A voice note from Mads & Florence, our picks for an active new year, tips for reflecting on 2024 and more mom stuff from around the internet
This is our year, mamas!
Listen for our first voice note intro <3
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The energy my toddler is totally bringing into the new year
BRB headed to nyc to make my daughter a custom purse at this toy store
Such a cutie idea for saving a physical memento from each holiday season
Who wants to sign my petition to have these baby seats in bathrooms in the USA?
Cute handprint art idea for New Year’s Day
REFLECTING on 2024
Inspired by this video, I’m asking myself (and my husband) these family life questions over the next week so we can step into the new year on the right foot. I know I need to work on my communication style (a 2025 personal goal!), so I’ve read that prompts like these are a great tool for initiating meaningful (and productive!) conversations.
Is there something you feel you handled really well as a parent this year?
What was the most challenging part of parenting for you in 2024?
Are there any new skills, goals or values you want to focus on as a family in 2025?
How can your partner or your family better support you in your parenting role?
FINDS: An Active New Year
If you’re in New York or another winter climate, finding ways to keep yourself active and get your kids to expend their energy is a daily task. I rounded up some wardrobe staples and equipment we’re loving as inspo for an active 2025 <3
For the kids
Love these Adidas tracksuits for toddlers, great for play and travel | IYKYK, a bouncy house will keep the kids entertained for hours and set you up for a long nap time | My current fave Target toddler kicks | Foam climbing sets are another fave tool for active play | This at-home jungle gym is so fun for older toddlers (Currently $100 off!) | Nothing is cuter than a little one in mini New Balance sneakers | The perfect hoodie and flared yoga pant set
For you & me
I live in this jumpsuit for at-home workouts, it’s also a great base layer for a ski trip or for any chilly outdoor activities | My favorite pilates ring | I have way too many pairs of New Balance sneakers, but just added these to my cart, too | This space-saving foldable mat is perfect for quick workouts anywhere in your house | Neutral headphones for working out and listening to podcasts, audiobooks etc. | Not new news, but the BALA bangles are the best way to get some passive toning done while chasing the kids around, and this set comes with hand weights too
Wishing you a very happy & healthy new year! Until next week. ❤️
Xo, Mads