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There are many stories behind our products - and perhaps a few questions too. Are you curious about what motivates us, or do you just want to know the best way to hang up your punching bag, find the right clothes for forest kindergarten or motivate your children to learn

Here you will find practical tips, experience reports and real insights into our work and philosophy.

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Boxing training at home: tips and ideas for beginners (with and without a trainer)

A punching bag in your own four walls? That may sound wild at first - but it's actually a really good idea. Boxing training at home is not only effective, but also surprisingly suitable for everyday use.

Whether you simply want to bring more movement into your family life, are looking for a new way to get rid of stress or want your child to let out energy in a healthy way: The punching bag can do it all.

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Unpack & get started: The coolest gift ideas from Snekkerbuks

If you want to give a gift that makes sense, lasts a long time and doesn't break after the third use, Snekkerbuks is the right place for you. Our products are handmade in Amsterdam, made from high-quality, certified materials and, above all, bring you one thing: real joy when you unpack them - and when you start using them.

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Which punching bag is right for your home? 5 tips for choosing the right punching bag - plus an extra tip for the whole family

More and more families are asking us if there is a punching bag that adults and children can use together.

Our answer: Yes, there is. And we call it the family punching bag. If both parents and children want to train with it, we recommend a 1 m long kickboxing bag for beginners with a weight of approx. 20 kg.

Why? - You can find the answer in this article.

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How can I motivate my teenager to learn? 5 tips for less screen time and more exercise

Even if it often seems unavoidable, there is actually no reason to spend every afternoon arguing about homework, school or screen time. With cell phone time-outs, a sporty quarter of an hour and mini-challenges, children, teenagers and parents can get their energy back in the afternoon - not through words, but through exercise. Then the rest (almost) works itself out. 

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Sustainable children's fashion: community, craft, family

In the beginning, I only had the children's lederhosen as a product. The community came about because all three of my children wore these pants at some point and grew out of them. Then I passed the trousers around the family and everyone realized: hey, what a good pair of trousers.

When these children grew up, they passed the pants on again. That's how we realized that they last a long time and that everyone is really happy when they get old, second-hand leather trousers.

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