The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz

It was a BIG weekend for both Kelly and Lizz. First off, yes, there is a new addition to the St. John household. Lizz got a puppy! Now you might be thinking: why get a puppy while pregnant? She explains the whole story behind getting the new puppy and why this is actually the perfect time, even if she has to have a good cry every once in a while. 

Kelly's big weekend started with her FINALLY purchasing the Fisher Price dollhouse of her dreams. It cost $500, but it's an investment! This is something she plans on having her grandchildren play with. Then, it was off to another dinner auction! Is Kelly more of a silent or live auction girl? Turns out, she can't really decide. 

In Industry News, Volkswagen is releasing its redesigned Atlas and somehow hasn't invited the Car Mom to check it out. How rude! Finally, in Ditch The Drive-Thru it's all about the chuck roast. Oh, and a check-in on Kelly's sugar-free journey.

Lizz is feeling MUCH better for today's podcast. She had a plan to get through the morning sickness and got her pep back in her step. Over at the Stumpe household, you might hear an extra voice coming through the microphone. Kelly has not mastered the art of the sneak-a-way and Fred will be making an appearance on the podcast! 

This leads to a great Advice Question from a Carpool listener. She's headed back to work and needs help finding childcare. What are the best ways to find a nanny and how much do babysitters cost? Kelly and Lizz share their experiences and advice. Lizz needs some advice of her own as she can't seem to settle on a baby name for baby #3. She has a vibe she's going for. Any ideas? 

One final Advice Question comes from an indecisive mom looking for a new family car. This illustrates that there is no single "best family car." It's all going to depend on that family's needs and how they plan on using it. What works for one family might not work for the next and Kelly explains why.

There is a lot of talk right now about influencer Dani Austin sharing her natural birth story on social media. So of course, Kelly and Lizz need to give their take on the whole thing. This leads into a conversation about content creators as a whole and Kelly has a prediction on their future success. Speaking of content creators, the Car Mom went on a very special car shopping trip with one of their favorite content creators. Could this be the start of the next wave of Car Mom videos? 

At home, Kelly has a big day ahead with two very important events. First, she has the honor of doing something HUGE at her kid's school. Could it be the highlight of her career? Then, she's throwing a party for fellow moms and their daughters where a kids' hair expert will teach them all to become braiding masters. Feel free to steal this idea. 

Two weeks into the sugar-free life and Kelly is feeling GREAT! What happens when Lent is over? Hello Whole 30! On the other hand, Lizz is all in her morning sickness again. Then she reveals the food she always keeps by her bedside and we have questions... 

The biggest Industry News is all about the Car Mom Auto Show. Tickets are officially on sale! Make sure to get yours at the early bird price. In other Industry News, it looks like there might finally be a competitor for the G Wagon and it's coming from Lincoln...

There's a new arrival on the farm! Ms. Moly the cow has joined the Stumpe household and the whole family is in love. Tyler joins the podcast briefly this week to answer all your burning baby cow questions. 

In case you were wondering, Kelly is continuing her book club but is behind on this month's book (which she picked btw). Let's just say this is not one she recommends. Over at the St. John house, Lizz has become obsessed with cleaning and decluttering her home. She's spending hours on Facebook Marketplace getting rid of things she won't use, including baby shoes. This brings up a potential hot take: shoes for babies that can't walk are a waste of money. Regardless, Lizz is learning a lot about herself from her '40 Days of Less' as is Kelly with her sugar-free lent. 

Kelly has a new Base Model Luxury that is really brightening her mornings. She puts spoons in the freezer overnight and uses them in the morning to depuff her face. It might sound odd, but honestly this could be your new favorite habit. 

If you've been waiting for the Car Mom Auto Show tickets to go on sale, Kelly and Lizz have an important update today on the podcast! Then, it's time to answer more advice questions and this week includes a non-car inquiry. Should Jen be mad at her friends? 

Wrapping up the episode with a yummy Ditch the Drive-Thru and a quick Industry News to send you into your weekend.

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After one week without sugar, Kelly can definitely tell a difference. However, her allergy issues are BACK and making everything the worst. But Kelly won't be down for long as dinner auction season is here and her first one complete! Did she get the most valuable items? Meanwhile, Lizz has started her 40 days of less and is feeling all the organizing serotonin. 

What are Kelly and Lizz watching right now? The Netflix subscriptions are definitely getting their workout! Kelly has started the "Top Model" documentary and has some opinions. Lizz is watching the new season of "Love is Blind" and has noticed a major ick with the guys this season. 

In Last Three Transactions, Kelly and Lizz break down what they have been transacting on lately. Lizz is all about organizing, matching pjs and finding the right maternity dress for a bachelorette party. Kelly has been on her Shop Bop grind, new headbands for the girls and Scrub Daddy. Speaking of clothes, there is one member of the family that is clearly going to be the fashionista of the bunch! 

There are some Advice Questions waiting for Kelly this week and it all has to do with finding the right car for the family. If you've got a tall family and looking for the right car, this is the episode you want to hear!