Tip #1: Good driving is your best defense. But there are other ways, too. About this time every year I start to wonder if not investing in winter tires was a mistake. When snow is in the forecast I rush to the grocery store before the storm starts to stock up on essentials, and then…
Get On the Road to a Healthier New Year
You know the saying, “New Year, New Me!” Did you know that approximately 80% of people who set resolutions in the new year fail? Why do we think that is? It may be because people set unrealistic goals, or they just aren’t ready to make a change yet. Not to worry, we want to help…
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…
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…
What Not to Do When You Get an Out of State Traffic Ticket
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…
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…
Best Gifts for Travelers : Road Trip Warrior or Frequent Flyer
Do you have a traveler in your life you need to shop for this holiday season? If so, look no further because I’ve curated a list of the best gifts for travelers. Whether you’re shopping for a frequent flyer or road trip warrior, finding gifts for them will include items that make their travels less…
Which Teen Driver App Should You Trust? 3 of Our Favorites
They’re still your babies, after all. It seems like yesterday my toddlers were happily zooming around in their plastic cars. Suddenly I have two teen drivers behind the wheel of 4,000+ pounds of steel. My 15 year old daughter just got her temp permit and is raring to go. My 17 year old son passed…
Crafts For Kids (and Adults) You Can Do In The Car
“Look what I made!” instead of “Are we there yet???“ Did you know that March is National Craft month? If you’re planning a family road trip and need some things to keep the kids (or yourself) busy while you’re on the road, why not plan a few crafts for kids? Usually, we opt for games,…
Home for the Holidays: A Road Trip Survival Guide
I cannot believe the holidays are already here! Let the chaos begin. Not only does this mean shopping for gifts in crowded stores and getting stuck in traffic, but also long-distance traveling and family time. Can you survive all of that? Sure you can because I’m going to give you all of the tips and…