Learning to drive a stick shift… because I had to! Maybe your parents insisted you learn to drive a stick shift. Mine didn’t. Even with all the drivers in our household (I’m the oldest of 8), we didn’t have a manual vehicle other than a John Deere tractor on the farm until just before I…
2020 Mazda 3 vs 2020 Mazda CX-30: Which One is the Winning Family Car Pick?
He Wants the Hatchback, but I Want the SUV. I love the 2020 Mazda CX-30 and my husband loves the 2020 Mazda 3 hatchback. But which one is the better family car pick? Let’s compare the two since they’re similar, but they’re not quite the same. The styling is similar in the front, but the…
2019 Honda HR-V Sport: Choosing a Compact SUV for Some Mother Daughter Fun
The 2019 Honda HRV Sport is a whole vibe! I love a good road trip, especially when I am rolling in a sassy and fun car like the HRV Sport! Recently, my mom and I hit the road in the compact SUV and we had a blast. She will be moving to another state soon so…
Audi A5 Sportback: Perfect Small Luxury Car for Stylish Working Moms
The Audi A5 Sportback is the perfect small luxury car for stylish moms like me. Almost a year ago, I purchased the Audi A5 Sportback with the Premium Plus Package. I’ve come to love this small luxury 4-door sedan so much so that I’ve named it “Sexy Beast.” It is the perfect luxury car for stylish working…
The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book Can Make Your Holiday Road Trip an Exercise in Perfection
You need a bit of luxe in your life, this year more than ever. Every year, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus curates a select group of Fantasy Gifts, an exclusive group of products and experiences that come with an over-the-top price tag. But for a less pricey investment, the company curates a Christmas Book with a…
An Affordable 4-door Sports Car: The 2019 Kia Stinger
Yes, you can get an affordable 4-door sports car. And it’s family-friendly so you can bring the kids along for the joyride. I’m talking about 2.0L Turbo 255 horsepower AWD. The 2019 Kia Stinger is the FUN and SPORTY sedan for families. I’ll admit, it took me one day of driving the Stinger before I…
Nissan Kicks Review: The Compact Crossover for Music Lovers
The 2018 Nissan Kicks is the SUV I dreamed of. Who really, really wanted to drive the 2018 Nissan Kicks? This mom. My baby sister is in college and has a Nissan Juke. It’s cute and she loves it, so naturally, I was curious about the Kicks which pretty much replaced the now-discontinued Juke. Ever…
2019 Hyundai Veloster 2.0 Premium: This Hyundai Hatchback Is Refined But Spirited
This fun and feisty ‘starter sports car’ will inspire you to do more. Hyundai has been working hard to shed its “starter car” image. But in the case of the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, ‘starter’ is right where it wants to be. That’s because this car is might be viewed as the gateway to a performance…
Why We Love Wedge Sneakers, the Same Reason We Love the 2019 BMW X4
Sporty style that makes you look gorgeous and perform flawlessly? What’s not to love! Men will never understand wedge sneakers. Most don’t understand the crossover hatchback, either. All the more reason to love the BMW X4 crossover hatchback, redesigned for 2019. Girls, especially those of you who love to drive, this one is for you….
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback: Tech is the Star in this Value Hatchback
This “Boyfriend Car” might just make your list, too. Here’s the thing about your boyfriend’s car: it’s not always right for you. It’s likely more driver focused and less passenger focused, more sportster than fashionista. The longer roof line allows things like surfboards and kayaks to be easily transported, and they can be lower to…