The perfect excuse to host a girls night—vision board party guide inside
Host a cozy, inspiring vision board party and start turning dreams into reality for 2025.
COOKING Whipped Ricotta Toast with Marinated Tomatoes this app is always a crowd pleaser and will be perfect for your vision board party
LISTENING The Art of Context Switching: How the Chief Brand Officer at Bobbie Manages Chaos at Work and Home As I gear up for the new year, I’m drawing inspiration from past podcast guests to set myself up for success. Kim Gebbia Chappel shared so many incredible insights in this episode!
READING The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People The new year is a time to reflect and set goals for the future. I’ll be using this as a guide to make the changes necessary to achieve my goals!
BUYING Oura Ring this has been on my wishlist for awhile! Health is so important to me, and I’m wondering if this will help me stay accountable. Let me know if you own one!
SHARING My 2024 Year in Review everything I learned in 2024 and what I’m taking with me into 2025!
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You need a girls’ night. Not just any girls’ night—one that leaves you feeling inspired, recharged, and ridiculously excited for what’s ahead.
So here’s the plan: a vision board night.
It’s the perfect excuse to gather your mom tribe, sip something bubbly, and dream big about the year to come. Plus, it’s productive—it’s connection and inspiration rolled into one—because let’s be honest, finding time for friends and time to focus on your goals and your family can feel impossible most days.
First things first—pick a date this month. It doesn’t have to be a weekend. A Wednesday at 7 pm works just fine. Ask your husband now if he can handle bedtime that night (trust me, he’ll survive.) Then text the group chat, send out a quick invite, and you’re halfway there. Pro tip: if your intention this year is to broaden your circle, ask everyone to invite one friend along for the night!
Last year, I made my first-ever vision board during what I called my “solo offsite” (a fancy way of saying I escaped to a coffee shop while we were in Tahoe for a few hours). It completely changed my year. I felt more aligned, more focused, and more fulfilled than ever before. It wasn’t magic. It was clarity.
So if you’re wondering—where do I even start? How do I know what my vision is?—I’ve got you.
The Schedule
7:00 pm - Arrivals and Snacks
You already know no one shows up at 7, so plan for a soft start. Have drinks ready, fun music on, and put out easy snacks (think charcuterie board vibes).
8:00 pm - Journaling Exercise
Ask everyone to bring a notebook and pen—it’s time to reflect, dream, and get crystal clear about what you want for 2025. As the facilitator for the evening, use these 10 prompts to guide the introspection:
Your Word for 2025 – What’s one word that captures how you want this year to feel? Why does this word resonate with you?
Your Dream Life Snapshot – Picture yourself on December 31, 2025. Where are you? How do you feel? Who’s with you? What have you accomplished?
Permission to Dream Big – If time, money, or responsibilities weren’t obstacles, what would your dream life look like? Go big.
Your Growth Edge – What’s one area where you’re ready to grow? Confidence, leadership, creativity? Pick the area that excites (or scares) you most.
Celebrate Yourself – What’s something you’re proud of from last year? Big or small, what’s worth celebrating—and how can you build on it in 2025?
The Experiences That Matter Most – What specific experiences do you want to have this year? Think travel, trying something new, or creating unforgettable memories with your family.
Simplify and Focus – What feels cluttered—physically, mentally, or emotionally? How can you create more space, ease, and calm in your life?
Your Personal Bucket List – What’s one thing you’ve always wanted to do but haven’t yet? Write it down and commit to making it happen.
Your Inner Compass – What values will guide your decisions this year? Family, freedom, creativity, growth—choose what matters most to you.
Your Mantra for the Year – Create a personal mantra to keep you grounded and inspired when life gets busy. Examples: “I trust the timing of my life” or “I am capable of creating the life I desire.”
Let everyone share (if they want to) and soak up the encouragement.
9:00 pm - Build Your Board
Now it’s time to get creative. Cut, glue, pin, or tape—whatever works. Keep your notebooks nearby so you’re filling your board with intentional images and words, not just pretty pictures.
9:45 pm - Accountability Check-In
Before you wrap up, find your accountability partner. Is there someone else who wants to take a pottery class? Finally plan that weekend getaway? Pair up, swap numbers (if you invited new friends), and keep each other on track.
The beauty of this night isn’t just in what you create—it’s in what you walk away with.
A clear vision. A sense of purpose. A reframe of priorities for the year.
And let’s not forget—time with your people.
So grab your calendar, text the group, and make it happen. You’ll head into 2025 feeling aligned, inspired, and ready to live on your own terms. I can’t wait to see what you create.
All the Things
There’s nothing I enjoy more than setting goals and intentions for the New Year—except maybe hosting a party with my girlfriends to create them together! This week, I’m sharing everything you need to throw the ultimate vision board party. Shop the full edit here.
Vision Board Supplies
Poster boards the base of our vision board party!
Inspirational Quotes Stickers hundreds of inspirational quotes for your guests to choose from
Glue Sticks or Mod Podge for gluing your inspirational materials on your poster board
Double Tip Brush Pens for writing, designing, or adding something extra!
Pencils for those who can’t commit to markers and want to trace out their boards
Rulers to help keep your boards precise
Pressed Flower Stickers to add some personal touches to your boards
Magazines grab some magazines from Etsy or your local grocery store
Hosting Supplies
Craft Paper Roll vision boarding can get messy but adding a paper roll can help keep things clean while still looking nice
Glass Bud Vase Set grab some flowers from the grocery store and make a beautiful tablescape
Flameless Candles candles can add so much to the ambience and these are perfect to avoid wax dripping or accidents when working with so many paper products
Bluetooth Speaker to set the vibe of your party!
Personalized Journal as a thank you for coming, I’ll be giving each woman a personalized journal so the manifesting can continue long after they leave the party!
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I look forward to continuing to grow alongside you in 2025!
Barbara
love this idea! An inspired gettogether feels like such a fun and meaningful way to celebrate friendship. 💕 It’s so refreshing to see a focus on connection and creating joy with the people who lift us up. Your suggestions make hosting feel approachable, even for a busy mom like me! Thank you for the inspiration—I’m already brainstorming how to make this happen for my friends!