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  • Q & A - FIRST CARS, FAMILY BONDS AND THE FORD EXPLORER

    Q & A - FIRST CARS, FAMILY BONDS AND THE FORD EXPLORER
    Feb 20 2026
    Dinner auction season is here! Kelly is ready to bid for the biggest item of the night: front row for the kindergarten performance. But the biggest challenge may be getting through the dessert auction without consuming any sugar. Speaking of Kelly's sugar-free lent, it's been a few days and she has some takeaways. Could this be her new normal? This week, Kelly and Lizz are bringing a Q & A to the podcast. They are answering all the questions you've been asking on their social media. Find out their first cars, the secret to keeping the family bond and Kelly's real thoughts on the Ford Explorer. Speaking of Ford, today's Industry News includes two Ford stories. Then in Ditch the Drive-Thru it's all about a Trader Joe's favorite.
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    52 Min.
  • BRICKED AND SUGAR-FREE... PREPARE TO BE SICK OF ME!

    BRICKED AND SUGAR-FREE... PREPARE TO BE SICK OF ME!
    Feb 18 2026
    Lent has begun and Kelly is officially sugar-free! Dare we say, it's her new micro-hobby. The other hobby is her new Brick and today on the podcast she's breaking down exactly how it works. Meanwhile, Lizz is revealing her lent promises for this year and she's got some decluttering ideas you're going to want to steal! As a mother, how do you meet everyone's needs when you have kids of different ages? Kelly and Lizz are both experiencing this challenge and discuss how they are trying to solve it. Hopefully it will mean less kids spraypainting the house... Good news for the Car Mom - brand new car tours are coming of some of our favorite cars! More good Industry News, the Auto Start button is going away. Also, Kelly is once again asking "Where are the hybrids?"
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    58 Min.
  • SEEING WHERE THE WIND TAKES US

    SEEING WHERE THE WIND TAKES US
    Feb 13 2026
    Kelly's Brick has arrived and it's going to change her life. She's going to use it to take time to finally learn Spanish and it's all thanks to Bad Bunny! Lent starts next week, which brings another big change for Kelly as she is giving up sugar for 46 days. Did you know that lent is actually 46 days and not 40? If you're looking to change your life, Kelly has a Fast Lane Philosophy that just might get you started. Speaking of changes, Lizz is changing rapidly as she's transitioning out of regular clothes and into maternity wear. While the Halara pants haven't arrived yet, she's trying to figure out what she should have ready for some big events coming up. Are there any maternity stylists listening? Lizz could use your help! Kelly and Lizz are kicking off some advice questions with a non-car related query. What is the perfect 30th birthday gift for your sister? In the car department, there is a question looking for the perfect dad car and debating the difference between the Sienna and Odyssey. A very important debate arises before Industry News - which automaker is the most disappointing? Kelly and Lizz have a LOT to say on the topic. Then, Consumer Reports have announced their cars of the year. Did yours make the list? Finally, a listener submitted Ditch the Drive-Thru with only three ingredients and perfect for Lent.
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    54 Min.
  • FITNESS IN THE THICK OF IT w/ MADELINE MOVES

    FITNESS IN THE THICK OF IT w/ MADELINE MOVES
    Feb 11 2026
    Big show today on the Carpool! Kicking it off with a recap of the Chicago auto show and spending time with Mama Knows Carseats. Kelly may have posted too many reels, but how could she not when there was so much content? It was a big auto show for parents as Britax became the first car seat company to ever reveal a new product at an auto show. Why aren't more carseat companies taking advantage of these shows? The good news is you'll be able to see plenty of them at the Car Mom Auto Show! The other big story from over the weekend was, of course, the Super Bowl. The game itself was pretty boring, but Kelly and Lizz both enjoyed the halftime show. Plus, were there any standout commercials or was it all just 'meh'? Lizz has some Low Lift Luxuries she's bringing to the table this week... literally. Kelly is getting ready to give up sugar for lent. Dare we say it will be her new micro-hobby? Then, Kelly and Lizz answer one of their most asked questions - how much does Lizz make?!? Finally it is onto an interview with Madeline Custer, creator of the Moves app. She tells Kelly and Lizz the story behind the creation of the fitness app and how it has grown over the years. As a mom of three, how has becoming a mom changed how she approaches fitness? Plus, her lasagna sound recipe for Ditch the Drive-Thru that you could make tonight! Get one mouth free with the Moves App when you use code 'CARPOOL' at movesapp.com. Follow Madeline on Instagram @madeline_moves Lasagna SoupIngredients¾ lb ground beef, cooked1 tbsp olive oil½ onion, finely diced1 red bell pepper, finely diced3 cloves garlic, minced1 tbsp Italian seasoningSalt and pepper, to taste2 cups marinara sauce4 cups (32 oz carton) low-sodium chicken broth¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese6 oz (about 7 sheets) lasagna noodles, dry, broken into bite-size pieces1 bag (6 oz) baby spinach, roughly chopped½ cup (2 oz) mozzarella cheese, shreddedOptional toppings:Fresh basilParmesan cheeseInstructions Base: In a heavy-bottom pot, warm the olive oil. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Meat: Add the cooked ground beef, marinara sauce, broth, and cottage cheese. Stir to combine and bring to a soft boil. Pasta: Add the broken lasagna pieces. Cook according to the lasagna package directions or until al dente, about 6–8 minutes. Spinach: Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Assemble: Divide into 4 bowls and top each with about 2 tbsp (½ oz) mozzarella cheese. Garnish with fresh basil and/or parmesan if desired.
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  • WE'RE HAPPIER WHEN WE'RE NOT SCROLLING

    WE'RE HAPPIER WHEN WE'RE NOT SCROLLING
    Feb 6 2026
    It's Friday and time for the weekend... but why are the weekend's so chaotic?!? It's supposed to be the resting time, but with little kids in the house you're lucky if you can get a 5 minute nap in. This weekend, Kelly is headed to the Chicago auto show and debating on doing a viral trend on the way there. Is it cute or thirsty? Speaking of social media, Kelly and Lizz have some new Fast Lane Philosophies to do with social media. This might influence you to take some time off social media. But not too much time away from the Car Mom of course. Could it be your new micro-hobby? Kelly is about to make giving up sugar for lent her new micro-hobby! Will she make it? A listener sent a message asking for advice on two row SUVs and Kelly also has more advice on where to get your kids clothes. In Industry News, they speculate on what could be announced at the Chicago auto show, the Santa Fe redesign and which car companies are spending on commercials for the big game on Sunday. Most importantly, what are Kelly and Lizz going to be eating during the Super Bowl? They break down their menu for you!
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    51 Min.
  • WE'RE SO PROUD OF YOU

    WE'RE SO PROUD OF YOU
    Feb 4 2026
    Big things are happening for the Stumpe's this week as Fred has his first day at pre-school. Over at the St. John house, Lizz is discovering that baby #3 has her craving all things sour. Being in the thick of things with young kids, both Kelly and Lizz are relishing seeing moms on social media with teenagers to remind them that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Because what happens when chocolate milk and a snuggle doesn't solve all their kid's problems? The Fisher Price toy hunt is still on and Kelly is considering a big purchase to complete her collection. Can you blame her when the toys are so good? Could they be the best toys of all time? There is some good Industry News this week, but the BIGGEST might be the return of the Car Mom Auto Show! There will be all the cars you want to see, the car seats to go in them, things for the kids to do and SO much more. Outside of the auto show, Tesla is ending production in some of their cars in favor of robots, the Hyundai Santa Cruz is dead and Lizz has some things she wants to talk about with the Kia Telluride. In Ditch the Drive-Thru, Lizz has a way to make one of her favorite grilling dishes in the kitchen when it's too cold to grill outside. However Kelly and Lizz aren't ditching the drive-thru completely right now, as they discovered how amazing a hibachi dinner can be for the whole family.
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  • TOYS TODAY JUST AREN'T THE SAME

    TOYS TODAY JUST AREN'T THE SAME
    Jan 30 2026
    Did this week feel like the longest week ever to anyone else? Kelly and Lizz have made it through to Friday and temperatures finally reached above freezing. The kids spent the last week enjoying sledding in the snow and even doing a little camping... for all of 20 minutes... Plus, there was some quality TV time with Lizz getting into "The Landman" and Kelly introducing her daughter to "The Parent Trap." Looking into Last Three Transactions, Kelly is still on her Fisher Price grind. Good news - she found the minivan! The Amazon table saga isn't over as another one is on the way to the Stumpe house. Lizz is stocking up on her favorite Lululemon leggings for herself and poo dinos for the kids... It's a potty training thing. Two advice questions this week come from moms on the opposite ends of the parenting spectrum, one with her first kid and the other with three older kids including a teenager. They both need car advice for this season of their life. In Industry News, Kelly has details on a new Toyota SUV and the Chrysler spec car that got stuck in the snow. Finally in Ditch the Drive-Thru is a recipe for a southwest meatloaf that you're going to want to make tonight.
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  • FIRST MICRO-HOBBY OF 2026

    FIRST MICRO-HOBBY OF 2026
    Jan 28 2026
    A winter storm isn't going to bring the Car Mom down! Kelly and Lizz are bunkered down and ready to bring you a cold episode of the Carpool and they're kicking it off strong with Kelly's first micro-hobby of 2026. Is she canning? Reading? Quilting? Nope! It's all about hunting down the old school Fisher Price Loving Family House. Toys from the 90s really have nothing on the toys from today. Kelly had a lot on her Driveway Dump today, including some social media trends that are driving her crazy. AI has her second guessing everything on the internet and one video got her good. Lizz is starting to think of baby names, but is coming up empty. Could the name Kelly be an option? There's a correction from last week Kelly needs to make to kick off Industry News. But the biggest story is the Chicago Auto Show and the Car Mom tour you could be a part of. Get your tickets here!
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