The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz

Remember when Kelly and Lizz said last week the kids were headed back to school? One of the biggest storms in Missouri history kind of stood in the way of that. But now the kids are finally back to school and the Car Moms are ready to head full stream into the new year! Kelly kicks it off with a discussion over the viral Walmart Birkin bag dupe and it leads to a discussion on buying dupes and fakes. Lizz has a suggestion for a good bag you're going to love that won't break the bank and isn't trying to be something else. Also, a good reminder when you're shopping for new clothes online, make sure to check the material list!  All this clothing and shopping talk leads perfectly into Last Three Transactions. Lizz finally broke down and got the cookbook Kelly has been going on and on about. Plus, she's making keepsake boxes for both of the kids and bringing back the Pantene. Kelly is still super excited over her purchase of the click markers and how much her kids love them. This week, she's also super excited about her other purchases including the Skylight, a play tent and a marriage saving iPhone charger.  For the Carpool advice section, Kelly and Lizz delve into the stroller and car seat combo debate. Are the trendy Doona strollers worth it? We'll talk about the pros and cons.  In Industry News, Kelly is breaking down the 25 best selling cards of 2024 and the controversy surrounding VW's Scout brand. Finally in Ditch the Drive-Thru, Kelly is sharing the amazing lunch she made for herself and Lizz the other day and a listener writes in with a perfect winter comfort meal idea.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is full of little veggies and the full meat and potatoes as Kelly and Lizz chat with Jennifer Stockburger from Consumer Reports. As you know the Car Mom is a BIG fan of Consumer Reports not just for cars, but for appliances too! Guess who finally got a new food processor thanks to a their guide?  It couldn't be the most perfect time to talk with Jennifer as Consumer Reports just released their automotive reliability rankings for 2025. She breaks down the process they go through to get the the rankings that includes their members giving feedback on over 300,000 vehicles. The results are fascinating and includes a new #1 brand when it comes to performance and reliability.  On the other hand, there are seven brands that don't have a single vehicle that Consumer Reports recommends. Why is that? And why do some brands rank low on reliability yet high on customer satisfaction? There is also new numbers on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids that is very promising and Jennifer explains the results.  The big question - what should used car shoppers be looking for right now? What are the most reliable used cars on the market? There are a lot of factors to look at right now, including the the shortages during the pandemic, and Jennifer gives us tips on what consumers should be on the lookout for.  Consumer Reports is giving Carpool listeners a special discount to becomes a member. Head to cr.org/thecarmom to sign up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of 2025 and the welcome Lizz to a new decade! She's officially thirty, flirty and thriving. Now it's back to work with maternity leave officially over for both Kelly and Lizz. They're looking forward to a big year for the Car Mom and hopefully for a very boring one personally. No more moving or kids in 2025! At least that's the plan...  First things first, it's time for Kelly and Lizz to reveal their words of the year and why they'll be making a 2025 bingo card to keep track of their goals. Speaking of goals, the ladies have some big ones for this year with the business that they're not ready to share just yet. BUT they have their health, fitness and cooking goals they are planning on tackling. #1 - get a good sports bra!  But really, what we all want to hear about is Kelly's 30th birthday party extravaganza! This murder-mystery party was a rousing success and the ladies have some tips if you're looking to throw one yourself. Then, it's time to wrap up the holidays with what Kelly and Lizz learned this year. What worked and what didn't? You might want to get a pen and paper to write this down.  Since they're talking parenting hacks, Lizz uncovered a date night back from her dad that might be life changing. How did the kids never find out that during their weekly date night, mom and dad were really just in the basement the whole time?  Kelly has a Fast Lane Philosophy to share from her husband Tyler that will change the way you think about everything. Plus, a fun parenting idea to keep the kids busy. Oh, and it's time to start clearing out things around the house! How many champagne flutes does one household need?  Inspiration from Costco and @makayla_thomas_fit bring you this week's Ditch the Drive-Thru with a super easy recipe the whole family will love. Then finally, Kelly doesn't have a full Industry News report but we MUST talk about the potential Nissan and Honda merger.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we head into the Christmas break it's a Kelly solo episode today! With four kids at home, she's sharing her best tips to make the most out of the holiday break. You're going to want to take notes (both now and during Christmas) because she is going to break down how she is going to make the most of the next couple of weeks. Kelly will tell us how to use this time to take care of your family, your house and yourself!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices