Ski school Barnens Sportskola Stockholm

We tried the kids' ski lessons offered by Barnenssportskola Fröken Linda, which take place at Hammarbybacken in Stockholm. Hammarbybacken is the ski hill in the neighborhood of Hammarby Sjöstad.

We wanted to take advantage of the convenience and proximity of a ski hill in the city. 

You need to rent, boots, skis and a helmet as they are not included in the lessons. 

For the skis we were told that they need to be 20-30cm shorter than the child's height. Shorter skis make it easier to learn.

I've never skied before so I wasn't sure what to expect. It was the very first time my little one had even tried to ski!

The lessons start with handing out green vests and name tags followed by warm up exercises like Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes 😀

It was tough at the beginning to try skiing and not being allowed to use the poles. The teacher asked us to put the poles away before starting the first lesson. My child was upset and cried so we sat on our own for a bit.

Fortunately, my little one was brave enough to try without the support of the poles!

The first lesson consisted of getting used to going down a short hill and taking the conveyor belt up. First, they skied down with the help of a teacher, amd then kids could try by themselves. The assistant teachers were very patient with the kids! We appreciated that very much.

One challenge we found during the lessons,  was that the conveyor belt wasn't always working, which meant kids had to work extra to walk up before they could ski down again.

It took my child a few lessons to get the hang of it. The class moves on to the bigger "kids' hill" after the first lesson. Kids are so amazing in what they can accomplish!

If you're looking for some ski lessons for kids at a convenient location in Stockholm, check out Barnenssportskola Fröken Linda. 

Don't forget your snacks!

Barnenssportskola Fröken Linda

Check out their website for course info 

Skistar Hammarbybacken 

Hammarby Fabriksväg 111, 120 66 Stockholm, Sweden 

Check their website for updated hours

Snacks!

Cafe Hammarbybacken is also open until 9pm on weekdays. It was great place to grab some snacks and a warm drink after the lessons!

Immersion Paris

Rainy days are for slow mornings and treating yourself to a delicious brunch!

We tried Immersion Paris near Republique for a relaxing brunch with the kids and it was well worth the wait. The line moved fast and when we got our table, 2 other parties were also able to come in and be seated as well!

We had nice, friendly service and our order didn't take too much time which was perfect with kids! You order with your server and the menu is accessible from a QR code at your table. 

Brunch options include waffles and eggs among other delicious items. We were craving some waffles and they didn't disappoint. Everything was tasty! We all enjoyed our waffles and French toast!

Immersion has generous portion sizes, so we all left satisfied and ready for a walk ❤️

Coffee and other drinks were served right away. Kids found some mango passion juice and parents enjoyed their hot coffee drinks.

When you have enjoyed your meal, you can easily pay your bill from your table using the same QR code.

With great food and service, it was a lovely dining experience. If you're in Paris or visiting the city, visit one of the Immersion locations for a delish brunch to start your day! 

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Immersion

8 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 Paris, France

Check out their website for locations and more info. 

Comptoir Harajuku Paris

We found Comptoir Harajuku while out walking and exploring with the kids.

Located in Paris, France, this dessert shop's bright exterior definitely catches your attention, as you walk down this Paris street.

The cafe's interior is beautifully decorated and with indoor seating, and it's a nice spot to take a little break.

If you're in the mood for ice cream, milkshakes, or Crepes or just want to warm up with a hot drink, visit Comptoir Harajuku!

Crepe was delicious hot and fresh, with soft dough and pairs nicely with a hot drink. 

This Japanese inspired creperie offers speciality crepes and custom crepes where you can choose fillings like ice cream or fruit!

They also have scoops of sorbet! This was great for the little one who has a dairy allergy. This way they were able to enjoy a dessert at the same place, which is a nice bonus.

For milkshakes, you can choose from a few different flavors. The delicious vanilla milkshake comes topped with whip cream and sprinkles.

Hot drinks include classic coffee drinks and matcha coffee!

We loved the concept and kids also enjoyed their snacks. If you're visiting Paris or live in the city, stop by Comptoir Harajuku and treat yourself to some delicious dessert!

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Comptoir Harajuku 

53 Rue Saint-Roch, 75001 Paris, France

Check out the Comptoir Harajuku instagram for more info.

Buddy Buddy Nut Butter Coffee Shop Paris

I visited Bubby Bubby Nut Butter Coffee Shop in Paris, France on our recent trip. Buddy Buddy is a Vegan coffee shop offering speciality coffee and signature nut butter infused drinks. You can choose either oat milk or sproud pea protein milk. They also make their own nut butters that come in several different flavors.

Buddy Buddy nut butters are available to purchase at the cafe and are also available in several locations like London. There is a Buddy Buddy location in Brussels as well.

Buddy Buddy was started with a goal to create a nut butter different from the ones on the market. Nut butters that didn't include preservatives and added sugars or artifical ingredients. They wanted to create a real experience through their Nut Butter coffee shops. 

The cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating but no laptops - so it's a social meeting place not a working space.

After you order, you are given a beeper and can wait outside until your order is ready.

It can get pretty busy on a weekend or a holiday but coffee should only be a short wait.

If you're in Paris and looking for a Vegan coffee shop or some delicious Nut Butter with unique flavors, check out Buddy Buddy Nut Butter Coffee Shop!

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Buddy Buddy Nut Butter Coffee Shop

15 Rue de Marseille, 75010 Paris, France

Check out their website for their menu and more info

Kapé Paris

 

Whether you want to sit for a coffee or try some yummy Filipino specialties, the Filipino coffee shop, Kapé, in Paris, France is a great cafe to visit! 

Located near the Oberkampf Metro station, Kapé is open on Wednesday to Friday and on the weekend. Kapé, which means "Coffee" in Tagalog (Filipino), is a lovely spot for a coffee break!

The cafe's beautiful interior is a bright and open space, where you can choose to sit by the windows or on the 'share' table in the middle of the room. 

Not enough time to sit for your coffee break? Takeaway is also available at Kapé and everything is packed with care in takeaway boxes. Bring your Filipino snacks with you to sit at a park or to munch on your way.

You can buy some Filipino sauces and other Filipino snacks at the cafe as well.

In addition to classic coffee drinks, the Filipino coffee shop also has an Ube latte. Ube or purple yam, has a purple hue and is becoming a popular flavor for different desserts. There's also an Ube crinkle cookie on the menu. The Ube cookie had a very subtle Ube flavor and was nice and soft. The Ube latte paired nicely with the Ube crinkle!

It's good to note that on Wednesdays, not all of the Filipino snacks may be available since it's the first day of the week that the cafe is open. On Thursdays and on the weekend you get a better chance to have all the menu items available to you.

We have also tried the Pandesal which was more like a scone, not a fluffy brioche that we expected. You could choose jam and cream or a chicharon butter to go with the bun.

The Puto, a Filipino steamed rice dessert, was soft and delicious. This was served with coconut jam. We really loved this one.

With friendly staff and a nice selection of homemade Filipino treats, if you are visiting Paris or live in the city and curious about Filipino snacks, definitely check out the Filipino cafe Kapé! It's always great to support small businesses too.

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KAPÉ - Café philippin

17 Rue de Malte, 75011 Paris, France

Check out the Kapé website for more info

There is also a Filipino restaurant near the cafe called "Bobi Filipino Food" that we have yet to try as it was only open for dinner when we stopped by. The owners of Bobi actually also own the Kapé coffeeshop!

Tekniska Museet Stockholm

 

We visited Tekniska museet, in Stockholm, Sweden and it is a great museum for kids!

The National museum on Science and Technology, located on Djurgården, has 3 floors to explore! 

At the start of your visit, you can drop off your jackets and bags in the free lockers before heading in to buy tickets and check out the museum. 

There are various exhibits to see, from The history on Video Games to an exhibit on mining where you walk through a mine and learn what tools they use in the work.

There are a couple of interactive and play areas in the museum, some are more suitable for younger kids and involve soft building blocks. There's also a playground area with a slide that the kids enjoyed running around in.

The playground area was a favorite for the high energy kiddos! There's slides and a little maze for them!

The kids also really liked the garbage shoot found at the Zero City exhibit. Here, you they put a soft block in the "garbage shoot" and watch it go up and in through the pipe to the other side. They loved running to grab more and repeating this over and over. 

Learning about mining was fun and although it was a bit dark and spooky at first, kids were excited to walk through the underground mine exhibit! 

It was interesting seeing the first vehicle designs and even one of first firetrucks.

There was a lot of different things at Tekniska to see for both the kids and the parents. You can easily spend a few hours here with your little ones.

We really liked the history of video games which featured history on Swedish video games as well. Kids loved trying the arcade machines - Pacman, Frogger, donkey Kong and the VR station, trying Star Stable, Unraveled and learning about sounds when creating a video game. It was a really nice interactive area that everyone enjoyed. 

If you have brought your own snacks, there is an eating area near the lockers. There is also a museum restaurant as well.

Of course, there's a gift shop with lots to choose from just near the entrance offering souvenirs, and science related toys and books. The gift shop is also available online.

If you're in Stockholm or visiting the city and looking for an indoor activity for the family, check out Tekniska Museet on Djurgården. The museum is located next to the Police Museum and across from the Ethnografiska museet. There's also a bus stop just by the museum if you plan to take Public transit to Djurgården.

Don't forget your snacks!

Tekniska Museet 

Museivägen 7, 115 27 Stockholm

Check out the museum website for more info.

Juleskum Swedish Candy

Juleskum translates to "Christmas Foam". This popular Swedish treat by Cloetta, comes in the shape of a Santa, pink and white, and appears around the Christmas season.

I've seen different flavors as well, like banana caramel flavored!

And chocolate covered marshmallow too.

We've been asked to bring Juleskum to friends who used to enjoy them when they lived in Sweden. 

They even come in big tubs for those who really enjoy this treat! Haha, that's more than enough to share 😄 

Have you tried this snack?

Don't forget your snacks!