30th Year and Birthday Wishlist 2026

January 14, 2026

It feels wild to be turning 31 this year. 30 was a huge year and I expect 31 will be just as large. In my 30th year I:

  • moved from Colorado Springs back to Des Moines, Iowa to be closer to family after my husband and I found out we were expecting

  • started a job that I really loved ( which is unfortunate timing given that I was pregnant and was going to have to take some time off) where I worked with leather and fabrics for a local business

  • spent more time with family

  • had a baby

this year there is so much I am looking forward including:

  • finding my personal style, especially after becoming a mom

  • spend time getting to know my sweet daughter

  • lots of outside time and time being physically active

  • journaling all the happenings of the year

so here is my wishlist of things that I think will help me reach those goals ( and make me look cute and feel cute doing it )

wishlist:

  • matching outfits with my baby

  • a kindle to read from while I am nursing in the middle of the night

  • stickers and pens for my planner

  • a pop socket for the kindle

  • a baby-wearing sherpa jacket or vest

  • nursing bras and tops

  • flowy dresses and tops (these can even be handmade or thrifted - I would prefer them that way)

  • r+co badlands dry shampoo paste

  • orbe dry texture spray

  • a cross back baby carrier

  • cute sweater(s)

  • those dang Birkenstock clogs

this post is a little chaotic, but such is life with a newborn during the holiday season! Wish me luck in my new year!

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