The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz

Kelly is spilling the story of going from mommy blogger to mature brand that stands up next to brands like Car and Driver with the new The Car Mom Logo (that made her cry). The moral of the story—if you don't want anyone's feedback, don't put it out there until it's official. Kelly can't spell her baby name yet, but she's loving the nickname that starts with a different letter than the name itself. And this isn't the first time she's played the naming game, she also helped Lizz get her edge with a little spelling tweak. Today's driveway dumps are full to the brim with parenting perspectives and married date night hacks. Kelly learned the hard way this weekend to set low expectations when you're planning something fun for one of your kids. Drop the news close to the event, undersell the event, and pack a diaper bag. The reality of being a mom of two is setting in for Lizz. Kelly's best advice? Get on your snack game. And the gals agree—parenting personalities aren't right or wrong, parenting 'experts' should have some real experience under their belt, and everyone should be more aware of who they're taking recommendations from online. There's nothing that will come between you and your husband like a week with your kids or a crazy busy schedule—like this week getting ready for The Car Mom Auto Show. Kelly shares the progressive date night she planned for the week after as well as a listener-submitted hack for when you have an event to attend with your spouse. No matter where or when you're connecting, remember to focus on the needle movers when you know you're going into a hard season. Over 74% of people have subscriptions they've forgotten about. Cancel unused and unwanted subscriptions, keep your spending on track, and put money right back in your pocket with Rocket Money. With over 5 million users, Rocket Money has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool You're trying so hard to feed your family healthy, so why let your cookware leach yucky chemicals into your food? With Caraway cookware you can rest assured that you're cooking with non-toxic pots and pans that also look gorgeous with any design aesthetic. And not only is Caraway healthy and beautiful, their pans also come with the perfect storage system. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. Trying to survive the craziness of raising kids while eating healthy? Clean Simple Eats was founded by a husband and wife duo doing the same. After living on cereal and takeout, they took matters into their own hands. Now you can get 20 grams of protein without planning a meal or cooking a thing. Try one of their protein powders for a delicious, nutrient-packed option that will upgrade your daily routine. → Visit cleansimpleeats.com and use code CARPOOL20 at checkout for 20% off your FIRST order. Kelly's cooking her go-to classics and playing the hits to ditch the drive-through all this week: salmon bowls (deconstructed for the kiddos of course), classic chicken stroganoff in the crock pot, chicken caesar salad wraps, and hard boiled eggs and chicken salad. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Even though she didn't have a single drink all weekend, Kelly is still recovering from an absolute bender at the lake. Lizz is residing in her new home, but not exactly moved in. And both gals agree tablescapes and formal place settings for 16 people are a thing of the past. → Kelly and Lizz can't wait to see you at The Car Mom Auto Show next week! Grab your tickets and hit the road to see the best family rides all in one place. And snag a peek at the $950 Baby Ark car seat while you're there! Today's millennial word is 'brat girl summer' inspired by Charlie XCX's new album. Kelly and Lizz discuss how there are four type of girls: Barbies, Bratz, Polly Pockets, and American Girls. And George is winning money, shopping, and finding 'sick' buys on Amazon. Sometimes motherhood is just hard—Lizz had to go daycare shopping and she's been in tears since. The encouragement and comments from The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group were just the balm her mom's heart needed. Keep track of your finances even during big life transitions—like moving house or having a new baby. Over 74% of people have subscriptions they've forgotten about. Cancel unused and unwanted subscriptions, keep your spending on track, and put money right back in your pocket with Rocket Money. With over 5 million users, Rocket Money has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Make adulting so much easier with Zocdoc. Making doctor's appointments isn't one of the highlights of adulthood, but that doesn't mean you have to dread it. Zocdoc makes sure you never settle when it comes to your health. Find and book tens of thousands of top tier doctors on the app — all with verified patient reviews. Search and compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online from the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. Lizz kicks off last three transactions with a Fourth of July sale on Ruggable—she's becoming an absolute stan. Tyler will be helping her hang a frame TV over her fireplace and her Pink Blush Maternity haul will be helping her get ready for the Auto Show. Kelly scored her maternity haul at H&M, ordered a bearded dragon leash with George, and she couldn't help but order just one more budget carseat for the Auto Show. Jen is trying for her first baby and hauls around several teenagers with sports gear. What kind of car can she get to accommodate her busy family that will keep her under a $400-500 monthly payment? Kelly says the Honda Pilot might have just the versatility she needs. In industry news the 2025 Kia Soul has been released and offers a Soulmate Special Edition. Leasing now makes up over 35% of EV transactions compared to 24% of transactions for all vehicles. Crack chicken sandwiches are today's ditch the drive-through meal. All you need to get started is three chicken breasts, a block of cream cheese, pack of ranch dressing, and half a cup of water or chicken broth. Cook on low for eight hours then shred the chicken. To finish off the sandwich filling, add in eight ounces of shredded cheese, chopped cooked bacon, and chopped green onion. Serve on toasted brioche buns. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Lizz future career in impressions may be uncertain, but her baby on the way and new house are both sure things. Kelly is getting her first peak at the place soon and planning her future Trader Joe's, Target, and Lizz runs. Today's millennial word of the day is 'raw dogging a flight.' That's when you take no music, no literature, and no devices — it's just you, your thoughts, and the flight tracker map. Kelly recently discovered the late fee notification feature on Rocket Money, where she's already saving money every month canceling her unwanted subscriptions. Cancel your unused subscriptions, keep spending on track, and put money back in your pocket with Rocket Money. With over 5 million users, Rocket Money has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Make adulting so much easier with Zocdoc. Making doctor's appointments isn't one of the highlights of adulthood, but that doesn't mean you have to dread it. Zocdoc makes sure you never settle when it comes to your health. Find and book tens of thousands of top tier doctors on the app — all with verified patient reviews. Search and compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online from the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. Jennifer Stockburger from Consumer Reports joins Kelly and Lizz to talk about how they test, what they test for, and even what their recommendations are for young drivers. Jennifer shares how Consumer Reports didn't start out with an auto-focus and when they made the move to expand, their reviewers were borrowing friends' cars to report on. Today, Consumer Reports has an auto division that is entirely funded by Consumer Reports subscriptions ensuring their reviews are as impartial as possible. Every car goes through a break-in process to receive its road test score. By the end of 6 to 12 months the car has accumulated 10,000-20,000 miles including everyday driving tests. They then receive reliability and owner satisfaction ratings. In 2023 Consumer Reports had also collected over 330,000 responses on individual cars adding to their robust consumer data. → Get a year of Consumer Reports at $10 OFF when you go to www.consumerreports.org/thecarmom Ditch the drive-through with Jennifer is her favorite mom hack, rotisserie chicken and roasted cauliflower. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Fresh squeezed lemonade is changing Lizz's summer sipping game and beating out every cocktail, even margaritas. Fourth of July never flops and the gals are ready to celebrate freedom and enjoy the sun. And if you haven't gotten your tickets yet, run don't walk—The Car Mom Auto Show VIP is giving date night. Join Kelly and Lizz in a private, vibey setting for an open bar, tasty bites, and exclusive looks at the Car Show mom cars! Ditch the drive-through features a staple from Kelly's half a hog, the always beloved bacon. When you're in a pinch for dinner, whip up some bacon and serve up BLTs for dinner. You can do the most with avocado, cracked pepper, and sprouts or do the least with a loaf of Sara Lee's honey wheat and aioli—aka mayonnaise with a glow up. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! In driveway dumps, Lizz learned that tight hugs calming your nervous system down and now James is sleeping through the night thanks to wrestling before bed. Kelly started the Celine Dion documentary. And both gals are aghast at how 1.4 billion is probably not the big bucks Bluey truly deserved. Busy summers can mean overlooking charges, trials, and subscriptions on your accounts—over 74% of people have subscriptions they've forgotten about. Cancel unused and unwanted subscriptions, keep your spending on track, and put money right back in your pocket with Rocket Money. With over 5 million users, Rocket Money has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Another $1 billion infusion from Volkswagen is on its way to Rivian as the EV maker develops new models. Jeep Wrangler doesn't perform well on a road test, doesn't have good reliability, and doesn't have much to talk about—yet owner satisfaction is so high. Kelly and Lizz don't quite get it, but they can get on board with the cute duck duck jeep trend whose founder recently passed away. Lizz says, "Keep on Jeep'n!" A listener's brother has a bad rap with girlfriends and is having a baby with a girl he's been with for four months. Should she feel jealous because this is the first grand baby in the family when she was waiting for mom to retire? Kelly and Lizz say let the cousin work out the kinks out of the family and have kids when the time is really right for you. Another listener wants advice on key FOB security. Can you get car information from a key FOB that is laying out on a counter? Shockingly, yes. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Lizz is feeling lighter, Kelly is on a bearded dragon journey, and this episode of the Carpool Podcast is absolutely jam packed. Making headlines everywhere, major cyber attacks have infiltrated the auto industry. As Kelly puts it, this is spook city whether your dealership uses CDK tech or not. 50% of dealerships in the company have been affected by these attacks and hackers are holding the software ransom and asking for millions of dollars to return it. Lexus and Toyota also have a major recall out on the TX and Grand Highlander for side airbags not deploying. While it's a voluntary recall, the gals still hate to see it. → Are you coming to the Car Mom Auto Show? Mark your calendar and get ready for a road trip full of family festivities with Kelly and Lizz. Yes, there are car washes in Dallas. No, there isn't any technical merit to Kelly's claim that clean cars drive better. In today's driveway dumps the gals officially share their clean car disclaimer and reminisce about their favorite carpool trivia battle, the SUV challenge. Did you listen to it, too? Or have a similar must-listen in your family when you were driving to school in the morning? MBA grads are shifting away from startups and are looking to acquire businesses from the retiring boomers. Kelly wonders if colleges in their flop era— becoming less relevant while trade schools become more valuable again. Lizz wouldn't be mad if her kids didn't go the college route. Are you the friend who loves to treat yourself? Pedis, coffees, and all the top options in life. Then why settle when it comes to your health? Zocdoc is where you can find and book tens of thousands of top tier doctors all with verified patient reviews. Search and compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online from the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. You're trying so hard to feed your family healthy, so why let your cookware leach yucky chemicals into your food? With Caraway cookware you can rest assured that you're cooking with non-toxic pots and pans that also look gorgeous with any design aesthetic. And not only is Caraway healthy and beautiful, their pans also come with the perfect storage system. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. Over 74% of people have subscriptions they've forgotten about. Cancel unused and unwanted subscriptions, keep your spending on track, and put money right back in your pocket with Rocket Money. With over 5 million users, Rocket Money has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Summer meals for a meal train are taking over today's ditch the drive-through. Any salad in a wrap—especially using Costco tortillas, pasta salads, shrimp tacos, pulled pork in the crock pot for sliders, pot roast tacos, and chicken or tuna salad. Hit up your olive oil joint to find a tasty concoction to spruce up your salads and marinades, too. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

It's a new week, and Kelly and Lizz are just a couple of menty b's away from the Car Mom Auto Show. Mark your calendars, and make the drive to enjoy a ton of family festivities with Kelly and Lizz. Today's millennial word of the day is Chipotle boys. These are young men who are at Chipotle five days a week. Mostly finance bros, gym bros, and former frat boys—aka the modern day basic girls. In driveway dumps, Kelly is on a hunt—at Gap—to create the perfect casual family photo vibes for when the kids meet their new sibling for the first time at the hospital. She'll also be picking up matching PJs for their first night at home. Kelly is back on her kids antique Tupperware sippy cups game, trying out a new indoor plug in fly trap, and is loving the cordless rechargeable lamps her mom got for her bookshelf. Also in last three transactions, Lizz bought a maternity swimsuit, a camera monitor with no bluetooth, and…a HUGE surprise you'll have to tune into to believe. No one's doing anything in industry news, Kelly is just waiting for the you-know-what to drop. Lizz is debating whether she wants to drive an Atlas or a Pathfinder for her next car. And Kelly is getting ready to spend a month in the Chevy Traverse. Lizz is bringing a throwback baby name clue today. This name has grown in popularity over the last several years, and she thinks it could be because the name is from two shows from her young adult/teen years. Meal salads are today's ditch the drive-through. Get to chopping and serve up a gorgeous salad, heavy on the protein at your next get together. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Over 74% of people have subscriptions they've forgotten about. Cancel unused and unwanted subscriptions, keep your spending on track, and put money right back in your pocket with Rocket Money. With over 5 million users, Rocket Money has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool If you're on board the low-lift luxury train, you probably love treating yourself to the top options with everything in life. So…why settle when you're looking for a doctor? Zocdoc is where you can find and book tens of thousands of top tier doctors all with verified patient reviews. Search and compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online from the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. If you're on board the low-lift luxury train, you probably love treating yourself to the top options with everything in life. So…why settle when you're looking for a doctor? Zocdoc is where you can find and book tens of thousands of top tier doctors all with verified patient reviews. Search and compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online from the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Moms are baddies who cannot be touched—and Kelly is ready to share her contagious confidence, Lizz officially feels like her sweet trio is a family, and both gals need to know "What is a write off anyway?" Kelly is getting into her hostess era in her hostie-home and it's warming her heart. Lizz is staying on her freezer game with a homemade meatball stash. Both gals are outraged about the Red 40 and Yellow 5 in the glucose test drink. Simply put—why? If you need some kid-snack inspiration for the summer, head over to The Lazy Genius Podcast's snack episode—Kelly's latest audio obsession. This show will help you learn how to decide once, simplify snack time, and give your kids more choice while you're still in control of their limits. Straight from the childhood files, Kelly and Lizz reminisce about the effectiveness of their mom's kid of the day hack and assigned seats so you never have to listen to another fight about where your kids are sitting again. Kelly is curating her wish list in the notes app so she can move into her investing era and out of her consumerism era. She's currently eyeing a Frank & Eileen dress, Mejuri jewelry, and a nice fruit bowl. Chemicals are everywhere, so thank goodness it's Caraway June! Check out their limited time offers every Monday this month to eliminate toxic materials from your kitchen. Yes, Their pots and pans are made without any PFAS, PTFEs, POH, or other hard to pronounce chemicals. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. If you're on board the low-lift luxury train, you probably love treating yourself to the top options with everything in life. So…why settle when you're looking for a doctor? Zocdoc is where you can find and book tens of thousands of top tier doctors all with verified patient reviews. Search and compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online from the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. A mom of four writes in to find out what Kelly's take is on the size of a Traverse vs. an Expedition. Kelly shares that the Expedition interior feels significantly bigger than the Traverse, but the trunk space is essentially the same while the Max drives like a bus, but does give you more space to haul your family's stuff. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] In industry news, Stellantis has issued 30 recalls in the US so far because of a backup camera issue, according to NHTSA data. Ford ends their controversial EV certification program and reopens EV sales to all dealers. And roughly a third of car buyers say the absence of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto would be a deal breaker. Kelly is ready for manufacturers to listen to the consumers and stop looking to Tesla's cult following as an example of what buyers want. Erica shares her breakfast burritos for today's ditch the drive-through. Just cook some sausage, Trader Joe's hash browns, scrambled eggs, and assemble your ingredients in a flour tortilla with salsa, cheese, peppers and onions. Pop them in the air fryer for about five minutes to really crisp them up. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Happy birthweek James! Kelly and Lizz kick off this mom-tastic episode with a chat about getting to know your kids, how the newborn stage isn't necessarily their favorite, and the way their baby names are so different. Kelly is beating the heat with a summer base model luxury that you won't want to miss. She mixes up a whole pitcher of lemonade with Ultima electrolytes for the family and keeps it cool in the fridge. Her new motto? If you mix it they will drink it! In driveway dumps, Craig is keeping Lizz safe after catching a tire tear on her car. Lizz is enjoying Perfect Match—another trash dating show on Netflix. Kelly's bedroom furniture is on order and she's looking forward to Bridgerton drama on a bigger screen. Lizz is listening to the Girls With Bright Futures audiobook. Check out The Redheads podcast book club if you decide to read along! It's Caraway June! Check out their limited time offers every Monday in June. Yes, Their pots and pans are made without any toxic materials like PFAS, PTFEs, POH, or other hard to pronounce chemicals. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. If you're on board the low-lift luxury train, you probably love treating yourself to the top options with everything in life. So…why settle when you're looking for a doctor? Zocdoc is where you can find and book tens of thousands of top tier doctors all with verified patient reviews. Search and compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online from the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. Lizz is crushing the Amazon maternity top game and she's stocking up on a blouse tank top with a bow in the back so she can feel cute all summer long. Kelly is excited about the new water table she got for her kids after the last one was trashed in the move. A listener writes in to ask for advice on a Doona seat and stroller. Kelly and Lizz agree, they're clunky, expensive, heavy, and too low to the ground. They're going to stick with their Mockingbird/Clek combos. Another listener has a 2018 Kia Sorento that is burning oil and wonders if she needs to disclose the issue at trade in? The gals say anything you say can and will be used against you. Don't lie, but don't word vomit your car's history and drag the value of your trade in down. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] In industry news, more than 40% of EV buyers want to go back to a combustion engine. The Car Mom Auto Show is just around the corner and has verbally confirmed a Traverse, Telluride, Palisade, Atlas, and Santa Fe. Kelly is still working on a Lexus TX and GX, Ford Explorer, mini-vans, and trucks. A big reveal at the show will be the completely rebranded Car Mom Logo! → A few Car Mom Auto Show VIP tickets are still left. Come enjoy food, drinks, desserts, live music, and first looks with Kelly and Lizz! Lizz reminds us to use what you have, feed yourself like you feed your toddler, and don't overthink it on today's ditch the drive-through. She enjoyed her sweet potato, chicken nuggets, bell pepper with James this week and Kelly seconds the life-changing magic of giving yourself a couple of scrounge nights each week! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Girl get together ideas, house shopping, postpartum sundowners, and a much needed interview with Jessica Jermakian, VP of vehicle research at the IIHS have this episode filled to the brim. "That totally pencils" is a phrase Kelly stands by, and sister language is the new slang that smacks. Brown cow stunning is just between Kelly and Lizz. In today's driveway dumps, Kelly is now the widget mom advocating for moms everywhere to make their iPhone work for them. She's also making a perspective shift and finding balance by the week. She says, "Normalize giving yourself grace and going with your energy for the day." Lizz has an impressive idea for a girls get together. If you're in your making-a-new-mom-friend era listen up! Everyone brings 1-2 flower bouquets, mixes and matches them at the gather, and takes home a truly beautiful bouquet. And when your kiddos want to add to your flower collection, take a cue from Kelly and consider a tiny vase to make their picked dandelions extra cute. Trying to survive the craziness of raising kids while eating healthy? Clean Simple Eats was founded by a husband and wife duo doing the same. After living on cereal and takeout, they took matters into their own hands. Try one of their protein powders for a delicious, nutrient-packed option that will upgrade your daily routine. → Go to cleansimpleeats.com and use code CARPOOL20 for 20% off your first order It's Caraway June! Check out their limited time offers every Monday in June. Yes, Their pots and pans are made without any toxic materials like PFAS, PTFEs, POH, or other hard to pronounce chemicals. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. In today's industry interview, Jessica Jermakian shares why the IIHS tests above and beyond the government crash testing to measure self-protection and crash avoidance testing—including pedestrian collision avoidance testing. She also shares some little known auto-facts. SUVs are no longer outlier vehicles and nearly half of all fatal crashes are single-vehicle crashes. The IIHS full-size SUV crash test ratings are in and while the results aren't what everyone hoped they would be, they're likely to inspire change in the auto industry. Out of the three top selling SUVs—Wagoneer, Tahoe, and Expedition—the Wagoneer was the only vehicle that got credit for the IIHS top safety pick award. The Armada and Sequoia remain on the IIHS radar for future tests. Kelly is bringing a delicious copycat Chick-Fil-A sandwich to today's ditch the drive-through. All you need is the Chick-Fil-A sauce and Aldi's chicken patties, hamburger buns, and pickles. Air fry your chicken breasts and pop the buns in for the last minute. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly and Lizz are here to make mom life a little easier today. From easier-to-pack bags to delicious low-cook summer meal ideas they've got you covered. The gals have a few Instagram follows sure to brighten your feed on today's driveway dumps. @smaller_sam.pcos delivers better options for the drive through, @busytoddler offers relatable mom content for moms of young kids, and @presleypierce_ is doing content differently from his Kansas boutique. The moral of the media? Don't force feed your Instagram content — do something different! Lizz's last three transactions kick off with the book "I Love You, Daddy." Kelly chimes in with some classic children's book favorites, The Giving Tree and The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and asks for girl book recs! Lizz is also stocking up on Puffworks baby peanut butter puffs and excited to try out her My Soft Birkenstock dupes. Kelly snagged a deal on Land's End overnight bags, is getting the family all on the same page with a clear acrylic weekly calendar, and is keeping her kiddo comfy in Bamboo jammies from Caden Lane. Trying to survive the craziness of raising kids while eating healthy?Clean Simple Eats was founded by a husband and wife duo doing the same. After living on cereal and takeout, they took matters into their own hands. Try one of their protein powders for a delicious, nutrient-packed option that will upgrade your daily routine. → Go to cleansimpleeats.com and use code CARPOOL20 for 20% off your first order Every Monday in June Caraway is dropping hot deals you won't want to miss. Caraway's products are made without any toxic materials like PFAS, PTFEs, POH, or other hard to pronounce chemicals. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. A highly requested taste drive features the collab absolutely no one asked for — Oreo and Sour Patch Kids. These Oreos are going straight in the trash and leave Kelly and Lizz wishing for an Oreo Nutella collab! A listener with a family of five has been driving a Honda Accord for 10 years and is looking for their next vehicle. Kelly recommends checking out a Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey. Another listener who drives a 2021 Explorer is considering a Kia Carnival lease, but the deal sounds too good to be true. Lease specials are the bane of Kelly's existence. She recommends checking out the fine print — the tax, title, and license fees and the required down payment. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Thursday's industry news will be extra special. Jessica from the IAHS returns to share hot updates and spill the tea. You won't want to miss it! Lizz is loving her new egg-roll in a bowl recipe and happy to ditch the drive-through for it. Just mix cooked ground pork, soy sauce, coleslaw salad mix, fresh or ground ginger, fresh or jarred garlic in your bowl and top with Everything But the Bagel seasoning, green onions, and Sriracha mayo. Let your imagination run wild with a crowd-pleasing lemon orzo salad at your next BBQ. Cook your orzo and add lemon juice, zest, feta, tomato, cucumber, pepper, spinach, basil, and whatever else you have on hand to spruce up your salad. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Supercharging today's episode is a big, embarrassing personal reveal from Kelly and an exciting guest from Kia corporate that's ready to spill the tea. → Who's coming, who's excited? The Car Mom Auto Show is just around the corner! Get ready for a road trip and knock out all of your car browsing in one weekend with fun for the whole family. George brings the Gen Alpha word of the day, "question," as in crush. And to him, true love is so gross Kelly and Lizz compare it to cooties in the nineties. Kelly's clearing up some questions about what went down when she met Tyler. She says it was "I had a barbecue stain on my white t-shirt, she was killing me in that miniskirt" vibes. After a failed turkey hunting invite, she didn't give up though and eventually bestowed him with her precious cupid's arrow. Kelly has discovered widgets and is loving them as her new base model luxury. She's tracking her phone pickups, getting more intentional about task management, and building scroll time into the day. Over 74% of people have subscriptions they've forgotten about. Cancel unused and unwanted subscriptions, keep your spending on track, and put money right back in your pocket with Rocket Money. With over 5 million users, Rocket Money has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Every Monday in June Caraway is dropping hot deals you won't want to miss. Caraway's products are made without any toxic materials like PFAS, PTFEs, POH, or other hard to pronounce chemicals. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. In industry news James Bell, head of corporate communications at Kia, has the inside scoop on what's next for Kia. He shares key hires Kia made that transformed their image and positioning in the marketplace, shifting the company from a used car alternative to a lineup of vehicles that look great, drive great, are safer, and instill confidence in their drivers. Kelly and Lizz ask what goes into naming a car and where the ham-stars went. James clears up the Kia theft issue, how the cars were really stolen, and what Kia has done to resolve the issue. James is not going to be ditching the drive-through with the Carpool, but he does have a very important California drive-through recommendation. The double double combo with twice cooked fries at In-and-Out Burger is his go-to. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly and Lizz are vintage now and hitting their Susie Homemaker era, being bodybuilders isn't in the cards—it's really just the chicken of it all, and Kelly shares her boomer iPhone hardships on today's episode. → The Car Mom Auto Show is just around the corner! Get ready for a road trip and knock out all of your car browsing in one weekend with fun for the whole family. In driveway dumps, Kelly shares about her family travel success and how she's ready for an 8 year old in the family. New tie dye traditions have taken shape and the kids had a blast. James had the best day of his life with mom after his surgery last week while Kelly managed a febrile seizure at home with one of her kiddos (everyone is fine). After this segment, coping with cookies and stocking your freezer might just get added to your chill summer plans. Pots and pans you don't have to put away? Yes, please. With Caraway's beautiful cookware you can just leave them out and enjoy the aesthetic. Caraway's products are made without any toxic materials like PFAS, PTFEs, POH, or other hard to pronounce chemicals. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. Over 74% of people have subscriptions they've forgotten about. Cancel unused and unwanted subscriptions, keep your spending on track, and put money right back in your pocket with Rocket Money. With over 5 million users, Rocket Money has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool A listener's 2019 Tiguan might be totaled, should she take a different approach at the dealership? Kelly and Lizz agree—an easy sale isn't one a salesman should take advantage of. When you really need a car, leverage your urgency! How do you know when you've outgrown a friendship? The writing might be on the wall with this one. Kelly and Lizz say you don't have to make it a confrontation when someone shows they're really out of touch with where you're at in life. In industry news Jeep is releasing their first EV, the Wagoneer S—which looks nothing like a Wagoneer. Kelly and Lizz talk about the EV tax credit smoke and mirrors. Both Ford CEO, Jim Farley and GM CEO, Mary Barra took the stage separately at a recent conference to share their perspective on the long-term powertrain strategy. And GM plans to bring back plugin hybrid vehicles to its lineup by 2027. Lizz brings today's ditch the drive-through, shredded taco beef roast, from The Car Mom Crew Facebook group. You'll need a roast, taco seasoning, street taco tortillas, cheese, and guac to make this recipe. Go to the Facebook group, type roast in the search bar, and you'll see the video with full instructions. Lizz made her roast in the Crock Pot and it was a huge hit! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Grab your Twizzlers, the Stumpe family is going to the Ozarks! The Truck Dad is on the Carpool podcast—finally. And while your 20 bucks might not deliver the same goods they always did, this episode certainly will. Tyler has surrendered to his fate and is now one of those 'exercise people' with insufferable soreness. Kelly is certain a good round of shiplap would turn that two-pack into a six. The Carpool has questions, and Tyler's got answers. What were the best and worst of the new home renovations? How did Tyler become so good at fixing things? Who edits his Instagram reels? The Truck Dad also shares his take on meeting, dating, and marrying Kelly—she says she loves this country chameleon boy and Tyler says she just wouldn't give up. Tyler's first-car tales of farm trucks and Ford Tauruses, a minnow-entertainment hack, and Kelly and Tyler's polar opposite airport personalities round out this riveting segment. A listener writes in for advice on getting a truck as a family car. Kelly's here to change the stigma about mom cars being only three row SUVs. Less butter, no chemicals to give you the ick, absolutely gorgeous—and easier clean up? Say no more. When you’re ditching the drive-through, reach for Caraway Homes, non-toxic kitchenware. Their pans are not only healthy, beautiful, and aesthetically pleasing, they also come with the perfect organization system. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool to get 20% off your next purchase for a limited time. Trying to survive the craziness of raising kids while eating healthy?Clean Simple Eats was founded by a husband and wife duo doing the same. After living on cereal and takeout, they took matters into their own hands. Try one of their protein powders for a delicious, nutrient-packed option that will upgrade your daily routine. → Go to cleansimpleeats.com and use code CARPOOL for 20% off your first order Over 74% of people have subscriptions they've forgotten about. Cancel unused and unwanted subscriptions, keep your spending on track, and put money right back in your pocket with Rocket Money. With over 5 million users, Rocket Money has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool In industry news cars, trucks, and SUVs in the US keep getting older, hitting a record average of 12.6 years. New vehicles have an average selling price of just over $45K. Rivian lost $38,000 per vehicle delivered in the first quarter. And a new California bill could require new cars to beep at speeding drivers. Tyler recounts his favorite meals that Kelly makes—namely her beef stew and pulled pork and a ditch the drive-through plus a love-thy neighbor comes from loyal listener Jordan. To make these simple and family-friendly ham and cheese croissant melts you'll need a twelve pack of croissant rolls, rosemary ham, Gruyere cheese, and dijon mustard. Bake at home or deliver ready to go in your friend's oven just before meal time. Serve with a bagged salad on the side. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG

Sassy advice, hot-take take-backs, and EV tax news is headed your way on this episode of the Carpool podcast. Lizz is doubling down on her backsplash project with help from Thumbtack while Kelly is staying roasted, stocking up on farm-fresh meats, and budgeting for bulk buying at Costco. Today's millennial word of the day comes again from Grayson's boyfriend Drew: dialed. Get dialed in and fired up with Kelly and Lizz about the supposed new divide between millennials and Gen Z—ankle socks. Kelly's figuring out what belongs in her keeping-her-company corner on today's driveway dumps. Lizz is changing her mind about bachelorette parties after reviewing the comments sections in the Carpool Crew Facebook Group. But, she's standing strong on getting to the airport with less than two hours to spare. Over 74% of people have subscriptions they've forgotten about. Cancel unused and unwanted subscriptions, keep your spending on track, and put money right back in your pocket with Rocket Money. With over 5 million users, Rocket Money has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Trying to survive the craziness of raising kids while eating healthy?Clean Simple Eats was founded by a husband and wife duo doing the same. After living on cereal and takeout, they took matters into their own hands. Try one of their protein powders for a delicious, nutrient-packed option that will upgrade your daily routine. → Go to cleansimpleeats.com and use code CARPOOL for 20% off your first order Less butter, no chemicals to give you the ick, absolutely gorgeous—and easier clean up? Say no more. When you’re ditching the drive-through, reach for Caraway Homes, non-toxic kitchenware. Their pans are not only healthy, beautiful, and aesthetically pleasing, they also come with the perfect organization system. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool to get 20% off your next purchase for a limited time. In today's advice segment, a listener asks how to find the best balance between professional and personal relationships when it comes to giving feedback to a friend at work. Another Carpool mom wonders what five passenger SUV offers the most family friendly amenities and allows for an average adult body to safely sit between two side to side car seats. Kelly is a fan of the Atlas Crossport—with a caveat: all families who are car shopping should take a long hard look at their car seats. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] More EVs on the road means less gas tax revenue. Listen in to today's industry news to hear how California plans on handling the revenue loss. Jeep races a Tesla model Y in the new Wagoneer SEV teaser, but Kelly isn't impressed. And the Kia EV3 first look has been released along with a $35K price tag. Ditch the drive-through this week with cheesesteak-style sloppy joes from The Toasty Kitchen. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly's celebrity dream came true over dinner with Kate from Naptime Kitchen, her Charleston vs Nasheville debate makes for quite the hot take, and she just isn't a movie quote girl. Join this episode of the Carpool for a heated hate eight, money-saving industry news, and more! Today's millennial word of the day is 'steeze' meaning your swag and style. Kelly is redacting the Poppi lemon lime review and giving it a second chance. It's still not Sprite, but maybe that's a good thing. She and Lizz also wonder what the heck is with the one-soda-a-night limit? Kelly and Lizz recap their hate eight of airport traveling from a recent trip. Which one takes the cake? A bad seatmate TSA anxiety, having to check your carryon because there isn't enough room on board, the impossibly small airplane bathroom, airport concession premium pricing, the corralling and creeping during pre-plane boarding, getting the timing of flights right, or the fact that every restaurant in the airport is bad? Listen in to find out! Kelly has rounded up the best deals to be had on Memorial Day including the 2024 Mazda CX 90. With 0% APR for 36 months and $1,500 in bonus cash, this is a great buy. Check out The Car Mom Blog for all of your Memorial Day car shopping! While you're there, grab The Car Mom's guide to saving time and money at the car dealership so you can negotiate like a pro! Wrapping up industry news, Biden hits Chinese EVs with a hundred percent tariff. Straight from Kelly's new Naptime Kitchen recipe binder, today's ditch the drive-through is a summer dream. Try Kate's Potluck Perfect Sesame Chicken Pasta and get ready to please the crowd at your next barbeque. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Embrace the chaos! Celebrate the 200th episode of the Carpool podcast with Kelly and Lizz! Visit your local hospital cafe for lunch wraps! And renovate your house, too! On this jam packed episode, Kelly and Lizz consider the evolution of the Carpool podcast and bring you a millennial word of the day that might be one of the last. The word 'bag' means making money as in, "Get that bag, girl!" Kelly and Lizz both share baby updates. Lizz's clue is that her baby name is the perfect one for a strong woman who's destined to become a CEO boss. Kelly had her baby name consultation and a few of the suggestions were: Nell, Cornelia, Elanore, Louise, Bernadette, Winnie, Agnes, Martha, Maisy, Kit, Edith, and Esther. If you're on board the low-lift luxury train, you probably love treating yourself to the top options with everything in life. So…why settle when you're looking for a doctor? Zocdoc is where you can find and book tens of thousands of top tier doctors all with verified patient reviews. Search and compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online from the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. Kelly's back with a parachute report for today's last three transactions. If you haven't bought yours for summer run, don't walk to order one. Lizz grabbed some Caden Lane jammies for James on sale, got her formula subscription, and picked out a runner rug to finish her bathroom makeover. Kelly bought the Chicco 360 tech rotating car seat which she's convinced will be the GOAT of grandparent car seats. She's also excited about her new sanitizing wipes. In industry news, moms are the biggest car enthusiasts—of course. Subaru is gearing up to leverage its relationship with Toyota to expand its electric lineup in the next couple of years, bridging their hybrid gap. And GM now has the hardware to help an electric Silverado power your house in an emergency. Ditch the drive-through Taylor shares today's ditch-the-drive-through, a crowd-pleaser when she and a bestie get together to feed their five littles. These chicken pitas are easy to throw together in a pinch. Cube your chicken and cook in a skillet with creamy Italian dressing. Add the cooked chicken to a pita and top with tzatziki sauce, feta, tomato, red onion, cucumber. Serve with a side of rice and watermelon. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kid-free travel? Yes please! Kelly is headed to a wedding, trying on tangents, and sending all the Carpool moms well-washed car wishes this month. Kelly and Lizz want Sydney and Grayson to think they're cool, but today's millennial word 'brick' might not be the way to do it. If you're trying to impress the younger crowd, though, just whip this one out anytime you need to indicate that something is freezing cold. Kelly's crew is turning into a birthday dinner family—four kid birthdays are just too much. Both gals had a fabulous Mother's Day. Kelly's was simple and sweet and Lizz had brunch with mom, her favorite. Coffee in bed with a little whip cream on top is just the base model luxury that Kelly and Lizz need. In fact, it might just replace the Nespresso machine. The grass grows where you water it. Kelly's applying this fast lane philosophy by growing grass in one little area of her life. Goodwill drop offs, returns that 'make you money', and getting your nails done are just a few little grass growers you could add to your week. Pots and pans you don't have to put away? Yes, please. With Caraway's beautiful cookware you can just leave them out and enjoy the aesthetic. Caraway's products are made without any toxic materials like PFAS, PTFEs, POH, or other hard to pronounce chemicals. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. Do you know what auto-payments are going out every month? What about how much you spent on groceries last month? With Rocket Money you can keep tabs on all of your expenses and save accordingly. Cancel unused and unwanted subscriptions, keep your spending on track, and put money right back in your pocket with one simple app. Rocket Money has over 5 million users and has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Kelly gives a nod to the Playdate Pod for their segments sayings that don't exist and country songs that don't exist which inspired today's segment mom cars that don't exist. But…did Kelly and Lizz get the same assignment? Lizz offers up solid ideas like the Chevy Energizer and Ford XL while Kelly leverages an interesting theme with the Volkswagen IUD three-row, the Hyundai Placenta, and the Honda Uterus A Carpool family is moving from a Honda Odyssey to a new Chevy Traverse. They're wondering what they are going to miss most. Kelly says the floor space will be a sore spot, but the tech might make up for it. Another listener asks how Kelly and Lizz would deal with a mother-in-law who is just too much. They're just as mortified as she is and encourage her to keep setting boundaries. Kelly's long-game solution? Be the mother-in-law you want to see in the world! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] In industry news the Chevy Malibu is on its way out, Ford is losing their Edge in 2025, and Elon Musk claims the car manufacturer still intends to spend 500 million to expand the supercharger network. This week's May-rinade is here for today's ditch the drive-through. Head on over to The Car Mom blog for the sweet and spicy Sriracha salmon recipe you'll want to serve up with fresh asparagus or a cucumber salad. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Are you a part of the best mom group on the internet? The Car Mom Crew facebook group is so good Lizz wants advice incognito and important episode corrections are coming in from the comment section. → We're just two months away from The Car Mom Auto Show! Grab your VIP tickets before they sell out! IF you're talking without saying much you might be guilty of yapping, which is today's millennial word of the day. Kelly is ready to rant, Naptime Kitchen is diving into a meal-prep filled may, and the gals are here for the car coolers that make life a little easier in today's driveway dumps. Lizz is habit stacking with Bridgerton as her new cardio show and Kelly is adjusting her grocery shopping routines. To wrap up the dumps, Kelly reminisces about The Game of Thrones finale that threw her into labor and Lizz wonders why everything is working for her. In fast lane philosophies, Kelly shares a few inspiring quotes from an IG comment thread including, "Worrying is worshiping the problem," and, "Every rejection is a redirection." Lizz doesn't have time for philosophy lately, but she has found a few minutes to start Lady Tan's Circle of Women on audible. In industry news, Kelly brings a field report from her consultations with car-shopping families. She encourages families to consider the longevity of three row vehicles for families with two or three kids. A mindset shift might be just what you need if you're in the market, too. Lizz teases a future blog about the Pathfinder vs Telluride. Do you know what auto-payments are going out every month? What about how much you spent on groceries last month? With Rocket Money you can keep tabs on all of your expenses and save accordingly. Cancel unused and unwanted subscriptions, keep your spending on track, and put money right back in your pocket with one simple app. Rocket Money has over 5 million users and has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Don't sleep on little potatoes, grab a bag and get ready to ditch the drive-through. This week Kelly roasted potatoes, with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Added Kielbasa sausage, green beans, and asparagus, and then topped with a sauce after baking. A few of Kelly and Lizz's favorite sauces you might want to try too are: Sriracha mayo, chipotle mayo, dijon-lemon-pepper mayo, pesto mayo, roasted garlic aioli, caramelized onion dip, and Trader Joe's chili oil. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Happy Mother's Day to all the Carpool moms who are in the trenches of mothering! Lizz is getting ready for her first mother's day with James in her arms and Kelly just wants to cook a big family meal in peace. Sydney came through with today's millennial word of the day on a recent phone call with Lizz. Faded has a new meaning and Gen Z is using it to mean 'skipped' as in 'she faded Mother's Day.' A bonus Gen Z fashion update: linen pants are the sweatpants of summer. Kelly and Lizz are getting theirs from Athleta. Lizz doesn't mind if you want to call her Joanna Gaines. She's tackled a few home renovation projects that have got her inspired. Moving a toilet paper holder turned into a much bigger project and she's impressed Tyler's mom with her nail gun skills. Her advice? Start with your kids' bathroom and be creative! George's animal game of the day is Kelly asking how many of these animal species are left in the world: giraffes, blue macaw parrots, gorillas, polar bears, sheep, and blue whales. Lizz is not a fan of guessing the answers. Kelly also shares fun animal facts about the smartest animals in the world. On today's advice segment a listener offers her expert insights on meal train etiquette and sharing your link in text. Another asks if it's possible to make travel with the third row down safe. Kelly shares the risks of after-market nets and products and what to prioritize when it comes to inside-of-the-car safety. And last, a sweet sister-in-law wonders if sister-talk extends to sister-in-laws. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Should you put a wet towel on your supercharger handle to make charging faster? The jury is out on this industry news story. Kelly adds some tips that might help make EV batteries last longer. Kelly and Lizz both share thoughts on the cyber truck—which wasn't as awful as they thought it would be—and then tackle a few controversial stories about Tesla's robot-taxis and Rivian's cash-burning quarters. Chicken tandoor is today's ditch the drive-through and May-rinaide. Kelly discovered this delicious recipe playing cookbook roulette. Get the full recipe for this 30 minute to 24 hour chicken thigh marinade on The Car Mom website. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Why not be the fun mom? On this episode of the Carpool Kelly and Lizz are elevating their maternity and motherhood journeys. Listen in to hear their baby-veggie sagas, home updates, and more. For today's millennial word of the day Lizz has an update on the water bottle debate straight from the mouth of a qualified Gen Z mom. She and Kelly will be holding on to their Stanleys for life. What's with the mystery toy trend? Kelly and Lizz don't get the appeal. Also on today's driveway dumps, Kelly's looking forward to driving her new Traverse while she prepares for the home addition to add bedrooms to the new house. Lizz's last three transactions kick off with an ear scope for checking the family—date night anyone? She's also ordered new old navy maternity workout dresses and a solar-powered charger so she's ready for power outages. Kelly ordered a twenty foot parachute with eighteen handles, a new floor cleaning solution, and got her own maternity haul from Spanx. A listener asks how she should prep, find the proper color combo, and go through the process of a spray tan. Kelly and Lizz—spray tan devotees—have all the advice to offer. Kelly even goes so far as to say that a bad spray tan is better than being pale. Another advice question focuses on compact SUV options for a dad commuting to work. Kelly recommends the Toyota Rav4 and Prius, Honda CRV, Subaru Forester or Outback. And last on the advice train, Kelly and Lizz share their heated opinions on how to handle toddler conflicts with another parent and friend. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] In industry news a dealership was found to be not at fault for injuries caused by an 80-year-old customer who crashed during a test drive. And making headlines that can't be Googled, Kelly's hyped for the new Car Mom blog: Cars With Bench Seating In Highest Trim Levels. This week's ditch the drive-through comes from Quebec. Try this Pâté Chinois, a twist on shepherd's pie. Brown one pound dish of ground beef in a skillet. Drain the beef and if you're feeling fancy, add some garlic and onion or worcestershire. Put the beef at the bottom of a casserole dish and add a can of cream corn right on top. Then add your mashed potatoes. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until the mashed potatoes start to get golden. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

To celebrate Lizz's first day with no nausea, this episode kicks off with some tasty inspiration for an at-home bar night with your air fryer and nachos for a crowd. Today's millennial word of the day is 'Rizzler' with variations of Rizzley Bear, The Rizzard of Oz, Rizz God. This fun twist on the slang word 'rizz' indicates someone with a lot of romantic charisma—despite how Kelly would like it to be used. Kelly is loving farm life, getting ready for animals, and making her list of car-inspired pig names. Lizz wants to start composting, even if she fails at first. The Carpool Facebook group showed up with their feedback on the Mrs. debate. The gals couldn't have more feelings about being called 'James's mom.' And to wrap up driveway dumps, Kelly killed it this weekend with her freezer Ziti—she's committed to the craft of freezer meals for life. Pots and pans you don't have to put away? Yes, please. With Caraway's beautiful cookware you can just leave them out and enjoy the aesthetic. Caraway's products are made without any toxic materials like PFAS, PTFEs, POH, or other hard to pronounce chemicals. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. On today's taste drive Kelly and Lizz try the lemon-lime Poppi. It's not their favorite, but if you're in the mood for watered down yellow gatorade with a dash of fizz, it may just be yours. Toyota announces a record breaking year with sales of 11.1 million vehicles—the most ever sold by a car brand in one year. Also in industry news, some small SUVs now show worrying results in an updated crash test. The Equinox, Mazda CX five, Mitsubishi, Outlander and Volkswagen Taos all scored poor ratings in this updated test and only one passed. Another safety issue has prompted NITSA to open up a preliminary probe into Ford's hand free driving tech after two crashes. Kelly shares her mother-in-law's poppy seed creamy chicken casserole for today's ditch the drive-through. Combine your chicken, chicken Rice-a-Roni, seasoning blend, sour cream, and cream of mushroom soup in a casserole pan. Top it with Ritz crackers and butter and bake until bubbly. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Ready to go electric, but not in an EV way? Then you won't want to miss the The Car Mom Auto Show. Kelly and Lizz kick off the episode raving about Nuna car seats and the car seat expert, Sam, who will be at the Auto Show helping you keep up with car seats. Palpable is today's Merriam Webster word of the day. When you need a better word for something that's obvious, notable, and tangible — palpable is just the pick. Make your kids' summer reading assignment a bonding experience. This genius idea is a shoutout from Chris. Read your kids' assigned book with them and make it a family book club. The Carpool community has offered up their best base model luxury ideas. Lizz kicks off the list by watching Sex and the City with her husband. A handful of brilliant listeners offered their ideas, too: mini cutting boards, cup holder size Kleenex boxes, a space heater in the bathroom, hanging fresh Eucalyptus in the shower, and whipped cream in coffee. Spring cleaning and organizing is right around the corner. So now is the time to get that Caraway cookware set you've had your eye on. This internet famous kitchenware is a staple for any home and comes in various modern shades to fit any design aesthetic. And not only is Caraway healthy and beautiful, their pans also come with the perfect storage system. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. In industry news, Kia has not yet confirmed that the Tasman will be sold in the U.S., but it may have been spotted under heavy camouflage in California. The used car market is heating up and the average used EV price has plunged to just $1600 above gas-powered vehicles. Kelly and Lizz offer their speculations on why. May-rinaides are taking over ditch the drive-through for the month of May! Try a new recipe every week with Kelly and Lizz. Just sign up for the Car Mom email list to get your recipe every week. Today's recipe comes from The Car Mom's mom, Chris. This Flank steak is so easy and perfect for company. Just marinate your flank steak in Italian dressing for 12-24 hours. Grill the steak for about three minutes per side. While you're grilling combine a bottle of A1 and half a can of beer in a pan. When your steak is done, cut the meat against the grain into strips and simmer the flank steak in the sauce for a few minutes. Serve with Car Mom broccoli and baked potatoes for a delicious and easy meal! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly's drowning in lotion recommendations, loving her new Beauty Counter face wash and moisturizer, and Lizz is getting excited about driving her new Kia Telluride SX. Don't yuck my yum, today's millennial word of the day is Gen Z reinventing the wheel again. Lizz is sticking with the classics: don't rain on my parade and don't burst my bubble. Kelly is getting dress-ready, ordering new shorts from Thigh Society to stay comfy this summer, and hacking her sweets with a dose of protein. Also on today's driveway dumps, Lizz is watching what other people eat on Instagram for appetite inspo and Kelly is obsessed with her new bath sheets. Do you know what auto-payments are going out every month? What about how much you spent on groceries last month? With Rocket Money you can keep tabs on all of your expenses and save accordingly. Cancel unused and unwanted subscriptions, keep your spending on track, and put money right back in your pocket with one simple app. Rocket Money has over 5 million users and has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool How do you know when you should let go of a friendship? When have you given enough? Kelly and Lizz share their advice for tough relationship situations. Another listener writes in about making the big decision between a truck and an SUV during the jump from a two to three kiddo family. The gals talk family size, cancel culture, and mom-shaming—because no one's harder on women than women. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Four out of five of the least expensive cars to maintain are American vehicles including Tesla and Buick. Tesla cyber truck gets recalled for uncontrollable acceleration—yikes. And Kelly is doing her research on the Detroit Lions uniforms. Today's episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When it comes to your health, there is no room for compromise. Don't book an appointment with a random doctor near you just because they're available right now. Instead, check out Zocdoc, where you can search by location, availability, and insurance. Compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online through the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. Lizz is making spring rolls for her next ditch the drive-through meal. All you need to make your own is spring roll paper, shrimp, cucumber, carrots, cabbage, and red onion. Serve with your favorite peanut dipping sauce! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Between Pat the wallpaper girl, Franny the custom closet designer, and Lizz the bathroom makeover queen Kelly's house is shaping up wonderfully. The gals chat home improvements and little known entrepreneurial opportunities to kick off this jam packed episode of the Carpool podcast! Purloin, today's Merriam Webster word of the day, means to steal something—but not in a serious way. Are Kelly and Lizz turning their families into garage-fridge-families? Yes, and shamelessly. In fact, having beverage options at home is a base model luxury that shouldn't be overlooked. Kelly asks Lizz how she feels about Teen Vogue's 15 most popular conspiracy theories in recent history including if Taylor Swift is working with the NFL, if Avril Lavigne is actually an impersonator, and if Aliens built the pyramids. A handy, mess-free baby pouch holder, the Munchkin angle weighted straw trainer cup, and a hand towel hook for Kelly's bathroom were Lizz's last three transactions. Kelly has recently invested in a gallon-of-milk dispenser, got influenced into a fancy snackle box, and took a gamble on a couple of pair of maternity shorts from Old Navy. Should a Carpool mom fix a $1K paint issue before trading in her 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe? Is it okay for cousins or close friends to have the same name? And should a 2023 Palisade driver, who has $5K equity in the car, go for a smaller car with a smaller payment? Kelly and Lizz have got their hot takes ready for this listener advice segment! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] In industry news, the eleven passenger Kia Carnival will never come to the US market. Kia is releasing a midsize truck called the Tasman. CarMax plans to shorten windows for vehicle returns. And Kia joins the hybrid shift amid fluctuations in EV demand. Grab your muffin tins and get ready for a parade of sauces on today's ditch the drive-through. Make mealtime fun for the whole family—go homemade or store bought with a plethora of dips for your fish sticks, chicken nuggets, and veggies galore. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Have you been paying for things like free trials that you never canceled…for months at a time? Put that money right back in your pocket with one simple app. Rocket Money has over 5 million users and has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Today's episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When it comes to your health, there is no room for compromise. Don't book an appointment with a random doctor near you just because they're available right now. Instead, check out Zocdoc, where you can search by location, availability, and insurance. Compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online through the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG

Kelly's unsettled about a baby name, excited to get her kindergarten teacher vibe going, and Lizz agrees—second baby safety is another level of stress. Get ready for a little less sister sass on this dump-filled episode of the Carpool. → Join your Carpool friends at the Car Mom Auto Show this July 20th in St. Louis! Tickets are now available. Lizz has a Gen Alpha (those born 2013 and after) update including the chokehold Taylor Swift has on the younger Gens, the Takis you want to be seen carrying, how Lululemon and Stanley are still cool, and social media of the future—YouTube shorts. In driveway dumps, Kelly and Lizz breakdown how they feel about being called 'Mrs.' and ask YOU to SOUND OFF in the Facebook group: do you like first names or Mrs. and Mrs.? And how do you feel about Aunts and Uncles who aren't related to you? Kelly is living the two story house life and discovering the life changing magic of micro-cleaning. As you deep clean, notice what consumables you've got laying around so you can stop saving and start using up, too. Why *not* elevate a Tuesday with eye masks? Kelly and Lizz are both in the market for body lotion. Send in your recommendations for the one that will give them a daily spa experience and smell like wealth. Today's episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When it comes to your health, there is no room for compromise. Don't book an appointment with a random doctor near you just because they're available right now. Instead, check out Zocdoc, where you can search by location, availability, and insurance. Compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online through the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. Have you been paying for things like free trials that you never canceled…for months at a time? Put that money right back in your pocket with one simple app. Rocket Money has over 5 million users and has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool A listener writes about her Aunt she used to be very close with who now doesn't respect boundaries with her kids. Kelly's advice? Find your inner mama bear and be firm with your boundaries, your kids matter more than anything. Lizz is ditching the drive-through with a corn and black bean salsa: canned corn, canned black beans, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, cumin and olive oil. Danielle's dinner auction menu offers a bit of inspiration for the week, too, including: homemade focaccia bread, Katie's pizza dupe, Italian beef and potatoes, better than crumble Reese's peanut butter cookies, grilled chicken with pepperoncinis, garlic butter, Barb's famous carrot cake, Red Lobster cheddar biscuits, fettuccine alfredo with shrimp and broccoli, sweet and savory bacon wrap, puff pastry twists, salad with arugula, apple shallots, basil pecans and honey mustard dressing, pork tenderloin, and exquisite drink pairings. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Lizz is giving Kelly the BEST headspace-saving housewarming gift, Kelly's getting ready to celebrate Tyler's birthday with sushi, and the most delicious Albanese gummy bears are along for the Carpool ride today. Cozy cardio kicks off the episode as today's Millennial word of the day. This tik tok trend was started by Hope Zuckerbrow, who deserves all of the credit. Light a candle, spray a little lavender, turn on a favorite movie, and walk on your treadmill to try it out. Kelly is obsessed with a new listener-submitted low lift luxury: coffee ice cubes from your leftover brewed coffee and she's ready to pick the next no-pressure book for the Carpool book club. Kelly votes for The Magnificent Lies of Marjorie Post and Lizz will be doing her research. Have you been paying for things like free trials that you never canceled…for months at a time? Put that money right back in your pocket with one simple app. Rocket Money has over 5 million users and has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Today's episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When it comes to your health, there is no room for compromise. Don't book an appointment with a random doctor near you just because they're available right now. Instead, check out Zocdoc, where you can search by location, availability, and insurance. Compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online through the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. Chock full of car questions and deep reflections, today's advice segment addresses what car should a dad of a five, three, and one year old should get when he drives 150 miles a day. Kelly says all brides should learn to tell their bridal party not to buy a gift and gives her hot take on destination weddings. A listener who just received a diagnosis of infant leukemia for her nine-month-old is scared to have another. Kelly and Lizz say trust your gut, enjoy the love, and have no regrets. A family having their third baby wonders if they can make it with a Honda CRV. Kelly shares how their horrendous seat belt overlap issue means the car cannot handle three car seats, ever. Check out her family cars for under $400/month blog for more tips! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] In industry news another three row SUV crossover is getting a redesign this year. From arguably the girl's car brand, it's the Buick Enclave. Mini chi chi pie pies are today's ditch the drive-through. All you need is one bag of frozen veggie mix, one can of cream of chicken soup, one cup of shredded chicken, and two tubes of crescent rolls. Mix frozen veggies, chicken and cream of chicken soup in a bowl. Undo the crescent rolls and fold inside a muffin tin to make mini cups. Scoop the veggie mixture into the cups and bake at 375 for 18 to 20 minutes. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! P.S. Looking for the break milk jewelry company Lizz mentioned in a previous episode? You can find the company here: Milk Couture Co. Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Welcome to the new Stumpe headquarters! The move was painful and Kelly's ready to complain again but the new place already feels like home after just a few days' stay. Falling in love with her new Speed Queen washer and dryer sure helped, too. Today's Merriam Webster word of the day is aegis meaning 'under the protection of.' Kelly and Lizz both have delightful new base model luxuries to share today. Lizz is replacing endless scrolling with the NY Times Connections Wordle and Mini Crossword. And, she's fully embracing snack packs and adult lunchables. Try it yourself and revive her 'feed yourself like you feed your toddler' motto. Kelly has impressed her home organizers with her Sutter Home four packs of wine for cooking. Whether you go red or wine, this is a cooking hack you won't want to skip. Lizz picked up something freaky from Dr. Pepper and Pepsi for today's taste drive. Are Pepsi mango and Dr. Pepper creamy coconut worth the buy? Tune in to find out! Less butter, no chemicals to give you the ick, absolutely gorgeous—and easier clean up? Say no more. When you’re ditching the drive-through, reach for Caraway Homes, non-toxic kitchenware. Their pans are not only healthy, beautiful, and aesthetically pleasing, they also come with the perfect organization system. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool to get 20% off your next purchase for a limited time. Want a fresh start in your finances—the easy way? Stop wasting your money on things you don't use. Between streaming services, fitness apps, delivery services, parenting apps…the subscriptions are sneaky and endless. Put all your subscriptions in one place and easily cancel the ones you’re not using with Rocket Money. This personal finance app can also monitor spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool In industry news, General Motors is one step closer to taking its electric vehicle battery technology to the moon. Tesla faces yet another trial over their autopilot technology. And Kelly shares the difference between Tesla, Ford, and GM when it comes to mapped roads and self-driving safety. Amanda from To Be Organized wraps up the show as the Carpool's special guest. She shares her top hacks for labeling toy bins with images, starting with your appliances in the kitchen to determine your 'zones' and how to use Lazy Susans to make hard to reach spaces functional. Kelly advocates for sustainability, balancing it out, and using nice things if you have them. Amanda also shares her go-to ditch-the drive through—breakfast for dinner. Pancake mix is always on hand, add some eggs, some sausage or bacon, and fruit and dinner for the family, or just the kids, is ready in no time. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

FINALLY — Kelly's join pain is improving, the Boys in the Boat book recap is here, and industry news is jam packed! On today's last three transactions, Lizz ordered the only pregnancy leggings she loves from Lululemon along with pants for Mattie (with a 37 inch inseam!), made a haul from the Just Between Friends sale, and ordered new clothes for James from Target. Kelly ordered a Nuno car seat for the new babe, grabbed a Little Tikes swing to make outdoor time better for everyone, and can't wait for the Extreme Animal Rumble to arrive for Pocket Geniuses-loving- George. Tune in to hear her super helpful color scheme advice for kids clothes to save stress on your next three transactions, too. In George's industry news Kelly and Lizz cover the shocking range of animal gestation periods. Gorillas, opossums, rhinos, elephants, donkeys, cows, pigs, and porcupines all make their appearance. Have you been paying for things like free trials that you never canceled…for months at a time? Put that money right back in your pocket with one simple app. Rocket Money has over 5 million users and has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Spring cleaning and organizing is here. So now is the time to get that Caraway cookware set you've had your eye on. Not only is Caraway healthy and beautiful, their pans also come with the perfect storage system. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. In industry news the 2025 Audi Q seven gets its first refresh since 2017. Toyota is having their moment, stepping up their exteriors, and keeping the rear power window on the 2025 Forerunner. Ford EVs and Hybrids drive their Q1 gain as F-Series Ranger slips. And Lincolns are on the up! Kelly's using up her leftover Easter ham on today's ditch the drive-through. Her family polished off a whole Crock Pot of easy ham and potato soup in one night. All you need is your leftover ham, onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Check the Car Mom Instagram for the full recipe. Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown covers the journey of the 1936 Olympic rowing team. Kelly's biggest takeaway? She loves reading about history. She and Kelly talk about what they learned about living through the Great depression, the well written and very exciting races in the book, the Olympic boycott that could have been, and the weird family dynamics that Tula brought to the scene. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly and Lizz are back with New York Auto Show highlights and lowlights. Stellantis is giving flounder. And Sydney is saving the day as a girl who just handles it. Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 20th for a road trip to St. Louis! Tickets are now available for The Car Mom Auto Show including VIP tickets for an iconic Mom's night out experience. Today's millennial word of the day is 'nyming' which is the act of acronyming. In driveway dumps Lizz reveals the gender of her babe and she and Kelly couldn't feel more blessed on this making-cousins journey. Keep sending Kelly your baby names, the current top pick was a Carpool submission! George's animal industry news leads to a fun guessing game of how long some animals live. Lizz tries her hand at the Rattlesnake, elephant, octopus, killer whale, and snapping turtle. Next up, Kelly will be quizzing her on the gestation periods of animals and learning more about how chicken eggs are formed on her home studying trad wife journey this summer. The base model luxury of all base model luxuries is here thanks to a brilliant Carpool listener. Buy a cheap pair of sunglasses and leave them in your significant other's car. Listener's car questions this week include advice on waiting for a 2025 Kia Carnival and how safety features really contribute to making cars safer. Kelly shares how to get in touch with a dealer, what to do with a trade-in, and how frontal collision warning with automatic braking, and blind spot alerts help. Lizz adds that adapting to new technology can take time, but is doable. Have you been paying for things like free trials that you never canceled…for months at a time? Put that money right back in your pocket with one simple app. Rocket Money has over 5 million users and has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool In industry news Chevy Traverse pricing has been released with a starting MSRP of $39,495 Chevy isn't doing anything out of the ordinary, but the price tag still stings. Kelly shares her bench seat and captain chair recommendations for different size families. The 2025 Expedition made an Auto Show appearance. And Kia is recalling Tellurides with a rollaway risk. Listener Kaylin shares today's ditch the drive-through, slow cooker beef tips. Yes please! Grab two pounds of beef stew meat and combine in your slow cooker with one can of cream of mushroom soup, one packet of brown gravy mix, one beef bouillon cube, one cup of water, and one small onion, chopped. Cook on low for 7-8 hours and then serve over white rice. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]

A Sierra Mist scandal, childhood inspired taste drives, and special industry news guest — what more could a Carpooler want? Tune in to hear pregnancy updates, home project progress, and more! Merriam Webster's word of the day today is 'kismet.' Lizz isn't sure why we can't just use fate or destiny, but this word has a little flair for what's meant to be. Kelly is on a freezer meal rampage. She's got a stash of Pioneer Woman's baked ziti, Costco mac and cheese, and broccoli chicken cheesy casseroles that will keep her family and any neighbor in need fed for a while. In their driveway dumps, Kelly and Lizz also vouch for the power of a house project when you're in your trying to make friends era. Both gals agree—influencers need to get on the home appliance bandwagon. Kelly remembers her childhood 'viral' recipes like Ritz crackers, peanut butter, and grapes, sliced bananas in dry Jello powder, and carrots dipped in peanut butter on today's taste drive segment. She and Lizz are trying Solely pineapple fruit leather, the bottled Starbucks pink drink, and bottled Starbucks Paradise drink. Today's episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When it comes to your health, there is no room for compromise. Don't book an appointment with a random doctor near you just because they're available right now. Instead, check out Zocdoc, where you can search by location, availability, and insurance. Compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online through the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. Special guest Mary Rice, Kelly's mentor, dealer principal of her family's Toyota store in Greensboro, a mom, and lifelong baddie joins the gals for a special industry news. Automotive news is no longer considering Tesla a luxury brand and that has everyone wondering what their criteria is in the first place. Marry offers her take on the new EPA regulations, what they mean for the EV market, and how Toyota is contributing to the hybrid wave. Mary shares her favorite ditch the drive-through: easy crockpot salsa chicken. Just throw your chicken breast in a crockpot, pour salsa over it, set it, and forget it until dinner time. Throw the finished chicken into tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, or even eggs the next morning. She also reminds us not to sleep on the crock pot liners for easy cleanup. The Car Mom Auto Show tickets are going on sale April 1st! Mark your calendar for July 20th in St. Louis and get ready to book your VIP ticket to get the first private look at all of the cars with an open bar and appetizers, too. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Are you ready for a Naptime Kitchen Empire? Kelly is! Today Kate joines the gals with a surprise that's giving 'love your neighbor.' Lizz is well rested after getting James to sleep through the night and Kelly is close to finishing Boys In The Boat—so stay tuned for the upcoming book club episode. Today's millennial words are: rage applying (therapeutic and petty!), snail girl era, shift shock, and bare minimum Mondays. Kelly and Lizz wonder if Gen Z is just rebranding laziness at work. Today's episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When it comes to your health, there is no room for compromise. Don't book an appointment with a random doctor near you just because they're available right now. Instead, check out Zocdoc, where you can search by location, availability, and insurance. Compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online through the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. Kate from Naptime Kitchen is here to share her new free eBook: Take Them a Meal Manual, a Collective Guide for Feeding Friends. Inside you'll find over 100 total recipes that you can use to stock your freezer and your friends'. Kate also shares her four take-them-a-meal-mantras: you don't have to make everything yourself, you don't have to bring a whole meal, repetition is great, and the freezer is your friend. Play into your strengths and use tools like Meal Train to elevate your take-a-meal experience. Kelly's ready for the next level of Easter and is remembering her childhood string-adventures. Lizz and Kate also share their love of the golden egg and how they organize family events. Bless yourself this holiday season and offer to bring something easy for the kids, like Kelly is in her berries and peeled oranges era. If you still need a ditch the drive-through after this episode, remember the next time you're at a place that sells something pre-made that you love to buy a few extra for your freezer. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly is feeling humbled by her jumping joints and pregnancy evolution, but today's fast lane philosophy is giving her hope. "To rest is to repair yourself to be used by God," and that's good to hear, especially when you've got to say no to a cool opportunity because of the cost. Today's millennial word is giving boundaries. 'Acting your wage' is about doing just what you're paid for and Kelly and Lizz have mixed feelings about the idea. Apparently it's orange season! So, put the cuties back and peel yourself a luscious orange to enjoy a simple base model luxury. Then, join Lizz on her sourdough cinnamon roll and fruit leather adventure. Viral reels and potty bag consumerism kick off the gals' dumpity do dahs. There's something sketchy going on with Kate Middleton and the royal family and…isn't there always? The Montana Boys have Kelly and Lizz asking, 'Can 24 year old boys have a social media presence without being unbelievably cringey?' Grayson gives her take and assures her sisters that she isn't their demographic either. Spring cleaning and organizing is right around the corner. So now is the time to get that Caraway cookware set you've had your eye on. This internet famous kitchenware is a staple for any home and comes in various modern shades to fit any design aesthetic. And not only is Caraway healthy and beautiful, their pans also come with the perfect storage system. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. Special guest Scotty Reiss from A Girl's Guide to Cars joins the Carpool for industry news. She's been in the automotive world since 2013 bringing content by women for women to help them become smarter and happier car owners. And while the industry has been changing from the inside, the retail side is still slow to catch up. The New York Auto Show has been changing that and on Saturday, March 30th from 7 pm to 9 pm (or whenever the party fizzles) Scotty will be offering a behind the scenes VIP tour experience for women. Scotty also brings today's ditch the drive-through: a delicious pasta dish that comes together in a snap. Set your oven to 425 and in an oven-safe dish layer spinach (fresh or frozen), tomatoes (small or quartered), garlic cloves (one per person), and ricotta cheese (¼ cup per person). Drizzle the whole thing with olive oil, put a lid on the dish, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Boil your pasta while it bakes. When the veggie mixture is done, smash the tomatoes and garlic and toss your pasta in. Serve with crusty bread. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Not one but TWO new Carpool babies are on board for this celebratory episode! Tune in for a full report on family baby announcements and Kelly and Lizz's early pregnancy symptoms. Shout out to @themomfluencer on IG for today's millennial word of the day, "Do it for the plot," which is the new—and much cooler—way of saying 'yolo.' In driveway dumps Kelly and Lizz talk about detoxing your home. Lizz finished her first candle to get rid of artificial fragrances and Kelly and her kids have switched to The Primal Kitchen ketchup. Lizz shares her backsplash project progress and Kelly updates us on her fish fry bar-baking journey. Her three-staple recipes are yet to be found for biscuits, cookies, and lemon bars. Got pregnancy brain? Then chances are you'll end up forgetting a thing or two, like when to cancel that trial subscription you started. Stop wasting your money on things you don't use, like sneaky subscriptions that pile up so quickly. Put them all in one place and easily cancel the ones you’re not using with Rocket Money. This personal finance app can also monitor spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Last three transactions Lizz kicks off the last three transactions segment with her car seat purchase for Mattie's truck, the Britax Poplar. This seat is easy to install and get tight, even if you've got three across. She's also picked up a hot glue gun to get her wicks just right for candle making and a retractable baby gate to keep James safe around the stairs. Kelly is excited about the lifetime lockers that have arrived for her new garage and is less thrilled about needing to order magnesium lotion for her pregnancy arthritis. Lastly, Primally Pure Skincare is on it's way after Kelly took their quiz and ordered the whole kit! Rivian's R2 reveal brings us a cute little SUV that starts at $45K. In industry news, Kelly shares that they also had a surprise R3 reveal along with it. And if you're actually shopping at the New York Auto Show, check out group tours with Scotty from 'A Girl's Guide to Cars'! The last three meals Kelly made are bringing get-it-on-the-table inspiration so you can ditch the drive-through. Ham, mac and cheese, and Car Mom broccoli; Chicken Ceasar wraps with Just Bare chicken nuggets, Trader Joe's white rice, and a Caesar salad mix; and Trader Joe's beef kebabs with rice, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, feta, lime, red onion, and tzatziki sauce. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Does growing up mean getting boring? Lizz needs some spice in her life and Kelly has kicked her nausea and is headed back to the kitchen feeling inspired. Today's millennial word of the day is 'sidequest.' These are the little stops you make along the way when you're on your main mission. Hobbies and fashion trends take over the driveway dumps. If you're looking for something more fun than going to the grocery, then get ready to take notes! Look for a local Pickleball league you can join with your spouse or the whole family. Quilting, sewing, needlepoint, and crochet are great hobbies to pick up from a YouTube tutorial. Sourdough, baking, and cooking without a purpose might just land a tasty treat on your dinner table this week. House projects and outdoor activities like a 5K run are fun, active options as the weather warms up. And a lesson to learn something new can be inspiring, too. Never make a subscription 'oops' again with Rocket Money. Stop wasting your money on things you don't use. Between streaming services, fitness apps, delivery services, parenting apps…the subscriptions are sneaky and endless. Put all your subscriptions in one place and easily cancel the ones you’re not using with Rocket Money. This personal finance app can also monitor spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Kelly's bringing a 2024 outlook on the tailored boho look that's on it's way 'in.' Look out for fringe, rich burgundy, and maroon. She's also a fan of the girl core look with bows and ruffles. Kelly (of course) loves that sky blue is in. And a few interesting spins on disco details, non-basic basics, and office wear will be making appearances this year, too. In industry news, Mach Es and Lightnings will receive an over-the-air update that enables them to charge at select Tesla superchargers nationwide. Kelly's excited to see the new Explorer at the NY Auto Show as well as the 2025 Infiniti QX 80. She may not get the changes she's hoping for, but we'll see! Ditch the drive-through is dedicated to satisfying Kelly's balsamic cravings. She's going beyond shots of vinegar and venturing into the chicken arena. Check out Naptime Kitchen's Bruschetta (Balsamic) Chicken slow-cooker recipe here. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

It's time for a sleep coach, a (planned) surgery for baby James, and big changes for The Truck Dad! Stay tuned for sleep training updates and a visit from Tyler very soon. Coastal grandmother is out, grandpa core is in—and is today's millennial word of the day. Grab your cozy cardigans, sweatshirts with school logos, tweed jackets, and watches if you're ready to hop on this trendy vibe. Kelly kicks off driveway dumps with the Gen Z fashion trend that's going to make her throw up a little in her mouth. With pregnancy exhaustion setting in and a move underway, Kelly's learning to embrace the chaos and let things go so she can relax while romanticizing her sticky countertops. Never forget Oreo gate! Lizz is back on her cookie detective game with today's taste drive of two different Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. Apparently two Girl Scout bakeries distribute different cookies in different parts of the country. Want a fresh start in your finances—the easy way? Stop wasting your money on things you don't use. Between streaming services, fitness apps, delivery services, parenting apps…the subscriptions are sneaky and endless. Put all your subscriptions in one place and easily cancel the ones you’re not using with Rocket Money. This personal finance app can also monitor spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool In industry news, electric vehicles are getting all the attention, but hydrogen fuel cell vehicles may be on the rise. GM received $26 million in federal funding for hydrogen fuel cell medium duty trucks. Fueling challenges and expenses may prevent them from becoming a strong contender in the market, but only time will tell. Jenn writes in for advice on whether her family with a two year old, a five year old, and one on the way would be better off in an Explorer with a bench or captain chairs? Kelly says she'd look at the 2020 and beyond in the Explorer, but her better options for three across are the Atlas and Pilot. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] The Pioneer Woman's shrimp scampi and baked ziti are today's ditch the drive-through recipes. Try a classic home-cooked meal from this iconic site and see what you think! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Where will this episode go with Kelly in the driver's seat and Lizz just along for the ride? Buckle up and listen in to find out. Today's millennial word of the day is 'tradwives.' These are women who want to be traditional wives who do the cooking, cleaning, and stay home with the kids. Kelly and Lizz both remind us that this is just as fine as any other way to be a wife and mom—there's no one way to do family life! Fast lane philosophies draw from Kelly and Lizz's 2010 quotes boards. If you were a Pinterest princess, too you'll love this mix of inspiring and confusing lines from over a decade ago. Lizz shares a more recent favorite that reminds us not to worry about the shape of our body, but instead to focus on the shape of our mind, which inspires a nod to mom, who's currently exercising her brain by learning a song in German. In industry news, Apple announces they're canceling their electric car, consumer reports names their 24 car picks (and most are EVs or hybrids!), and Kelly is listening to families while manufacturers seem to be tuning out—everyone wants a midsize hybrid SUV around $40,000. Here's to hoping they perk up their ears since the Kia Sorento is about the only option families currently have. To wrap up this segment, Kelly's shares exciting news about her new three car garage and Car Mom headquarters. Want a fresh start in your finances—the easy way? Stop wasting your money on things you don't use. Between streaming services, fitness apps, delivery services, parenting apps…the subscriptions are sneaky and endless. Put all your subscriptions in one place and easily cancel the ones you’re not using with Rocket Money. This personal finance app can also monitor spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Kellog's CEO is being canceled for promoting families eating cereal for dinner. Kelly and Lizz say the problem isn't you, the problem is America (and our food). If you're looking for budget friendly meals, look no further than today's ditch the drive-through for cheap and easy meals you can make your family including: Kielbasa sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and a canned green beans Dr. Pepper pulled pork Grilled cheese and tomato soup Eggs, sausages, and fruit Chicken breasts with salsa in the crock pot Frozen meatballs, rice, broccoli Ashley's cornbread casserole: ground beef, red kidney beans, corn, and Rotel in a cast iron pan topped with a prepared cornbread mix and baked → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

The Pooh Bear look is redeeming Fred's baby boy style, but the highlight of the week is still shopping for new baby girl clothes. On today's episode, Kelly and Lizz share their hot takes on everything from baby thermometers to EV names. Retinue is today's Merriam Webster word of the day. It means a group of helpers, supporters, or followers. While baby James was sick, Lizz found herself creating a low-lift luxury at home: cucumber mint water. Now, she's inspired to plan a little herb garden for summer. Lizz's last three transactions include a dress haul, wicks for beeswax candles, and the Frida baby thermometer. Kelly ordered Hattie a 'get married' dress, a new travel potty, and living room and bedroom furniture for the new house. She also mentions that The Somerset Dress from Anthropologie might be on her next three transactions and Lizz recommends checking out the Nuuly clothing rental service for access to great modern brands. Less butter, no chemicals to give you the ick, absolutely gorgeous—and easier clean up? Say no more. When you’re ditching the drive-through, reach for Caraway Homes, non-toxic kitchenware. Their pans are not only healthy, beautiful, and aesthetically pleasing, they also come with the perfect organization system. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool to get 20% off your next purchase for a limited time. On today's advice segment, a hybrid-curious family of four who loves their Subaru Forester wonders if they should stick with another Forester or shop around? Kelly says…maybe wait. Another listener asks what to do about buying a new car when the salesman she's loyal to might not sell what she needs. Kelly has the scoop on the Rivian deep-sleep feature when car seats are installed on today's industry news. Buick has a new tagline — Kelly's underwhelmed, but Lizz thinks it's cute! The most recent top safety picks from IAHS go to the Genesis Hyundai and Kia brands, Stellantis might just be the Kia of 15 years ago, and Kelly and Lizz have Car-Mom-approved EV names Lincoln (and others) are more than welcome to snag. Alyssa is joining in on the group project of Kelly's life with today's ditch the drive-through meal-prep hack. Every Sunday her family has grilled chicken salads so the extra meat can be used all week for lunches. Her husband also preps extra bacon for breakfasts and ground sausage for soup making kitchen cleanup a snap. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Fred is giving middle child energy, so it's a good thing Stumpe baby number four is on the way!!! Kelly took an early blood test to reveal the baby's gender and she's sharing the details on today's episode. She's also thinking about her future ride (of course) and ready to order a baby name book. → What names do you like for Kelly's baby number four? Send your favorites to [email protected] Doom scrolling is today's millennial word of the day. If you find yourself looking compulsively for bad news on your feed, you might be guilty of doom scrolling, a habit Kelly and Lizz agree isn't contributing to community building and connection. "If you want to change the world, go home and love your family," is today's fast lane philosophy that Kelly slips in from Mother Theresa. Less butter, no chemicals to give you the ick, absolutely gorgeous—and easier clean up? Say no more. When you’re ditching the drive-through, reach for Caraway Homes, non-toxic kitchenware. Their pans are not only healthy, beautiful, and aesthetically pleasing, they also come with the perfect organization system. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. In industry news, the Ford Explorer gets a mid-cycle refresh and ditches their plug in hybrid. Kelly says it's giving Subaru Ascent. And if you were hoping to snag a New York Auto Show tour, Kelly's booked, but you can check out tours with Scotty, who runs A Girl's Guide to Cars. Ashley writes in today's ditch the drive-through recipe, Caprice Chicken. If you're not in first trimester survival mode, this recipe is for you. First, gather your ingredients: thin sliced chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basal glaze, fresh basil. Cook the chicken on the stove top in a pan with some olive oil or avocado oil, salt pepper, Italian seasoning, whatever sounds good. Once about halfway through, flip the chicken and throw in some grape or cherry tomatoes. Keep them in long enough for them to start blistering. Once chicken is nearly cooked, cover with slices of mozzarella, so it starts to melt onto the chicken. Once finished, drizzle the balsamic glaze on top and garnish with fresh basil. Serve with a veggie or bagged salad and rice, pasta, or potatoes. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Hello Rivian, why didn't you call Kelly? A viral Rivian post is creating controversy over the influence of car seat installation on battery life and she's got thoughts as a car seat tech. Today's millennial word of the day is ELI5 meaning 'explain it like I'm five.' George chimes in to share his latest snake news like he's five. Lizz is excited to share the next book club book announcement. Get your copy of Boys in the Boat, and read along! The demo '21 Ford Expedition Kelly's driving has GTS (got that stank package). She's been spoiled with that new car smell so of course she's reaching for a favorite base model luxury, her car Pura. In fast lane philosophies Kelly brings back a classic, "Love thy neighbor." Inspired by Barb, Tyler's mom, she's all about looking for ways to share acts of service and tuning in to love languages. Today's episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When it comes to your health, there is no room for compromise. Don't book an appointment with a random doctor near you just because they're available right now. Instead, check out Zocdoc, where you can search by location, availability, and insurance. Compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online through the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. Do you ever feel like money is just flying out of your bank account and you have no idea where it's going? Between streaming services, fitness apps, delivery services, parenting apps…the subscriptions are sneaky and endless. Put all your subscriptions in one place and easily cancel the ones you’re not using with Rocket Money. This personal finance app can also monitor spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool The listener advice inbox is full of juicy questions today. Kelly and Lizz share what they'd do if they were left out of a friend group trip. Should Jenn confront her friends? What if you're the one who has to leave someone else out? The gals cover it all. Another listener has been saving for three years to buy a new-to-us Expedition Max for her family of six, and this February is finally their time to buy. But, a friend who's been along for the car shopping journey just bought the same vehicle, what should she do?! And last, a mom of four wonders if she should stick it out with her Traverse or upgrade to an Expedition. Kelly shares her safety tips on having a third row and a loose stroller in the cab. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] In industry news, Volkswagen is coming out with a new line of EVs under the brand name Scout Motors. Rivian is teasing the new R2 that could have a starting price as low as $40K. The IHS launches full-size SUV crash testing as well as booster seat ratings. Ditch the drive-through with bang-bang chicken skewers. Put two chicken breasts chopped into bite-sized pieces in a bowl, and toss with a half teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt pepper, and a little olive oil. Put them on about five skewers and cook in your air fryer at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. For the sauce, mix mayo, sweet chili sauce, and a small amount of sriracha. Brush it over the cooked chicken. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Have Kelly and Lizz kissed their peak years goodbye? A little sisterly debate kicks off this episode on Kelly's half birthday. Happy 30.5 Kelly! Coffee badging is today's Millennial word of the day. This is when you show up for the start of the work day, have a bit of a coffee and a chat with your coworkers, and then head home. Why aren't we wearing cardigans anymore? Kelly is a cozy cozy girl wearing her cover-your-butt cardigan and she's here for their revival. The hobby farm Kelly and Tyler are building is impressive: another dog, chickens, sheep, pigs, cows, and a miniature horse. She'll also be learning to bake sourdough, of course. Lizz brings a snippy snappy game to the show today: zodiac signs – which car are they? She also shares the most secondhand, embarrassing thing she has ever experienced from the newest season of Love Is Blind. → Don't forget to comment and DM @the_truck_dad for help with your shiplap, wallpaper, and ceiling fans! Want a fresh start in your finances—the easy way? Stop wasting your money on things you don't use. Between streaming services, fitness apps, delivery services, parenting apps…the subscriptions are sneaky and endless. Put all your subscriptions in one place and easily cancel the ones you’re not using with Rocket Money. This personal finance app can also monitor spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Today's episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When it comes to your health, there is no room for compromise. Don't book the appointment with a random doctor near you just because they're available right now. Instead, check out Zocdoc, where you can search by location, availability, and insurance. Compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online through the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. In industry news, did Taylor Swift buy Travis Kelce a car? If you're in the market for buying new this year yourself, 2024 might be your year. New car inventory is up 36% over what it was in February 2021! Ditch the drive-through steak bites for Febru-air-y comes from Stacy. Chop your steak in bite-sized pieces. Put them in a bowl with two tablespoons of oil, salt and pepper. Air fry 400 for four to six minutes.While they cook, heat up butter on the stove and add garlic. Add the cooked steak to the butter, top with parsley, and serve with a salad or your favorite Pillsbury Crescent rolls to have dinner on the table in 15 to 20 minutes. And a bonus recipe, Ashley's Cowboy Cornbread Casserole, gets another mention: Brown your ground beef in a cast iron skillet (it must be a cast iron), add a can of Rotel, a can of corn, drained red kidney beans, and mix then pat down. Make cornbread according to the box directions then drop the mix all over the bean mixture. It doesn't have to be pretty! Bake according to the cornbread directions. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

They're not refreshed. Not relaxed. Not planning any more travel any time soon. Kelly and Lizz are happy to be home and recording in the studio again while Tyler makes impressive house progress and Mattie picks up his new Ram 1500. Roman empire is today's millennial word of the day. Since the viral Roman empire trend, this phrase has taken on legs of its own and now means something you can't stop thinking about. The superbowl takes over today's driveway dumps. After the reaction to Usher's halftime show, Kelly and Lizz are asking if people are unwell. A Detroit Lions fan writes in to approve Kelly's newfound team affinity. And the gals share recaps of the BMW, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Kia superbowl commercials. Less butter, no chemicals to give you the ick, absolutely gorgeous—and easier clean up? Say no more. When you’re ditching the drive-through, reach for Caraway Homes, non-toxic kitchenware. Their pans are not only healthy, beautiful, and aesthetically pleasing, they also come with the perfect organization system. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool to get 20% off your next purchase for a limited time. Want a fresh start in your finances—the easy way? Stop wasting your money on things you don't use. Between streaming services, fitness apps, delivery services, parenting apps…the subscriptions are sneaky and endless. Put all your subscriptions in one place and easily cancel the ones you’re not using with Rocket Money. This personal finance app can also monitor spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool In industry news Rivian hires marketing chief from Meta after signing exec Jennifer Prenner. The ridiculous Apple goggles will not be a bank account subtraction for Kelly or Lizz on today's last three transactions—or maybe ever. Fire extinguishers and dishwashers do top the list, though and Kelly wants to know, what happened to fridges with water spouts? Lizz made a new discovery she can't shut up about: American Tall clothing and Kelly is fixing all future problems with Lego sets after buying George his first. Lyla's easy loaded potato soup with a twist is today's ditch the drive-through. One bag of cubed, roasted potatoes, one pound of sliced sausage, one can of cream of chicken soup, one can of cream of potato soup, three cups of chicken broth, eight ounces of cheddar cheese, half a stick of butter, a third of a block of cream cheese, and season with barbeque rub and a bit of garlic powder and salt. Add ingredients to your Crock Pot (cook on high for 3-4, low for 6-8 hours) or Instant Pot (10 minutes on high). Garnish with bacon bits or scallions if desired. Are you going out or hitting the drive through tonight? Check out Nate and Sarah Eats on Instagram for fun date night ideas and money saving tips! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly and Lizz are closing out their 2024 travel marathon and coming to you from Arizona. The gals are done with on-the-go food drama and Kelly's ready to move into her new house. Today's millennial word of the day is buzzin.' As in, Kelly is really buzzin' about her new countertops. People doing daily affirmations with their kids aren't exactly giving Kelly the ick, but she's got opinions. Rather than pumping her kids up, she'll be pointing out their character in action. Hattie, George, and Fred will be decked out in matching easter outfits after Kelly's Gymboree haul and Lizz is happy to take advantage of the bunny-sweater years while she can. Kelly finished reading Fourth Wing and tuned into the Fantasy Fangirls podcast to boost her comprehension. A super bowl car ad recap is on its way so make sure to catch the BMW, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Kia superbowl ads before the next Carpool episode. Do you ever feel like money is just flying out of your bank account and you have no idea where it's going? Between streaming services, fitness apps, delivery services, parenting apps…the subscriptions are sneaky and endless. Put all your subscriptions in one place and easily cancel the ones you’re not using with Rocket Money. This personal finance app can also monitor spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Less butter, no chemicals to give you the ick, and easier clean up? Say no more. When you’re ditching the drive-through, reach for Caraway Homes, non-toxic kitchenware. Their pans are not only healthy, beautiful, and aesthetically pleasing, they also come with the perfect organization system. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool to get 20% off your next purchase for a limited time. In industry news, a Rivian R1T is capable of tearing through a steel guardrail like a knife through butter, Kelly and Lizz missed the 2025 hybrid powered Kia Carnival's first look at Chicago Auto Show, and the Hyundai Santa Fe is making waves. Jenn writes in to find out how Kelly and Lizz keep themselves from worrying all of the time that something will happen to their kids and wonders if the 2017 Hyundai Elantra she's driving will suit her growing family. Scavenge one night this week and ditch the drive-through. Then, tag Kelly and Lizz when you share your random unhinged meals on Instagram! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

The number one auto podcast? It's true, the Carpool has hit the number one spot (at least a handful of times). And while Kelly and Lizz may still be bummed about the choke hold Uncle Sai has on the number one spot in the leisure category, they're proud to be two moms making waves in the auto space The Merriam Webster word of the day is emote — something Kelly has no trouble with. You may be emoting, too, if you're someone who unabashedly expresses their feelings. In today's dumpity-do-das Kelly's a Detroit Lions fan from here on out with good reason. She also is loving her new Ford Expedition demo with a bench seat she's truly obsessed with. Both gals learned, yet again, that they should never check a bag even though they did manage to retrieve theirs in the chaos of travel. Kelly's still not sure what to do about her travel cosmetic dilemmas, though. A big thank you goes out today to eBay motors for hosting a fantastic safety centric snow tire event. Less butter, no chemicals to give you the ick, and easier clean up? Say no more. When you’re ditching the drive-through, reach for Caraway Homes, non-toxic kitchenware. Their pans are not only beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, they also come with the perfect organization system. Their cookware features a chemical-free ceramic coating so food can be prepared with peace of mind that no hard to pronounce chemicals will leach into your healthy ingredients. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool to get 20% off your next purchase for a limited time. Do you ever feel like money is just flying out of your bank account and you have no idea where it's going? Between streaming services, fitness apps, delivery services, parenting apps…the subscriptions are sneaky and endless. Put all your subscriptions in one place and easily cancel the ones you’re not using with Rocket Money. This personal finance app can also monitor spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool The Stumpes bought a fixer upper that Kelly's finally ready to share about and Lizz is concerned that she's way too chill about the renovations, furniture, and move. Lord of the Rings bingeing is on Lizz's agenda while Kelly is focusing on being a well read girly having just finished Remarkably Bright Creatures. The gals propose we normalize giving one star reviews and discuss how they rate their media. Ditch the drive-through brings you three delicious ways to get out of your kitchen rut with a salad, a casserole, and a side dish suggestion. For a tasty Tuna pasta salad from Stephanie combine one can of tuna, chopped celery, and chopped pickles. Add Kelly's ranch dressing minus the ranch part (mayo, sour cream and Greek yogurt), salt pepper, dill weed, and garlic powder. Mix and serve! To make Maria's not-a-tot casserole you'll need one packet of bacon, a frozen bag of tater tots, ranch dressing mix, shredded cheese, eight eggs, and two cups of milk. Cook and crumble the bacon, combine with the cheese and tater tots and pour into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. In another bowl, mix the eggs, ranch packet, and milk. Pour over the tater tot mixture. Bake at 350 for 50 to 60 minutes. Follow Kelly's lead and embrace canned fruit as your new friend. Ditch those spoiled-before-you're-home berries and stock up on canned pineapple, peaches, and pears that are good until you open them. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

The one and only Doug DeMuro is here for a milestone interview today. Join Kelly, Lizz and one of the OGs of YouTube car reviews! Recently, Kelly watched Doug's first ever YouTube video and realized…everyone starts somewhere. Remember: don't compare your beginning to someone else's middle. Kelly and Doug talk about how they've built YouTube success through finding their audiences and format—despite the online vitriol. Doug's channel covers everything from vintage minivans to Lamborghinis, giving viewers the scoop on each cars quirks and features. But, when his family started to grow his focus on personal safety intensified. Since he's currently looking to upgrade and considering the Sequoia, he and Kelly debate which family vehicle would be right for his unique off-roading, cross-country, and car-seat needs. Kelly also drops her car seat recommendations for tight-squeeze situations, the Evenflo Revolve Slim. EVs and hybrid family vehicles make an appearance on the show too. How is Doug adapting? Does he plan to drive an EV anytime soon? Listen in to find out. There's no shame in dropping a hint to your Valentine that you'd love a gift from Caraway Homes. Their non-toxic kitchenware is not only beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, they have something for every kind of cook. Their cookware features a chemical-free ceramic coating so food can be prepared with peace of mind that no hard to pronounce chemicals will leach into your healthy ingredients. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool to get 10% off your next purchase. Are you tired of surprise transactions when you open your banking app? Put all your subscriptions in one place and easily cancel the ones you’re not really using with Rocket Money. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2024, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool On today's ditch the drive-through, Doug admits most of his meals are a little complicated or come from a meal service. His go-to for a quick meal is inspired by his kiddo who's brought him back to this undeniably tasty favorite—dino nuggets. Kelly suggests throwing chicken nuggets into a wrap or onto a salad with a bit of buffalo sauce to upgrade the meal. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

These gals are booked, busy, and building their bucket list — in spite of their hate for travel. And due to their jam packed jet-setting schedule there will be no Carpool next week! Can this Merriam Webster word of the day save Lizz from hearing Kelly overuse ‘granular’ in their next meeting? You can sound smart too when you use today's word, conflate which means to confuse or blend. In driveway dumps, Kelly and Lizz wonder if David Henry is getting a little thirsty with the spin off of Wizards of Waverly Place coming up. The Car Mom car of the year sparked unexpected controversy that the gals are so over. Caden Lane’s matching swimsuits are not equivalent to Christmas jammies. And Tyler has rose-colored glasses when it comes to Kelly’s bounce back (or does he?). Today's episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When it comes to your health, there is no room for compromise. Don't book the appointment with a random doctor near you just because they're available right now. Instead, check out Zocdoc, where you can search by location, availability, and insurance. Compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online through the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. Ollipop vs Poppi go head to head on today’s taste drive. The Ollipop Vintage Cola versus Poppi Classic Cola, the Ollipop Classic Root Beer versus Poppi Root Beer, the Ollipop Strawberry Vanilla versus Poppi Strawberry Lemon, and Ollipop Cherry Cola versus Poppi Doc Pop. Listen in to find out which ones Kelly and Lizz are reaching for during their next trip to the grocery store. A listener writes in and asks for Lizz’s advice on setting up a home gym to get her 15-30 minute workout in every day. Her top recommendations are a treadmill and dumbbells as well as her favorite apps and IG accounts: OWNU app, Lively Girl Fitness, and Kelly’s go-to Madeline Moves. Industry news is short, sweet, and very exciting: Kelly’s upgrading to a new demo, a Limited Expedition with a bench! The last one-pan-Jan is here for today’s ditch the drive-through: sheet pancakes. Kelly and Lizz might just try a protein upgrade, too. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly and Lizz are on a secret mission in Montana today! Details to come in February, but for now…an episode of the Carpool to get you through this slumpy time of year. Clean girl aesthetic was in, now the mob wife aesthetic is taking over. Kelly and Lizz have mixed feelings about the trend and are sharing it all on today's driveway dumps. They also wonder…are the Kardashians in their flop era? On the topic of self-centered consumption, Kelly gives a nod to @BallerinaFarm who is competing in Mrs USA 12 days postpartum, even though she probably wouldn’t do the same herself. The great eight of chips is here! Going head to head in this crunchy battle are Cool Ranch Doritos, Cheetos, Twisted BBQ Fritos, and BBQ Chips, Salt and Vinegar, Sour Cream and Onion, Jalapeno Kettle, and Cheddar and Sour Cream Potato Chips. Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When you’re struggling to find a doctor who you can see sooner than later, try Zocdoc. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. Book an appointment in no time. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood. → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. A mom who’s currently driving a Ford Escape is ready to shop for a mid-size SUV to tote around her 3 and 5 year old. Kelly recommends checking out the Kia Sorento, loaded with amenities, to suit the family while the kiddos grow. Another listener, a self proclaimed toy hot mess express, asks for advice on non-toy options for Christmas and birthday gifts. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Kelly names the top selling used SUVs of 2023 in industry news. A redesigned Honda Passport is on its way. And EV rental car news is giving juice, juice, juice, juice, juice as Hertz sells off a third of its EV fleet. Someone send Elon a new PR head, quick. Today’s ditch the drive-through is Razi’s Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice. Take two chicken breasts, cover in olive oil, squeeze half of a lime over the chicken and then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder and chili powder. Do yourself a favor and buy some disposable gloves so you can pop those on and mix the chicken up before cooking it in a pan on the stove. To make the cilantro lime sauce place one third cup cilantro, one jalapeno without seeds, two garlic cloves, juice of half a lime, one third cup of plain Greek yogurt, one teaspoon of honey, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly’s got jet setting plans for the first quarter of 2024. Speaking at the National Automotive Dealers Association and a family trip to Arizona will keep her busy and in plenty of airports she won’t enjoy. The Merriam Webster word of the day is bunkum, meaning nonsense or foolish and insincere talk or language. In today’s driveway dumps, Kelly’s done with $9 strawberries and having a canned fruit epiphany. The gals bring their crash course in micro-influencing so you can find your niche, plan your social media, and leave the bunkum at the door. Lizz shares her new healthy recipe source @raziyyz on Instagram. When you’re ready to ditch the drive-through, reach for Caraway Homes, non-toxic kitchenware. Their pans are not only beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, they also come with the perfect organization system. Their cookware features a chemical-free ceramic coating so food can be prepared with peace of mind that no hard to pronounce chemicals will leach into your healthy ingredients. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool to get 10% off your next purchase. Industry news is brought to you by Enterprise, a trusted brand known for providing excellent customer service, which is so important when you’re in need of a replacement vehicle while yours is being serviced or repaired. Call your insurance agent and add rental coverage to your plan today so that if you get in a winter accident and your vehicle needs to be repaired, the cost of a rental won’t be anything to worry about. Yeah. → Visit enterprise.com/rentalreimbursement for more information More than 60% of American households cannot currently afford to buy a new car and that’s just downright scary. Meanwhile, the Chicago car graveyard is full of dead Tesla robots and used Teslas are cheaper than ever. Can EVs survive in the east? To wrap up today’s industry news, The Car Mom car of the year announcement is here! A family with two kids and the possibility of a third is currently driving a Nissan Rogue 2022. Kelly recommends the Pathfinder a few other quality options for this growing crew. One pan Jan and today’s ditch the drive-through is brought to you by Primal Kitchen. Try the Primal Kitchen ketchup in your Iowa Slingers this week! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly and Lizz are stuck at home and bringing a special long-distance episode of the Carpool podcast. The gals kick off the show with A Pickleball report that might just have you reaching for a racquet. Today’s Merriam Webster word of the day is cosplay. Kelly and Lizz share their favorite things about social media cosplay content. On the driveway dumps, Kelly is obsessing over mocktails with benefits including Ollipops and Poppis. Her kiddos are all about the new YouTube movement channel Go Danny Go. And Lizz has thoughts about gaming, whether old time parenting was really that much better, and the kind of practical solutions today’s parents need. Kelly has chosen her air fryer and kicks off the last three transactions with her selection. How has Kelly been momming without an air fryer for four years? Lizz picked up new jammies for James from Caden Lane and Little Sleepies and is now a proud owner of a Wild Bird Sling. Kelly’s shopping for her VIP Vegas trip and just bought a black sequin jumpsuit and scored a set of molds to make peanut butter cups. When you’re ready to ditch the drive-through, reach for Caraway Homes, non-toxic kitchenware. Their pans are not only beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, they also come with the perfect organization system. Their cookware features a chemical-free ceramic coating so food can be prepared with peace of mind that no hard to pronounce chemicals will leach into your healthy ingredients. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool to get 10% off your next purchase. In industry news the Car Mom Car of the Year will be announced Thursday. At CES, a big tech convention, automakers unveil their latest concepts. The flying cars that might be on their way are giving Jetsons. VIN Fast shares its VF Wild mid-size truck concept. And Bosch introduces their potential solution to high-traffic, in-demand charging stations Kelly and Lizz answer listener advice questions, “When did you know it was time to transition your kids to sharing a room?” And, “Is a car that’s a few years old really that different from a brand new one?” Kelly’s creamy noodle bake recipe will help you ditch the drive-through this week. Just cook egg noodles and ground beef, add them with marinara to a 9x13 pan, place dollops of cream cheese and sour cream on top, and bake at 350 until bubbly. The Bright Lights, Big Christmas recap is finally here. Kelly has a secret to tell and Lizz dishes all the spoilers. They enjoyed the scene and setting, found there was chemistry with some of the wrong characters, might have been missing smut, but offered a lot of fun hustle and bustle. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Underground bunkers, for what? Kelly does not need to survive the apocalypse. Just leave her be with her $40 Frosty Buddy and still-cold iced coffee. Miriam Webster’s word of the year for 2023, authentic, saw a substantial increase in traffic last year. Brands and celebrity influencers are tapping into the power of what's genuine and true-to-you. Kelly and Lizz agree — there’s now a divide between influencers and content creators. Kelly has IG recommendations on fast lane philosophies. Check out @tidymoose for a professional organizer’s year of no shopping (and donating two items a day), @sproutingarrows who is helping single income families thrive, and a Car Mom forever favorite @naptimekitchen. Kids toys aren’t taking over Kelly’s house, but they are taking over today’s driveway dump. Kelly is figuring out what the hot thing is by diving into play in her kids’ world of toys. If you’re feeling overwhelmed post-Christmas, focus on giving your kids floor space, try a two-week toy purgatory, and take extra toys your kids still love to grandma and grandpa’s house to give them new life. One resolution we could all work on this year is getting a hold of our subscription services and saving money. Put all your subscriptions in one place and easily cancel the ones you’re not really using with Rocket Money. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2024, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Triplets are on the way and a loyal listener is looking for advice for her bestie. With three incoming babies and two large dogs, which vehicle would Kelly choose? Hands down, the Ford Expedition with a bench was made for this family. Read more about why Kelly chooses the Expedition over the Tahoe on the Car Mom blog! Another listener asks Kelly and Lizz: Have you always known you wanted more than one kid? How did you know when it was time to have another? Industry news reveals the most reliable brands according to Consumer Reports. Lexus and Toyota top the charts. Calling all green Suzukis — is your vehicle Hollywood ready? Listen in for more about this auto-casting-call. Kelly and Lizz reminisce about early 00s Blackberrys and cell phones after hearing they’re partnering with Stellantis and Amazon to create a virtual cockpit. This week’s ditch the drive-through and one pan jan is a Cajun Shrimp recipe. Keep your eyes peeled for the full recipe on the Car Mom instagram and in your email inbox! → To share your air fryer recipe for February, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message or email [email protected]. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com