Pack a picnic blanket and explore local parks for a taste of life in the Bay Area suburbs. A family picnic is a perfect way to test out the Bay Area suburbs. Stop by a grocery store or nearby grab-and-go restaurant for some goodies, find a park or green space, and dig...
Month: August 2021
Unique Public School Programs in the Dallas & Fort Worth Suburbs
With tons of amazing programs in the Dallas suburbs, you’ll have no trouble finding the district that’s right for your family. Whether you prioritize STEAM, the arts, career readiness, college prep, or anything outside of the typical curriculum, there’s a school in...
Strike the Perfect Balance with these “Suburban” Cities
These bustling cities offer it all, with a uniquely suburban vibe. City families are drawn to the suburbs for tons of different reasons: laid-back living, A+ school systems, more space, backyards — and countless other benefits. But even if you are ready to make the...
From Connecticut to Boston to Living in Hastings-on-Hudson — During a Pandemic
Despite the timing, Laura and her family found an amazing fixer-upper in their perfect suburb. After five years in Connecticut, Laura, Andy, and their two young kids were ready for a change. The town they’d settled in was a beautiful coastal community but, as their...
San Francisco Bay Area Suburbs for families, with best parks, trails and farmers markets
No matter what your family is looking for, the Bay Area suburbs have so much to offer. From seaside towns to mountain communities to neighborhoods with a more urban feel, there’s a town to fit everyone’s checklist here. Not to mention there’s always something to do in...
Suburban Jungle’s Alison Bernstein on Buying a Vacation Home
Vacation home sales are up more than 57% year over year. So is now a good time to buy? With the "multitude of options now" as far as remote work, there's been a massive surge in vacation home and second home sales, Suburban Jungle Founder & President Alison...
Closer to Family — and into a New Build — in South Florida Suburbs
After spending a month in Miami, Michelle Smith was ready to make the leap to the South Florida suburbs… When Michelle Smith was considering a move, her seven-year-old son Jackson had one request: stay in the NFC East. At the time, the two were living in Virginia,...
Explore these Instagram-worthy Hotspots in the DC Suburbs
Think all the top photo spots are in the heart of DC? Think again. Washington, DC has renowned sights, but the Instagram-worthy moments don’t stop there. From colorful murals to natural wonders to lesser-known historic sights, the DC suburbs are packed with amazing...
Austin Suburbs for Families: Affordable, fast growing with a strong community
The Austin suburbs are hot — and for good reason. With tons of new business opportunities, plenty of outdoor activities, and amazing music and food, there’s nothing not to love about this fast-growing metro — or its bustling ‘burbs. Learn more about the Austin...
Take a Coffee Tour of the Westchester Suburbs
Locals share their top picks so you can get a taste of the ‘burbs one sip at a time. We hear you — the day doesn’t start until we’ve had our first (or second...or third…) cup of coffee. In the city there are countless options for grabbing an amazing cup of coffee. But...