Check out our curated playlist, and let the good times roll on your summer road trip! Summer is nearly upon us and for many of us, that means a road trip when the kids are out of school. This family friendly road trip playlist has something for everyone and, while everyone’s taste and “earworm kid…
The Soccer Mom Guide to Prepping the Car for Spring Sports
If you’re a mom with kids who play sports…you know what this means. The days are getting longer and that means one thing if you have kids: The start of spring sports. Football, soccer, lacrosse, softball or pretty much any sport that requires you to transport your kids. See also: transport your kids’ sports equipment, your…
Kids, Pets and Hot Cars: What You Need to Know Before Tragedy Strikes
It’s getting to be that time of year. Temperatures are rising and people all over the country are thinking – or hoping – they’ve seen the last of the cold weather for a while. Since I’m in Texas “that time of year” is about 10 months out of 12, but I can appreciate that the…
If You’re in the 2022 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD Pro, You’re Going Places
How can you just sit and idle? Our 4Runner arrived the night before the most recent ice storm in Texas. I know a lot of my northern friends chuckle at the way Texans react to any form of cold precipitation but trust me – you don’t want someone who thinks anything below 60F is…
Why Your Best Road Trip Car Just Might Be a Truck – the RAM 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4×4
I am from Texas. I’ve never owned a truck. I’m hesitant to broadcast this fact because we really like living here and we don’t want anyone to come for our “Texas Cards.” My husband and I have dreams of buying a travel trailer and in order to pull the kind of travel trailer we want,…
I Traded My Hyundai Santa Fe for a Week to Drive the 2022 Hyundai Tucson
Will I still love my Santa Fe? I’ve driven a Hyundai for the past 15+ years. My husband had a 2002 Santa Fe when we met, which we traded for a new Santa Fe in 2019. We looked at other models at the Hyundai dealership and considered sizing both up (Palisade) and down (Tucson or…
5 things to Love About the 2022 Lexus NX 350
Wonderful things come in small packages. Even though I’ve test driven several Lexus vehicles over the years, I never saw myself as a “Lexus kind of girl.” For me, the brand sits firmly on the unpretentious side of luxury cars, but until I drove this stunner for a week, I never saw myself permanently…
What Cars Would Marvel’s Eternals Drive? A Massive Fan Makes Predictions
Superheros drive cars and drink coffee, right? If you’re a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) chances are you saw Marvel’s Eternals when it was released to theaters in November 2021 or caught it recently on Disney+. Or maybe both. These near God-like super beings are fascinating and we want to know more…
Wanna Take a Family Road Trip? 10 Spring Destinations Ideas (+ a Playlist)
Your New Year goals include more travel, right? Then it’s time to get a jump on your spring family road trip planning with these 10 spring road trip ideas. March and April might seem far off, however, the ideal spring road trip planning time is January – right now. I’ve tried to stay away from…
8 Killer Tips to Pack a Car for the Best Holiday Road Trip
Yes, you can have it all and you can take it with you. No need to fear your precious Christmas vacation will become another chapter in the annals of the Griswolds. Instead, be the envy of everyone on the road, organized able to see out the window. Now, there are different kinds of packers. Pre-night…