Urban Living
Cargo Bike vs Bike Trailer for Kids
Learn about the differences between a bike trailer and a cargo bike to get your kids and/or gear around town! Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy. During the first 14 months of our carfree lifestyle I used a trailer to haul our kids around town. About one year ago I descended the rabbit hole of family biking and decided to buy a [...]
The Big Leap | City Living with Kids
It's amazing how one tiny decision can change your life. Last week I talked about how we gave up our car, almost on a whim, and bought bikes and transit passes instead. After a year of carfree living in the suburbs we decided to take our experiment to a whole new level and move right into the city. As a lifelong suburbanite, this is one of the scariest things I have ever done! I mean, [...]
Carfree With Kids | Two Kids, One Commute, No Car
Almost one year ago we moved our family of four lifelong suburbanites to the city. We ditched our car, got rid of most of our stuff, and squeezed into a tiny apartment. Becoming carfree with kids and adopting an urban lifestyle has been one of the most adventurous and rewarding moves we have ever made. Each Monday I'll be writing an article about different aspects of urban living with small kids that I hope you [...]