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Kelly and Lizz are striving to be more positive on the pod this week, but first Lizz needs to talk a little about the giant zit on her head. On the other end of the spectrum, Kelly is getting super excited for Thanksgiving and their dads Lemon Drop Martinis. Speaking of the holidays, which is better - the lead up to Christmas or Christmas day itself?
Kelly has some advice for moms this week, do that little thing you want to do but think you don't have time for. Want to make the viral brown sugar pop-tart? Do it! Hopefully she'll take her own advice and make that Thankful Turkey...
In Driveway Dumps, Lizz is discovering the awkwardness of trying to make adult friends as a couple with kids. What is the etiquette here? Kelly is not ready to be the parent of a big kid but IS ready to not have to parent a toddler while 9 months pregnant ever again!
Fast Lane Philosophy is deep this week. Lizz came across a post on Instagram that hit her hard: "You would die for your kids, but would you get healthy for them?" Equally, Kelly came across one that hit her hard: "Believing in Jesus and not doing what he demands is what the devil does."
In Industry News, the Grand Highlander is getting a new trim, an interesting new feature that might be coming to cars and how 3D printing is allowing old cars to get those parts that are no longer being made. The Frisco Melt is making Lizz's day in Ditch the Drive-Thru and Kelly has a similar more fancy version she's making.
Finally, we hear the stories from two moms that lost their littles ones too soon in Blake's Besties.
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Kelly and Lizz aren't here to judge you for putting up your holiday decorations. If that's what makes you comfortable, you do you! Kelly is so ready for the holiday season, her Christmas cards are arriving and she's picking out Libby's stocking. But don't worry, they're not too far into the Christmast state of mind as they have some leftover Halloween candy to deal with first. It's all about recognizing the space you're at in today's episode, and the space Kelly and Lizz are currently at involves planning their Thanksgiving espresso martinis.
In Driveway Dumps, Kelly has discovered her next method to get out of her ugly era thanks to switching to silver jewelry. Then somehow both ladies have discovered new tricks to making their eyelashes pop!
Last three transactions have Kelly and Lizz revealing their latest purchases including a fabric shaver, new stroller and cardigans. Plus, we figured out why Kelly is only giving two gifts to her kids this year at Christmas - she's already giving them everything else! Lizz is on a sippy cup journey and should Kelly keep her towel warmer for research purposes? This all leads to a really interesting question - when do we go from comforting our kids to spoiling them?
In industry news, the price gap between new and used cars is wider than ever, the shocking number of Ferraris on the road and how to tell if your used car has flood damage. Then in Ditch the Drive-Thru, Kelly has a recipe for a turkey taco skillet you're going to want to try and Lizz has advice to avoid turning your child into a picky eater.
Finally, we share two more beautiful stories from Carpool listeners on the little ones they lost way too soon.
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It's November! With a new month comes unseasonably warm temperatures and back to two episodes a week. It couldn't come at a better time as there is a LOT happening in both Kelly and Lizz's homes. There are roosters and chickens at the Stumpe house that has Kelly asking questions she never knew she would have to ask. Then, ongoing work going on at Lizz's new home has quickly humbled both her and Mathew and reminded them that owning a home is basically a money pit no matter what you do.
Today, Kelly brought a new game to the podcast - Fact or Fiction. This week it is an all car edition (because of course it is). Which one of these cars are real cars you could buy at one time and which are just made up? This all leads to a conversation on the Honda Odyssey and Kelly's hot take.
In Driveway Dumps, Lizz needs to talk about those playground etiquette and the moms that watch their phones instead of their kids. When is it okay to step in and tell the kids "no"? What do you do when you have parenting styles that are different from those around you? Kelly let's us in on the show she just started binging - Desperate Housewives. With eight seasons and only watching 30 minutes at a time, this one might take her a couple years to finish. Lizz has an app suggestion she's currently obsessed with and already made her $50! Finally, Kelly is enjoying the simple pleasure of paying in cash and hand washing the dishes.
An advice question from a listener has the Car Mom discussing if a Pilot or Odyssey is the best fit for a family of four with a 2-year-old and a 13-year old. That same listener has a GREAT Ditch the Drive-Thru suggestion with BBQ chicken sliders and Kelly shares her recent stuffed bell pepper soup recipe that she is very proud of.
All November we are celebrating Blake's Besties and sharing stories from moms of the little ones they lost too soon. Today we have the honor to share the stories of two little ones, Jasmine and Mica.
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For the first time in a long time, Kelly and Lizz are in-person for today's episode! But the bigger news might be the newest addition to Lizz's house in the form of 1/4 a cow and 1/2 a hog. In the midst of the fall craziness, it's time to plan a 30th birthday for the youngest of the Carpool ladies. But what does Lizz really want to do on her big day?
A new millennial word of the day has everyone asking what could lose them "aura points." Lizz's Fast Lane Philosophy reminds everyone that your spouse is not the enemy and to not take the day's stress out of them. Then, Kelly's new Base Model Luxury has her loving the simple joy of washing her face at the end of a long day.
Why does nobody talk about how hard it is to find matching family outfits for photo shoots? Lizz is stressing out in the Driveway Dump over finding the perfect outfits for another family photo and is wondering why there isn't one great Instagram page with ideas. Kelly has a question on when a photo deserves to be framed. Plus, an advice question leads to Kelly sharing her new two present rule for her kids at Christmas. Will she stick to it?
Big stories in Industry News, including the Ford Bronco sales decline, SUV of the year and finalists for the Car Mom Car of the Year! Kelly is bringing the Ditch the Drive Thru with a lemon pepper chicken Caesar salad with noodles that Lizz has some questions about.
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A lot can happen in the week, especially in the Stumpe household! Not only did they have a magic birthday party with Anna and Elsa in attendance, they also added a cow to the farm. Over at Lizz house, she spent the weekend as a mom of two solo while Mathew was away. How did she survive?
In Driveway Dumps Kelly has some marriage advice and Lizz needs to talk Taylor Swift impersonators. Plus, revealing the kid's Halloween Costumes!
In Industry News, we sent our Car Mom Correspondent to check out the 2025 Nissan Murano redesign and Kelly and Lizz have some thoughts. There is some controversy over the apps in Ford vehicles that might be listening in to your conversations. Tesla announced they are working on a minivan with an off name. Most importantly, an update on the cars of the women on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives!
Finally, in today's Ditch the Drive-Through Kelly and Lizz are talking about eating clean including the Kellog backlash all over the news.
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Fresh from the ER (everyone is fine) Kelly and Lizz are back for their second episode post maternity leave with a carload full of driveway dumps. Starting with the Stumpe home turning into Halloween headquarters. Meanwhile, Lizz is ready to start her Christmas card!
In the Driveway Dump the moms discuss football season, giving up on your kids clothes, a haunted car wash and a sudden love for the Kia Carnival. Kelly has a Fast Lane Philosophy on comparing yourself to others and robbing your joy.
The first Last Three Transactions since the babies are full of Amazon Prime Day finds and in Industry News Mark Zuckerberg’s new car must be discussed. Finally, both Kelly and Lizz have a ground beef themed Ditch the Drive-Thru you’re going to want to make tonight!
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Kelly and Lizz are BACK and ready to Carpool with six kids! For the first episode back, they’ll each share their birth stories for the newest members of the family. One went on for a LONG time and the other might be the easiest birth story ever.
Since they’ve been out for an entire month, Kelly and Lizz have a lot to talk about on their driveway dump. The two most pressing: investigating what cars the women of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” drive and breaking down the Ford Expedition redesign.
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Did you know October 2nd is National Name Your Car Day? It's not a federal holiday (yet) but here at the Carpool Podcast this is a day you know we had to recognize!
That is why Kelly came back from maternity leave to have an intense conversation with Sunny Karassik from Capital One about the top car names and what we have named our cars. If you know Kelly, you know naming things is one of her passions so she has a LOT of thoughts!
Plus, a little update on the newest member of the family - Elizabeth Rose Stumpe!
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It's the final episode before maternity leave! Kelly and Lizz break down the maternity leave plans and give one final baby name clue. There's a brand new Millennial Word of the Day brought to you not by gen Z, but gen Alpha. What exactly is a "Sigma"? The driveway is full with discussions of the weird new product from the Spanx founder and Chuck-e-Cheese induced trauma. Industry news is full of hot takes on what car brands we don't think will last much longer. Finally, in the the last Thawgust of the month, Kelly and Lizz reminder everyone just how easy it is to make meatballs!
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It's the final week before maternity leave! Today on the Carpool Podcast, hosts Kelly and Lizz discuss authenticity, the challenges of public scrutiny, and the importance of self-care during life changes such as pregnancy. They talk about what is on their maternity leave watch lists and why Kelly will not be watching "Meet Joe Black" ever again.
Last three transactions are full of those last-minute baby items both Kelly and Lizz need before the baby arrives. In industry news we finally have good news for Kelly's Expedition and unsurprising changes to Ford's EV strategy. Finally in the ditch the drive-thru, Kelly and Lizz walk you through one of their favorite teenage meals, the California Chicken Sandwich, and how they have updated it for 2024.
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Kelly is living that birthday life, while Lizz is living that COVID life. Today, we catch up on the birthday celebrations and the word Tyler used to describe Kelly on her birthday. We've got a Millennial Word of the Day that is very mindful... very demure... and Lizz has a trunk full in the driveway dump. Listener advice leads Kelly and Lizz to a discussion on upgrading a car you love because you want the newer safety features. Then Kelly has a bone to pick with Lincoln in today's Industry News. Finally, Kelly and Lizz will reveal the latest edition to Thawgust!
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Mattie is back and ready to answer the tough questions... like why is he Mattie to Lizz's family but not his own?!?! They'll also talk about Mattie's experience in the Marine Corps Reserves, what he loves about being a father and why he will never read a book on a Kindle.
Last three transactions reveal a sweet story of Mattie's first vacuum and the a crazy story on why they need a new one. Plus, Lizz is officially living that toddler life after finally purchasing a grape cutter!
Kelly has industry news including a hot take on the redesign of the 2025 GMC Terrain and a new heat-dissipating paint job developed by Nissan. Then, the chicken thigh recipe that we didn't know we needed!
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The Carpool podcast has officially charted #1 in the automotive category and is looking forward to a future with video and remote recordings. Today, the gals welcome Kristy Rasback, the global system safety director at General Motors for an interview you won't want to miss.
Kelly is prepping for back to school this week while Lizz just celebrated her two year anniversary with Mattie. In driveways dumps they lay out their dream shopping center: Target (of course), Home Goods, Trader Joe's, a local coffee shop, Athleta or Lululemon, and a sushi restaurant. Kelly warns the Carpool crew that Netflix rom coms suck, so take a leap back into the 1990s and rent The Bodyguard. Next on her list is Rumor Has It and Lizz adds It Ends With Us might be worth the watch, too.
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Ditch the drive-through and yucky, hard-to-pronounce chemicals in your cookware. Just 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.
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In industry news Kristy Rasback spills all the hot tea going on in the GM world. Kicking off this segment, Kelly shares how she loves when the Traverse seat vibrates to alert her of anything around the car. Kristy says she loves her supercruise and agrees that the intuitive setup with physical buttons is an advantage across the Chevrolet line. Kristy talks semi-autonomous driving advantages with the gals and how the more you use it, the more you can trust it. Kelly says this feature boosts both fun and safety for drivers. Kristy's #1 must-have safety feature surprises Kelly.
In her work, Kristy's team figures out all of the things that could go wrong with a safety-critical system in the car, and she's proud of GM's future vision for zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. "We wake up every day and are devoted to getting ourselves closer." Last, Kristy shares her teen driving highlights and why she loves having her kids in a safe vehicle she can keep tabs on.
Ditch the drive-through also comes to us from Kristy and it's an Insta-hit. All you need is stew beef, beef broth, soy sauce, ginger, and brown sugar. Pressure cook your ingredients in the Insta-pot for 15 minutes and add steamed broccoli to serve. Done!
Lizz also shares the next Thawgust recipe—poppy seed chicken.
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Efficiency is an art, so host Thawgust with your bestie! On this jam-packed episode Kelly is leaving the baby-having stage, entering her birthday week, and discovering she's absolutely not about the recipe influencer life. To top it all off, Tyler has started the shiplap process and Kelly and Lizz are stunned, to say the least.
On driveway dumps, Lizz needs to know—how many snacks in a day is too many snacks? Kelly says, if you have to ask, it's too many. Taking a note from Chris' book, tell your kiddos the kitchen's closed, but the fruit bowl is always open. And if you're looking for a meal-planning hack, turn to Chat GPT to make you a menu for the week.
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Lizz picked up toilet locks, disposable gloves and drywall anchors and Kelly rounds out her last three transactions with glitter hair gel to up Hattie's hair game, aesthetically pleasing blocks for the living room, and Jack-o-lantern shirts for the kids.
A couple who plans to keep their vehicles for 10 years is looking forward to growing their family, they write in to ask if they should buy a truck or SUV as their second car. Another listener wonders if paying in cash gives you better buying power? Surprisingly, Kelly says no, it won't and shares her juicy advice on negotiating a price at the dealership.
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Get your butt over to pinterest and find one new recipe you could try, like today's ditch the drive-through recipe, Thai chicken wraps with peanut sauce.
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Industry news is just grasping at straws. Mary Rice is shaking in her boots about the Grand Highlander Lexus TX recall—if you're looking for one, look used! And Tellurides have actually burst into flames in the driveway, so Kelly's adding them to the list of brands who could use better quality control.
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The bumps are free, everyone's talking about cucumbers, and Kelly and Lizz are showing up in defense of car content filming. In millennial news, Kelly's got clarity on brat summer and is ready for next year to be Polly Pocket summer.
@Logansfewd is going viral for eating an entire cucumber a day and Kelly and Lizz are loving his recipes. Hard boiled eggs are coming in strong this summer, too with a stellar flight from @smaller_sam.pcos.
Kelly is thrilled with her experience with Vonder Car Wash and Detailing and Lizz is in her hire-it-out era. August 16th is Kelly's birthday and she'll be getting nestie with a bestie before baby arrives.
The gals were shook recently at a playdate when the green banana debate made its debut. How are these better than yellow bananas? They can offer healthy starches and a lower sugar count than ripe bananas.
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Canadian Carpoolers made the 11 hour trek to the Auto Show and brought a bag of Canadian snacks that Kelly and Lizz are trying today on the taste drive. While the ketchup Lays might make Kelly toss her chips, the all-dressed are something Canada can be proud of.
Kelly and Lizz are making their post-partum show and movie list. They've got their eye on the Sex and the City reboot and the Real Housewives of New Jersey.
In industry news, Stellantis is super struggling right now. Kelly's prediction is that the reliability scores are hurting sales and thinks the Pacifica needs to be moved to Jeep or another brand. Their CEO is ready to cut brands that are underselling and speculations wonder what might happen to Maserati, which lost $89 million in the first six months of the year.
Today's Thawgust ditch the drive-through is Chi-chi pie pie from Pillsbury. Check out this freezer-friendly, kid and husband approved recipe on the Car Mom blog here.
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It's baby watch month! It might be time to wash clothes and get baby's things together…but you won't catch Kelly packing her hospital bag until the day she needs to pack it. Lizz will be a little more prepared with Athleta jumpers in tow while Kelly will likely stick to her Lulu Align leggings.
In the great eight of salads, Kelly and Lizz's favorites go for gold. Who will bring the medal home? Caesar, Greek, Cobb, Wedge, Caprice, Taco, Italian, or Goat cheese?
Kelly was deterred from a shower cap too soon. She's sure it's going to be life changing and Lizz doubts she'll use it. Stay tuned for the 30-day report. Also in driveway dumps, Kelly has one more thing to say about Ballerina Farms—200 years ago, we all would have been trad wives and would have figured it out.
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A mom of one writes in to ask the gals if she should get rid of her Telluride for a car with more miles that would save her on monthly payments. Kelly isn't sure it's as good of a deal as it sounds. Her number one car shopping tip—even more than choosing your salesperson—is you have to understand what the monthly payment is going to be before you go to the dealership. Use the Car Mom car payment estimator to find your numbers before you shop!
Another listener wonders what should be put in her hospital bag and when should the carseat be installed in the car? Kelly and Lizz say be sure to pack your own towels, a heating pad, a cute robe, and toiletries. Oh and don't forget those life-savers to keep you going during an epidural!
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In a short and sweet industry news, Kelly reveals how she's feeling about the Traverse—it's lacking power, and that's saying something for her.
Throw your next girl dinner in a bowl to ditch the drive-through. All you need is a package of Thai chili tuna, rice, avocado, cucumber, soy sauce, seaweed crisps, and your favorite toppings. Mix it up and enjoy!
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Kelly's no Macy Blackwell, but she is conquering laundry for a family of five—a super mom feat. Also while pregnant, she's wearing her seatbelt safely and on a mission to save the internet from dangerous contraptions promoted by influencers who don't know the risks they're taking.
To tip or not to tip at coffee shops—this question is at the top of Kelly's driveway dumps today. Lizz worries she'll get a bad coffee if she doesn't tip online and Kelly's going to start using a two-month tipping hack. George and Hattie are taking on more chores around the house and Lizz suggests making floor cleaning a game of who can bring mom the dirtiest rag. A complete transformation via freshly painted trim is underway at Lizz's new house while Kelly is still waiting for her shiplap saga to end.
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Who would Kelly and Lizz date, marry, and divorce in popular car brand lineups? Kelly shares her BMW picks—date the M4 convertible, marry the X3, divorce the X7—considers the Telluride vs the Carnival from Kia, reveals what she hates more than the Jeep Gladiator, and Lizz wraps up the game with Ford. That Bronco might buy her a drink, but who's she going to date? Kelly also names the cars she'd put in her dream five-car garage.
In industry news Rivian is doing what no one is asking for and removing the key fobs from their vehicles completely. Lizz wonders what happens if tech is down. She's not a fan and wonders when a conspiracy theory is just a good what-if question. EVs trickle into Toyota's lineup as the Highlander evolves into one. Unfortunately, Kelly and Lizz both recognized that the disappointment of the ball at the Car Mom Auto Show was the Grand Highlander. Kelly is done with GM not putting lower anchors in their third rows as George is outgrowing the harnesses in his front-facing seats.
The first thaw-gust recipe is coming to you today for ditch the drive-through. You will not regret having this in your freezer, so do your future self a favor and plan some time this weekend to whip up a batch of Pioneer Woman Baked Ziti.
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Absence makes the driveway dump list longer, so Kelly is ready for the Carpool today. She kicks off the episode with another reminder to utilize your iPhone features and wraps with a baby name clue—hint, she won't be taking the Harry Potter theme route.
Today's millennial word of the day is 'it was a movie' meaning it was so good it could have hit the big screen. Kelly and Lizz try to break down a 'brat girl summer' again and Lizz has taken her stance—if the explanation is 'the essence' she's out.
In driveway dumps Kelly wonders if she needs a shower cap, is plotting a 'try not to waddle' pregnancy challenge, and has a hot take on Ballerina Farms and the life cycle of an influencer. In short, you can get an angle out of anybody. Both gals are loving the Olympics and following Ilona, a female rugby player who's giving the best behind the scenes peeks on social media. Lizz is watching men's rugby and Kelly is loving gymnastics and swimming. Both agree—water polo is some kind of superhuman feat.
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On last three transactions, Lizz has a Frame TV update and made a big Little Sleepies order as well as an order for an electric fence. Kelly is nesting. She ordered Silverettes for breastfeeding relief, 200 pre-cut parchment paper (thanks Naptime Kitchen for the hack!) and snagged a couple of quality Beckham Hotel Collection Pillows for her master bedroom.
In industry news, Deadpool features Honda Odyssey and the Kia Carnival while Toyota is replacing every single engine in a hundred thousand Tundra pickups and Lexus LXs—yikes.
Barbeque glazed sausage is hitting the dinner table in five minutes flat thanks to Lizz's pin-spiration. Ditch the drive-through with your favorite links and a little dash of BBQ.
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Being a mom is a kick you while you're down kind of industry and if it throws you into your ugly era, getting out just isn't free. On this episode of the Carpool podcast Kelly and Lizz share their recent relatable mom experiences and a review of the third annual Car Mom Auto Show.
The gals extend a huge thank you to everyone who made the drive and flew during the Microsoft outages. The third Auto Show was truly the best and Kelly and Lizz loved meeting their fans—from moms to young listeners. The VIP night vibes were on point, the extended hours were awesome, and Capital One's giant car seat was a hit.
Kelly deems the Belle of the Ball and most talked about car the BMW X7 or Kia Carnival. For the next show, Kelly will be hiring staff — a need she underestimated this time— and more carefully curating the kid's movie characters that attend.
Kelly escaped her ugly era with a new lipstick duo from Ulta while Lizz feels like she needed a full montage movie makeover to get out of her funk for a few days.
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A Mom of one driving a (paid for) 2018 Toyota Four Runner is feeling the pressure to drive a bigger car when her second kiddo arrives. Kelly re-shares her Mom-Car hot take: the car you have is the best mom car when you're just starting a family. Any car fits two kids and unless you have other unique needs you probably don't need to go car shopping yet.
In industry news, the new Honda Odyssey is incredibly underwhelming and Kelly is ready to see a hybrid option. Both gals are on the edge of their seats for the '25 Expedition.
Kelly's sassy pasta is today's ditch the drive-through. Grab a little olive oil, Boursin cheese, and cream if you have it and treat the cheese like the 'butter' on your noodles. Kelly added sweet potatoes, peas, and rotisseries chicken to her dish and served plain (actually) buttered noodles with peas and meatballs on the side to her kiddos.
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Kelly is coming in hot with her take on 'the day in the life ofs', Lizz is putting so much pressure on her spray tan, and both gals are sharing a few names that they will not be giving to their baby girls.
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The great eight of childhood dolls pits classic favorites against each other to see who wins the title of most fun. Will it be Barbie, Polly Pocket, Bratz, Littlest Pet Shop, Webkinz, American Girl, My Scene, or Tamagotchi?
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A listener asks if she should pass her 2015 GMC Terrain on to her teen driver or trade it in for a new vehicle for herself. Kelly shares why she would keep the car. Another long time listener is weighing the pros and cons of three across in the Traverse vs. captains chairs in a Z 71. Kelly gets put on the spot and can't wait to drive the Traverse herself to share more about this bench seat situation.
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In industry news Kelly highlights the Consumer Reports list of top teen cars. She loves their ratings based on safety and reliability features while the cars still remain pretty affordable for a teen car.
As soon as the Auto Show is over, Kelly and Lizz will be diving right into Thaw-gust so they can ditch the drive-through postpartum style. Kelly is ready to triple her batch of baked ziti and Lizz is going to be making meatballs for subs on her fresh ciabatta bakery bread from Wild Grain.
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