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🔴 When your brain is not braining…

We all have those days when we just want to wrap ourselves up like a human burrito and pretend responsibilities don’t exist. Same here - that’s exactly why I created the “brain’s not braining” hoodie (Swedish edition, of course 😂).

It arrived a few days ago… but my brain forgot to show it to you 🫣

Today was that kind of day, so I figured it’s the perfect moment 🤭

Hoodies and tote bags are live in the shop – you can pay in EUR or SEK, and yes, we ship across the EU 🇪🇺

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🔴 When your brain is not braining…

We all have those days when we just want to wrap ourselves up like a human burrito and pretend responsibilities don’t exist. Same here - that’s exactly why I created the “brain’s not braining” hoodie (Swedish edition, of course 😂).

It arrived a few days ago… but my brain forgot to show it to you 🫣

Today was that kind of day, so I figured it’s the perfect moment 🤭

Hoodies and tote bags are live in the shop – you can pay in EUR or SEK, and yes, we ship across the EU 🇪🇺

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🥤 Name on a bottle? Maybe. Maybe not.

Coca-Cola just dropped its full list of Swedish names for this summer’s bottles - and it’s a mix of popular baby names, trending nicknames, and data from SCB and Skatteverket.

Big win if you’re an Alice, Noah, Elsa or William.
 But tough luck for Jenny, Jonas, or anyone named Andreas - once again excluded, along with any name with strong religious ties.

The campaign runs through August, so if you’re bottle-hunting, better start checking shelves. And yes, even Vickan made it - royalty stays winning 👑

Did your name make the cut? 🫣👇

…and please forget my pronunciation 🙏😂

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🥤 Name on a bottle? Maybe. Maybe not.

Coca-Cola just dropped its full list of Swedish names for this summer’s bottles - and it’s a mix of popular baby names, trending nicknames, and data from SCB and Skatteverket.

Big win if you’re an Alice, Noah, Elsa or William.
 But tough luck for Jenny, Jonas, or anyone named Andreas - once again excluded, along with any name with strong religious ties.

The campaign runs through August, so if you’re bottle-hunting, better start checking shelves. And yes, even Vickan made it - royalty stays winning 👑

Did your name make the cut? 🫣👇

…and please forget my pronunciation 🙏😂

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🏚️ Hyresrätt? More like hyres-stress 😅

“You don’t worry about anything until you do.” That pretty much sums up my parents’ first weekend in their new rental in Sweden.

They moved in Friday. By Saturday, we’d discovered: 🔧 A hole in the bedroom door, 🕳️ Dozens of wall plugs and screws still in place, 🎨 A rainbow of mismatched paint, 🦠 And something that might be mold in the bathroom.

And no, it’s not like we didn’t see the apartment before. 
There was a visning two months ago and we were reassured that painting and cleaning would be done before moving in.
 Fast forward to now: not only painting is it still not done, but we’re also told it may not be done in all rooms.
 And as for the rest? Most of the real issues - like smells, missing sealants, and uncleanable appliances - weren’t even possible to assess before the promised final move-out cleaning.
 So much for “what you see is what you get.”

When we contacted the landlord, some things were accepted for repair - like the broken light or the loose cabinet.
 But other responses? 🧽 “Just a cleaning issue.” 👃 “The fridge smells like smoke? Try again.” 🚪 “The hole in the door? That’s normal wear and tear.”

Spoiler: it’s not.

And while the case is still ongoing, we’re now looking into our rights with Hyresgästföreningen - because honestly, this isn’t about luxury, it’s about basic living standards.

🏠 Renting in Sweden can be amazing. But also? You really don’t know what you’re getting - no matter how nice the visning seemed.

Wish us luck as we (hopefully) turn this hallway of horror into an actual home 🙃

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— Life in Sweden • Moving to Sweden • Renting in Sweden • Hyresrätt
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🏚️ Hyresrätt? More like hyres-stress 😅

“You don’t worry about anything until you do.” That pretty much sums up my parents’ first weekend in their new rental in Sweden.

They moved in Friday. By Saturday, we’d discovered: 🔧 A hole in the bedroom door, 🕳️ Dozens of wall plugs and screws still in place, 🎨 A rainbow of mismatched paint, 🦠 And something that might be mold in the bathroom.

And no, it’s not like we didn’t see the apartment before. 
There was a visning two months ago and we were reassured that painting and cleaning would be done before moving in.
 Fast forward to now: not only painting is it still not done, but we’re also told it may not be done in all rooms.
 And as for the rest? Most of the real issues - like smells, missing sealants, and uncleanable appliances - weren’t even possible to assess before the promised final move-out cleaning.
 So much for “what you see is what you get.”

When we contacted the landlord, some things were accepted for repair - like the broken light or the loose cabinet.
 But other responses? 🧽 “Just a cleaning issue.” 👃 “The fridge smells like smoke? Try again.” 🚪 “The hole in the door? That’s normal wear and tear.”

Spoiler: it’s not.

And while the case is still ongoing, we’re now looking into our rights with Hyresgästföreningen - because honestly, this isn’t about luxury, it’s about basic living standards.

🏠 Renting in Sweden can be amazing. But also? You really don’t know what you’re getting - no matter how nice the visning seemed.

Wish us luck as we (hopefully) turn this hallway of horror into an actual home 🙃

1️⃣ Save this if you’re planning to rent. 2️⃣ Share with someone who’s been through the same. 3️⃣ Follow for more behind-the-scenes of Swedish life.
— Life in Sweden • Moving to Sweden • Renting in Sweden • Hyresrätt
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🎉 Same night out, very different outcome

A hidden camera test in Stockholm just exposed what many suspected: your skin color might decide whether you get into the club or not.

🔍 3 Black guys, 3 white guys - dressed the same, none on the guest list.
 🍻 The white group had drinks. The Black group didn’t - to avoid excuses.

👀 Result? White guys got in at 7 of 8 clubs. Black guys? Only one.

One bouncer said: “We just follow orders.”
 Club owners are now under pressure to explain - or change.

📍In a country that prides itself on equality, this hits differently 🫣

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🎉 Same night out, very different outcome

A hidden camera test in Stockholm just exposed what many suspected: your skin color might decide whether you get into the club or not.

🔍 3 Black guys, 3 white guys - dressed the same, none on the guest list.
 🍻 The white group had drinks. The Black group didn’t - to avoid excuses.

👀 Result? White guys got in at 7 of 8 clubs. Black guys? Only one.

One bouncer said: “We just follow orders.”
 Club owners are now under pressure to explain - or change.

📍In a country that prides itself on equality, this hits differently 🫣

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But this IS my home! 😆

I’m so proud of the community we’ve built here on LikeSweden over the past 1.5 years ❤️

Even though I’m the face of it all, it was never just about me. My mission has always been to start conversations and share your stories - because that’s the most powerful way to truly help others.

Helping people is my #1 goal. I want to spread the word, share real experiences, entertain, and educate - for all of you amazing humans who support me, and for everyone who’s yet to join this wild and beautiful journey 🥹

And as for those kinds of comments… they’re super rare, often mixed with the classic “stupid Americans” insult (even though I’m not one 😅) - but hey, that’s the internet. No hard feelings - honestly, I find them kind of hilarious 😂

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But this IS my home! 😆

I’m so proud of the community we’ve built here on LikeSweden over the past 1.5 years ❤️

Even though I’m the face of it all, it was never just about me. My mission has always been to start conversations and share your stories - because that’s the most powerful way to truly help others.

Helping people is my #1 goal. I want to spread the word, share real experiences, entertain, and educate - for all of you amazing humans who support me, and for everyone who’s yet to join this wild and beautiful journey 🥹

And as for those kinds of comments… they’re super rare, often mixed with the classic “stupid Americans” insult (even though I’m not one 😅) - but hey, that’s the internet. No hard feelings - honestly, I find them kind of hilarious 😂

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🏡 Sweden’s renovation rush is on!

Starting May 12, the ROT deduction will increase to 50% - and it’s already creating a boom in the building industry. Timber sales are rising, customers are flooding back, and builders are bracing for a summer with no vacation.

The ROT avdrag is a tax discount for repairs and renovations using licensed contractors - and it’s meant to boost the economy and save jobs in the construction sector.

But not everyone’s thrilled: critics say it mainly benefits wealthier homeowners and leaves out new housing needs.

Still, after years of downturn, the change is a welcome comeback for many small builders.

Will the trend last past 2025? Let’s see. For now, get your projects in before everyone’s fully booked 🛠️🇸🇪

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🏡 Sweden’s renovation rush is on!

Starting May 12, the ROT deduction will increase to 50% - and it’s already creating a boom in the building industry. Timber sales are rising, customers are flooding back, and builders are bracing for a summer with no vacation.

The ROT avdrag is a tax discount for repairs and renovations using licensed contractors - and it’s meant to boost the economy and save jobs in the construction sector.

But not everyone’s thrilled: critics say it mainly benefits wealthier homeowners and leaves out new housing needs.

Still, after years of downturn, the change is a welcome comeback for many small builders.

Will the trend last past 2025? Let’s see. For now, get your projects in before everyone’s fully booked 🛠️🇸🇪

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🔴 If you thought personnummer was a challenge…

… then come banks and BankID struggles 😂

Since 2022 it has been harder to get your first BankID. Why? Because bank account is not enough anymore to get it. Now you need to present a document with NFC layer - Swedish passport or national ID which are available only for citizens.

The rest? Well, they need to go to the bank in person to verify their ID.

Times when opening bank account with ICA Banken which is the only bank who just accepts you as you are 😂 was enough - they ended.

Now you need a lot of patience and luck. Or just know the hidden secret branch of the bank that will agree to open bank account during drop in, on the same day (or at least same week 🤷‍♀️).

Don’t be surprised if they tell you to come in 6 months 👌🤣 Good luck! ❤️

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🔴 If you thought personnummer was a challenge…

… then come banks and BankID struggles 😂

Since 2022 it has been harder to get your first BankID. Why? Because bank account is not enough anymore to get it. Now you need to present a document with NFC layer - Swedish passport or national ID which are available only for citizens.

The rest? Well, they need to go to the bank in person to verify their ID.

Times when opening bank account with ICA Banken which is the only bank who just accepts you as you are 😂 was enough - they ended.

Now you need a lot of patience and luck. Or just know the hidden secret branch of the bank that will agree to open bank account during drop in, on the same day (or at least same week 🤷‍♀️).

Don’t be surprised if they tell you to come in 6 months 👌🤣 Good luck! ❤️

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That one piece left on the plate... and a room pretending it doesn’t exist 👀🇸🇪

If you’ve ever been to a Swedish house party, you know exactly what I’m talking about.
 There’s always one lonely piece left. Cake. Sandwich. Sausage. Doesn’t matter. 
It will not be touched.

They’ll cut it in half. 
Then in half again. 
Then in half of that half. 
But no one - no one - will dare to take the whole thing.
 Taking the last bite? Unthinkable 😆

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That one piece left on the plate... and a room pretending it doesn’t exist 👀🇸🇪

If you’ve ever been to a Swedish house party, you know exactly what I’m talking about.
 There’s always one lonely piece left. Cake. Sandwich. Sausage. Doesn’t matter. 
It will not be touched.

They’ll cut it in half. 
Then in half again. 
Then in half of that half. 
But no one - no one - will dare to take the whole thing.
 Taking the last bite? Unthinkable 😆

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3️⃣ Follow and don’t miss more content!

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Life in Sweden • Swedish life • Living in Sweden
#sweden #thisissweden #thisisscandinavia #lifeinsweden #sverige #sweden_by_us #sweden🇸🇪 #sverige🇸🇪 #sverigeärfantastiskt

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