Yes, you can have it all and you can take it with you. No need to fear your precious Christmas vacation will become another chapter in the annals of the Griswolds. Instead, be the envy of everyone on the road, organized able to see out the window. Now, there are different kinds of packers. Pre-night…
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 Trip to Witch City in the Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD
‘Tis the season to get spooky. For some that may mean decorating, haunted houses, pumpkin picking. Or maybe a trip to the “Witch City” also known as Salem, Massachusetts. It’s only a few hours away from the tri-state area which makes a fun, easy road trip. And the Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD was perfect for providing…
6 Best Food Containers to Keep Your Car Crud-Free
“I’ll never let my kids eat in the car.” Yeah, right. We’ve all either heard it or said it. But it’s probably one of the first things to go once you reach elementary age, if not before. Yes, a crumb-free vehicle sounds amazing, but it’s insanely unrealistic. Whether it’s a rushed breakfast on the way…
Top 10 Reasons You Should Try an RV Rental For Your Next Travel Adventure
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to see amazing things, that is. We recently went on our first RV trip exploring a few of the best National Parks in America. As a novice to the RV scene, I was a bit unsure if my family of 4 would take to this method of travel…
The Ultimate Road Trip Playlist: The Space Trip Mix Tape, Inspired By Apollo 11
Music makes the journey, even all the way to the moon and back. 50 years ago, the astronauts on Apollo 11 walked on the moon for the first time. For motivation and inspiration, they had a playlist! In those days, cassette tapes were not yet widely used, but they were perfect for space travel. (And…
2018 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD – Luxury and Comfort in a 7 Passenger SUV
The Mazda Cx-9’s head-turning style and practical amenities make time this 7 passenger SUV easy. Attention to detail can make or break your time in the car. Not every car is worthy of long drives or long commutes, but the 2018 Mazda CX-9 Limited AWD certainly was for us on a recent trip. It has a…
Exercise in the Car – From Kegels During a Commute to Kid Games for a Road Trip
No one loves sitting in the car for long periods of time. Whether it’s a daily commute or a summer road trip, bodies need to move! The average commute time for Americans is more than 25 minutes. That means lots of people are spending much more than 25 minutes in a car each morning and…
A Memphis Road Trip in a Buick Enclave Luxury SUV Is Just What We Needed
Because the family friendly Buick Enclave has plenty of luxe perks for adulting, too. Last I checked, us parents have a few things to celebrate when summer begins. No more 6:00 am wake up calls, packing lunches, or fundraisers. Don’t we deserve to squeeze in a parents getaway…kid free? The answer is yes! The only…
8 Road Trip Tips For ???? ???????? Rather Than @$%*&#! on Your Next Family Road Trip
I learned the hard way. It can be the source of fondest memories or the stuff of nightmares. When I was in high school I took a road trip with my best friend and his parents from my home in Massachusetts to Walt Disney World in Florida. I worked at my job at an ice…