It's time for a trip to the dermatologist for Kelly this week. What is she getting done? Something with lasers... she's not quite sure. Speaking of the dermatologist, Lizz is wondering if she can get botox while breastfeeding. Anyone know the answer to that? Plus, the one skin item the ladies tried for their face that turned out to be worthless.  In the Driveway Dump/Ceiling Vent, Lizz has discovered a new way to search for all the things she used to search for on Pinterest. Instagram AI search is now her go-to! But not all AI searches are the same, just take a look at Gemini. Then somehow the ladies get into cookie sheets with a lip and we all learn that Jelly Roll isn't just a singer, but also the name of a pan. Plus, with Easter on the way, Kelly and Lizz share one of their most cherished childhood traditions that you'll want to steal for this year.  It's time to break down Kelly and Lizz's Last Three Transactions! Lizz is continuing on her breast pump journey and got a new one from Pumpables that she is really loving. Meanwhile, Kelly is excited to try out her new door chime. Plus, Brooks shoes, Truly Free detergent, magnetic blocks, grills and Light Brites!  Lizz has a new strategy for screen time that involves DVDs and a portable DVD player. That brings them to a conversation on the appropriate amount of screen time for kids. Speaking of lessons for your kids, Kelly and Lizz share how they plan on teaching their own kids self confidence based on their childhood.  Wrapping up the podcast this week, Kelly brings you the latest on tariff talk and how it might affect car prices. Then in Ditch The Drive-Thru a reminder that the best recipes come from the back of your ingredients!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another big week for the Car Mom as Kelly is headed off to Dallas for a big event. Lizz's pumping schedule made it too difficult to make the trip herself, but she has some big news of her own. She is finally a certified CPST! Is this big enough to change the Instagram bio?  Driveway dumps are turning into Ceiling Vents and the ladies have a lot to talk about. First, Matty is writing a kid's book and it's enough to make any parent cry. It reminds the girls of how they would use rhymes to remember things as kids and how they are using it to teach their kids valuable life lessons. Then, Lizz shares some emails from listeners including the origin of the Jeep wave and a new bath of icks. Kelly has updates from the farm including their 25 new residents and an eczema update.  It's time to talk tariffs in Industry News as new ones for the car industry are set to take effect on April 2nd. What cars will be affected and which ones won't? Kelly breaks it down for you. Plus, some great advice on whether or not to buy a car right now and how to not fall for dealer scare tactics.  Finally in Ditch the Drive-Thru, Lizz has a roast beef sandwich that you've going to want to make tonight!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House work is happening at Lizz's house today on the podcast, and that's one of the drawbacks of living in an older neighborhood. But what do you get in a new development? Neighbor drama! Ever since Lizz moved her neighborhood has been drama free and she's kind of craving it. Can you help her out?  It's been a slammed week for the ladies of the Carpool Podcast! Not only are there new roughs being put in, but they are making tons of content in the new Suburban and the Just Between Friends sale is BACK! But the biggest event is Lizz getting her CPST certification!  It's also time to talk about what we're viewing. Lizz NEEDS to talk about the Drake and Josh reunion podcast and all the drama surrounding it. Kelly, on the other hand, is enjoying time with her own thoughts. But they both have plenty of suggestions for a listener who wrote in asking what girly shows to watch while her husband is on deployment.  Kelly had a post go viral this week asking what car features are not worth the hype. There are going to be some hot takes here. The first one? Wireless Apple CarPlay is SO not worth it! Neither are wireless chargers!  Finally, Kelly ended up in a video with Naptime Kitchen that turned into a "one of these things is not like the others" situation. BUT it did provide some amazing Ditch the Drive-Thru options!  Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/carpool #rulapod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notice something a little different with the Carpool today? That's right, the new cover art is here and, we won't lie, it's pretty great! From a picture taken in a basement with no makeup, to this professionally shot photo, Kelly and Lizz sure are moving on up. It's the first part of a big week for the Car Mom with a ton of content to be created thanks to friends who are creating little ones of their own.  There are a lot of things in the works at the Car Mom and the biggest one might be from Kelly herself. She's been experimenting with something for the last five weeks and she's finally ready to tell the world about it. What could it be? She has changed the order of how she gets ready in the morning and she's sharing what she has learned to help us all get our routines right.  Lizz is on a journey of her own inside The Loft. She spent a good amount of money the other day there attempting to freshen up her wardrobe. However, was there a day she looked down on shopping at The Loft? Or is that just Kelly misremembering her own self-loathing?  The biggest journey lately for Lizz has been, of course, her pumping journey. Last week she got emotional talking about the amazing support she received and this week she is sharing a big update. Thanks to @onewiththepump she has discovered she had been doing it all wrong and things are looking up! She learned two very important lessons from this journey that we can all take into every aspect of our lives. 1) Be careful who you take your advice from. 2) You can say "I could never" but you only quit when quitting is an option.  Then, Kelly and Lizz are bringing you their Model Lineup of the most satisfying feelings. Is there anything better than the feeling of going to bed with clean sheets? How about the feeling when all the kids are asleep for the night? It's time to debate the most satisfying feelings!  In Industry News a warning on the toll road scam everyone is getting. How many texts have you received this week? Plus, the ladies talk about late-term buyer's remorse and what really might be going on. Could all you need is a car wash?  Finally, Kelly is continuing to cook gluten and dairy free items for her family and got the best suggestion - keep it super simple or KISS. But Kelly and Lizz may have just taken it up a notch with KISS A**.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twisters, power and internet outages meant no podcast on Tuesday, but Kelly and Lizz are back and ready to get into what's been going on. First, Kelly is recapping her family trip to Arizona. "It's an easy three-hour flight!" Not so much when you have four kids in tow! When did families lose the respect on planes and kids are considered an inconvenience? Kelly and Lizz have some hot takes on traveling with your kids that they need to share.  Then, it's time to catch up with Lizz and baby Sloan's formula intolerance. They finally got a diagnosis on exactly what is going on and this is going to be more difficult to navigate than anticipated. What makes it harder is Lizz's breast milk supply is going down and when that's all Sloan can take it's become pretty stressful. Luckily, Kelly and some other kind souls have come to the rescue! There will be some tears shed during this conversation.  To lighten the mood, Kelly and Lizz take you into their bank accounts with Last Three Transactions. Kelly started with buying the $8 wifi on her flight, which ended up costing her much more after all the online shopping! Easter pjs anyone? She has also continued on her press-on nail journey and is now venturing into the world of red sneakers. Lizz is investing in many items to help Sloan's feeding journey including a new breast pump, nursing bras and a bottle warmer. Plus, she's getting ahead on the summer rush and braving the bathing suit section at Old Navy.  In Industry News, Kelly gives her review on the new Hyundai Santa Fe. Did they have enough room for the entire family and all their luggage? Not so much. Also, ever wonder what would happen if you got to empty on your gas gauge? Car and Driver put the Toyota Grand Highlander to the test to see how many miles they could actually get when it says you have zero miles left.  Finally, in Ditch the Drive-Thru Lizz is all about the viral beef bowl trend while Kelly fills us in on what she is cooking on her Blackstone!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She was a big part of the Car Mom car show, joined the Car Mom at the New York auto show and now Mama Knows Car Seats aka Sam joins Kelly and Lizz on the podcast! Of course, they're going to talk all things car seats. First, they'll be breaking down their biggest car seat pet peeves and then answer some of your car seat questions. This all makes way for a BIG announcement - Chat with a CPST! Learn how you can get your car seat dilemmas answered directly from Sam with this brand new service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unofficial third host of The Carpool Podcast is BACK! Kate from Naptime Kitchen joins Kelly and Lizz today to talk about something that is right up their alley - "Take Them a Meal March." Kate is encouraging people throughout the month to show someone you love them through food. Whether it's a top tier meal or a cup of coffee and a muffin, she'll share how a simple gesture can go a long way to help a family member, friend or neighbor. This is a great way to show someone you see them and you care.  But it's not all about the food this episode, although there is a lot of food talk. Kelly kicks it off with a big reveal of her modeling past! Why did she give it up? Before they leave, they also get the big scoop on Kate's new car.  Today's episode is brought to you by Clean Simple Eats. Use code 'Carpool10' at checkout to get 10% off your order. CleanSimpleEats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is your earliest memory? That is what Lizz and Kelly are talking about today on The Carpool. For Lizz, it's her and Kelly playing with their imaginary friends who also happened to be big brothers. You always want the sibling combo you don't have. Kelly's earliest memories are of preschool and the spot to be was the peanut-free table. She perpetually had a peanut butter sandwich and was persona non-grata with the cool kids. Does she still harbor a bit of resentment? Don't even ask about the apples...  Kelly is headed off on a family vacation with a Hummer and it got her thinking about cars that no longer exist that definitely should. The internet seems to be ravenous for a Ford Excursion. Kelly and Lizz's big prediction? We could be seeing a new Volkswagen Beetle hitting the market again! Slug bug!  While Kelly is enjoying a vacation, Lizz will be back home working on sleep training Sloan. This leads to a discussion on the pressures of parenting thanks to social media. There are so many opinions coming from us at every angle, how do you decide what is right for you? It's time for a return of mother's intuition!  What were the lessons your parents taught you as a kid? Kelly has two stories her father told her that she refers to daily. This is how she learned to not be afraid to ask questions and that just because something is always done one way doesn't mean it needs to always be done that way.  Before they leave, Lizz has a new random fact of left handed vs. right handed vs. ambidextrous. Kelly has a random fact on vertigo... Well, more like the fact that she has vertigo.  Today's episode is brought to you by Clean Simple Eats. Use code 'Carpool10' at checkout to get 10% off your order. CleanSimpleEats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new week and spring is in the air! Well, at least it feels that way for the Car Mom... Before you know it though it will be summer and you have to figure out what to do with your kids while school is out. That is currently the journey Kelly is on as she decides if she wants to send them to daycare or camp. Unfortunately, there is no Camp Phineas and Ferb like the one the ladies ran when they were kids. That's right, Kelly and Lizz ran their own week long summer camp when they were teenagers made them some bank! Could this be your side hustle this summer?  Speaking of things from the Disney universe, neither Kelly or Lizz have ever been to a Disney park but they feel like they could be Disney adults. They're both into the Disney adult content creators and have a love for the High School Musical soundtrack. Maybe one day?  Lent starts this week and Kelly and Lizz are getting ready to give something up for the next 40 days. This year not only are they giving something up, but they want to do something to better themselves before Good Friday. But the real best of lent season? The fish fry!! It's been a while since Kelly and Lizz checked in with their bank accounts for Last Three Transactions. Kelly is getting ready for a family trip to Arizona by stocking up on Tea Collection clothes for the kids and lots of activities and toys for the plane. Plus, she got some Crocs for herself and she's very excited about it! Meanwhile, Lizz has had her life completely changed thanks to the Haakaa breast pump and the Athleta pale yellow collection.  There are two juicy stories in Industry News. First, Carvana is making moves into the franchise business with the purchase of a Stellantis store. Then, why the Honda and Nissan merger may be donezo!  Finally, as we head into Lent a quick reminder of a solid Ditch the Drive-Thru favorite. If fish will be a staple for you the next 40 days, it's time to break out the salmon sushi bowl recipe!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being sisters is fun. You can get into a blow out fight and then immediately turn around and record a podcast! Getting glammed for photo shoot day has left Kelly and Lizz a little stressed but the results will be more than worth it. Shout out to press-in nails!  Kelly's dream came true this week when she was mentioned on "The Toast." Now she is shooting her shot and reaching out to get them to be a part of the Car Mom. Will a car consultation for "The Toast" be in the future?  Today on the podcast Kelly and Lizz are premiering a new segment - Model Line-up! They'll debate on what or who would be on a Mount Rushmore of a certain topic. For the premiere they are taking on a very controversial topic: tragic Disney deaths! Which ones will be the most legendary and go in the Model Line-up?  BIG Industry News this week as The Car Mom Car of the Year is finally being announced! Did your favorite make it to the top? Speaking of family cars, a listener is looking for advice on what to look for as she transitions from two to four kids. Finally, in Ditch the Drive-Thru Lizz is reminding everyone that a simple pasta with marinara sauce always slaps while Kelly is on her Blackstone grind.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Influenza A has hit the Carpool and Kelly and Lizz Have lives to tell the tale! All the kids were sick at one point or another as were the parents and their experience has changed their brain chemistry. Will life ever be the same? Will they ever have the energy to work out again? Go to the grocery store? But the good news is that they are on the other side of it and took a copious amount of notes to help YOU prepare for the next flu season!  Not only is it flu season, but it's also dinner auction season! This is Kelly's favorite time of year and she managed to pull herself away from the house of illness long enough to get to her first dinner auction of the year. What did she leave with when left alone with an auction paddle?  New segments are coming to the Carpool podcast! Kelly has two she is pitching today. One is called "Year/Make/Model" and another is yet to be named but inspired by the "could be the move" trend on social media. Lizz has an idea on how to change up the Great Eight inspired by Mount Rushmore.  Finally in Ditch the Drive-Thru, Kelly is once again singing the praises of Chihuahua and sharing a recipe for a very controversial sweet potato.   Today's episode is brought to you by Clean Simple Eats. Use code 'Carpool10' at checkout to get 10% off your order. CleanSimpleEats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adding a new item to the bucket list - getting a sound from this podcast to go viral! Will a clip from this episode be the one to do it? Kelly starts the episode today reflecting on Sketchers. They spent a ton of money on a Super Bowl commercial, maybe it's time for them to make a big comeback. What Gen Z celebrities can they tap into to make Sketchers trend again? Speaking of things that are trending on the internet right now, what is the trending food currently? It's all about combo protein and energy drinks on our timeline.  Lizz is making big moves and committing herself to learning new skills in 2025. She already talked about becoming a certified CPST and now she's going back to school... well, online school. Lizz is taking photography classes online and this might inspire you to learn something new this year.  The ladies also need to talk about the Poppi controversy. When the brand sent a ton of influencers Poppi soda lending machines it caused quite the stir on the internet. Kelly and Lizz talk about what went wrong and brands that do it right when it comes to influencer gifts.  In Industry News, Kelly has exciting news for fans on the Hyundai Palisade. There is a hybrid option coming but not to the US... yet. Stellantis is trying to sway customers back to their brands and the Ram Super Bowl ad with Glen Powell is already seeing great returns.  Finally, Kelly updates everyone on her quest to not go to the grocery store for a week and just eat what's in the house in Ditch the Drive-Thru. Then Lizz updates everyone on the $70 cookies and a hack to keep the rest of the family from eating them.  Today's episode is brought to you by Clean Simple Eats. Use code 'Carpool10' at checkout to get 10% off your order. CleanSimpleEats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly and Lizz are back together in the same place to record the podcast! But this may be the last time it happens for a while. Why? It's all about efficiency in 2025!  Today on the podcast Kelly has a wrap-up of Fred's birthday party. She's breaking down what worked and what didn't. Was the chuck roast, ziti and green beans a success? She learned some very important lessons including the need for a utensil caddy and a chip and salsa bowl.  In Industry News, the word on everyone's lips is tariffs! What does it mean for the auto industry? This story is constantly changing (if fact, it changed since this episode was recorded Monday morning) and there are so many talking heads saying different things. What do you need to know if you're looking to buy a car right now? Basically, do not rush into a car purchase and Kelly will explain why.  Finally, Kelly and Lizz reveal their weird quirks and in Ditch the Drive-Thru remind us of a very simple way to elevate a simple meal when you just don't want to cook.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly and Lizz have a BIG show for you this week with finance expert Rachel Cruze! But before they get there, Kelly has a big update on Fred's birthday. Remember when she said she wasn't going to throw him a birthday party? Plans have now been made and there will be a party. Kelly is hoping this will be an opportunity for her to be a better hostess for her family. She even found a local baker to make the cake! Of course it will never be as good as her mother-in-laws carrot cake but it will serve the purpose of this party.  But the big story in today's episode is, of course, Kelly and Lizz's chat with Rachel Cruze! They discuss what it was like growing up the daughter of Dave Ramsey and how they taught her about money at an early age. She talks about when is the right time to introduce money and allowances to your kids and how to do it. Plus, how involved are parents allowed to be in their teenagers and adult children's financial decisions? Of course, they couldn't let Rachel go without getting her favorite Ditch the Drive-Thru recipe: white sauce pasta.  CLICK HERE to get Rachel's children's books and follow her on Instagram @rachelcruz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a car heavy episode of the Carpool! First and foremost, Kelly recaps the trip to New Orleans that didn't happen. Who was the most disappointed: her husband or her kids that were promised a weekend with grandma and grandpa? Meanwhile, Lizz went to a wedding and discovered the new wedding hack that needs to be at every reception. The biggest story of the week, the Car Mom Car of the Year is on its way! Kelly and Lizz break down how they got the scores and reveal the top 10 finalists. Did your favorite make the cut? It's going to be up to YOU to vote for your choice of Car of the Year!  Kelly and Lizz have a new motto that all moms need to hear: "chin the bottle." What does it mean and how can it help you? Plus, they play Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon!  There is a great question from the emails on car shows and how to tackle them. In Industry News, Ford is upping their production of the most affordable vehicles. But what is going on with their SUV lineup? And Jeep is trying to win over customers with the Wagoneer S.  Finally, in Ditch the Drive-Thru Lizz has a wrap hack that is so easy you'll wonder why you never thought of it before! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's cold outside! The current temp as of this recording is only 8 degrees and Kelly and Lizz are feeling it. An escape to better weather would be great right about now, but who knows if Kelly's trip to New Orleans will even happen with them getting record snowfall!  Either way, it's time to back and Kelly is dreading it. Moms know that after a couple kids finding the perfect outfit can be a major struggle. That's why the group chat has been lit this week as Kelly has been going through all her outfits and getting the approval of the ladies in the family. The good news? Skinny jeans are back!  Lizz is starting to think about Valentine's Day and finding the perfect gift for her husband. She feels like she failed Matty for Christmas (although we think what she got him is the most adorable thing ever) and wants to knock it out of the park on February 14th. She came up with some great ideas and some practical advice all of us could use this year.  Speaking of spending money, it's time to dive into Last Three Transactions. It's dinner auction season and Kelly is spending getting ready for her favorite time of year. Would you bid on her mystery influencer gift set? Lizz did a White House/Black Market for an upcoming photo shoot and stocked up on Spiderman t-shirts for James.  In Industry News, there is a new president in office and Kelly will explain what that could mean for the future of electric vehicles and Scout's new innovation - physical buttons! Plus, breaking news on Lizz's new car!  Kelly has a Ditch the Drive Thru that is DM worthy. Finally, something new to do with that chuck roast!  Today's episode is brought to you by Clean Simple Eats. Use code 'Carpool10' at checkout to get 10% off your order. CleanSimpleEats.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh from the Monster Jam stadium, Kelly and Lizz are ready to talk all things monster trucks in today's episode! Did you know that Monster Jam sold more tickets than Taylor Swift in 2024? This and more fascinating discoveries from the ladies tour of the trucks and interviews with the drivers. The Car Mom is now team Sparkle Smash!  This is the start of a new era for Kelly, as she enters into the memory making stage with her kids. Lizz has a new fast lane philosophy handed down from a family friend who seems to have it all together - you're six months away from a new phase.  In Industry News, Kelly and Lizz explore the latest updates from Jeep, including the controversial decision to keep the name "Wagoneer S" for their new electric SUV, despite a public naming contest. Additionally, they touch on the cooling demand for Tesla's Cybertruck and the implications for the electric vehicle market.  Finally, the episode wraps up with Ditch the Drive-Thru where they are playing cookbook roulette and a practical tip for combining takeout with homemade sides to create a balanced meal. Today's episode is brought to you by Clean Simple Eats. Use code 'Carpool10' at checkout to get 10% off your order. CleanSimpleEats.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices