December 31 – New Year’s Eve
Happy New Year, everyone! So tell me—who’s heading out to a midnight celebration? Who’s planning to watch the ball drop on TV? And who, like me, will be blissfully asleep long before the confetti even thinks about falling?
I’m sorry, folks, but New Year’s Eve is, in my humble opinion, one of the most overrated holidays on the calendar. The best part—if you’re still working—is that most of you get January 1st off. The worst part is that if you did go to one of those “midnight celebrations,” you’ll probably spend the next day bonding with aspirin, ice packs, and the couch. No wonder Chinese restaurants do such booming business. Who has the energy to cook after all that?
And then there are the resolutions. I’m sure there will be plenty of “I resolve never to drink tequila again” declarations floating around. But honestly—does anyone still make resolutions? Maybe we’ve evolved. Maybe they’re goals now. Or better yet… 2026 Challenges. I like that one. We’re competitive people, right? Let’s make it fun.
Challenge #1: Lose Another 20 Pounds
In 2025, I lost 20 pounds. Actually a little more, but since I’m in that plateau stage where the scale bounces around like it’s on a trampoline, we’ll just call it 20. So Challenge #1 is simple: do it again. Another 20 pounds in 2026. Slow and steady, no pressure, just progress.
Challenge #2: Grow Welcoming Haven
This one’s close to my heart. Welcoming Haven has been growing, shifting, and finding its rhythm. For 2026, the challenge is to keep building it and aim for a consistent $1,000 a month in revenue. Once we hit that, we can grow from there. One cozy step at a time.
Challenge #3: Launching PrintablesByDeborah on Etsy
Yes, I’m officially hopping onto the printable bandwagon! A brand‑new Etsy shop, a brand‑new adventure, and probably a brand‑new batch of lessons learned the hard way. Do you shop on Etsy? Swing by PrintablesByDeborah and see what I’m cooking up for 2026. It’s going to be fun, creative, and just chaotic enough to keep things interesting.
Challenge #4: Taming the Entrepreneurial Debt Monster
Let’s be honest—starting businesses is not cheap, no matter what “they” say. Especially when you’re learning as you go and making plenty of mistakes along the way. So Challenge #4 is to start paying down the debt I’ve collected during all this entrepreneurial exploring. Maybe I should write an e‑book about everything I’ve learned. At least then the mistakes would pay for themselves.
Whatever your plans are tonight—celebrating, snoozing, or ordering takeout—I hope your New Year’s Eve is exactly what you want it to be. Here’s to fresh starts, new challenges, and a 2026 filled with possibility. Cheers!
