About Maria Smith

Maria Smith is the founder of MamaliciousMaria.com, one of the top parenting, travel and auto blogs in the country. A member of the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association, Maria is Married with 4 kids aged 4 to 10. In her pre-baby life she was a TV producer at The Oprah Winfrey Show, among others, and these days, aside from motherhood and writing, plays a mean game of tennis, travels constantly and covets finding fun things for moms to do.

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Don'T Let Minivan Shame Stop You From Driving The Minivan You Need In Your Life
September 16, 2023
There is no minivan shame in my game! It’s one of the best family cars for the money and keeps everyone happy and entertained, including me!
Carpooling
August 31, 2023
If you feel like an Uber for kids, a carpool can be a sanity saver. Our rules for carpooling with kids will make your experience sane and save your car from chaos.
Late Model Cars, Like This 2018 Nissan Rogue, Often Offer A Carbon Cabin Air Filter To Keep Your Car Smell Good.
July 15, 2023
Have a smelly car? Cabin air filters might be to blame, but a replacement will solve the problem. Consider a carbon cabin air filter for premium filtering.
Can A Minivan Be Sexy?
May 7, 2023
In 2018, the best minivans will make you actually want to drive them. Some of the top minivan features include cutting-edge technology and safety features.
The Top Car Cleaning Tips Won'T Work If Only The Parents Are Cleaning. Get Your Kids Involved!
April 2, 2023
These clean car tips can help anyone, but specifically those of us with a bunch of messy kids. We can have a clean family car again!
Chevrolet Silverado Family Car
January 17, 2023
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado is a beast of a truck. It fits in on the work scene as well as the grade school scene. Yes, a pickup truck can be a family car!
Use One Of These Old School Road Trip Games To Make Your Next Family Trip More Memorable.
September 9, 2022
Technology be darned! Spend a bit of your next family road trip playing one of these road trip games for kids. Make the journey as fun as the destination.
2020 Ford Explorer
March 30, 2022
The 2020 Ford Explorer is the 7 seater SUV for those who want a vehicle to match up with their adventurous lives. This 3rd row SUV is just fantastic.
The Top Car Cleaning Tips Won'T Work If Only The Parents Are Cleaning. Get Your Kids Involved!
February 19, 2022
These clean car tips can help anyone, but specifically those of us with a bunch of messy kids. We can have a clean family car again!
The 2019 Honda Passport Is A Great Mid-Sized Suv With Tons Of Trunk Room.
February 2, 2022
The 2019 Honda Passport Elite could be considered the best midsize SUV for small families. If you don’t need a 3rd row, this is the family car for you!