A New Year's Message from Melissa
Dearest Community,
By now, you’ve likely seen the usual New Year messages — invitations to reset, set goals, make resolutions, reinvent ourselves...
And while I love a fresh start as much as anyone, today I'm inviting you to hit pause on the resolutions, and take a moment for reflection — not on what needs to change, but on everything you're already doing right.
The care you give. The patience you've found. The quiet strength you've offered. The traditions you've carried. The meals you've prepared for others — all the simple, beautiful ways you already show up for the people you love (and for yourself, too).
There’s so much talk about what to do better next year. But today, I hope you’ll thank yourself for the woman you've already become.
I’m so grateful to be walking alongside this community of strong, thoughtful women. You remind me—over and over again—that showing up with heart matters.
And, I'd love it if you would share with me in the comments below, some of the things — great and small — that you've done beautifully in this past year.
Here’s to carrying that into whatever comes next.
With love,
Melissa
P.S. Click below to find all the recipes from our New Year's Eve grazing table, and be sure to watch our very special year-in-review video!
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Hugs to you! I have been through something very similar and it wasn’t easy. You will get through it as you are amazing and strong. Thinking and praying for you and your family.
Dear Melissa while I have only bought one candle and used it completely up I love looking at everything and reading and just enjoying MP . I doubt you will see this but I wanted to say I am praying for you and your family . May God bless and keep you !
Hi, Melissa- I am honored to be a part of the modern prairie community, and I very much appreciate all of you wonderful ladies, and the Modern Prairie team for all you do to make this community thrive! I just received my mystery dress, ( I received the Beatrix dress), and I am beyond thrilled! I love it! I’m proud to wear the dress that was created to honor Melissa! It does remind me of her " Sweet Sixteen" dress with the color red and flowers. Lord willing, I plan to get a denim jacket to wear with it! God bless all of you!
Thank you Melissa for the beautiful message❤️You have a heart of gold with a beautiful soul. I am so blessed that I am able to take care of my family and with all the encouragement that you give on Modern Prairie is just what I need to feel appreciated and a reminder of what we do day by day basis. Thank you for being you👏🏻you are the best🥰
Hi Melissa, well I loved and love everything Little House on The Prairie and I love all things Modern Praire. For the past few years it seems like I’ve been in pain and having surgery and therapy. This takes a toll on me. But I’m happy to say that in 2025, I finally said enough is enough in tired of not buying anything for myself to make me feel better. Well I just decided to do it and not look back. I own about 9 of your dresses and they make me feel good and put a smile on my face. Thank you for coming up with Modern Prairie, there’s thousands of women that probably feel like I do and that find comfort in some way because of you, I love all things Melissa and I so wish I could meet you in person one day. That’s going to be my goal❤️❤️❤️
Juanita Garcia