A car is a sound studio on wheels, after all. I sing loudly, off-key, and if I don’t remember all the words? It’s all good…I just make something up that sounds appropriate. Or, inappropriate if the mood strikes me. I do my best car singing when I’m alone, behind the wheel. My husband doesn’t always…
Yes, You can Find Cheap Parking with These Parking Apps – Even The Most Expensive Cities
Parking karma is right in the palm of your hand. Whether you work in a busy city or pay one a visit, parking fees can be exorbitant. Parking in cities like New York, Boston, Chicago and Denver come at a premium. Can parking apps really help? Yes they can! 8 years ago when the New…
Road Trip Planning Checklist: How to Safely Prepare During a Pandemic
Road trips seem to be the new way to travel these days and it’s no surprise. But we’re in a pandemic. Safety above all should be top priority. I get it. You’ve got cabin fever and want to venture off for a bit, clear your mind. And you’ve quarantined so long, you deserve it, right?…
A Complete Guide to Road Tripping With Pets
Why travel alone when you can bring your fur babies along? Road trips are always fun, but they are even better when you can bring your pet with you! As someone who’s driven over 3,000 miles with two dogs, I’d like to think I’m somewhat experienced in this topic. With so many places becoming more…
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….
Planning a Family Road Trip? These Fun Games, Toys and Activities Keep Kids Entertained
There will be no backseat bickering during this family road trip. Summer vacations are different this year. More families are choosing staycations as a safer way for their families to get a change of scenery. Sometimes these staycations can mean hours on the road. As a parent with 9-years’ worth of road trips under my…
Is Your Car Ready For Summer Hiking Trips?
Getting your car ready is the first step to a successful hiking trip. Last year, I decided to get healthy and explore this beautiful country I live in. Hiking Glacier Park was top on my hiking trips list, but I knew I needed to prepare myself for a hike this big. I had no idea…
10 Things You Should Keep in the Car
We Don’t Think About the Essentials We Need Until We NEED Them. When you think about what to keep in your car, what items come to mind? Of course, a phone charger, extra change, jumper cables, and your cell phone come to mind, but what else SHOULD be in your car? You never think about the…
6 Best Food Containers to Keep Your Car Crud-Free
“I’ll never let my kids eat in the car.” Yeah, right. We’ve all either heard it or said it. But it’s probably one of the first things to go once you reach elementary age, if not before. Yes, a crumb-free vehicle sounds amazing, but it’s insanely unrealistic. Whether it’s a rushed breakfast on the way…
Sleepypod Pet Travel Harness and Carrier Review: Travel Safely, Fur Babies!
Surprise – Your lap is not the safest place for your pup to ride. My dog, Eli is a PITA. No, that’s not a fancy new breed. It’s a description of how he behaves when it’s time to go somewhere. And that makes him difficult to travel with. Which is tough, because we travel a lot….