The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz

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IF you're talking without saying much you might be guilty of yapping, which is today's millennial word of the day.

Kelly is ready to rant, Naptime Kitchen is diving into a meal-prep filled may, and the gals are here for the car coolers that make life a little easier in today's driveway dumps. Lizz is habit stacking with Bridgerton as her new cardio show and Kelly is adjusting her grocery shopping routines. To wrap up the dumps, Kelly reminisces about The Game of Thrones finale that threw her into labor and Lizz wonders why everything is working for her.

In fast lane philosophies, Kelly shares a few inspiring quotes from an IG comment thread including, "Worrying is worshiping the problem," and, "Every rejection is a redirection." Lizz doesn't have time for philosophy lately, but she has found a few minutes to start Lady Tan's Circle of Women on audible.

In industry news, Kelly brings a field report from her consultations with car-shopping families. She encourages families to consider the longevity of three row vehicles for families with two or three kids. A mindset shift might be just what you need if you're in the market, too. Lizz teases a future blog about the Pathfinder vs Telluride.

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Don't sleep on little potatoes, grab a bag and get ready to ditch the drive-through. This week Kelly roasted potatoes, with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Added Kielbasa sausage, green beans, and asparagus, and then topped with a sauce after baking. A few of Kelly and Lizz's favorite sauces you might want to try too are: Sriracha mayo, chipotle mayo, dijon-lemon-pepper mayo, pesto mayo, roasted garlic aioli, caramelized onion dip, and Trader Joe's chili oil.

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Kelly and Lizz are on a secret mission in Montana today! Details to come in February, but for now...an episode of the Carpool to get you through this slumpy time of year.

Clean girl aesthetic was in, now the mob wife aesthetic is taking over. Kelly and Lizz have mixed feelings about the trend and are sharing it all on today's driveway dumps. They also wonder...are the Kardashians in their flop era? On the topic of self-centered consumption, Kelly gives a nod to @BallerinaFarm who is competing in Mrs USA 12 days postpartum, even though she probably wouldn’t do the same herself.

The great eight of chips is here! Going head to head in this crunchy battle are Cool Ranch Doritos, Cheetos, Twisted BBQ Fritos, and BBQ Chips, Salt and Vinegar, Sour Cream and Onion, Jalapeno Kettle, and Cheddar and Sour Cream Potato Chips.

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A mom who’s currently driving a Ford Escape is ready to shop for a mid-size SUV to tote around her 3 and 5 year old. Kelly recommends checking out the Kia Sorento, loaded with amenities, to suit the family while the kiddos grow. Another listener, a self proclaimed toy hot mess express, asks for advice on non-toy options for Christmas and birthday gifts.

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Kelly names the top selling used SUVs of 2023 in industry news. A redesigned Honda Passport is on its way. And EV rental car news is giving juice, juice, juice, juice, juice as Hertz sells off a third of its EV fleet. Someone send Elon a new PR head, quick.

Today’s ditch the drive-through is Razi’s Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice. Take two chicken breasts, cover in olive oil, squeeze half of a lime over the chicken and then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder and chili powder. Do yourself a favor and buy some disposable gloves so you can pop those on and mix the chicken up before cooking it in a pan on the stove.

To make the cilantro lime sauce place one third cup cilantro, one jalapeno without seeds, two garlic cloves, juice of half a lime, one third cup of plain Greek yogurt, one teaspoon of honey, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend.

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Have Kelly and Lizz kissed their peak years goodbye? A little sisterly debate kicks off this episode on Kelly's half birthday. Happy 30.5 Kelly!

Coffee badging is today's Millennial word of the day. This is when you show up for the start of the work day, have a bit of a coffee and a chat with your coworkers, and then head home.

Why aren't we wearing cardigans anymore? Kelly is a cozy cozy girl wearing her cover-your-butt cardigan and she's here for their revival. The hobby farm Kelly and Tyler are building is impressive: another dog, chickens, sheep, pigs, cows, and a miniature horse. She'll also be learning to bake sourdough, of course. Lizz brings a snippy snappy game to the show today: zodiac signs – which car are they? She also shares the most secondhand, embarrassing thing she has ever experienced from the newest season of Love Is Blind.

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In industry news, did Taylor Swift buy Travis Kelce a car? If you're in the market for buying new this year yourself, 2024 might be your year. New car inventory is up 36% over what it was in February 2021!

Ditch the drive-through steak bites for Febru-air-y comes from Stacy. Chop your steak in bite-sized pieces. Put them in a bowl with two tablespoons of oil, salt and pepper. Air fry 400 for four to six minutes.While they cook, heat up butter on the stove and add garlic. Add the cooked steak to the butter, top with parsley, and serve with a salad or your favorite Pillsbury Crescent rolls to have dinner on the table in 15 to 20 minutes.

And a bonus recipe, Ashley's Cowboy Cornbread Casserole, gets another mention: Brown your ground beef in a cast iron skillet (it must be a cast iron), add a can of Rotel, a can of corn, drained red kidney beans, and mix then pat down. Make cornbread according to the box directions then drop the mix all over the bean mixture. It doesn't have to be pretty! Bake according to the cornbread directions.

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Even though she didn't have a single drink all weekend, Kelly is still recovering from an absolute bender at the lake. Lizz is residing in her new home, but not exactly moved in. And both gals agree tablescapes and formal place settings for 16 people are a thing of the past.

→ Kelly and Lizz can't wait to see you at The Car Mom Auto Show next week! Grab your tickets and hit the road to see the best family rides all in one place. And snag a peek at the $950 Baby Ark car seat while you're there!

Today's millennial word is 'brat girl summer' inspired by Charlie XCX's new album. Kelly and Lizz discuss how there are four type of girls: Barbies, Bratz, Polly Pockets, and American Girls. And George is winning money, shopping, and finding 'sick' buys on Amazon.

Sometimes motherhood is just hard—Lizz had to go daycare shopping and she's been in tears since. The encouragement and comments from The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group were just the balm her mom's heart needed.

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Lizz kicks off last three transactions with a Fourth of July sale on Ruggable—she's becoming an absolute stan. Tyler will be helping her hang a frame TV over her fireplace and her Pink Blush Maternity haul will be helping her get ready for the Auto Show. Kelly scored her maternity haul at H&M, ordered a bearded dragon leash with George, and she couldn't help but order just one more budget carseat for the Auto Show.

Jen is trying for her first baby and hauls around several teenagers with sports gear. What kind of car can she get to accommodate her busy family that will keep her under a $400-500 monthly payment? Kelly says the Honda Pilot might have just the versatility she needs.

In industry news the 2025 Kia Soul has been released and offers a Soulmate Special Edition. Leasing now makes up over 35% of EV transactions compared to 24% of transactions for all vehicles.

Crack chicken sandwiches are today's ditch the drive-through meal. All you need to get started is three chicken breasts, a block of cream cheese, pack of ranch dressing, and half a cup of water or chicken broth. Cook on low for eight hours then shred the chicken. To finish off the sandwich filling, add in eight ounces of shredded cheese, chopped cooked bacon, and chopped green onion. Serve on toasted brioche buns.

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Kelly and Lizz are back on the mic with babes in tow and on the teet. Get ready for Lizz’s birth story, a newborn report, and an update on how the mom ‘Carpool’ is going for the St. Johns.

CALLING ALL JAMES MAMAS: Kelly and Lizz are mixing it up! If you have a baby named James show up in the Carpool Podcast reviews and give your babe a shout out.

Lizz’s labor started out subtle, but had her panicking in a hurry—about her messy house of course. At a routine weekly appointment she found out she was already dilating, but wasn’t having a stitch of contractions. The nurses were frankly no help in figuring out what was a big deal and how quickly to expect things to progress. Kelly votes for better delivery and a bit more sensitivity from the medical pros.

Mattie was at work, so Mama Stoupe stepped in to keep Lizz company and later hosted the expecting couple for the night closer to the hospital.

Lizz started having contractions throughout the next day while Mattie was at work and as they intensified they decided to head to the hospital.

Spoiler alert: back labor ahead!

Lizz opted for the epidural and pitocin and was cheered on by a birth team who said she’d have a quick 45 minutes of pushing before she met her baby. Not so! She finally made progress through back labor, epidural adjustments, and a variety of birthing positions, giving birth to baby James after 4 hours of pushing!

Baby James was born 7lb 130z, 22 inches long, and is absolutely perfect.

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Lizz shares her favorite newborn and mama products, first by championing simplicity: your baby doesn't need anything except jammies, swaddlers, pacifiers, diapers, wipes, bottles, and a bassinet. Her top two newborn baby products are the Copper Pearl Baby Gowns and Newton Bassinet.

The first thing moms need postpartum is a ton of breastfeeding bras. Kelly and Lizz are both obsessed with The Bodily Everything Bra. And to keep the milk flowing, Lizz is grabbing her Stanley 64oz.

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What’s new mama Lizz driving right now? A Volkswagen Atlas. She’s loving the sunshades in the June/July heat and her Cleck Liing Car Seat is going strong!

CARPOOL UPDATE: Kelly will be showing up and showing out with guests to get the Carpool back to regular programming so keep your eyes peeled for new episodes coming up on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

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