Reflections From 2025: Growth, Gratitude, & a New Year of Magic Ahead
A gentle goodbye to 2025 — a glowing hello to 2026
As this year comes to a close, I’ve found myself looking back on everything 2025 held — the challenges, the healing, the joy, the rebuilding, and the quiet moments of rediscovering who I am. It’s been a year of transformation in ways I didn’t expect.
After several years filled with both immense joy and incredible difficulty, this was the year I finally felt myself come back to life. The year I breathed again. The year I felt grounded, hopeful, and genuinely excited about the future. And a huge part of that came from something simple yet profound: doing the work and allowing myself to seek support beyond myself — leaning on people I trust, having honest conversations, and finding clarity, strength, and peace in moments that once felt overwhelming.
2025 will forever be the year I chose myself.
The year I found my spark again.
And beautifully, unexpectedly… it’s also the year Giggle & Glow Party Co. came to life.
The Year Giggle & Glow Began
I can’t explain how deeply this little business fills my soul. It combines two parts of me that have always existed:
The part of me that thrives on planning, organizing, and creating order
The part that loves hosting, celebrating, and making magical memories
Giggle & Glow lets me do both — in a way that feels purposeful and joyful.
Every teepee I set up, every party guide I write, every coloring page I design, every blog post I share… it all comes from a place of wanting to help families slow down and create moments that matter.
Not perfect parties.
Not Pinterest pressure.
Just simple, meaningful, joy-filled celebrations.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As we step into a new year, my hope — for myself and for every family I get to serve — is simple: Take moments to step back and create memories from the small, quiet, everyday moments. Kids don’t need grand gestures. They don’t need perfection. They need connection.
Find calm in the chaos
Life will always be busy. There will always be laundry, practices, homework, errands. But it’s in the pockets of stillness — the snuggles, the bedtimes, the giggles, the small celebrations — that childhood really lives.
Let celebrations be joyful, not stressful
And that’s where I come in.
In 2026, I’m excited and ready to:
Plan magical parties that feel effortless
Create cozy sleepover teepee experiences that kids will remember forever
Share party planning tips, tricks, and tools that make hosting easy
Offer ideas that help parents breathe and enjoy the moment
Build resources that simplify the behind-the-scenes work
Bring creativity and celebration to families across the Space Coast
Giggle & Glow isn’t just a business. It’s a piece of my heart — and a way for me to spread joy, comfort, and connection to the families around me.
To the Families of the Space Coast
I cannot wait for the celebrations ahead.
The birthdays.
The holiday traditions.
The cozy sleepovers.
The simple moments that become lifelong memories.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
Thank you for letting me bring magic into your homes.
Thank you for allowing Giggle & Glow to shine.
Here’s to a new year of:
✨ more laughter
✨ more cozy nights
✨ more magic
✨ more connection
✨ more glow
2026, we’re ready for you.
And I can’t wait to celebrate with you.
