Bugaboo Ant Travel Stroller

We purchased our Bugaboo Ant Travel stroller during the Pandemic. We have owned a few Bugaboo strollers in the last few years so we were excited to add a new one! We have been really satisfied with our Bugaboo strollers and use them quite often since we live in a walkable city. 

Despite it being the Pandemic, we knew we could use this travel stroller during our future travels. We finally got a chance to do that during this past holiday season when we used it during our long haul flight and in the city.

Good

* Great for the airport!! We had a stopover in Munich airport which is quite large. Having this stroller made it much easier to get around with kids. It also allowed them to nap in the stroller between flights.

* Carry-on size. This amazing stroller fits in the overhead compartment!

* Spacious storage pockets on stroller for water bottle or snacks.

* Very light to carry and smooth to push

* Works with Bugaboo accessories like the back seat for second child to sit/stand.

* Easy to collapse and expand

Not Good

* Not very good on cobblestones or rough surfaces. Works best on smooth pavement or in airports.

* Wheels are small so dust/dirt can get stuck..

* A bit small for a taller toddler. 

Overall

This is a great travel stroller and worth the investment. It's made to be lightweight and is very easy to collapse. We really appreciated having this stroller with us on our trip especially when we already had so much other luggage! Accessories you can order separately include a raincover and bottom bar for kids to step on. 

Safe travels and remember don't forget your snacks!

Bugaboo Ant Travel Stroller
Check out more info on the Bugaboo website!

The Thule Bike Trailer means Family Bike Rides!

A couple of weekends ago, we went on our first family bike ride! Parents on bikes and kids in trailer. 

We recently bought a Thule Chariot Cheetah XT 2 trailer as a Father's Day gift for my co-pilot. We have been thinking about getting one since last year. Now that both kids can sit upright on their own, we thought it would be great to get one in time for Summer. 

The trailer can be used as a Stroller or Bike Trailer, so it's quite versatile. We already tried it out as a Stroller for an evening walk and the kids didn't mind sitting next to each other!

The Thule trailer was actually on sale online at Sports store XXL.se and arrived within a few days. The only thing is it doesn't fit through the door. You need to take one wheel off so it can get through. We prefer not parking it in the Stroller room downstairs in case of theft. 

Just a 50min bike ride away is a pretty nice, sandy beach with a pier and we made it the destination for our first family ride. We used to ride to this beach pre-kids but always in the wrong season. It was the first time we visited on a warm Summer day and it was crowded!

I haven't ridden my bike in years and it felt a bit awkward at first, but I quickly got used to it. My legs were sore afterwards but overall it was wonderful to get back into cycling! 

As for the trailer, it's pretty smooth (as a bike trailer or stroller/jogger) but no suspension so not much cushioning for bumps. They include a flag and reflectors as well as are a few covers to protect against bugs, wind, or rain or you can just leave it uncovered There is enough space in there for 2 kids and even some pockets for them to put their water bottles or toys. It's pretty nice!

Pulling the trailer on your bike is a workout though. The extra weight of the trailer itself and the kids mean you will be biking a bit slower than your usual. My co-pilot attached the trailer to his bike so I didn't have to pull them. 

Of course, we packed enough snacks for everyone - some fruit, sandwiches, seaweed, nuts - extra clothes and something to sit on.We had a really great time! And it's nice to have the option to bike ride somewhere instead of just walking (since we don't have a car and have been avoiding public transit during the Pandemic). I'm really looking forward to more family bike rides this Summer! Enjoy your Summer days and remember, don't forget your snacks!

Bugaboo Wheeled Board was worth it!

 

We recently upgraded our Bugaboo Stroller with a Bugaboo Comfort Wheeled Board.

Previously,we used another 'Universal' wheelboard that worked with our Bugaboo stroller. We borrowed this from a friend before the baby needed the stroller and it became really useful for a while.

Unfortunately, it didn't have a seat and the Toddler often got tired of standing. It was also a bit awkward to move up out of the way when it wasn't in use, since you needed a strap to hold it up. After a few months, we stopped using it and the older child got the stroller seat, while the little one was in the baby carrier.

This past Christmas (December 2020) there was a sale at Bugaboo, and we thought 1000 Swedish Krona for a Wheeled Board was a great price considering people were charging about the same for a Used one. 

It was the perfect time to get one since the bigger one started sitting in the bottom storage part of the stroller Haha...

Unfortunately, the board delivery was delayed and was only sent out after my co-pilot called Bugaboo to ask about our order (a mistake on their end).

Easily move it up and out of the way 

when not in use.

The Bugaboo Wheeled Board is the Perfect accessory when you have a toddler who still needs to sit once in awhile.

I was a little worried about how smooth it would drive, going up and down the curbs and on all of the cobblestoned streets here in Gothenburg, Sweden. But it has been pretty smooth. As you go up the curb, sometimes the wheel is turned so it can't roll up, but you can always back up to adjust the wheel and try again.

I also really appreciate that we have a cup holder! Perfect for a hot drink while you're out!

Since the wheeled board arrived, we have been using that standing/sitting board for many adventures around our town. Overall, it was a great purchase! We see these a lot all over town and now we understand why they are so popular. I like how smooth it is to drive and how easy it is to move up out of the way. And this definitely helps take two kiddos around without having to carry either one.

Happy Monday, enjoy your adventures and remember, don't forget your snacks!

Style your home with Studio In!

We sold our first apartment in Sweden a few years ago now. Our realtor, Reveny, recommended that we get our apartment "styled" before the open house. They referred us to the Interior design company Studio In. Having our one bedroom apartment "styled" definitely helped sell our place and we were really happy with the job Studio In. 

We met the creative interior design and stylist duo Atta Ring and Maja Furenberg Ring, who together make up Studio In. They gave us an initial consultation and suggested a few things that we could do ourselves to spruce up the place (like putting up curtains, updating the floor and painting the bathroom tiles). They also told us which furniture to move temporarily to our storage area. Once they were done with our place they made it look so amazing that we didn't recognize it at all! The eventual buyers really liked the styling and actually asked if they could purchase some of their pieces.

The doorway area was completely transformed.

Studio In was easy to work with, and we did our best with the toddler to not disturb any of the decor or borrowed furniture (we actually went on a trip during the intial styling and the apartment viewings. We returned with a couple of days left with the apartment styled.

The styled bedroom of our one-bedroom apartment.

I would definitely recommend Studio In, if you're looking to sell your place or even if you just need some interior styling/staging help to upgrade the style in your apartment.

Something cool I saw this week...

Uniqlo will be opening its first location in Gothenburg on Apr 23rd and Studio In will be a part of the opening!!

Screenshot from the ad I saw about Uniqlo!

Thanks for reading and remember, don't forget your snacks!

Follow Studio In on their Instagram or check out their website !

Uniqlo
Uniqlo's website
Fredsgatan 12, Gothenburg, Sweden

Reveny
The realtor we used to sell our apartment!
Check out their website

Lilla Miss Bows

I discovered Lilla Miss Bows handmade super cute accessories from a Facebook group a few months ago. Actually, if I remember correctly, it was the Christmas season and I thought accessories would liven up the office zoom Christmas parties!

The turn around time after I ordered was really quick and it came straight to my door. There are many different fabrics to choose from and holiday themed ones too. The woman who makes them, Philippa Davies, is a busy mom herself. But even so, she sends prompt replies to questions about her products and she even helped suggest different shapes/fabric for the custom earrings I ordered.

Different sizes for bows as well and fabrics come in so many cute designs.

Inspired by a friend in England who makes bows and clothes, Philippa started making bows to keep her daughter's hair away from her face. She said there weren't many nice options in shops and most were overpriced. She loved the range of fabrics she was able to purchase, ordered a couple of starter bits and tried some different designs. After getting some good feedback when her daughter started wearing them around town, she decided to create more bows and that's how it all started!

As a busy mom, how does she find time to create bows? Philippa takes care of the kids in the mornings and then works in the afternoons. "I do have a great partner that is very helpful and understands I don't do this to make money but just because I enjoy doing it."When she has a spare hour during the week, or over the weekend, she works on the bows :)

So many beautiful fabrics to choose from!

For the bows, we have ordered bows with crocodile clips and a few with hair ties. My daughter loves them and uses different clips at home and when we are out.

Kid friendly! Mama approved. Perfect to hold back wavy curls.

Aside from bows, Philippa also makes earrings using the same fabric. There are a few different shapes from loops to stars. I like that these earrings feel so light on my ear. 

I'd definitely recommend Lilla Miss Bows if you love accessories and want to add a few more bows and earrings to your collection. The bows also make really cute gifts. Enjoy shopping and remember, don't forget your snacks! 

Be sure to check out Lilla Miss Bows on

Instagram and Facebook !

Upgraded our Bugaboo stroller!

It has been a really really unusually cold winter here in Göteborg, Sweden this year. I don't think it's been this cold since we moved here. Göteborg is on the west coast of Sweden so the weather is usually pretty mild with some rainy days, mostly cloudy or sunny but always very windy. We don't own a vehicle so we are out and about with our Bugaboo stroller every single day. The walking and biking paths around town are well planned and often separated from the roads. With chilly winter weather here to stay, I'm so grateful we finally updated our stroller with a new stroller accessory!

Stroller Hand Muffs

I've been wanting a set of stroller hand muffs since I saw our friends have one on their stroller last year. We were out all day at the amusement park, Liseberg (which we all miss since it has been closed due to the Pandemic) and they had their warm looking stroller Hand Muffs. Our hands were freezing and we had to keep putting on and off our own gloves when we pushed the stroller or had to use our phones. 

We finally ordered one this winter and so far it's been great! We found a grey pair of  Nordic Crown brand hand muffs online at Jollyroom and they arrived pretty quickly.

Some days it's been -8C but really humid so feels more like -16C. I still wear some gloves before putting my hands in the stroller hand muffs to keep my hands extra warm. I haven't tried any other brands, but I am just appreciating our stroller upgrade these days!

If you're in a city that has some cold winter weather right now too, stay warm! And don't forget your snacks.