Bugaboo Friends Giveaway

Recently, someone from Bugaboo contacted me. They wanted to let me know about Bugaboo Friends, a new community where parents share their experiences (photos, videos, daily rounds, etc.). Here’s the thing, as my regular readers know, I’m so NOT a stroller person, even less a Bugaboo stroller person. However, I responded “Many of my NYC area readers are Upper East Siders (where the Bugaboo is the “standard” stroller), so tell me more…”

Overall, I like the site. My favorite part is the gallery. I like looking at pictures of “on the go” parents and their kids from around the world. I also like the Bugaboo Challenges where an activity challenge (with prize rewards) is set out each month. For example, this month’s challenge is to photograph your city - and capture what makes your city - your city. It’ll be interesting to see how creative everyday people get with the various challenges.

The only thing that I don’t get is that (in theory) the site is dedicated to parents, but when you click on “become a friend”, it says that you don’t have to be a parent or own a Bugaboo stroller to join. Personally, I don’t see the appeal of being on a social site if I don’t have the common bonding thread (in this case, the Bugaboo) in common with the rest of the community. That’s just me, though. In sum, if you have a Bugaboo or aspire to the Bugaboo “lifestyle”, this is a great site for you. To join, visit http://www.bugaboo.com/ and click the ‘friends’ button at the top of the page.

So, do you have (or aspire to have) a Bugaboo? If so, I have a dark khaki Bugaboo Micro Fleece Blanket that I’m giving away to one of you. It’s soft, water repellent and warm, so it will help to keep your little one warm. To win it, simply leave me a comment or send me an email (contests@mominthecity.com) telling me one thing that you like about the new Bugaboo Friends site by December 31st. The winner will be chosen in a random drawing.