About this episode
The Stumpe family vacation planning is in the works, and Chris (mom) is doing the most. Craig’s (dad’s) birthday agenda is full of morning coffee talk, breakfast, pilates practice, nap gaps, and a dress-up-like dad extravaganza. Follow Kelly and Lizz on Instagram for the hilarious highlights! Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘core’ which defines an aesthetic or vibe such as Barbie core, cottage core, Car Mom core, or Craig core. Kelly will be thriving and not just surviving family vacation travel with the kids. Her last transaction was an Amazon shop for road trip activities planned out with coordinated toys that you can find on her storefront list here . Lizz is shopping at Athleta and Lulu for new shorts and tops that actually fit and hit Carters for a new pair of PJs for baby James. Kelly bought the pickle flavored Spritz for a future taste test and Lizz is in love with her new Divvy shampoo and conditioner. We’re all just a little icky— and that’s okay. Today’s listener icks include adults calling each other mama, moms saying things like ‘I’ve got four under four’ as if it’s a contest for who has the harder life, singing happy birthday to adults (unanimously icky), and clipping your nails at work. In industry news, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser is returning to America smaller and resembling the 2024 Lexus GX. Elon is giving Kanye with his move to rename Twitter ‘X.’ And the Car Mom is officially driving a minivan Stop throwing away money, cancel unwanted subscriptions, and manage your expenses the easy way with Rocket Money—today’s episode sponsor. Most Americans think they’re spending about $80 a month on subscriptions. But did you know that the actual cost is closer to $200? If you don't know exactly how much you're spending every month, you need the Rocket Money app to monitor your spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com