About Jill Robbins

Jill is the oldest mom with the youngest kids pretty much everywhere she goes. She has a 29-year-old daughter and two 11 year-old sons. She realizes that yes, that’s a really big gap between kids. Jill is passionate about travel and experiences and strives to minimize "stuff" and clutter in her everyday life. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Woman's Day and more. She loves writing about cars because she spends more time than she cares to admit in the drop off line and other mom-related errands. She lives with her husband and two sons in the San Antonio area. You can find out what Jill is up to by reading her blog, Ripped Jeans and Bifocals, where she writes about travel, adoption, and her spin on everyday life.

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Best Tips To Pack A Car
December 20, 2022
It’s all about getting there! If your winter plans include a holiday road trip, we’ve got eight of the best tips to pack a car to help you out.
A Girls Guide To Cars | Road Tripping With Kids? Here Are 6 Tips To Keep Your Car From Getting Totally Gross - Road Trip W Kids Clean Car A Girls Guide To Cars Feat
December 15, 2022
Do you accept “I’m taking a road trip with kids and my car is gonna get trashed”? Read how to road trip with kids without your car getting totally gross.
Woman Standing In Front Of Ford Bronco Black Diamond
December 12, 2022
What is it like to drive the 2021 Ford Bronco Black Diamond off-road SUV? If you’ve seen this stunner on the street and are curious, we’ve got answers!
Chevrolet Provides Escort Vehicles For Gold Star Families And Veterans At Wreaths Across America. Photo: Wreaths Across America
December 9, 2022
The country’s longest veterans parade kicks off soon. See how Chevrolet is involved in honoring the fallen through Wreaths Across America
Red 2023 Toyota Prius Prime
November 8, 2022
Love a sedan? Want a hybrid? That’s also an electric car? We test drove the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV and this is what you need to know.
Winter Travel Emergency Kit
November 4, 2022
Taking a winter trip or just driving across town when the weather outside is frightful? Here are 14 things you need in your emergency kit for winter travel.
A Girls Guide To Cars | Used: 2019 Toyota Highlander: Why It Makes The Best Travel Car Ever (And Is Just Plain Awesome) - Untitled Design 1
September 27, 2022
If you road trip you need a car that can keep up. The 2019 Toyota Highlander is great for the carpool at home and making family vacations a dream.
Vw Passat
September 17, 2022
With the popularity of SUVs and crossovers being stronger than ever, is anyone driving sedans anymore? Maybe they should be. Meet the VW Passat.
Two Kids In The Second Row Of The Kia Carnival Mpv
September 5, 2022
Here’s a road trip playlist everyone will love. Clean, kid-friendly songs that (mostly) won’t drive parents bonkers. What’s not to like about that?
Beauty Bag In Front Of A Car
August 16, 2022
Women on the go want to look good while driving from point A to point B. This list of beauty essentials to keep in your car help busy women look great.