Dreaming of driving through the amber waves of grain, seeing the purple mountain majesty of the shining sea? Then pack your bags and head out on a festive getaway. Whether you’re heading to a beautiful sandy beach, mountain getaway, or small town to find the best barbecue, make sure you packed everything you need for…
10 Best Places to Celebrate the 4th of July
What better time to head out on a road trip and explore America than on the 4th of July? From sea to shining sea, there are adorable towns across our great nation to celebrate Independence Day! Fireworks to parades to picnics, below you’ll find 10 great destinations to celebrate the good ‘ole US of A—and…
How to Keep Your Car Beach Ready: What to Pack for the Beach
You never know when the beach will call to you. Here’s how to be ready to answer that call any time. Whether for one day or a family vacation, a beach trip is all about relaxing and having fun. And it usually is fun and relaxing–so long as you know what to pack for the…
7 Summer Car Care Tips to Help You (and Your Car) Keep Cool
Welcome to the height of summer. While hot summer temperatures can have an advantage, such as killing viruses and germs that may make their way into your car–Ford engineered a heat-driven germ-killing process to sanitize police cars during the Covid-19 pandemic– those temps can do a number on humans in cars. We know not to…
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…
5 of the Best In-Car Coolers to Keep Your Drinks Icy Fresh on Long Drives
There’s nothing worse than a warm soda. Well, maybe your kiddo’s reaction to being handed a warm soda could be worse. Wouldn’t you rather just avoid the whole situation altogether? I know I would. And that’s why we’ve put together a list of the best in-car coolers and refrigerators that you can bring with you on…
Your Car Emergency Kit: 100 Things You Should ALWAYS Keep in Your Car
No matter who is driving you need to be prepared with an emergency kit. ** PSSST ** We’re giving away a $100 Amazon Gift Card to help you start your emergency kit on Instagram NOW!! – -> Instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars We all know who will be madder than a hornet on an August afternoon if the family…
10 Surprising Things To Do In Connecticut This Summer
More summer fun #Repost @thekimorlando ・・・ S’mores #GoRVing #AD #familytime #tmom #mysticcountry #hemlockhillrv A photo posted by @blissfullydomestic on Jun 20, 2015 at 5:59am PDT Skip the summer traffic— here are 10 great things you can do much closer to home. If all the time you spend in Connecticut is driving to New England’s summer…
Road Trip Hacks That Will Save Your Family Vacation
Road trips are a staple of family adventures, but they can be exhausting for the unprepared parent. When everyone is in a car for long periods of time, it’s easy for problems to arise—especially when traveling with children. However, with some careful planning ahead of time, it’s easy to overcome the obstacles and have a…
How to Potty Train on a Road Trip – and Not Hate Every Minute of It
The perils of potty training while traveling. On a recent flight, the two dads sitting in front of me had their toddler strapped into a car seat in the middle seat. Just as the buckle-your-seatbelts-we’re-about-to-land announcement went out over the public address system, the toddler announced that he had to pee. I don’t remember reading…