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
You can love a minivan! I do! Photo: Maria Smith
September 16, 2023

No Minivan Shame: 6 Reasons A Minivan is the Best Thing Ever

There is no minivan shame in my game! It's one of the best family cars for the money and keeps…
Carpooling
Get ready...it's carpool season! Photo: Maria Smith
August 31, 2023

7 Commandments for Carpooling Kids Like a Boss

If you feel like an Uber for kids, a carpool can be a sanity saver. Our rules for carpooling with…
Late Model Cars, Like This 2018 Nissan Rogue, Often Offer A Carbon Cabin Air Filter To Keep Your Car Smell Good.
Late model cars, like this 2018 Nissan Rogue, often offer a carbon cabin air filter to keep your car smell good. Photo: Maria Smith
July 15, 2023

Upgrade Your Air, and your Car, with the Best In-Car Cabin Air Filters

Have a smelly car? Cabin air filters might be to blame, but a replacement will solve the problem. Consider a…
Can A Minivan Be Sexy?
May 7, 2023

Can You Love a Minivan? 7 Head-Turning Features–You Might Just Fall in Love!

In 2018, the best minivans will make you actually want to drive them. Some of the top minivan features include…
The Top Car Cleaning Tips Won'T Work If Only The Parents Are Cleaning. Get Your Kids Involved!
The kids can mess up the car so make sure they help clean it up too! Photo: Maria Smith
April 2, 2023

How to Have a Clean Family Car Even When You Have a Bunch of Kids

These clean car tips can help anyone, but specifically those of us with a bunch of messy kids. We can…
Chevrolet Silverado Family Car
January 17, 2023

USED: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Review – Is the New Family Car a Pickup Truck?

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado is a beast of a truck. It fits in on the work scene as well as…
Use One Of These Old School Road Trip Games To Make Your Next Family Trip More Memorable.
Driving to your next destination could actually be fun! Photo: Maria Smith
September 9, 2022

9 Old School Road Trip Games You Have to Play With Your Kids

Technology be darned! Spend a bit of your next family road trip playing one of these road trip games for…
2020 Ford Explorer
? A Girls Guide to Cars
March 30, 2022

USED: 2020 Ford Explorer: With Hot New Features and a New Look, This is Not Your Daddy’s 7 Seater SUV

The 2020 Ford Explorer is the 7 seater SUV for those who want a vehicle to match up with their…
The Top Car Cleaning Tips Won'T Work If Only The Parents Are Cleaning. Get Your Kids Involved!
The kids can mess up the car so make sure they help clean it up too! Photo: Maria Smith
February 19, 2022

How to Have a Clean Family Car Even When You Have a Bunch of Kids

These clean car tips can help anyone, but specifically those of us with a bunch of messy kids. We can…
The 2019 Honda Passport Is A Great Mid-Sized Suv With Tons Of Trunk Room.
February 2, 2022

USED: 2019 Honda Passport Elite: Why It’s the Best Midsize SUV for Small Families

The 2019 Honda Passport Elite could be considered the best midsize SUV for small families. If you don't need a…