How Well Do You Know Your Neighborhood?
Dig in to the story and history of your neighborhood this weekend. It’s not just nerdy, it’s the first step to truly understanding your city and finding ways to give back. 💙🏙
Author: Mandalyn Renicker
Read This Before You Decide To Leave The City For Good
The pandemic is pushing some people out of cities. Sometimes it’s unavoidable but sometimes we can wait it out. Here’s some encouragement to stay.
Introducing City In A Box!
Our new activity boxes are packed with toys, crafts, snacks, games, and a picture book your kids will love. Each box celebrates the culture of a different city and is like a mini adventure right in your living room. Preorder today! Perfect for quarantine life.
Our Cities Will Shine Again
Coronavirus has stolen so much of what makes us feel human. But not forever.
Quarantine Rainbows
Spread rainbows, not coronavirus! 🌈 Paint a rainbow on your window as a sign of solidarity and hope to your neighbors—and yourself—while you’re stuck inside. Then go on a rainbow hunt with the kids!
Hey Parents, We Can Chill Out (And Have Another Kid)
In Selfish Reasons To Have More Kids, Dr. Bryan Caplan argues that parents’ stress is largely self-imposed, our kids are hard-wired to turn out the way they will, and parenting is less important than we think. So why not have another kid?
Don’t Use Your Whiny Voice (And Other Ways To Love Winter)
Winter is inescapable but that doesn’t mean we have to live in denial or enter survival mode to get through it. A mindset shift and adopting ideas from some hardy northern cities is all it takes to actually enjoy wintertime!
Ring the Buzzer: Subscriptions and Deliveries for City Families
Subscription services and grocery delivery can save a heck of a lot of time. We’ve collected our favorites, from grocery services to meal kits to activity boxes for all ages. 📦 All really good reasons to ring the buzzer!
Citizen Science For City Kids (And Their Parents)
What do picking up litter, ID-ing butterflies at the park, and searching the night skies for constellations have in common? They’re all citizen science projects perfect for city kids. Learn how to find a project near you and join in!
Jawaria’s Family of 6 in Pittsburgh
This family of 6 in Pittsburgh lives in just 675 square feet but that doesn’t keep them from living a full and vibrant life. Jawaria shares her family’s perspective on the joys and sacrifices of city living in this exceptional interview.
