Nature Walks in the City (in every season)
Neighborhood nature walks are the MVP when it comes to living in the city and maintaining a strong connection to nature.
Tag: urban family life
Marijn and Martijn in Utrecht
Marijn works as an urban planner for the city of Amsterdam making space for sports and play and promoting healthy city design. She lives in Utrecht with her partner and two children and shared some thoughtful insights about making urban life work well for families. Plus, they ride bikes everywhere!
Diana and Jason on the Move in NYC
Diana is raising her son in the same city she was born and raised ināNew York! She’s known online as NYC’s MamĆ on the Move and that’s not just a catchy name. These two move through the city like they were made to do it.
We Love Slow Streets!
Cities everywhere are closing streets to through car traffic to make room for pedestrians and bikes as we continue to practice physical distancing. It’s a great opportunity for urban families!
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.
A Bookseller’s Reading Habits During A Global Pandemic
Brittany is a bookseller and mother who lives in Chinatown, NYC. She wrote this piece for us about reading habits during quarantineāturns out it’s not quite as straightforward as reading during healthier times, but still offers a chance for escape and new perspectives. And isn’t that what we’re all looking for?
Jenna and Gus in Vancouver
Jenna and Gus live in a Vancouver high-rise with their two kids. They love city life something fierce! Jenna gave us a glimpse into everyday rhythms and shared her family’s intentions for urban living.
Day Packs Handbook
Everything you need to pack (and nothing you donāt) for a day in the city. Find the balance between being prepared and packing light with our guideāthen get out and explore your beautiful city!
Donāt 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. š¦ All really good reasons to ring the buzzer!
