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! 

Dinner auction season is here! Kelly is ready to bid for the biggest item of the night: front row for the kindergarten performance. But the biggest challenge may be getting through the dessert auction without consuming any sugar. Speaking of Kelly's sugar-free lent, it's been a few days and she has some takeaways. Could this be her new normal? 

This week, Kelly and Lizz are bringing a Q & A to the podcast. They are answering all the questions you've been asking on their social media. Find out their first cars, the secret to keeping the family bond and Kelly's real thoughts on the Ford Explorer. 

Speaking of Ford, today's Industry News includes two Ford stories. Then in Ditch the Drive-Thru it's all about a Trader Joe's favorite. 

Lent has begun and Kelly is officially sugar-free! Dare we say, it's her new micro-hobby. The other hobby is her new Brick and today on the podcast she's breaking down exactly how it works. Meanwhile, Lizz is revealing her lent promises for this year and she's got some decluttering ideas you're going to want to steal! 

As a mother, how do you meet everyone's needs when you have kids of different ages? Kelly and Lizz are both experiencing this challenge and discuss how they are trying to solve it. Hopefully it will mean less kids spraypainting the house... 

Good news for the Car Mom - brand new car tours are coming of some of our favorite cars! More good Industry News, the Auto Start button is going away. Also, Kelly is once again asking "Where are the hybrids?" 

Kelly's Brick has arrived and it's going to change her life. She's going to use it to take time to finally learn Spanish and it's all thanks to Bad Bunny! Lent starts next week, which brings another big change for Kelly as she is giving up sugar for 46 days. Did you know that lent is actually 46 days and not 40? If you're looking to change your life, Kelly has a Fast Lane Philosophy that just might get you started.

Speaking of changes, Lizz is changing rapidly as she's transitioning out of regular clothes and into maternity wear. While the Halara pants haven't arrived yet, she's trying to figure out what she should have ready for some big events coming up. Are there any maternity stylists listening? Lizz could use your help!

Kelly and Lizz are kicking off some advice questions with a non-car related query. What is the perfect 30th birthday gift for your sister? In the car department, there is a question looking for the perfect dad car and debating the difference between the Sienna and Odyssey.

A very important debate arises before Industry News - which automaker is the most disappointing? Kelly and Lizz have a LOT to say on the topic. Then, Consumer Reports have announced their cars of the year. Did yours make the list?

Finally, a listener submitted Ditch the Drive-Thru with only three ingredients and perfect for Lent.

Big show today on the Carpool! Kicking it off with a recap of the Chicago auto show and spending time with Mama Knows Carseats. Kelly may have posted too many reels, but how could she not when there was so much content? It was a big auto show for parents as Britax became the first car seat company to ever reveal a new product at an auto show. Why aren't more carseat companies taking advantage of these shows? The good news is you'll be able to see plenty of them at the Car Mom Auto Show! 

The other big story from over the weekend was, of course, the Super Bowl. The game itself was pretty boring, but Kelly and Lizz both enjoyed the halftime show. Plus, were there any standout commercials or was it all just 'meh'? 

Lizz has some Low Lift Luxuries she's bringing to the table this week... literally. Kelly is getting ready to give up sugar for lent. Dare we say it will be her new micro-hobby? Then, Kelly and Lizz answer one of their most asked questions - how much does Lizz make?!? 

Finally it is onto an interview with Madeline Custer, creator of the Moves app. She tells Kelly and Lizz the story behind the creation of the fitness app and how it has grown over the years. As a mom of three, how has becoming a mom changed how she approaches fitness? Plus, her lasagna sound recipe for Ditch the Drive-Thru that you could make tonight! 

Get one mouth free with the Moves App when you use code 'CARPOOL' at movesapp.com. Follow Madeline on Instagram @madeline_moves

Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
¾ lb ground beef, cooked
1 tbsp olive oil
½ onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups marinara sauce
4 cups (32 oz carton) low-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese
6 oz (about 7 sheets) lasagna noodles, dry, broken into bite-size pieces
1 bag (6 oz) baby spinach, roughly chopped
½ cup (2 oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded
Optional toppings:
Fresh basil
Parmesan cheese
Instructions

It's Friday and time for the weekend... but why are the weekend's so chaotic?!? It's supposed to be the resting time, but with little kids in the house you're lucky if you can get a 5 minute nap in. This weekend, Kelly is headed to the Chicago auto show and debating on doing a viral trend on the way there. Is it cute or thirsty? 

Speaking of social media, Kelly and Lizz have some new Fast Lane Philosophies to do with social media. This might influence you to take some time off social media. But not too much time away from the Car Mom of course. Could it be your new micro-hobby? Kelly is about to make giving up sugar for lent her new micro-hobby! Will she make it? 

A listener sent a message asking for advice on two row SUVs and Kelly also has more advice on where to get your kids clothes. In Industry News, they speculate on what could be announced at the Chicago auto show, the Santa Fe redesign and which car companies are spending on commercials for the big game on Sunday. Most importantly, what are Kelly and Lizz going to be eating during the Super Bowl? They break down their menu for you!