Why should anyone drive a manual on today’s roads? They are complicated, cumbersome and inconvenient. A design feature from the olden days of the automobile. With the overwhelming majority now tilting towards automatic vehicles, it looks like the days of the manual are over. I did not always drive a stick shift, but after I…
100 Things You Should ALWAYS Keep in Your Car
Dad might be driving but Mom needs to be prepared. We all know who will be madder than a hornet on an August afternoon if the family gets stranded on the side of the highway. I’ve driven across North America, and I know how to pack a car, especially those car emergency kit must haves….
Best Safety Features for a Teen Driver’s First Car
BEYOND AIRBAGS: Best First CARS and Safety Features for Teens The time has come. Your teen has passed her driving test, and now pines for her own vehicle. While tech features and eye-catching elegance may be on her wish list, safety over style is the name of the game for parents purchasing their teen’s first…
A Trip to Witch City in the Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD
‘Tis the season to get spooky. For some that may mean decorating, haunted houses, pumpkin picking. Or maybe a trip to the “Witch City” also known as Salem, Massachusetts. It’s only a few hours away from the tri-state area which makes a fun, easy road trip. And the Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD was perfect for providing…
Fancy Footwear for Fine Driving
Comfort, agility, and traction are the key to good driving shoes. As much as we love our sexy heels, let’s be real– when it comes to driving, they aren’t ideal. They may look cute for a photo but once you’re on the road, it’s important to wear shoes that have good traction on your car’s brake…
Turn Your Family Road Trip Into a Learning Adventure
These are lessons your kids might actually love. Here’s another thing to love about homeschooling: the freedom to travel when you want. Growing up, road trips with the family are honestly the fondest memories that I look back on. And I’m just as excited to be able to create family road trip memories with my sons….
Hispanic Heritage Month: Travel with Purpose
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and what better way to celebrate than by sharing a story. This past summer, my family and I visited our motherland: Puerto Rico. Sure, we wanted to bask in the sun and enjoy all that the island has to offer but knowing the impact that Hurricane Maria left a year prior,…
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, So We Toured Iconic Latin Culture Destinations in a Toyota Corolla
Is there a better way to see South Florida’s best sights? I live in Miami. Latin culture is everywhere. So while we regularly enjoy ceviche and mojitos, it’s even better when you get to dive in with with experts who can show you what you’re missing. And, when you get to hang out with one…
Celebrity Car Love: These Girls Put Their Power Into Gorgeous Car Collections
They don’t just dream about beautiful cars. Growing up, I remember my mom’s excitement when seeing a souped-up hot rod. And leave it to my Aunt J to purchase a 1969 black and green Chevy Chevelle SS, which is my dream car. I only wish she still had that beast, because I would beg her…
I Went To Driver’s Ed And Learned … I Have A Lot To Learn About Driving!
I also learned why I should hire someone else to teach my teen to drive and possibly, save her life. My oldest daughter turned 16 not long ago and the pursuit began: She wanted to get her driver’s license. Since driver education classes were the victim of budget cuts in our schools, I thought, well, of…