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Destination California: A Sweet Sixteen to Remember

Nov 16 by 2 Comments

From the dense woods of Yosemite to the concrete jungle of Los Angeles, the adventure-ready 2019 Honda Passport was a fitting birthday chariot.  A birthday, a wedding anniversary, or a job promotion—all great reasons to celebrate—but among these celebratory occasions there are milestones found along this journey called life. One of those milestones is the […]

Filed Under: Featured, Pit Stop, Travel Tagged With: family, teens

Mom Success: Going Back to School

Jan 22 by Leave a Comment

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Here is my story of a thirty-something-year-old Mom returning back to school in a career she didn’t know a thing about.   I’m Missi. On October 5, 2003, I became Missi, Nevaeh’s Mother. And since then, I’ve been sorta winging this whole Mom thing. And then came Josephine. Somehow I sort of lost Missi along the way and […]

Filed Under: Featured, Lifestyle Tagged With: family, Going back to school, kids, Mom life

2019 Volkswagen Jetta: As Good as the Family Sedan Can Get

Nov 10 by Leave a Comment

Volkswagen Jetta: The Germans are in to please with a good-looking, good-driving, and well-equipped sedan that doesn’t break the bank. Year, make, model: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SEL Premium Engine: 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with 147 horsepower Seating capacity: Five Sets of car seat anchors: Two EPA-estimated MPG (as tested): 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway (29 […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: Car, family, german, jetta, sedan, test drive, volkswagen

2018 Jeep Wrangler: The King Is Back, and It’s Better Than Ever

Nov 5 by 2 Comments

Jeep Wrangler: Once upon a time, Jeepers had to sacrifice comfort and tech for a cool ride with rugged looks—but that’s no longer the case. Year, make, model: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4×4 Engine: 3.6-liter V6 with 285 horsepower Seating capacity: Five Car seat anchors: Two EPA-estimated MPG (as tested): 18 mpg city and 23 […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: cars, family, jeep, off road, test drive, travel, wrangler

2019 Toyota Sequoia Limited: A Texas-Sized SUV That’s Showing Its Age

Nov 4 by Leave a Comment

  Toyota Sequoia: Plenty of room, plenty of power, plenty of attitude, but short on wow-factor. Year, make, model: 2019 Toyota Sequoia Limited Engine: 5.7-liter V8 with 381 horsepower Seating capacity: Eight Car seat anchors: Three EPA-estimated MPG (as tested): 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway. (14.7 mpg combined) Price (as tested): $60,420 ($62,320) […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: cars, family, review, road trip, sequoia, SUV, tech, tow, toyota

2019 Toyota Prius C: How Does 1,000 Miles for $50 Sound?

Oct 21 by Leave a Comment

Despite its hatchback form and relatively sporty looks, the Toyota Prius “C” is as fuel-efficient and practical as the full-blown Prius. Year, make, model: 2019 Toyota Prius C Engine: 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine aided by an electric motor and battery pack Seating capacity: Five Car seat anchors: Two EPA MPG (as tested): 43 mpg city and 48 […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: cars, family, hatchback, hybrid, prius, road trip, toyota

2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Plug-in Hybrid: The Sweetheart of Crossovers

Aug 7 by Leave a Comment

Whether you’re looking for convenience, safety, technology, or outright luxury, the Volvo XC60 checks all the boxes and then some. There are many ingredients that go into making a good, or let alone perfect, crossover. Most of the time it’s not because automakers don’t know what to do in order to please their customers, but […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: Car, family, hybrid, review, SUV, Volvo, XC60

A Magical Evening at the Wheel of the 2018 Lexus LC 500

May 31 by Leave a Comment

Lexus’ flagship coupe is sexy, luxurious, and a major head-turner. All-in-all, a perfect companion on a very special evening. The Lexus LC 500 is a V8-powered stunner that manages to command attention wherever it goes thanks to its beautiful lines and the stunning aura that surrounds it. Practically a prototype or “show car” that made […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: cars, date night, design, drive, family, lc 500, lexus, luxury

2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid – Set It and Forget It

May 30 by Leave a Comment

Ease of use and peace of mind add up to an incredibly efficient experience at the wheel of the all-new Camry Hybrid. The 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid may be completely redesigned, look spiffy, and deliver top-notch quality, but in the end, it’s still the same ‘ole popular sedan that’s been on sale in the United […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: auto review, Camry, family, family car, hybrid, toyota, travel

Family Travel Printable Planner: Road Trip Hacks

May 29 by 1 Comment

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Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiantEaglePerks #cbias #CollectiveBias If you’re wanting relaxed travel with kids, the key is planning ahead. This family travel planner will make sure you and your family are fully prepared. As many of you know, we do a […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: family, Free Printable, kids, planner, road trip, Travel Hacks

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