It’s OK to just ignore that ticket you got on your road trip this summer, right? Wrong. Each of the 50 states that make up our nation is unique in its culture and attractions. Driving in each state can also be an experience in and of itself (and not always a positive one). Travel by…
Exercise in the Car – From Kegels During a Commute to Kid Games for a Road Trip
No one loves sitting in the car for long periods of time. Whether it’s a daily commute or a summer road trip, bodies need to move! The average commute time for Americans is more than 25 minutes. That means lots of people are spending much more than 25 minutes in a car each morning and…
9 Easy Road Trip Hacks to Keep Your Car Clean Mile After Mile
Road trips – they’re not for the weak of heart nor the weak of stomach. I can’t wait to be on the road again…but this time without the mess. Yes, of course, everyone has those amazing memories that come along with the adventure. Stopping at your favorite diner for breakfast, taking the back roads to…
Lyft and Uber Safety Tips: Apps and Advice to You Get There Safely
Rideshare is great… until it isn’t. Who didn’t shiver with familiar dread when we heard the news last year of college girls being targeted and murdered by fake Uber drivers? It’s unnerving, but necessary: Getting into a stranger’s car for a ride home, to the airport or to a friend’s house. But thanks to apps–the…
Baseless Car Seat Installation: How to Keep Baby Safe In Taxis and Ubers
Choosing the correct car seat for your baby is one of the first big decisions parents make. Before your baby is even born, you likely spent hours researching which car seat to buy. You chose one you believe will be easy to use and will keep your baby safe and secure. But did you think…
Wanna Take a Family Road Trip? 10 Spring Destinations Ideas (+ a Playlist)
Your New Year goals include more travel, right? Then it’s time to get a jump on your spring family road trip planning with these 10 spring road trip ideas. March and April might seem far off, however, the ideal spring road trip planning time is January – right now. I’ve tried to stay away from…
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…
Your Car Emergency Kit: 100 Things You Should ALWAYS Keep in Your Car
No matter who is driving you need to be prepared with an emergency kit. ** PSSST ** We’re giving away a $100 Amazon Gift Card to help you start your emergency kit on Instagram NOW!! —> Instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars We all know who will be madder than a hornet on an August afternoon if the family gets…
5 of the Best Compact Cars For Road Tripping
Just call me the “Road Trip Queen.” I’ve been road tripping pretty much on a monthly basis since moving to South Florida. And I am totally having a blast. It was never really planned but life just sort of pushed me into that direction. One particular area that I seem to keep hot is Central…
Easy Winter Windshield Tricks to End Your Fight With Ice
Ice is nice. But not on your windshield. As I type this, the first storm of the season is barreling up the East Coast. It’s November and no, I don’t feel prepared for winter. Not mentally prepared and not physically prepared. Still, when I head out tomorrow to run my errands, I’ll need to scrap…