The 2020 Kia Soul GT Turbo is the perfect car for young hip moms (like me). And I don’t mean like the “cool mom” from “Mean Girls.” It’s versatile for a number of reasons you may not even know that you needed just yet. Whether you’re gearing up for a family road trip or simply…
How to KonMari Your Car and Spark Joy
Yes, a clean car can bring joy. You Might Have Heard of Marie Kondo. Tidying expert, best-selling author, and star of her own Netflix series, Marie Kondo has helped thousands of people organize their homes and lives with her KonMari Method™. But can you “KonMari” your car? You bet you can! The KonMari Method™ encourages…
A Milestone for Women in Auto at the Busan Auto Show in Korea
History was recently made in Korea when three women in auto, from around the world, took part in the Busan Auto Show. Hyundai executives invited women from the Women’s World Car of the Year to participate in this year’s event. As the only juror for the organization from the United States, I took the trip…
Ford Steam Experience Allows kids to build a Mustang GT
Do you have a young engineer at home? Ford STEAM Experience is the kit many kids dream about. It might even make your child dream of becoming an engineer. The Ford Motor Company has created this kit to help kids in elementary and middle school learn how cars are designed. The best part: You can…
Danica Patrick & Ford’s Warriors in Pink: Working together for Breast Cancer Awareness
Every Friday afternoon should end with an interview of one of the most empowering female role models. Danica Patrick has been breaking stereotypes as the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel racing for nearly 10 years—did you know she holds the only women’s victory in the IndyCar Series race? And she continues…
It’s International Women’s Day: #BeBoldForChange
Be the Kind of Woman Who, When Your Feet Hit the Floor Each Morning, the Devil Says “Oh Crap, She’s Up”- Joanne Clancy. We strive to be THAT kind of woman…EVERY DAY! The women who invoke the same kind of response from the Devil and, well, from the world. March 8th is International Women’s Day…
Looking to Find Your Power This Year?
You have it. It’s right in front of you. Your car: It’s the place where the kids tell you about their day, where you laugh with friends, sing like no one is listening and maybe even where you had your first kiss. But your car represents much more: it’s also your power. I learned this the day I…
10 Must-Have Items to Keep Your Car Organized and Ick-Free This Fall
When a first grader calls you out about your messy car, it’s time to clean it up. Do you know who made me realize my car was a little icky and kind of unorganized? My 6-year-old son. “Mommy, it stinks in here. It’s a little messy, too.” Yep, my 6-year-old said that to me when…
How GMC Enlisted DIY Bloggers to Help Make a House a HOME
Sometimes car stories don’t have much to do with cars. Sometimes the cars play a supporting role instead of a starring one. Such is the case with my recent experience as the only non-DIY blogger invited to attend the GMC Yard Sale event. The plot The DIY bloggers and I met up with the GMC Communications…
We’ve Got the Power: Women Are Driving Sales of SUVs
When we say A Girls Guide to Cars, we mean it. We’ve known for a while that women influence at least 80% of all vehicle purchases in the US every year. But another trend with female car buyers is emerging. According to MaritzCX, a customer-experience software and research company, in the last five years, small…