We’re a hop-in-the-car-and-go kind of family and for adventures that are close to home and also faraway. We’re lucky to live day trip distance to the water to feel the sand between our toes in the summer, close enough to hit the slopes for the day of skiing in the winter, and have no problem…
cars and tech
Will Toyota #SiennaDiaries Convert Me to a Minivan Mom?
This post was written as part of involvement in the compensated Toyota #SiennaDiaries program but all opinions are my own and those of my family. When I look at cars and ponder a future purchase, I tend to ignore minivans and direct my attention towards crossovers or smaller SUVs for the sole reason that I…
Nissan Versa Note: Affordably Priced Compact is Small But Mighty
When thinking about our next family car, I don’t tend to gravitate towards compacts but there are times that I surprise myself by thinking I’d consider a car like the 2014 Nissan Versa Note SV ($15,990 base price) as we transition to a family vehicle to one that the kids might inherit as new drivers….
DC Readers: Smart Electric Drive in Georgetown This Weekend!
If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, SMART, the iconic urban microcar, is stopping in Washington, D.C. on Saturday and Sunday as part of the Smart national funtestdrive tour that is providing locals an exclusive opportunity to test the all-new smart electric drive. Smart electric drive is hailed as being the most…
Mazda 5: Budget Friendly Solution for Carpooling
As a non-mini van owner, it’s hard to participate in carpooling when our vehicle only holds one extra child but the 2013 Mazda 5 Grand Touring, provides mini-van styling and seating in a more compact form. What We Liked Ample seating. The Mazda 5 is a family friendly car that accommodates a total of six…
Mazda M3 i Grand Touring 4 Door: Sporty, Stylish, Compact and Affordable
Different stages of life require vehicles to fit one’s current lifestyle and budget. I recently had the opportunity to drive a Mazda3 i Grand Touring 4 Door, a zippy car whose compact size, great fuel efficiency, and price would make it perfect for a recent college grad, secondary car for a commuter, cool aunt and…
Attending New York International Auto Show with Auto Alliance
Today I’m attending New York International Auto Show as a press guest of Auto Alliance, an association that consists of 12 vehicle manufacturers and is dedicated to “developing and implementing constructive solutions to public policy challenges that promote sustainable mobility and benefit society in the areas of environment, energy and motor vehicle safety.” Auto Alliance includes…
North American International Auto Show 2011 Eye Candy
Ford Press Conference at NAIAS I’m back from a whirlwind trip to Detroit where I was a guest of Ford Motor Company for their Driving Green Technology Event where I attended their exciting press conference at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Some of the NAIAS highlights included: Hearing that Ford will have 7,000 new jobs in…
Ford Engages Bloggers to Show off Tech Savvy & Eco Friendly New Vehicles
Ford’s Driving Green Technology event has been eye opening to me as a mom, consumer, blogger, and as someone who represents brands. For a long time I’ve been hearing about the infamous Scott Monty (@ScottMonty), head of social media for Ford, and how he’s someone who really gets it. Today it was my pleasure to…
Detroit Bound for North American International Auto Show as Guest of Ford
On Sunday I’ll be heading to Detroit as a guest of Ford Motor Company for their Driving Green Technology Event thanks to a partnership between Clever Girls Collective and Ogilvy PR. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is bringing together 100 green, tech, and lifestyle bloggers from 10 countries around the world and will include time at the North American…
