“If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it,” goes the popular saying. It seems Toyota engineers took this to heart while working on the 2017 Highlander. If you think about it, life’s best experiences happen courtesy of the things we least focus on. For example, do you really question water coming out when you turn on […]
How to Throw the Ultimate Birthday Party When Ballin’ on a Budget
Your kid’s birthday party shouldn’t be a stressful and complicated event. A little bit of planning and knowing that things don’t have to be perfect will go a long way. As a dad, every time I hear the words “birthday party” I freak out a little bit. As our family’s primary budget manager, I know […]
2017 Honda Civic Type R – Mom & Dad’s Ultimate Hot Hatch
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 […]
Best Family Cars: The Common Traits
*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 […]
Video: Fam-Friendly Tech in the 2018 Honda Odyssey
We Jump Inside the 2018 Honda Odyssey for an Exclusive Look at Its Many Fam-Friendly Tech Offerings The 2018 Honda Odyssey recently stole the limelight at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. Of course, we’ve already shown you what it looks like, and everything there’s to know about it. But now, our friends at Honda have given […]
Check out the All-New 2018 Honda Odyssey
Check out the All-New 2018 Honda Odyssey The history of the modern minivan is long and rollercoaster-like. When it first came out in the ’80s, it was designed to carry a large family in relative comfort. Later that decade a few luxuries were added in order to appeal to a new clientele. Fast forward to the early […]
Our Favorite Rides of 2016
“The automotive world is rapidly changing. Consumer buying habits are evolving, new technologies are emerging, and as far as we know, a segment of the population doesn’t even want to own cars anymore. All of these factors add up to a wild automotive market, and some very interesting rides.” After testing a total of 46 […]
The 2017 HGTV Dream Home Meets Our Dream SUV!
“If you’re an HGTV junkie like we are at my house, I probably don’t need to explain what the HGTV Dream Home is. But just in case, here’s what this dreamy, once-a-year giveaway is all about.” The 2017 HGTV Dream Home Meets Our Dream SUV! We’ve previously shared with you our deep love for the […]
2017 Honda Ridgeline + 6 States + 2 Countries = 1 Epic Road Trip
2017 Honda Ridgeline + 6 States + 2 Countries = 1 Epic Road Trip Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Canada and Michigan. About 1,000 miles in a couple of days with the entire family onboard a 2017 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition AWD. What could possibly go wrong? Well, lots of things, but thankfully none of […]
2016 Honda Civic – The Cool & Efficient Compact Family Sedan
“I’m the proud owner of a 2012 Honda Civic, and with countless Honda Accords currently owned by family members, I was more than excited to drive the all-new 2016 Honda Civic. Yet, part of me feared that its modern look and grown up specs had killed the Civic’s simple character.” 2016 Honda Civic – The […]