ARE YOU A BARBIE, BRATZ, POLLY POCKET OR AMERICAN GIRL?
Even though she didn't have a single drink all weekend, Kelly is still recovering from an absolute bender at the lake. Lizz is residing in her new home, but not exactly moved in. And both gals agree tablescapes and formal place settings for 16 people are a thing of the past. → Kelly and Lizz can't wait to see you at The Car Mom Auto Show next week! Grab your tickets and hit the road to see the best family rides all in one place. And snag a peek at the $950 Baby Ark car seat while you're there! Today's millennial word is 'brat girl summer' inspired by Charlie XCX's new album. Kelly and Lizz discuss how there are four type of girls: Barbies, Bratz, Polly Pockets, and American Girls. And George is winning money, shopping, and finding 'sick' buys on Amazon. Sometimes motherhood is just hard—Lizz had to go daycare shopping and she's been in tears since. The encouragement and comments from The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group were just the balm her mom's heart needed. Keep track of your finances even during big life transitions—like moving house or having a new baby. Over 74% of people have subscriptions they've forgotten about. Cancel unused and unwanted subscriptions, keep your spending on track, and put money right back in your pocket with Rocket Money. With over 5 million users, Rocket Money has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Make adulting so much easier with Zocdoc. Making doctor's appointments isn't one of the highlights of adulthood, but that doesn't mean you have to dread it. Zocdoc makes sure you never settle when it comes to your health. Find and book tens of thousands of top tier doctors on the app — all with verified patient reviews. Search and compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online from the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. Lizz kicks off last three transactions with a Fourth of July sale on Ruggable—she's becoming an absolute stan. Tyler will be helping her hang a frame TV over her fireplace and her Pink Blush Maternity haul will be helping her get ready for the Auto Show. Kelly scored her maternity haul at H&M, ordered a bearded dragon leash with George, and she couldn't help but order just one more budget carseat for the Auto Show. Jen is trying for her first baby and hauls around several teenagers with sports gear. What kind of car can she get to accommodate her busy family that will keep her under a $400-500 monthly payment? Kelly says the Honda Pilot might have just the versatility she needs. In industry news the 2025 Kia Soul has been released and offers a Soulmate Special Edition. Leasing now makes up over 35% of EV transactions compared to 24% of transactions for all vehicles. Crack chicken sandwiches are today's ditch the drive-through meal. All you need to get started is three chicken breasts, a block of cream cheese, pack of ranch dressing, and half a cup of water or chicken broth. Cook on low for eight hours then shred the chicken. To finish off the sandwich filling, add in eight ounces of shredded cheese, chopped cooked bacon, and chopped green onion. Serve on toasted brioche buns. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! 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 Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices