka: all the time in motherhood). If I do nothing other than improve this in 2026, it’ll be a win for our whole family.
Foundations year | We’re trying to get our ish together as adults. No, not trying, we’re doing it! This means setting up investments, writing wills, organizing medical logs, finally going to the dentist, etc. I also want to invest in things I need (a dutch oven, a new mop) vs. things I want (another coffee, that dress)
Life skills over hobbies | I love hobbies, but am craving practical knowledge. To me, this means reviving my sewing skills to make and mend, increasing my from scratch baking & cooking, and generally becoming a more well rounded woman.
Prioritize Creativity | There will always be dishes, to-do lists & more “important” tasks. I can talk myself out of a project forever because there are “better” things to do. This year, I want to focus on tuning out the laundry for 30 minutes to create, write, and paint. The tasks will always be there, but I’ll be more joyful if I get a little creativity in everyday.
See what sticks! | After posting on IG since I essentially came out of the womb, 2025 was the first year I actually made (a very small amount of) income from it. I’d love to grow content creation & brand partnerships in 2026, but don’t know what direction to head. Enter seeing what sticks, throwing metaphorical spaghetti at the wall and not being afraid to try something new (or say, “ well, that flopped.”)
#1 Dress: surprising brown dress!
Prettiest Paint Color: don’t be detoured by the name, it’s gorgeous.
Best Amazon find: this saved me SO much time
Favorite Trip: Miami with Wildbird & The Mo Movement (Wolf loves this)
Favorite Home Upgrade: Our whole house water filter
Best Beauty Product: this brand surprised me, I love it!
Repeat Recipe: sloppy janes forever
Small Luxury: not to be dramatic but you need this
Most popular links: everyone got these pants & this dress
Helpful Habit: meal prepping lunches (using these containers)
Having a year at a glance calendar is a game changer for the family. We can easily (at a glance!) see the whole year & plan trips, birthdays, and other events. I rounded up a lot here, and my pick might surprise you. Spoiler: it’s neutral!?
I’m excited for this year. Lord willing, it will be simple. After moving to a new state, having a baby, and a lot of other things behind the scenes, I’m ready for an exhale. Who is with me?
With love,
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