Okay, so in 2017 I (hopefully we) have replaced ‘Frugalism’ for ‘Minimalism.’ It admittedly has a nicer sound, nu? You agree? Frugalism has such a negative connotation – as if one is a tightwad. Minimalism and its glorious way, appears to offer more of a choice, well at least to me. In fact, there still is no choice. It’s what’s gotta be…
So, in a pure minimalistic bent, take a look at a beautiful outing with friends, to IKEA of all places. For those of you who have kinder (children) and don’t know, IKEA is the poor person’s Disney World. Admission is free. Climate is always appropriate. Each room brings with it a new and exciting adventure to explore, pretend and play. Whether mattress hopping, imagining living or working in each showroom, or playing hide and go seek in the ‘grab it yourself’ warehouse, it is fun for all ages.
Oh, and ice cream (which is really frozen yogurt) is only $1. Add to the fact that on Monday through Friday, kids eat (meals, entire meals, nice meals) for free… And in this past year, they have taken that famous Swedish meatball and turned it all millennial! Yes, it now comes in a gluten free, vegan version! This is no joke!
What is not to love about IKEA? Keep your glass half full and take a nice visit.
If time is money, I don’t have any time. Oyb tsayt iz gelt, hob ikh keyn tsayt nit.
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Yes, this store is a destination. Lots of fun, another place to dream, nu?
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Exactly Marushka! 😘✨
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It looks like they’re having lots of fun
Thank you for linking up
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My pleasure! Thanks to you my host Darren! #MySundayPhoto
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I did wonder where you were!
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IKEA is so fascinating for us all! Do you have one near you? It’s a must! #MySundayPhoto
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I’ve visited IKEA and completely agree with you! We don’t have one in India yet, though. Lovely pictures of your girls, as usual, Lisa! And yay! Minimalism sounds fabulous. I am slogging towards it. 🙂 Hugs!
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You must come here for a visit, and we can go together Vidya! Believe it or not, their US headquarters are right here. It is like Disney! Slog away. I am too, as I have a certain Mrs. to convince! 🙂 ❤ ❤ ❤
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Oh I 💙 IKEA too. Infact we have just been. the kids love it because of the food. Whats not to love about swedish meatballs and cake made from Dime bars? We got a lovely unit for our utility too and my Kitchen is now super organised so win win. Here’s to minimalism. Beautiful shots as always! 📸
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Thank you Catie! It’s good to know we aren’t the only family that utilizes such a great space for family outings! TY so much for your kind words! ❤ ❤ ❤ #EatSleepBlogRT
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I love a trip to IKEA! Jacob is a bit small at the moment but will definitely be taking him when he’s older #bigpinklink
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IKEA really is fun! And the kids really view it as an indoor play space with ice cream guaranteed! Rain, snow, heat…it’s the right place to go…I’m sure your Jacob will love it! #bigpinklink xo
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oh gosh we spend forever in there too #bigpinklink
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IKEA seems to be a great uniter of all….maybe that’s what we all need, more IKEA time! Mwah Mac! xoxo #BigPinkLink
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Ours has SmaLand where you can leave your children for an hour to go shopping. Or just sit in the cafe and eat cake! 😀 Thanks for being a fabulous part of the #bigpinklink
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Well that sounds very magical indeed. Free babysitting and time to shop… Wow. That is fabulous! #bigpinklink xoxo
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I love love love IKEA! They have lovely things. Wish they would open a branch or 5 in SA… #globalblogging
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I so agree, as do my kinder! What fun we would have! #globalblogging xoxo
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I love Ikea, I could live there if they let me! #EatSleepBlogRT
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Oh what fun we would have! You can stay in a different showroom each and everynight! And dollar ice cream whenever you please! xoxo
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I could just eat meatballs until I died.
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😂😂😂😂😂
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I’m back with #bigpinklink
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And you are back for real too! Yeah! TY #bigpinklink xo
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Fun shots! I love visiting IKEA especially with my niece who just loves it there. We often will stay for a meal too.
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It’s hard to beat the fun at IKEA! WHo would have ever thunk it? Not me, for sure! Thanks Sue! Have a nice weekend! xoxo
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IKEA’s great! Which reminds me, we need a couple of stuff from there…!
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You always do! The key is to go, play, eat, and leave with nothing that requires building with an allen wrench! Thanks Ann! Happy weekend!
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I have the husband to play with the allen wrench while I just hold the boards and look pretty! LOL! Have a good week, Lisa!
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🙂 ❤ ❤ ❤
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I have to admit, we have yet to visit IKEA. I have heard a lot about it! Looks like the kids had a great adventure!!! Thanks for sharing! #globalblogging
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It really is fun for all of us! Let me know when you try it! 😀 😘✨ #globalblogging
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I don’t livery anywhere near an IKEA but I did get to go to one a couple times and it really is fun! Just don’t go with someone who is a buyer, or else the minimalism intentions are out the window …
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So true! We are fortunate to have the HQ right here, so access is easy. 😘✨
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Ha Disney World for adults! It’s even better when they’re old enough to play at smaland free for an hour 🙂 🙂 Minimal sounds much nicer than frugal I agree 🙂 x #brilliantblogposts
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xoxo #Brilliantblogposts
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I love Ikea, I could literally spend a couple of days in the shop #brilblogposts
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I think we all could! It would be a fun place to be locked in overnight! Fun Fun Fun! #brilliantblogposts xoxo
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I miss IKEA! That used to be our rainy day outing. Free and then you can lose the kids for 10 minutes too, I’m joking, if I had really lost them then I would have been panic-stricken. I would not have sneaked away for some swedish meatball action. Honest. #FridayFrolics
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And those meatballs come Vegan now too! What fun for us all! #fridayfrolics 😘✨
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What a great idea! Bet the staff loved it!! xx #FabFridayPost
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Haha what a fab idea! I LOVE Ikea, I’m all about the meatballs and gravy, amazing! #fabfridaypost
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It really is awesome for everyone! Meatballs even come vegan now! How can you lose? Minimalim! #fabfridaypost xoxo
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I have never been in an Ikea! Looks fun.
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Oh wow! You have got to try it! Like I said, fun for us all! xo
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Shopping is so much easier when the kinder are having fun, isn’t it? Thanks for sharing with us on #FridayFrivolity
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Thanks Audrey! I love #FridayFrivolity Happy weekend! xo
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Ha ha, I do love a trip to IKEA. The last time we went our youngest had to try out every single chair, sofa and bed in the whole place!
#FabFridayPost
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That is half the fun Alana! It’s nice to see that we are not the only family that uses IKEA as an amusement park! Thanks! #FabFridayPost xo
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Haha! I love it! & We love Swedish meatball too! Thanks for linking up with us on #FabFridayPost again Lisa. xx
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❤ ❤ ❤ #fabFridayPost
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Ikea are a must for any parents. Let’s face it kids and minimalism don’t really go together! Thanks for linking up to #FridayFrolics
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No they don’t, but kids eat free, that’s awesome! Thanks Claire! xoxo #FridayFrolics
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We love Ikea!! I haven’t taken the kids yet but there’s always the promise of swedish meatballs at the end so surely a win 😉 I am with you re the minimalism as we have so much stuff and must do something about that soon. Thanks for linking up to #dreamteam x
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Thank Bridget. IKEA seems to win across the board for all of us! 🙂 #DreamTeam xoxo
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Wow. I think I’ve only been in an Ikea once and I was stressed out because we were late to go to the airport. You have made me think I need to go back.
#FridayFrolics
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You must! Airports are always stressful. IKEA is disney without the loss of loot! #FridayFrolics xoxo
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