Oh, mama, this is good. It used to be that buying a 7 seater SUV meant giving up luxury and value-added extras, especially for second and third row passengers. That’s changed in the last few years, and Ford has led the way with the Explorer, which has become the best-selling 3-row SUV in the US….
9 Old School Road Trip Games You Have to Play With Your Kids
Family road trips are not just about getting to a destination. They are also about the journey. I’m all for iPads and DVD players and other technology but there is something to be said for turning all that off and actually coming together to pass the time. This is when memories are made. Even with…
6 Toddler Road Trip Tips That Will Make You Love Your Next Vacation
Don’t let your little one win! Use these toddler road trip tips to take control of your next family trip. If you plan to pack up the car anytime soon and you have a little one at home, you absolutely need these toddler road trip tips. It is not easy to travel with a baby,…
Oh Yes You Can! 8 of the Best Luxury Cars Under $50K
These legit luxury cars will make you look like a boss (even if you’re not really anyone’s supervisor). Can you really find luxury cars under $50k? Short answer: yes! The truth is that $50,000 will buy you a lot of car, even when your tastes run fancy and pampered. Whether you want a mid-size model,…
No Minivan Shame: 6 Reasons A Minivan is the Best Thing Ever
It’s true. I have no minivan shame. None. I believe a minivan is one of the best family cars for the money hands down. All those articles on how to be cool despite your minivan are lost on me. I Resisted (with a capital R) the minivan life until after I had my third child….
How to Have a Clean Family Car Even When You Have a Bunch of Kids
Parents like us have so much to do besides seek out clean car tips, however, I’m here to tell you this: A Clean Car Will Take You Far. If you want to have a clean family car but think it’s impossible because you have kids, you can think again. I have four rambunctious, messy kids…
An Open Letter to the Powerful Ford Mustang I Fell in Love With
Dear Ford Mustang: I never believed in love at first sight until I met you. There I was in the rental car office just trying to get some kind of four door to get me through the weekend. Then, by luck of the draw, (or was it fate?), the salesperson asked if I’d like to…
5 Most Fuel Efficient Cars For Families We’ve Ever Seen
It is easy being green! Think you can’t have one of these green cars because you have kids? Not true! You can drive in style and save some green while being green! When looking for the best eco-friendly family cars, I didn’t have to look farther than stories written by our A Girls Guide to Cars…
The Best Car Air Filters: Do you really need a carbon cabin air filter?
When’s the last time you thought about air filters when buying a new car? Air filters can make a huge difference in how it feels to drive in a car, especially if you’re in the car for a long time. But do you need a carbon air filter? And what is a carbon air filter…
How to Choose the Best Family SUV: Chevrolet Equinox vs Traverse
In the Equinox vs Traverse debate, size does matter. Choosing between Chevrolet’s 2019 models is tough. The Chevy Equinox vs Traverse is something that is often debated by people looking to find the best family SUV. Finding the right car can be difficult. It takes time to figure out which will be comfortable for the…