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Bucket List: California’s Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip

Jan 21 by Leave a Comment

One mustn’t travel to far-away lands in order to witness other-worldly sights. All it takes is a trip down California’s Pacific Coast Highway, and a deep passion for adventure. Looking back at my childhood/teenage years, I had the chance to explore several countries before visiting the breathtaking destinations found right here at home. While such […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop, Travel Tagged With: alfa romeo, big sur, california, highway 1, los angeles, napa, pacific coast highway, pch, road trip, san francisco, stelvio, travel, winery

Nissan Titan + NFL + Nashville = Epic Weekend

Dec 3 by Leave a Comment

We board a 2017 Nissan Titan & head to Tennessee, where finger-licking-good BBQ and a rockstar-worthy NFL experience turn us into football believers. Chances are you’re a football fan, and therefore an NFL fan. After all, football is the country’s most-watched sport, with baseball coming in a close second. But believe it or not, nobody […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop, Travel Tagged With: Football, kentucky, louisville, nashville, nfl, nissan, tennessee, Titan, travel, trucks

2017 Lexus GS F – The Everyday Family Hot Rod

Nov 26 by 1 Comment

With four doors, room for five, and a big trunk for everything a family needs, the 467-HP Lexus GS F is an enthusiast’s best friend. Whether you’re married, single, have kids, or just a couple of fur babies, having room in your everyday vehicle is very important. While everyone is rushing into crossover SUVs, it’s […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: Car, family, GS F, high-performance, lexus, review, sedan

2017 Ford Raptor: A Family Who Raptors Together, Stays Together

Oct 24 by 2 Comments

Keep your Sesame Street Live performances and flying kites at the park, we’ll take the sand dunes and tearing up mud trails in the 2017 Ford Raptor. One of the best things America has to offer is variety, meaning that there is something out there for everyone. Whether it be sports, professions, hobbies, and most […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: day out, f-150, family, ford, fun, off road, outdoors, Raptor

2018 Honda Odyssey: A Mom’s Take

Oct 19 by 2 Comments

I totally understand why you don’t want a minivan, but can we just chat for a minute? I have good news about our minivan savior, the 2018 Honda Odyssey. This may sound familiar to you — or at least those of you who often answer the door and encounter kind folks wanting to share about […]

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Winter Tires: Do You Actually Need Them?

Oct 17 by 1 Comment

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    It’s time to get prepared for the snow, ice and other winter conditions. But have you equipped your vehicle with winter tires?  When it comes to winter driving, having the right tires on your vehicle is essential. Something I didn’t really understand until recently. Last fall, Jerry and I had a conversation about […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop, Reviews Tagged With: all season, michelin, tire rack, tires, traction, winter tires

2017 Honda Civic Type R – Mom & Dad’s Ultimate Hot Hatch

Oct 4 by 1 Comment

Boasting everyday comfort, boyish looks, and smokin’ race track chops, the Civic Type R knocks on the door of practical sports car nirvana. A single-propeller floatplane quickly accelerated out of a charming marina in Seattle, Washington. Much to my surprise, it only took the bright-blue bird about 150 feet to take off, and within minutes […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: Civic, drive, hatchback, honda, hot-hatch, seattle, travel, type r, washington

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF: Downsizing With a Smile

Oct 1 by Leave a Comment

What’s a mom to do as her kiddos grow up? While I’m not quite there yet, there’s a small part of me that looks forward to it — just a ‘lil. Have you gotten accustomed to being on the run, driving the kids everywhere, taking care of things at home, family, work, and on top […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: college, convertible, drive, family, kids, Mazda, mom, mx-5, review, rf

Best Family Cars: The Common Traits

Sep 26 by Leave a Comment

*Sponsored Post. All opinions are our own.” When you log as many miles at the wheel of the newest family cars like we do, you eventually figure out what works and what doesn’t? Having driven over 100 cars in the last 2.5 years, it’s fair to say that we’ve picked up a thing or two […]

Filed Under: Kid Stuff, Pit Stop Tagged With: car seats, cars, cars.com, chrysler, family, honda, lexus, Volvo

Quaker State Oil + Walmart Auto Car Center = Perfecto!

Sep 25 by Leave a Comment

This campaign is sponsored by Collective Bias and their clients. As usual, all opinions are my own. #CambialoConQS #CollectiveBias Saving time and dinero with Walmart and Quaker State® conventional motor oil is easy! See how an oil change took me on a trip down memory lane. You’d think that for someone who grew up in […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop, Reviews Tagged With: mexico, oil change, quaker state, walmart

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