Dad might be driving but Mom needs to be prepared. We all know who will be madder than a hornet on an August afternoon if the family gets stranded on the side of the highway. I’ve driven across North America, and I know how to pack a car, especially those car emergency kit must haves….
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100 Things You Should ALWAYS Keep in Your Car
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Run Flat Tires: The Most Civil Way to Have a Flat Tire
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Netflix’s Hyperdrive Will Keep You On the Edge of Your Seat
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Which Luxury 2 Row SUVs Are Best For Child Car Seats? We Put Them to the Ultimate Car Seat Challenge
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The 2020 Volvo XC90 Luxury 3 Row SUV Just Got More Elegant
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Future Cars: 13 Trends That Will Change Your Life Now
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The New Fiat 500X: A Small, Mighty, and Fun Fiat SUV
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The Safest Cars on the Road: Why Lighter, More Fuel Efficient, Rather than an Older, Heftier Cars Are Safer
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Lexus UX: Is this Compact SUV the Perfect Car for City Life?
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Crafts For Kids (and Adults) You Can Do In The Car
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After School Hunger: Handle it Like a Boss
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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee: How it Brought Back Enough Memories to Fill Its Cargo Space
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