If Citykin had a mascot, it would be Megan Harper. You’ve ain’t seen city parenting until you follow Megan. She lives in Sunnyside, Queens with her genetic freak of a tiny human trio that may be cuter than all of our kids. She has more energy than most toddlers and we were so excited when she messaged us asking if she can profile her amazingly diverse and beautiful NYC neighborhood for the Citykin community. YES PLEASE!
Read MoreIt may not have the Brooklyn street cache as a Williamsburg, DUMBO or Cobble Hill…but if you’re not hanging in Prospect Heights then you are missing out on life. One of the coolest and nicest (COOL TO BE KIND PEOPLE!) city moms we know who is our unofficial but official Prospect Heights expert gives the ultimate lowdown on her little slice of Brooklyn heaven. You are welcome!
Read MoreJay-Z grew up in Bed-Stuy. So basically that’s all you need to know about this Brooklyn Neighborhood. It has more street cred than all the cool areas in the universe. #fact. Citykin’s resident Bed-Stuy expert Liz Anthony gave us the insider scoop on what to do with your family in this diverse, bustling slice of Brooklyn.
Read MoreThe month of June is all about celebrating Pride and the LGBTQI communities in cities all over the world, bringing together people of all groups to celebrate love, life and equality. It culminates in the Pride march, with the largest of its kind in New York. Should you bring your kids… Citykin put together a quick weekend guide for your families to see love in all different shapes and sizes, in its technicolor glory.
Read MoreYou will thank us after sifting through this kid-friendly Chicago restaurant guide. But your waistline may not. Here are some of the top places recommended to us by our Citykin Chitown crew on where to have an amazing meal that BOTH kid and parent will love. Bon Appétit!
Read MoreCities are full of lights, sounds and people at all hours. Combine that with small spaces, paper thin walls and a lot of tiny humans in one living area, getting your baby to sleep is all but a Herculean task. Two former A-lister professional nannies dish out their top tips for getting your baby to sleep. zzzzzzzzz (we can dream it already.)
Read MoreMarch Madness, wings, beer, bars and tiny humans. One of those things doesn’t belong…(we’re more of a nacho platter crew here at Citykin.) Watching ALL the games and bringing your kids along doesn’t need to be a horrible experience. Here’s how to March Madness with your tiny human squad.
Read MoreSmall apartments, thin walls, fake walls, shared bedrooms, nosey neighbors. Sex in the city can seem all but impossible sometimes. Citykin gathered some tips to help improve your sex life in cramped quarters.
Read More It hit MINUS 50 in Chicago this week (COLDER than Antarctica. Read: WHAT IN THE ACTUAL F.) Is that even a temperature? We were inspired and simultaneously terrified so we compiled a list called the "Polar Vortex Swearby Guide." STAY WARM and STAY CALM (when putting on kid boots.)
Dining with toddlers is no joke. See how two Brooklyn dads and Citykin co-founders navigate brunch, beer and a bevy of toddlers. Tip: sit in No Man's Land.
Read MoreFrom beaches to BBQ to partying until 6AM…some families’ Christmas traditions MIGHT be better than yours
Read MoreSpace for city dwellers is the ultimate challenge. There is never enough. The essay on why city people are certifiable is another article but until then…here are some unreal tips by a designer who styles for ALL THE drool-worthy furniture brands.
Read MoreYou have no outdoor space, a tiny apartment, it’s raining like London is watching a really sad movie and you have an energetic tiny human who needs to expel energy immediately. What to do? Citykin has some answers.
Read MoreYou swear you’re going to cook tonight. But then you remember…tiny kitchen. What cooking tools do you really need to make meals that would make even Martha Stewart blush.
Read MoreYou have an oven that doubles as a shoe closet and a freezer that makes your dorm room fridge look spacious. Welcome to the NY city kitchen.
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