Changes for 2025, Reflections on 2024 + Grocery Haul + Laundry Chat // VLOG

Sharing my first vlog of 2025 - my goals & words of the year, plus reflecting on 2024, changes I'm making (and have made) and having a chat with you all! :)

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✨ A B I T A B O U T M E 🥰
Well hi there! My name is Jessica and I live in the midwest (Indiana specifically) with my family (my husband Tyler @tylertravelstv + my 2 daughters + our beagle Pinocchio). I share lifestyle & wholesome vlogs, makeup & beauty finds, amazon and target favorites, cute fashion items, grocery hauls, quick meal ideas, and a bit about my journey through my life so far in my Coffee Chats series. I also love Disney and host our podcast @DisneyvillePodcast with my hubby Tyler! I hope you’ll stick around the join the fam by subscribing. 🤍

✨ F A V E P L A Y L I S T S

✨ T I M E S T A M P S
00:00 how I’m feeling + grocery haul
09:54 reflecting on 2024
15:45 my words for 2025
23:15 my goals for 2025 + laundry chat

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Music: Epidemic Sound
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[Romaniuk]

My words for 2025 are Survival, Determination, and Strength . I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer right before Christmas.

[jessicapeterson]

I have been watching you for 7 years. Girl, I would say your goal to be cozy/friendly on camera has already been true for a while! I definitely feel as though you are a friend hanging out, I even talk to my husband about "The Brauns" and what they are up to occasionally as if you are friends I actually know 😂
I feel like this truly comes across in videos like this one, or chores and chats, my favorite is your "chatty GRWM" because I just enjoy the chats part.

[paulachristie]

My resolution for 2024 was to say something kind/nice to people who serve you - fast food workers, clerks etc. especially people who are looking harried and over worked. The result was amazing - the looks of relief (from people expecting you to complain) and the big smiles. I certainly plan to continue this practice in 2025.

[ashleysantiago]

To be honest, your channel is extremely cozy, warm and welcoming already . Just my take ❤ kinda new been here since 2019

[WhitneyKippes]

This past year entirely changed my life. I got divorced, moved cities, bought a new house, fell in love, got a new pet... It's making me think back to when I started watching YouTube (and you Jessica!) in 2014 in an attempt to learn how to do my makeup for my wedding. So much has changed since then. I never would have thought my life would change the way it has. Thanks for being a friend (kind of) who helped me see my way through it all.

[lottie]

Just one persons opinion over here but I’ve come to really love the vlogs more than makeup content. I’ve been a fan for years but as I’ve aged along side you I find that I have sort of settled into a makeup routine that works and am not as interested in exploring as I once was. The vlogs, however, feel like chatting with a friend and I feel like I always learn something new from you or Tyler (wooden cutting board gang rise up!).

[pnnynn]

I have removed all social media apps from my phone and I only allow myself to use them when I am on my computer. Then for YouTube I also watch it on my TV, but none of the apps are even on my phone anymore. GAME CHANGER! I know that might not be possible if it is what you do for a living, but it has been absolutely transformational. My mental health is also so improved!

[thewadsquad]

I feel like we are the same. So many things you’ve said in the video I resonate with and find myself nodding along and screaming “yes me too!!!” You also motivate me and inspire me in so many ways! Happy new year!

[brookefreeman]

Jessica, I never comment on anything but I have been watching you since 2015 and you are still my absolute favorite YouTuber. You are so relatable and down to earth. You’re my comfort channel. I can not tell you how refreshing it is to see someone who has been doing this for so long, stay the same (what I mean by that is; you’ve stayed humble and kind and authentic) and yet has grown so much. Just absolutely adore you. My words for 2025 are: Routine, Focus and Creation. ❤

Happy New Year to you, Tyler, the girls and Pinocchio 🎉

[montieverett]

Sometimes i wake up at 4:00am. I love being alone so early. It’s so quiet and peaceful. Perfect prayer time. My word for
Now is surrender. It may change during the year, but for now i want to surrender to his plan, not mine.

[janreding]

Well coming from a 63-year-old I can tell you to enjoy every moment because it seems like I was just your age and my gosh I don't know where the time has gone. I was never blessed with children but that is how God wanted it for whatever reason so just enjoy every moment of every day and I know that you do and cherish those little pumpkins of yours God bless you in the new year I wish nothing but joy peace and happiness for your family

[shelbycrowe]

Your channel is such a safe place and breath of fresh air for me. When going through difficult times I can watch your videos and get a moment’s relaxation. Thank you for that Jess!

[Lillianna]

My top words/phrases for 2025:
Consistency
Realistic expectations
Connection / Reconnection

[theupwardspiral]

Jess I just wanted to tell you that when I watch your vlogs sometimes it's cuz I'm having a bad day or I'm just lonely or whatever and watching your videos is like hanging out with a friend so you are doing exactly that. It's relatable I don't feel like your house is cleaner than mine will ever be I don't feel like you instantly frown when you hit stop recording LOL I don't feel like your life is fake. You are relatable and real and like a friend. And even when you were just doing makeup videos I still felt like that.

[karennicholson]

My 2025 words are:
Compassion, contentment, and commitment

[emeliaapplegate]

I love the idea of vlogs as less aspirational. I couldn’t put words to why I like your vlogs over others and that’s totally it. I like your channel because you are “normal”. The stuff that is nice about your life is stuff I can actually do too. Sometimes I see people online and it’s hard to image that their life is real!

[LiveLaughLeaveBB]

🚨 🚨 Major deals on Lancome La Vie Est Belle sets on Dillard's website. But OF COURSE that is only if your bottle is about empty - we no longer collect backups! ❤❤

[tammyramos]

I have only one word so far and that is healing. I always start the year off optimistic and last year was by far one of the worst years I’ve had. I got pneumonia in January and eventually found out I have mold in my lungs. My mom passed away very suddenly and I was unable to say goodbye. Then I had to have back surgery in November and my little family had the worst flu around Christmas. I definitely need to heal so much. I hope you have a great year and I enjoy watching you so much!! ❤

[nicolelarsen]

Jessica, you have always been cozy and welcoming!! ❤

[LGwriterly]

Hello Jessica. I want you to know I think your vlogs are very cozy. It’s like chatting with a good friend. I felt a little out of sorts today and this vlog made me feel better. I am much older than you, fifties, but you are relatable to many I believe. Happy New Year.