01/02/2026
2025 was a year of consistent work, thoughtful growth, and deep appreciation.
At GAB Social Solutions, website design and management remained the work I enjoy most. Helping business owners bring their ideas online—and keeping their websites running smoothly—continues to be both meaningful and rewarding. Through GAB Social Marketing, I’m truly grateful for the clients who trust me with their hosting and website management. That level of trust is the foundation of everything I do.
With Seeds of Hope Soaps by Grupido Country Living, I expanded my product line and was thankful for the steady sales that followed. Having my handmade products featured in a local shop, Michigan Makers Marketplace, was an important business milestone and a reminder that quality, small-batch work still has a strong place in today’s market.
This year also required practical decisions to keep the business sustainable. I made the choice to stop international shipping due to tariffs and rising costs—an adjustment that helped protect long-term stability.
Behind the scenes, I continued to learn, refine systems, and adapt. Health challenges occasionally slowed my pace, but they did not stop progress. On the farm side, growth continued as well. Our beehives expanded to 12, increasing both production and experience. The greenhouse remained productive through winter, and planning is already underway for the upcoming growing season. We also streamlined our livestock, downsizing while still successfully raising meat chickens and turkeys.
Looking ahead, I’m focused, motivated, and thankful. Grateful for loyal customers, trusting clients, steady opportunities, and the lessons that continue to shape the way I do business. I’m looking forward to another year of building, serving, and growing with purpose.