About this episode
It's time for a sleep coach, a (planned) surgery for baby James, and big changes for The Truck Dad! Stay tuned for sleep training updates and a visit from Tyler very soon. Coastal grandmother is out, grandpa core is in—and is today's millennial word of the day. Grab your cozy cardigans, sweatshirts with school logos, tweed jackets, and watches if you're ready to hop on this trendy vibe. Kelly kicks off driveway dumps with the Gen Z fashion trend that's going to make her throw up a little in her mouth. With pregnancy exhaustion setting in and a move underway, Kelly's learning to embrace the chaos and let things go so she can relax while romanticizing her sticky countertops. Never forget Oreo gate! Lizz is back on her cookie detective game with today's taste drive of two different Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. Apparently two Girl Scout bakeries distribute different cookies in different parts of the country. Want a fresh start in your finances—the easy way? Stop wasting your money on things you don't use. Between streaming services, fitness apps, delivery services, parenting apps…the subscriptions are sneaky and endless. Put all your subscriptions in one place and easily cancel the ones you’re not using with Rocket Money. This personal finance app can also monitor spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool In industry news, electric vehicles are getting all the attention, but hydrogen fuel cell vehicles may be on the rise. GM received $26 million in federal funding for hydrogen fuel cell medium duty trucks. Fueling challenges and expenses may prevent them from becoming a strong contender in the market, but only time will tell. Jenn writes in for advice on whether her family with a two year old, a five year old, and one on the way would be better off in an Explorer with a bench or captain chairs? Kelly says she'd look at the 2020 and beyond in the Explorer, but her better options for three across are the Atlas and Pilot. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com The Pioneer Woman's shrimp scampi and baked ziti are today's ditch the drive-through recipes. Try a classic home-cooked meal from this iconic site and see what you think! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group ! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com