What's cooler than a mom in a minivan?Five moms in a minivan!This past weekend we loaded up the Dodge Grand Caravan for an epic road trip to a weekend retreat with some of my closest girlfriends. We found more than enough room to squeeze in our 13 suitcases and dozens of bags of snacks and cameras … [Read more...]
Open Sesame!
Three backpacks, a diaper bag, a gigantic purse, a briefcase, a travel mug and a toddler on my hip. That's what I carry to my van, in one fell swoop, each morning. (This photo is staged. Normally I am hauling double the gear.)The Dodge Grand Caravan has this amazing feature that makes my … [Read more...]
An Unlikely Hero Saves our Back to School Day
My boys didn't start school last week with everyone else. Nope, after a year away from school exploring the world on an around the world trip, we snuck them away again last week for their uncle's wedding in Italy. It was a moment we absolutely wouldn't miss and so it meant that school would have to … [Read more...]
First Day of School!
First day of school? Check.My eldest daughter made her way to Grade One, and my middle girl tried her hand at Junior Kindergarten. The past week was filled with rushed mornings, flying out the door with three backpacks slung around my arms, scrambling to toss everything (and everyone) into the Dodge … [Read more...]
2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab: With Room to Spare
Model tested: Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X4 MSRP for model reviewed: $53,885 (based model of Laramie Crew Cab: $46,415) Competition in its class: Toyota Tundra • Chevy Silverado • GMC Sierra • Ford 150 Okay, so it's not a traditional "Urban Mom" vehicle, but trucks are a little more prevalent … [Read more...]
2011 Dodge Caravan: Bold Functionality
Model tested: Dodge Grand Caravan Crew MSRP for model reviewed: $43, 445 (Base price $39,995) Competition in its class: Honda Odyssey • Kia Sedona • Nissan Quest • Toyota Sienna If one were to compare the nuts and bolts of the 2011 Dodge Caravan and the 2011 Town & Country - which I reviewed … [Read more...]