This is the ultimate car for the travel junkie. I have a love/hate relationship with minivans. I love them for road trip travel, but not for every day driving. However, when travel takes priority in our lives, I start to think of the minivan in a new way, as a critical tool for the life…
It’s National Dress Up Your Pet Day!
Hooray! It’s National Dress Up Your Pet Day! Who knew there was a day for dressing up your pet? My Molly loves to get dressed up before we hit the road, she thinks everyone can see her in her car seat. Whether it’s dresses, PJ’s, jackets, or just a bow for their hair, you name…
The Perfect Road Trip Snacks For Toddlers
We all know that toddlers can be the most complicated little human beings on earth. I know I have one! As parents, we always run into the problem of feeding our kids they can either be too picky, or they do not want to eat period. With this problem knowing what road trip snacks to…
The Best Movie Soundtracks to Rock Out in your Car With
A car is a sound studio on wheels, after all. I sing loudly, off-key, and if I don’t remember all the words? It’s all good…I just make something up that sounds appropriate. Or, inappropriate if the mood strikes me. I do my best car singing when I’m alone, behind the wheel. My husband doesn’t always…
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…
9 Easy Road Trip Hacks to Keep Your Car Clean Mile After Mile
Road trips – they’re not for the weak of heart nor the weak of stomach. I can’t wait to be on the road again…but this time without the mess. Yes, of course, everyone has those amazing memories that come along with the adventure. Stopping at your favorite diner for breakfast, taking the back roads to…
Who serves the best ice cream in the Midwest? We road trip with Kia to find out!
Who has the best ice cream: Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, or Ohio? Raise your hand if you like ice cream. OK, if you’re not raising your hand, you are either lactose intolerant or just stubborn. Perhaps a descriptive roundup of the best ice cream spots in the Midwest will change your mind. According to the…
Tips for Traveling With Pets
Are Your Furry Friends Part of Your Travel Plans? According to a 2016 TripAdvisor survey, 56 percent of Americans travel with their pets—and I’m one of those people. Because I do animal rescue, some of those dogs and cats weren’t actually my pets when we took our first road trip…did I mention that I’m a…
Cadillac Ranch: Where Cars Become Art
Know A Funky Roadside Attraction? Send Me, Send Me! Roadside attractions have always fascinated me. Maybe it’s all the road trips I took with my family while I was growing up: If there was something strange along the way, my family would find it. Or maybe I just like funky unexpected displays of strangeness. Whatever the…
Nine Audio Books Perfect for a Fall Road Trip
Planning a fall road trip? Consider taking along a few audio books. Fall road trips are my favorite. I love having the windows down with a cool breeze blowing through the car. I love seeing the vibrant colors of the leaves as they explode into color. And I love listening to a good…