Stay safe out there. While we’re dreaming of spring flowers poking up through the ground, winter is far from over; we still have cold and unpredictable weather ahead. And with all the super storms this year, I find myself wondering if I should have invested in winter tires or “snow tires” for my vehicle. But…
100 Things You Should ALWAYS Keep in Your Car
Dad might be driving but Mom needs to be prepared. We all know who will be madder than a hornet on an August afternoon if the family gets stranded on the side of the highway. I’ve driven across North America, and I know how to pack a car, especially those car emergency kit must haves….
A Girl’s Guide to Car Safety
We often forget that we live in such a crazy world when it comes to driving. When was the last time you actually looked around before heading to your car? Did you have your keys in your hand or wait until you got to the car to start fumbling around your purse for them? Did…
I Went To Driver’s Ed And Learned … I Have A Lot To Learn About Driving!
I also learned why I should hire someone else to teach my teen to drive and possibly, save her life. My oldest daughter turned 16 not long ago and the pursuit began: She wanted to get her driver’s license. Since driver education classes were the victim of budget cuts in our schools, I thought, well, of…
Which Luxury 2 Row SUVs Are Best For Child Car Seats? We Put Them to the Ultimate Car Seat Challenge
We tested our car seats in these luxe SUVs and this is what we found. It’s the new parents dilemma: Do you need to give up your luxury car just because you have kids? Of course not! But do consider this: A luxury SUV. You’ll still enjoy the benefits of a luxury car as well…
Which 2 Row SUVs Are Best For Child Car Seats? The Ultimate Car Seat Challenge
New parenthood has so many tough decisions; we just made this one easier. It’s probably the most painful part of new parenthood: Buying a child car seat. You wade through all the rules, regulations, features and benefits of child passenger car seats to be sure that you have absolutely the best, safest possible car seat…
The Safest Cars on the Road: Why Lighter, More Fuel Efficient, Rather than an Older, Heftier Cars Are Safer
New technology and materials have your back. Recently, Kevin Hart and two friends suffered an awful car crash in California. They were in Kevin’s vintage Plymouth, which plunged down an embankment on a hilly road. Luckily they all survived, but the photos of the damage are chilling. The car’s roof was crushed and it’s a…
When You Need to Stop and Sleep – Tips for Napping in your Car
It’s Naptime! March 11th is National Napping Day. Now, I know what you’re probably thinking: every dang thing has it’s own “day” of celebration. National Law Day, National Compliment Day, National Naked Gardening Day (yup, that’s a thing…Google it if you don’t believe me). Before you say “stop the madness” let’s talk about this. Naps…
The Safest Cars on the Road: New Technology Adds Up to Safety for Everyone
It starts with a new airbag, innovated by Honda When Joni Stuker starts to tell a story you know you’re going to laugh; her bubbly voice and rascally smile get you primed for belly laughs. We sat around a conference table a year ago as she launched into a story she dubbed “Eat the Burrito,”…
7 Commandments for Carpooling Kids Like a Boss
It’s back to school season. Get ready, Mom and Dad! Homework, after school practices, and carpooling kids…oh my! When you are in the thick of the school season, you can feel like you are an Uber for kids on a daily basis. Banding together with other parents at the same school or whose kids are…