EVERYTHING IS EXPENSIVE

02/11/25 • 46 min

Candle-gate continues on today's episode. Has Tyler replaced the one he broke yet? It's hard when he's been so busy on all the projects around the farm, including a pool!

Kelly and Lizz talk about all the tariff drama from last week and how it turned out to be nothing, at least for now. But there is still plenty to talk about in the car industry, specifically the used car market. Bottom line, everything is expensive right now.

Speaking of expensive, how is it you can have $75 worth of groceries and still not have an entire meal? It's time to normalize to having just a main dish for a meal and not all the sides. Kelly blames the three-compartment kid's plates and is ready to throw them all out.

Last week on the podcast, Kelly and Lizz talked about all the scary things in your food and home products that everyone on the internet tries to warn you about. It can all feel so overwhelming, so today they are sharing the simple switches they made that helped them sleep better at night.

There is big news for The Car Mom family as Kelly got her CPST recertification while doing some good in the community. But even bigger news, Lizz is in the process of getting her CPST certification as well! This leads right into a big Industry News story on the Consumer Reports infant car seat tests. Is it time to worry?

Finally, the biggest story of the day - The Car Mom Car of the Year top 4 finalists have been announced! Did your favorite make the cut?

Candle-gate continues on today's episode. Has Tyler replaced the one he broke yet? It's hard when he's been so busy on all the projects around the farm, including a pool!

Finally, the biggest story of the day - The Car Mom Car of the Year top 4 finalists have been announced! Did your favorite make the cut?

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THINGS TYLER BROKE

Could a Carpool podcast merch drop be in the works? Standy by for a sweatshirt!

Today on the podcast, Kelly explains why she is keeping notes during Tyler's clumsy phase. So far he's broken a candle, light and barstool and she's keeping the info for future use. Meanwhile, Lizz is getting frustrated with social media telling her everything is dangerous. She WILL keep using fragrances!

In Last Three Transactions, Kelly and Lizz will explain their recent bank account subtractions! Kelly is still raving over the retractable markers and bought more for their mom's house. Lizz spent a LOT on lactation cookies. Will they be worth it? Plus, a new dress, vitamins, a light switch plate and begrudgingly signing up for Paramount+.

Kelly must address the AI Ford Excursion everyone is sending her in Industry News. It looks nice but it's time to separate fact from fiction. Also, could more self-driving cars be on the road soon? And can you trust them?

Finally, in Ditch the Drive-Thru Kelly is bringing back a Carpool favorite - salmon bowls!

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JUSTICE FOR TABLE RUNNERS

There's a new press car in The Car Mom House, a Buick Enclave! Kelly can't wait to get Lizz's blind reaction but will she love the silver color? We do hear silver is making a comeback.

Today in the podcast, Kelly and Lizz are giving their reactions to the Super Bowl and the real star of the show - Kendrick Lamar's jeans. Skechers must be rolling in it to score a Super Bowl spot with Martha Stewart. Tom Brady must be in need of money with as many spots he was in. Plus, why can't they just leave Taylor Swift alone?

In Driveway Dumps, Kelly is newly obsessed with spoonflower. Lizz is discovering the jokes parents have been making for years in discovering the misogyny in "Wheels On the Bus." And once again they are asking, how many people are really off-roading?

Kelly is answering your advice questions again today. First, she talks to a mom who is looking for an SUV to fit her three kids with plenty of trunk space. Is a minivan the real answer here? Then a mom is wondering what car seats to get to do three across on a Wagoneer.

There is a new kind of electric vehicle coming to market in Industry News. What makes Ford's EREV different? Finally for Ditch the Drive-Thru Kelly is making a marry me chicken pasta.