Hemmakväll Candy Shop Sweden

Craving some bulk candy, seasonal items like Advent Calendars, speciality snacks and drinks? Then check out a Hemmakväll near you!

Hemmakväll which literally translates into "Home night" meaning a cozy evening at home, is the perfect place to pick up snacks before "Fredagsmys" or Friday movie night at home or anytime really!

Every weekend, candy shop Hemmakväll is busy with kids picking out their Saturday Sweets or Lördagsgodis! Read my blog about this Swedish tradition.

They have variety of snacks to satisfy your snack craving! We have tried the Doritos Red Pepper flavor (recommended by a friend!), all sorts of Bulk candy, Pocky and some other random sweets.

Unfortunately, no public bathroom is available even for kids (had that experience recently and had to rush out to the nearest Max instead). 

There is also no softserve or "Mjukglass" available, maybe they will add it in the summer?

Something I appreciated was, I bought some bulk candy to give away in my kid's the birthday gift bags and Hemmakväll staff was so nice to let me take paper bags to use!

If you're in Stockholm, even for a visit, checkout a Hemmakväll for some snacks or better yet some Swedish candy souvenirs! Are you a fan of Licorice?

Don't forget your snacks!

Hemmakväll 

Check out their website for locations

Rockin' Grill Stockholm

 

If you're in the mood for Burgers, shakes, fries and pizza, Rockin' Grill is a nice kid-friendly restaurant with several locations in Stockholm, Sweden.

There are a couple of kids' lunch options or you can choose from the variety of sides they have like fries, mozzarella sticks or onion rings.

In the summer, they offer outdoor seating as well as indoor, but for winter they just have indoor seating.

The meals include drinks and Rockin' Grill with it's indoor diner decor offers several different soda drinks and American style shakes.

For families walking on the waterfront in the Hammarby Sjöstad area, it's a great spot to take a break and get some shelter from the cold. 

For the kids, thanks to the upstairs games area including a ball pit, it really is a special treat! Kids can entertain themselves while waiting for their food to arrive :)

There is space inside the restaurant for Strollers so if you have a sleeping baby, feel free to bring them in and park them next to your table.

After ordering on the Restaurant kiosks, the friendly staff actually bring your food to the table as opposed to you having to pick it up.

Rockin' Grill is a nice local spot that we were pleasantly surprised to find. It's located on the waterfront next to the bridge connected to Södermalm. 

If you're in Stockholm ot visiting the city and looking for some tasty American-style food with a play area for the kiddos, checkout Rockin' Grill!

Don't forget your snacks!

Rockin' Grill 

Hammarby kaj 4, 120 32 Stockholm, Sweden

Check out their website for more info

Christmas dinner at Göteborg Restaurant

During the Christmas season, Göteborg Restaurant offered two options for special Christmas meals - a Mini Julbord plate and a 4-course dinner!

We treated ourselves to the 4-course dinner to celebrate the start of the holidays!

It started with a herring dish, followed by smoked salmon and apple salad. 

The main dish was Venison with beets and mashed potatoes. 

To end the delicious Christmas meal, the dessert was a gingerbread roll with pieces of meringue, lingonberry sorbet and fresh Lingonberries.

We really enjoyed the Christmas dinner and had a pretty nice experience overall. It was a kidfree dinner for us that evening, however, there were other families enjoying the meal with kids. 

We have also taken kids to lunches at Göteborg Restaurant and they've enjoyed it. There are some menu options for kids' dishes as well. 

Göteborg restaurant is a cozy restaurant  located in the neighborhood of Hammarby Sjöstad. They serve delicious Swedish food and in the winter they are open for lunch and dinner, Friday-Sunday.

Check out my previous blog on Göteborg Restaurant! 

Enjoy your holidays and...

Don't forget your snacks!

Göteborg Restaurant

Midskeppsgatan 31, 120 66 Stockholm, Sweden

Check their website for opening hours during Christmas and New Year.

Kid-Friendly Buffet Pong Henriksdal

With a variety of dishes, and a great price for the kids (price depends on their age),  Asian Buffet restaurant, Pong, is a delicious family-friendly restaurant with locations around Stockholm. 

Pong Henriksdal is close to Anders Franzens Park, and is a great lunch option after outdoor play. Check out my blog on Anders Franzens Park.  

Weekday and weekend prices and items vary but they always have great Kids food options like miso soup, rice, avocado sushi and fried chicken.

The service has been great and they are used to kids and families. Depending on how busy it is, they usually regularly refill the dishes.

In the summertime, there is even outdoor seating with great views of the boats and ferries passing in the Hammarby sjö. 

Both the grandparents and toddler have enjoyed lunches at Pong! The meal even includes softserve ice cream and fruit (for those who can eat it) plus coffee or tea.

We have also visited Pong Skrapan. Check out my previous blog on it. 

If you're in Stockholm and looking for a nice family-friendly buffet lunch, Pong is a great choice!

Happy holidays and remember don't forget your snacks!

Pong Henriksdal  

Jan Inghes Torg 42, 120 71  

Stockholm, Sweden 

Check out their website for locations and opening hours.

Skansen Christmas Market

Stockholm has a few Christmas markets and Skansen is another one of our favorites!

The Christmas Market usually runs until Dec 23rd. 

Even in chilly weather and snow, Skansen is always full of visitors! With so many things to see and eat, the Skansen Christmas Market is a fun-filled Christmas activity for old and young!

There was music at the main square stage and everyone danced around to stay warm!

Note: Strollers are OK to take around the park. The paths are stroller friendly. There is a long escalator to get you to the main park from the entrance or you can walk up another way on a longer path which passes the aquarium and rides area. 

We often bring the stroller as it helps keep the kids warm (if they're in their stroller sleeping sack) and they can sit and take a break as well. A sled also works perfectly on a snowy day! 

Christmas market vendors sell all sorts of gifts like candles, ornaments, candy, jewelry and wooly Swedish mittens. 

Warm Christmas drinks like glögg (mulled wine) and hot cocoa are available at different stands and of course Cinnamon buns & Saffron buns and warm candied nuts.

Warm and delicious waffles with jam and whip cream are also quite popular! There are a few lunch options such as Swedish meatballs, hamburgers and hot dogs for the kids. 

Skansen is a great activity for families! Parents can do some Christmas shopping and kids can visit the Children's Zoo with the other parent. However, it's mostly outdoors so make sure you bundle up on a cold day!

There are always some warm fire pits around the main square. A nice place to warm your hands but watch that the kids don't get too close.

If you plan to visit more than once, consider buying a year membership card (årskort). Seniors get a discount on their card. The yearly card can be used for discounts in the park at the restaurant and shops! Here's my previous Blog on Skansen !

Although the Christmas Market season at Skansen ends Dec 23rd, Christmas decorations stay up at the park until early January! 

Happy Holidays and remember don't forget your snacks!

Skansen

Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm

Check Skansen's opening hours on their site.

Free Fruit for Kids while at Grocery Store

I never really appreciated being able to go grocery shopping on my own until after I had kids! It's so relaxing to go by myself. Who knew how fast you can shop as well! Parents can be so productive and efficient when we only have a short amount of time ;) 

I remember one time, my toddler had a tantrum right at the checkout line. I was busy dealing with her and holding up the line  that the person behind me actually helped put my items on the conveyor belt for me. He had no idea how helpful and kind that was to one tired Mama!

When I need to bring kids with me to the grocery store, it's such a kind gesture to offer fruits for kids to take to eat while we are shopping. 

Coop grocery store in Stockholm, Sweden. 

It's surprising how just a banana or an apple, can keep them busy and provides them a snack so parents don't have to worry about opening something they haven't paid for yet! 

As a busy mom, who sometimes can't avoid taking at least one kid to the store with me, I am very grateful whenever I run into this at a grocery store!

Hopefully, there are some grocery stores that do this in your cities too!

However, if you haven't found any yet, it's more important to remember, don't forget your snacks! 

Happy2Bake Custom Cakes and Cupcakes

Recommended to us by another friend, Happy2Bake Custom Cakes is a great choice if you're in Stockholm and looking for a custom cake or custom cupcakes for your special occasion!

Placing an order with Happy2Bake is simple and easy. You mention the date you need your order and they even have delivery available! They were very helpful with my many questions and they sent several available unicorn designs for me to consider. This was very helpful :)

All of our cupcakes survived the taxi trip to the Trampoline Park! Check out my blog on birthday party at Jumpyard!

Recently, we ordered some cupcakes with a flower design for a birthday celebration they were beautiful and delicious. Kids wanted seconds!!

If you're in Stockholm and planning a kids or adult's birthday or any other special event, check out Happy2Bake! It's nice to support small business and indie bakers. We have been very happy with our orders and the great service!

Thank you for the delicious cupcakes Happy2bake! They were enjoyed by the big and little guests!

Don't forget your snacks!

Happy2Bake 

Stockholm, Sweden

Check out their facebook for contact info and cake photos!