I want this year to be different... (new year vlog)

[@anikajgreen]

Oh my gosh Makaiah's sweet little voice!!

[@Theleads318]

Ma'am I am a video editor can I work for you please?

[@claricebechara]

ikr❤❤❤

[@Theleads318]

@@claricebechara Got it

[@sarahliefer]

Hearing your journal entry at the end made me tear up 🥹 you guys are such sweet and thoughtful parents! 🤍

[@josiegbuchanan]

Okay not me crying at the journal entry 🥹🥹 you’re heart is so pure Jess, you’re an amazing mom and so very intentional. Literally the best role model ❤️

[@dianadragic]

I'm glad it wasn't just me! Lmao

[@romyschneider9423]

I’m literally bawling. It’s so sweet

[@josiegbuchanan]

@@dianadragic not just you hahaha! Jess just has the sweetest spirit!!

[@josiegbuchanan]

@@romyschneider9423 fr!!

[@clairesnelson9961]

Seeing you be a mom, is the sweetest thing ever!! You were made for this! You are an incrediable mama, so in tune to her needs.

[@saraihernandez3194]

I got a knot in my throat as Jess read her journal entry. Hearing Makaiah’s little voice is so sweet.

[@raw8565]

You write so beautifully!! this is going to be so special for her to read one day when she’s older and have forever to look back on🥹🥹

[@jcalvarado7879]

That was so sweet and special at the end. Jess, thank you so much for sharing that special moment. You make this a better world to live in. Sending my love and blessing to you and your beautiful family!!

[@Buteba.w]

I've never been this early before😊. Makaiah is growing so fast, I love the way you talk to her. Also, with the goals, I've learned that it is easier to break down my yearly goals into quarterly achievable goals. And then give myself monthly or weekly tasks that will eventually help me complete what I swt for that quarter of the year.

[@JasuryRobles]

I’m crying rn. Your entry journal to your daughter was so precious ❤ What a beautiful way for your daughter to connect with you and have such a meaningful understanding of who you are. If my mom wrote me letters like that I would be crying 😭

[@BaBiGiRlM7]

Recently, I watched a sermon, and the speaker talked about how her family has journals for her children. She said she’d just write in it any time there was a moment she wanted to remember or share when they were older. None of the pressure to write in it a certain number of times. Your video reminded me of that and it’s so sweet! Also, love the idea of add in Polaroids as you go!

[@tess_cim]

After hearing the journal entry I actually think that it could be made into a book or a movie one day :))

[@hannahroest5948]

Hearing Makaiah talk makes me cry!! She is getting so big. I LOVE YOU GUYS

[@naida_sch181]

I love the idea of your goals for a week instead of the whole year :) Little tip: if you do something for 3 weeks it starts becoming a habit. so if you set yourself a goal for a month (for example drink 2 bottles of water a day), maybe you already made it a habit and you can start focussing on different things the next month 😊

[@your1supporter]

It's actually 28 days

[@ThaniaAbigail]

​@@your1supporter it's actually 66 days according to research by social psychology

[@bonniepaora8664]

As someone who has always wanted to journal, but was never any good at keeping up with it, here are my tips for maintaing a consistent journalling practice now that I've figured it out for myself: 1. Use one journal for whatever you want to write about. It could be about your day, it could be unpacking thoughts, it could be lists of stuff you like, it could be poems, it could be dreams, it could be quotes or journal prompts to answer later. Literally anything. Just put pen to paper and write something 2. No pressure. Dont pressure yourself to write a certain amount or a certain number of times per week, or about any particular topic or type of writing. Just let it be a friend you can come back to whenever you have something to talk about 3. Let yourself write when you want to write. Dont force yourself to write, just come back to it when its something you actually want to do. If its not, then do something else until it is 4. If you're writing in the journal, that's journalling. There's no right or wrong way to do it, you're not supposed to hit milestones or achieve any particular goals with it, you dont have to stick to any kind of structure or system. Journalling just means writing about stuff that matters to you. I've never had a consistent journalling practice, or at least i didnt think so, until this year. I've nearly filled a whole journal since like the 23rd of December. In my journal I've written about my goals and how i can take steps towards them, plans for decorating my house and setting up my garden, things im grateful for, reflections on shows I've watched lately, book reports, budgets, bucket lists, tarot reading unpacking, and sooo much more. You can write about ANYTHING, just write, and write when you feel like it

[@ibraheemghani7321]

Hearing Makaiah sweet little voice was the best! She's an angel.

[@sharonhughesjohnson119]

I have a journal for my daughter, she’ll be 2 next month. I write in it every couple of months and in the inbetween time I have a note in my phone where I write a few words about a memory or story I want to add in her journal later. It works really well 😊

[@stephanieperron3873]

Beauty counter is amazing. Clean, safe for pregnancy and nursing, and works so well. Tula is also a staple for skin care, toner, concealer and under eye glow

[@tanyasharma4552]

I don't usually comment but i just wanna drop this here ;) Jess, i wanna be you when i grow up. You have inspired me so much. I found you when i was 17-18 yr old and currently i am 23. Somewhere between year 2020-2023 i was on and off following you guys cause life happens, by the end of 2023 i started following you guys again (it maybe cause of Makaiah :) ) Even after all these years you are still the same as you have been back then. I feel at peace and empowered to live my life in a better way, to cherish and be mindful of my present and future life, just by looking the world through your eyes, i am glad i found you guys. I hope you grow as a person but never lose yourself in the process. Ilysm!

[@lucyf3485]

My mum did journals for my brother & I growing up exactly how you are planning to and they are so special to look back on!! Kiah will love them

[@briannabelliconish2828]

Idea for helping to create consistency with goals is to habit stack! Just meaning identify a habit you already have and make your new habit as an add on to that. For example if you make coffee everyday, you could place the journal by your coffeemaker and write in there as your coffee is brewing every day. Stacking a new habit on top of another already established habit is so helpful, and then making a visual reminder where that established habit is will help you remember to do it. 😊 so sweet your journal for her. 🤍 love supporting you and your content!

[@JessConte]

ahhh yes I honestly always forget about habit stacking but I should totally practice that in 2024. thank you!

[@MummaBauer]

Ok I will just go have a cry now lol…you are the sweetest mummy ever and I am so proud of you. Love you bubba xx 😘

[@cailincrane]

Such a cozy vlog. 🥹 Your heart for your daughter and life has refreshed me today. So thankful for you Jess!

[@MoriahRichter]

Your first journal entry for her is so so sweet! I love this so much!

[@izziew337]

I have two kids my first was born in 2016 and my second was born in 2022. I journaled my entire pregnancy with both of them and have continued journaling through out the years. My daughter has 7 journals I’ve made for her and my son almost has 2. This is my favorite thing I started doing for them and I hope one day when they’re older they read them and just remember how much I love them.

[@debchaffin]

Merit & Saie are such great brands for clean makeup! But also rare beauty is relatively clean. RMS also fantastic! same with honest beauty

[@DiariesofExistence]

Seeing Jess being such a sweet mom > 🥹🌸🫶🏽

[@camyescobar956]

Omg! Doing a journal for your kid with memorable memories is such a good idea🫶🏻 I can believe how big she’s!

[@annacampbell6301]

I've been doing monthly goals for a few years now and it's been such a game changer. I also write some new years goals but I also do monthly goals so that I can start over at the start of each month 😊

[@mariakristina5526]

I recommend 100% pure makeup, I really like them and their products have really good ingredients that don't clog pores

[@psimarcellebraga]

What a precious video 🥹 Seeing you interacting with her while making the pancakes made me tear up. What a pure moment 🤍 And your entry journal was adorable!

[@kathrynhoward5979]

my brother got me the same crochet kit for Christmas!😂 how cuuuute. Thank you for your sweet video!!

[@Emily-qg2uf]

I did the monthly goals idea last year with working out! I told myself I’d be consistent for only 2 months & then reevaluate what worked & what didn’t. After the 2 months I felt so good that I just continued with what I was doing & now working out is just another past of my daily routine 😊

[@orlandopetroni5790]

Dear Jess ❤ women of God Love And Support From Italy 🇮🇹 my wife and i follow you all the time you post...you are such an inspiration 🎉 greatings to Gabriel and Makaya God Bless 🙏🏽

[@xokelseyxo9238]

Jess, you are truly so very beautiful from the heart. You are pure sunshine in human form. You radiate unconditional kindness and love. Your warm, bright, inviting smile brightens up the world. I absolutely adore the fact that you are creating a journal for your sweet baby girl to read in the future. So, so very precious. I deeply respect that you never shove the camera in her face like other influencer mothers do all the time. I pray that you, Gabe, Kaia and your loved ones are having a beautiful and joys 2024 so far! Sending you so much love all the way from Long Island, NY. 🤍 xx

[@kristyjoyyy]

Happy 2024! I love the brand Ilia for natural makeup - their bronzer, highlighter, and mascara is just *chefs kiss* and I personally think even better than other options 🫶🏻 sending lots of love!

[@sarahs9802]

I second the ilia mascara (the limitless lash, not the other one)

[@kristyjoyyy]

Yes yes @sarahs9802 thank you for clarifying, makes a big difference between the two 🫶🏻

[@diana1711]

Can you please do a full house tour once it’s decorated? We’d absolutely love to see it ❤

[@missalexandram]

One thing that helped me with journaling more consistently is doing it whenever I feel like. Every time I tried to set a schedule to journaling I ended up not doing it cuz it felt too much like a chore and not like something that helps me clear my mind. 😊 So I suggest set the idea to journal once a week but not having a designated day. Over time you will feel more like you want to journal more without forcing yourself.

[@trishasalvador6283]

Little Kaiah is growing up too fast!! i cannot believe she can converse now 🥺🥺 i feel like a proud auntie hahaha

[@DeniSoars]

After so many yrs, you're one of the few youtubers I still watch. I feel like I'm with a good friend : ) For clean makeup a youtuber I super love (holistic habits) uses a lot of FitGlow Beauty You are so right about goals! I would write one large list of goals that are measurable, attainable & time bound. Each week or month, focus on 3 every day. Habit Tracker app has been great in keeping me accountable & motivated Example: this week everyday drink 2 water bottles, 15 min strength training youtube video, journal entry

[@LexiBear99]

Kaia talking is so cute! 🥹

[@judithecarlton]

This video was so fun! Thanks for taking us along with you, Jess! I love you!!

[@yellowhouseport18]

Makaiah talks?????? WHAT. Time flew by because I literally thought she was like 8 months old 😂 this caught me off guard haha

[@hilary1014]

my Christmas decor has been up since last year. i have a little tree and some lights around the fireplace and it makes me happy to see every time i walk into the kitchen. :)

[@petrapaul1592]

So sweet ❤ I’m getting all teary eyed hearing what you wrote. Also love how you encourage everyone in your vlog ❤

[@asvinidurka4822]

Fenty is clean and has been great! ❤

[@defnotjordynn]

Jess youre such an inspiration to me for the kind of mom that i want to be in the future... thank you so much for being such an amazing christian role model for us teenage girls

[@hayleyl9667]

I have 2 little kids and it's been hard for me to stick to a workout routine as well! What I do now is 100 squats a day. 20 here and 20 there. Doing some whenever I have some time throughout the day. It has really worked for me this season.

[@StyleAnalysis]

Same with my journals too lol

[@josiegbuchanan]

This was so cute Jess, literally you are just goals, my inspiration in the best way ever! Also Kaiah’s sweet little voice 🥹🥹 I can’t! I cannot wait to be where y’all are rn! ❤️ love you so much and praying for you and your family!

[@lizf2610]

I used Kosas for my wedding to try out some natural makeup! I don’t do full face makeup usually so I’m not sure how it stacks up against other brands but I personally found it easy to use and liked it!

[@samanthapotenza3997]

So sweet Jess🥹❤️ I love your videos!! So cozy! You really have the best ideas and inspire me so much

[@sarinab8654]

Oh my gosh Makaiah’s little voice has me tearing up! She’s growing up😭💕 Also I really like the brand Tower 28 at Sephora! They are a clean brand. I’ve been enjoying their concealer, cream blush and their make waves mascara :)

[@Ashleyrotonta33]

I love that you do this for her she definitely going to cherish this journey for the rest of her life your such a great mum ❤

[@erinjoella]

You should try Jane Iredale products - I love them! Personally I’m acne prone and they done break me out and cover my acne scars very well.

[@twishamohin]

Love chatting with you always ❤ always seems like a hangout!❤❤❤

[@vibhashetty1519]

The journal entry was beautiful and precious ❤. It immediately gave me a glimpse of the future where grown up Makaiah is reading it .

[@JessConte]

🥹

[@aleenaasif4712]

Would loooooove to see more of the home decorating process!!

[@JessLynne17]

lol I just bought the same journal and i got it to write letters and stuff to my future baby

[@evaperez7162]

awwwwww... this literally made me tear up

[@alexab.s.a.3943]

Makaiah's soo lucky to have both of you as her parents

[@Jesvlogss]

Maybe an idea to think about… what if you make journal entries and then your favorite ones from your personal journal or a separate journal you can make a copy and make it like a huge one for her to look back on? I hope that makes sense!

[@JessConte]

I love that!!

[@kay27056]

i had goosebumps when you were writing her journal. how i wish i would have one to read about me when i was a kid. this is so thoughtful and intentional of you jess. makaiah is so lucky to have you as her mum 🥹 i missed your vlogs!!

[@sarahkhan22]

The journal entry 🥹 I love how intentional you are with everything Jess. 🥰

[@annabakker731]

Beautycounter!! It’s EWG certified and celebrities are starting to wear it more and more 😊

[@JessConte]

ooooh yes ive heard of them!!!

[@annabakker731]

@@JessConte I’m a consultant right now, you definitely don’t have to order through me, but happy to send some samples to try if you’d like! 🥰 big fan of them especially since they are safe for pregnancy/breastfeeding(cleared by my doctor for me at least) 😊

[@katedesingano]

best mom. such a flex she have u as her mom :'

[@Jessie-tk1bn]

Bare Minerals is my favourite clean brand!! And their concealer/foundation is soooo creamy and perfect. I have slowly been replacing all my products for their stuff

[@tylerstanway4559]

I’m so happy that you’re back!!! Missed you so much and can’t wait for the rest of this year!

[@JessConte]

so happy to be back!!!

[@cath1961]

Beautiful Jess! What a wonderful treasure Makaiah will have to read. ❤

[@amyameliaberge4051]

I’m also journaling for my little boy! My goal for the year is to recover and get strong, since pregnancy and birth was tough last year.

[@Ella-jr2bm]

Jess, you and I have the same aspirations and goals for 2024 (consistency). Coincidentally, my parents bought me a card set of platters because I'm very into the DIY, home stuff like you. My biggest motivation and inspiration is you :)

[@maariyahsacha]

i recently transferred my recipes onto to notion and i've been loving it. such a great place to have unlimited space on things like recipes

[@JessConte]

its SO GOOD!

[@libbycopeland3066]

You are the sweetest, best mom🥺❤️ that journal will mean so much some day and will be a forever keep sake.

[@mimiyee28]

Yay another cozy and relaxing Jess vlog 🥰🫶🏼

[@jamieashton7285]

Happy new year 😊

[@taramichelle8820]

My mom passed away a couple years ago. Her sister found her journal filled with letters she wrote to me. I still read them all the time ❤️ She’ll cherish those one day.

[@danufes]

The journal for makaiah is the sweetest thing 🥹

[@zhibekzhubanova8865]

I love the idea of the challenge we do together! You are so thoughtful! ❤

[@hattiel719]

Loved the chat hearing all about your goals!

[@camidailyvlog]

dying at Kaia´s little "yeah" 🥺😍

[@Saammi619]

This is beautiful. The journalling is such a great idea and you’ve inspired me to do the same for my two babies 🫶🏼 thank you!

[@laurakoval9853]

I definitely only use natural brands because after some research of how bad regular makeup can be is alarming, especially with littles kissing your face all the time I can’t risk it. I love the brand Crunchi. ITS SO GOOD, the bronzer goes on like butter for me and I also love the foundation. For mascara however I looooove the DIME beauty mascara. Stays on, comes off with just water but looks fabulous and effortless for the whole day!

[@yvettewhite828]

I keep my tree up because usually in Nashville areas we get our first snow around 2 week of January. Now I can take it down today .

[@makaylahardin4351]

Usually a silent viewer, but I had to comment when I heard that you wrote in your journals like they would be published, because I DID TOO! I’m so glad I’m not the only one lol

[@paigetedesche8006]

I started looking into natural makeup and I really like Honest Beauty!

[@paigetedesche8006]

They have baby products for Kaia too!

[@tiamon03]

I’m not great at journaling/writing but my husband has a journal he writes in almost daily for the purpose of one day giving to our daughters to read ❤ he includes Christian music he is listening to, reflections on bible passage and a photo and memories from the day :)

[@georgianapetreaa]

How sweet is it from you to journal for your daughter 😍

[@Natalie.Trinidad]

I love Well People they have great foundations and blushes! I also thought the same about non-toxic brands but I have been using them for about 5 years now and I love them! Here are a few of the brands that I have used and love Well People, Hynt Beauty, RMS beauty, Ilia, and Lily Lolo.

[@brunasantos-tk3dd]

Makaiah speaking… my heart ❤

[@ajandmitchgallop]

Time block a section in your calendar to do it, Atomic habits is a great book to read to develop habits xx

[@chocolateoreo6489]

You seem like such a kind and genuine human being (: I hope you and your family are taking care of yourselves❤

[@zaidaobeso8424]

Happy 2024 Jess, I hope your year is filled with happiness and love ❤️

[@jackiepacheco3537]

The Kosas concealer at Sephora is soo good! And a clean makeup product!

[@brooklynnhossler]

I am in the process of switching to natural products too! The best natural mascara I’ve found is Ilia and favorite moisturizer is Tower 28 SOS moisturizer!

[@lauraelle]

Jess! The australian brand MG Naturals is really good for makeup! 💛

[@nicole.larson]

I’m happy you’re being intentional with the Jess and Gabe channel and I want you to feel fulfilled doing KZbin but I’m so happy you’re continuing on your channel!! I so look forward to your videos 💗

[@Glued2God]

I also LOVE zebra pens!! My favourite is the F.402 :) I hope your journalling endeavour goes well!

[@vanessal.3129]

You should try the 12 week year. I started doing it in january and it's a lifechanger when it comes to setting and accomplishing goals!💞

[@TessaShabram]

Kosas, Ilia, and Tower 28 are really good clean makeup brands at Sephora! Particularly the kosas foundation, concealer, powder, and bronzing drops. The tower 28 lip gloss and blush. And the Ilia skin tint.

[@autsesameseason4023]

My chemistry lecturer said to be careful of items that are labelled as "natural" because it doesn't necessarily mean they are good. He said that natural things can sometimes be quiet toxic or not as safe for the body/skin but people use the word natural for marketing purposes.

[@ElenaHoef]

Kosas is clean beauty and their concealer is the best!!!!