These days it’s rare that I’m in the driver’s seat. As a mom of a 16-year-old, my son has taken over driving duties as he clocks behind the wheel hours in anticipation of getting his driver’s license. I’ve gotten used to the view from the passenger seat as he drives anywhere and everywhere.
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4 Important Life Lessons Sleepaway Camp Teaches Kids
What makes a good summer? The answer differs for everyone but for my kids, the hallmark of a great summer is spending more time sleeping in a sleeping bag than in their own beds. I’ve always known that camp experiences were important for our kids, but there are important life lessons sleepaway camp can teach every kid,…
11 Winter Driving Tips to Help You Stay Safe on the Road
On long winter weekends, we grab our season ski passes, load the car up with gear, and head west of Washington, DC to one of our favorite ski resorts in the mountains of Maryland. I know from our many trips that the farther we get from the city, the colder and snowier it gets. Even…
4 Ways Autotrader Can Educate & Empower First Time Car Buyers
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Autotrader; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Fourteen years ago when I was a new mom, my husband and I started shopping for our first new family car. We had our sights set on a blue Volvo station wagon that would keep…
How a Scary Drive Home from a Ski Trip Almost Led to Buying a Kia Sorento and Why it’s on My Short List of Cars I Love
Imagine driving down a highway cutting through a remote part of the state late at night while snow is hitting the windshield. The temperatures hover just below freezing so frozen flakes swirl below the tires who roll along the white salt treated road. The interior of the car is warm, cozy, and sleep inducing for…
9 Reasons Non-Minivan Owners Will Fall in Love with the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
This post is sponsored by FCA US; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own Confession: I’m a mom who doesn’t drive a minivan and have always been ok with it until I spent a week driving the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. I have to say it wasn’t love at first sight though. Despite clean…
2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Why One Dad Traded Practicality for Fun for the Purpose of This Review
I love testing cars but since I’m not so proficient at driving an automatic, I had to outsource this review to my convertible loving husband, Jim. Yes, his first assignment as a contributor was truly a hardship as I enjoyed the view from the passenger’s seat. Leticia can’t drive stick, so when Mazda offered her…
Cars for Every Stage of Life and the Importance of a Kid Proof Vehicle
Thinking back on the cars that I’ve owned over the years, each one has fit a different age and stage of my life. There was the hand me down station wagon from my parents whose battle wagon status made it a safe vehicle as my first car, the sportier car that helped me navigate Boston…
Car Buying for Today’s Families: Understanding Habits & Electric Options #NextGenVolt
This is a sponsored post written from my experience with She Buys Cars and Chevrolet at the Washington Auto Show’s press day. Did you know that the average car on the road is 11 years old? Whether you’re in the market for a new car this year or in the near future, chances are that…
7 Reasons to Attend an Auto Show as a Family
I happen to love a good auto show. Gorgeous glossy cars as far as the eye can see combined with the intoxicating scent of leather makes me downright giddy as I hop from car to car, dreaming about what my next vehicle might be. But as much fun as the auto shows have been for…
