Nothing spoils the trip more than a barfing kid (or worse, adult). If anyone has earned her car sickness badge, it’s my daughter Estee. A few years ago we took a 3,000 mile summer road trip and she got sick every time the car hit 50 miles an hour. Every single time. We had the…
5 of the Best In-Car Coolers to Keep Your Drinks Icy Fresh on Long Drives
There’s nothing worse than a warm soda. Well, maybe your kiddo’s reaction to being handed a warm soda could be worse. Wouldn’t you rather just avoid the whole situation altogether? I know I would. And that’s why we’ve put together a list of the best in-car coolers and refrigerators that you can bring with you on…
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…
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…
Yoga Poses to Unwind After a Long Road Trip
Sore after a long, hard drive? We’ve got you covered. I know how rough you can feel after a long road trip or even after a track day: sore back, chest, arms, legs, and even abs. But don’t worry—I’ll run you through some much-needed relief. Here, I’m going to run you through some basic yoga…
7 Tips to Look Good In (and Out) of the Car This Summer
Because style doesn’t take a vacation. Summer and cars are the perfect pairing. Our cars serve us year round but in the summer we pack up and head off for extended trips to the beach, to the mountains, and to see relatives. All of the sudden our cars aren’t “the school drop off express.” Maybe we…
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…
Keeping Kids Happy In Car Seats: All Our Secrets
Any parent knows kids and car seats aren’t necessarily a match made in heaven. But, car seats are necessary for safety and moms and dads have to find a way for keeping kids happy in car seats. And, if not 100 percent happy, at least content. Or, at least not kicking and screaming. It’s all…
Driving in the Rain – More Dangerous Than Snow?
Respect the rain! Did you know that the majority of weather-related car crashes happen on wet pavement and while driving in the rain? According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 73% of weather-related car accidents happen on wet pavement and 46% happen during rainfall. Surprisingly, a much smaller percentage occur during winter conditions:…
Family Friendly Road Trip Playlist!
Check out our curated playlist, and let the good times roll on your summer road trip! Summer is nearly upon us and for many of us, that means a road trip when the kids are out of school. This family friendly road trip playlist has something for everyone and, while everyone’s taste and “earworm kid…