Winter Challenges in Sweden! Grocery Runs, DIY & Fun in the Snow

Episode #23 – Grocery Runs, Winter Fun & DIY | Village House in Björna, Sweden ❄️🛠️
Join us for a full and eventful day in our Swedish life! From grocery shopping in Övik to installing a dishwasher, enjoying winter fun with the kids, and preparing the upstairs kids’ room for painting, this episode is packed with projects, family time, and daily life in Sweden.

🔹 Grocery Shopping in Övik – Stocking Up for Winter 🛒
We start the day with a trip to Övik (Örnsköldsvik) to:
✔️ Buy groceries for the week ahead 🛍️
✔️ Pick up painting supplies for the kids' room 🎨
✔️ Get a new dishwasher – a long-awaited upgrade for our home!

After returning home, the real work begins!

🔹 DIY Home Improvement – Installing the Dishwasher 🏡🔧
Installing a dishwasher might seem simple, but it’s always an adventure in an old house! Step by step, we get it in place, making our daily life a little easier.

🔹 Winter Fun – Sledding with the Kids ❄️🛷
After hard work, it’s time for a well-earned break! We take the kids out for sledding in the Swedish snow, and their excitement reminds us why we love this lifestyle.

🔹 Renovation Progress – Prepping the Kids’ Room for Painting 🎨
Back to work! The next step in our home renovation journey is preparing the upstairs kids’ room for painting. The hardest part? Taping everything off! But each step brings us closer to a cozy, finished space.

🔹 Life in Sweden – Family, DIY & Embracing Winter 🇸🇪
This video gives you a glimpse into everyday life in Sweden:
✔️ Balancing DIY home projects & family time 🏡👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
✔️ Embracing winter & outdoor fun ❄️🛷
✔️ Making an old house into a home 🔨

If you’re interested in home improvement, expat life in Sweden, or family adventures, you’ll love this episode!

💬 What’s your favorite part of winter? DIY projects, sledding, or cozy home improvements? Let us know in the comments!

📌 Chapters – Episode #23:
00:00 – Grocery Shopping in Övik 🛒
02:55 – Returning Home 🚗
04:02 – Installing the Dishwasher 🔧
07:13 – Family Sledding Adventure ❄️🛷
07:54 – Cleanup Never Ends! 🏠
09:11 – Preparing the Kids’ Room for Painting 🎨
12:27 – Mail & Outro 📬

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