Turns out I look pretty good in a truck. I’ve never considered myself a “truck girl.” I’ve always looked at buying a vehicle through two lenses: functionality for my family and noticeably good looks. Typical trucks, in my opinion, often lack in the area of designer style but they make up for these fashion shortcomings in…
Why Visit the State Fair of Texas? For the Pickup Trucks, Of Course!
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that means the truck display too. If you’ve ever wondered where truck heaven is, that is, all the trucks you can climb in, test out, crawl through, compare, contrast and finally, fill your vision board with, we found it. It’s at the State Fair of Texas, held through October…
Traveling with a Pet: Cars and Car Seats for Dogs to Fit Fido’s Style
Get there happily and in style. Traveling around the country is what I do for a living, whether I am traveling to a city for a TV appearance or visiting a new destination to share with my readers. But I don’t travel alone. Meet Molly and Riley. Molly and Riley love traveling. They go on…
2018 GMC Terrain: Changes To This Midsize SUV We Didn’t Know We Wanted Until Now
As the old saying goes, “I didn’t know what I didn’t know.” That is how I felt when sitting in the new 2018 GMC Terrain for the first time. So many things had been updated or changed from older versions of the Terrain and yet, each one of them made complete sense to me. Let’s…
2017 GMC Canyon 4WD Crew Denali Review- A Truck Built With Women In Mind
Yes Ladies, Trucks Can Be Great. I love trucks, but a full-sized truck intimidates me. My brother-in-law drives a full-size truck, and I am always afraid to borrow it because it’s a beast. The 2017 GMC Canyon Denali is not the least bit intimidating, in fact it is just the right size for my family. While…
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…
Don’t Endanger Your Child: GMC’s Life Saving Rear Seat Reminder
Avert tragedy with the 2017 GMC Acadia rear seat reminder. Every summer, we read tragic stories about a baby accidentally left in a car when a parent forgot he was back there. It’s easy to judge that parent from afar, and state that this could never happen to you, but the reality is that parents…
The 2016 GMC AWD Terrain Denali Review: Can It Serve My Country Girl/City Girl Split Personality?
A Road Trip Reveals All. Living in New York City, I spend much of my time on mass transit riding subways, buses or walking around on foot. So when I get the chance to hit the open road, I’m game. Recently, I had the opportunity to drive the 2016 GMC Terrain AWD Denali from New…
What Drives Her: Helen Emsley, Designing a Bespoke GMC Truck
GMC’s top designer brings luxury and refinement to the utility of trucks and SUVs In the old days, a truck was for hauling heavy things and for women, trucks were mostly a necessary evil or celebrated for the capability they gave us. We loved them even though they were gritty and unglamorous. Oh, how things have changed. Helen Emsley, Executive…
What is Denali, Anyway? The Little Secrets Inside GMC’s Trucks
Trucks built as if the designers were thinking about you. Oh, wait, they were. And that is the meaning of Denali: trucks that go the limit of all they do, from power and muscle to pampered, bespoke luxury interiors to offering assistance in places you might not expect it. You might remember that recently Mt. McKinley was…