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Shopping For The Urban Dweller Is Easy With Rickshaw Bagworks!!!

Rickshaw Bagworks

Do you take extra steps to shop local and buy locally made goods?  I know in our town we have special days during the holiday season where shopping local and supporting local businesses is highly encouraged.  It makes people feel good to support local businesses and help them prosper in a tough economy.  Along with buying locally, many people today think of where something is made, how it’s made and how the company gives back to the community.  You will hear a lot about fair trade, organic, sustainable and recycled materials, soy based inks and dyes, safe working conditions and manufacturing right in the USA.

When I shop for holiday gifts it means so much when I  can get a person something special that has a great story behind it.  For instance if the product I buy them was made by a company that cares about the environment and manufactures in a green way, employs local artisans, manufactures in the USA which provides jobs for Americans and pays fair wages, provides safe working conditions and turns out  high quality products, it’s a win-win.

Companies that are created as a result of purpose and passion serve as  an example that it’s possible to build a successful business doing or creating something that fuels your spirit, mind and body!

Rickshaw Bagworks is a new San Francisco-based bag company. Inspired by the creative energy of their city, urban cycling and an intense desire to make great products,   Rickshaw  was born to satisfy their own personal passion for bags. They know how people love their bags and how they grow attached to their favorite bag. Rickshaw knew that choosing the right materials is paramount to the durability of the bag. In Inc magazine article, How To Build a Sustainable Business, Rickshaw founder, Mark Dwight talks about how they partnered with one of the few remaining upholstery mills in North Carolina.  Working together they developed a proprietary collection of Rickshaw Performance Tweed: a gorgeous, rugged fabric made from recycled beverage bottles and finished with an eco-friendly, stain-resistant coating. With a little extra effort, Rickshaw developed a fabric that met their goals for sustainability, style, durability, and affordability.

There is something about urban living, big cities bring an excitement, diverse culture and creativity to its residents who reside in this fast-paced metropolitan environment filled with  palpable energy.  A mecca of art, music, restaurants, parks, theaters and more in every direction appeals to  city dwellers.  Rickshaw bags are the perfect choice for people who thrive on urban life and celebrate the creative spirit. Rickshaw may be a new company but they are not new to designing and manufacturing great bags.  In addition to the passion for bags, they embrace a strong set of humanistic, environmental and social values that guide the way they conduct every aspect of their business.  The name of the company is derived from three Japanese characters meaning “human powered vehicle”–delightfully apropos for a company making bags for bicycle enthusiasts, and their metaphor for the strength of the human spirit.

 

The Velo Collection is a great choice for the urban commuter. The ultra lightweight waterproof sailcloth backpack bags are made to order in San Francisco and feature a top loading main compartment. Seatbelt shoulder straps, signature reflective strip and light loops, included MacBook Pro sleeve, organizational front pocket and padded base and lumbar support ensure these bags are comfortable and useful.  Available in medium or large these backpacks are the perfect choice for all the urban dwellers and cyclists on your gift list.

VELO-Edition BackPack

The large Zero Messenger Bag is big enough to hold a 15″ laptop while the medium can handle a 13″ laptop.  Also made in San Francisco the name Zero is inspired by the minimal waste in the manufacturing process.  Featuring  quick adjust shoulder straps, front pockets, D Ring, and the ease of being machine washable make these bags convenient and functional.  There are small and mini options of the Zero Messenger Bag so it’s easy to find the right size bag that understands one size does not fit all!

Large Zero Messenger Bag

Stuffed Large Zero Bag

With a selection of commuter laptop bags, totes, limited edition styles, sleeves, pouches and even custom orders shopping for your favorite city lover has never been easier.  For more information or to see all the available bags and accessories  visit Rickshaw Bagworks.  You can also like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter to get all the latest news and updates.

City Messenger Rickshaw City Messenger

 


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Stokke Scoot™, Urban Compact Stroller Review & Giveaway!!!

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Stokke®  is a brand we love at Mommy Ramblings.  We have 3 of the Tripp Trapp® high chairs and they are not only for our 2 youngest little ones, but you will find adults of all shapes and sizes choosing to sit in them.  Truly, it is a quality brand and one I feel is worthy of sharing with others.  With 5 kids I have been through my share of strollers.  I feel a stroller is something where quality cannot be compromised, since it involves the safety of your child and cradles their developing bodies.

A stroller also needs to have features that make it parent friendly as well.  Cup holders, adjustable height handle, ease of use, weight and ability to maneuver well are so important.  The Stokke® Scoot™ has you covered with all of these areas and so much more.  I was blown away by the amount of features and extras included with this stroller as I have other high-end strollers which did not include most of the accessories that the Stokke ®Scoot™ does.

Assembly was so easy that it was almost unbelievable.  I didn’t need tools, but just pushed the front wheels in and the back wheels just snapped in pushing from the side.  In less than a minute all four wheels were on and pardon the pun, we were almost ready to roll.  The 2 way, front facing or rear facing seat goes on just as easy and you hear the clicks and see the safety lock indicator so you know it’s secure.  The harness is adjustable to three heights, there is a nice big mesh basket under for storage and so many configuration on the seat and foot rests.  You can have the seat facing the parent and click the adjustable foot rest in three different positions.  You can turn the seat around so it is facing out and add the adjustable footrest above the fixed one for your child’s comfort. Seat features 4 upright to reclining positions to easily adjust for your child’s comfort.

Stokke Scoot Diagram

There is an optional car seat attachment kit that will accommodate most infant car seats.   It has one of the best canopy hoods for sun, rain and wind protection I have ever seen in a stroller.  There is even an additional zip on visor that adds even more sun shielding protection. A zipper on the canopy opens to reveal a mesh ventilation opening that can double as a viewing window when child is front facing.

Stokke Scoot Softbag

 

There is an optional Stokke® Scoot ™ for young babies-6 months old that has slots for the harness to go through to keep little ones warm, snuggly and secure.  The included rain cover will keep little passengers dry and the net cover will keep the biting bugs away.  The brake is easy to engage and disengage with just a touch of your foot.  The stroller maneuvers nimbly and with ease even with an older toddler through all kinds of strolls, narrow places or crowds.  From the mall to roads of all kind this stroller rolls easily even on the country roads I live on  that are less than smooth and straight.

stokke scoot folding

I was able to push my son with ease in all situations and he is about 30 lbs.  He also was very comfortable and I could even add the adjustable footrest up a bit from the fixed since his little legs still need a bit to grow.  He could relax with room in the recline position and felt super comfy.

Folding the Stokke® Scoot™ is easy and what really makes me happy is that the seat even though a cinch to remove, does not need to be  to fold the stroller.  That is one extra step you can skip and so helpful when you are trying to do so in inclement weather, trying to board public transportation, or with cranky little people in tow.  You simply push up the bottom of the seat and then grab hold of the white release and it folds with ease.  For the most compact folding make sure you set the adjustable handle to its lowest position.  It is light enough to pick up with one hand and fits in the back of my van with a load of room to spare.

The Stokke® Scoot™  has modern styling  that appeals to moms and dads in an available rainbow of vibrant colors. Whether in the city, country, traveling, using public transportation or your own vehicle; Stokke® Scoot™ is a compact, urban stroller that will take you where you need to go in style.  Bottom line is the Stokke® Scoot™ is a stroller that I highly recommend and has the quality to be used for your first child to your last.  Check it out HERE, I think you will be glad you did. The Stokke® Scoot™ has a retail price of $599.99, for more information or to purchase click HERE.  You can keep up with all the latest news on the Stokke® Facebook Page and follow Stokke® on Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

Stokke Scoot Assembly

 

Stokke Scoot Wheels

 

Stokke Scoot Front Wheel Assembly

 

Installing Stokke Scoot Front Wheels

 

Stokke Scoot Rear Wheel Assembly

 

Ready to Install Stokke Scoot Rear Wheel

 

Stokke Scoot Wheels

Stokke Scoot Seat

 

Stokke Scoot Cup Holder

 

Stokke Scoot Visor

 

 

Stokke Scoot Upright FF

 

Stokke Scoot FF Recline

 

Stokke Scoot With Softbag

 

Stokke Scoot Brake

 

Forward Facing Rear View Stokke Scoot

 

Forward Facing Stokke Scoot

 

Stokke Scoot Harness

 

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stokke scoot Luke reclining

 

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Folding Stokke Scoot

 

 

Folding Stokke Scoot Stroller

 

Stokke Scoot Folding

 

Stokke Scoot Folded

 

Stokke Scoot Folded in Van

 

Stokke® is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own red Stokke Scoot ™ Stroller!  Thank you to Stokke® for the review stroller and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US and Canadian residents.

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