The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz

It's a post 4th of July pod and Kelly is continuing to live her best summer life. Being in her kid era, she spent the weekend playing the best pool games with the kids and making her summer notes. Lizz, on the other hand, is at the point in her pregnancy where she's too pregnant to go anywhere and unfortunately is not feeling great. She would rather have the third kid at this point than be pregnan...

Kelly is back from her family vacation and is ready to make a bold statement: lake vacations are better than beach vacations. There is so much stuff you have to lug to the beach! So much easier when you can just throw it on the boat. While watching her kids play, Kelly came to the realization that they survived the baby stage. Is she peeking? Can you peek more than once?  Lizz, on the other hand,...

Kelly is headed to lakehouse for a week-long family vacation with the kids. They opted for that instead of an expensive Florida vacation and her husband is tracking every cent they spent to see how much they save... sounds super fun... What WILL be fun are all the thrift store toys and activities Kelly got for the trip and her pre-done meal plan!  Over at Lizz's house, they're still reeling from J...

The Car Mom Auto Show is just a couple of days away, and Kelly and Lizz are just two moms trying to do it all! It's been a busy week for everyone, including Tyler, the sole man on the auto show team, who has had to learn how women run meetings. Speaking of Tyler, the big surprise on their Las Vegas trip went off without a hitch. Did they party afterward? More like got to bed by 8:45pm. Did this in...

It's the final Friday episode for a minute, but don't worry because there is PLENTY to talk about! With Lizz going out on maternity leave soon, Tyler might be the one to pick up some of the filming slack. Just one of the many reasons we love Tyler! This conversation quickly turns into a marriage chat with some great tangible takeaways you might want to apply to your own relationship! Also, the 4-1...

The Car Mom Auto Show is just 10 days away! The ladies are in full prep mode getting everything ready for the big weekend. There will be SO much to see and do at the show and it's not too late to get your tickets. CLICK HERE to get yours!  It's been a whirlwind week for Kelly. It all started in Washington D.C. to visit the IIHS headquarters and witness a crash test in real life. She learned so muc...

Kelly is Neighborhood Maxxing and feeling a little hungover because of it. Meanwhile, Lizz is searching for the perfect patio furniture to get her backyard summer ready. Both ladies are Summer Maxxing and getting ready to embrace the season. Kelly is committed to make this more summer a more go with the flow vibe, tank top and pony tails included. But will they make it a 90's summer like everyone...

It's Memorial Day weekend and the kick-off to summer! What are the plans for Kelly this summer with four kids at home? It's all about the R.E.P.S.! Lizz is feeling her third trimester energy, but still don't ask her about the nursery. She doesn't know where she is going to put anything at this point, but really that excitement is really reserved for first time moms. By the time you get to baby #3...

Lizz is officially in her third trimester but don't ask her if she is ready. The world has stopped until the Car Mom Auto Show and there's nothing else to talk about. Kelly is feeling the same, except when it comes to George's 7th birthday. She reveals what she got him this year and which one she thinks will be the biggest hit. Insurprisingly, Kelly is also working on a new micro-hobby: perfecting...

It's a wedding weekend for Kelly and Lizz. Both with childhood friends, but different friends. Lizz is in the wedding and ready for everything that comes with it, pregnancy and all. Kelly is excited for Wedding Tyler to make an appearance. Speaking of Kelly, Tyler and weddings, there 10 year anniversary is just a couple of years away and the planning has already begun!  A big milestone is happenin...

Maycember is here and Kelly's schedule is giving "bus, club, another club, no sleep" energy. Today her daughter gave her a mommy makeover at school, even though she feels like she's in her ugly era. Over at Lizz's house things are looking up as James is now potty trained! She shares all her tangible takeaways and tips on what worked for her. Hint: it's all about the potty content! Important update...

The Car Moms are getting ready for Mother's Day. Of course, Lizz's day might not be all sunshine and flowers as this is the weekend she chose to potty train James. Hopefully it will all go her way. Later in the episode, Kelly and Lizz share what they REALLY want for Mother's Day this year. Speaking of James, he's about to turn three and Lizz has some BIG plans. Literally BIG plans as she is rentin...

The sparkle is back on the podcast!  This week, Kelly is in full teacher appreciation mode as she puts together gifts for her kids' teachers. But who scheduled Nurse Appreciation Week and Teacher Appreciation week on the same week? Lizz is basking in the glow of the end of solo weekends with the kids, at least for the time being. Her final weekend without Matty taught her a big lesson for the futu...

You have hot takes, Kelly and Lizz have hot takes, we all have hot takes! Today on the podcast the Carpool moms are revealing their hottest of takes. Some you may agree with, others not so much. Plus, the hot takes from the Carpool Facebook group. Things will be getting spicy!  There's a ton of hot tea in the auto industry this week with Industry News. First, the Nissan Xterra may be released at a...

In the midst of tornado warnings, Kelly and Lizz are ready for a new episode of the Carpool. Kelly has been traveling extensively, leading to some new conclusions. The biggest one: be nicer to people! So this week they are encouraging you to be nice to a stranger. Buy a stranger a cup of coffee, offer a compliment or just acknowledge the random person sitting next to you.  Meanwhile in her travels...

It's an all-Lizz episode of the Carpool Podcast today. This week, she tells her side of the story of how the Car Mom came to be. Hear how a call from Kelly led to her moving back home from Texas, quitting her job and working on the Car Mom full time. She also reveals why she initially disliked the name and what would happen if they ever fought over money. Plus, answering your questions from Instag...

Kelly is firing on all cylinders! She's busier then ever, which is only about to pick up soon with even more travel. (BTW - who has a hook up with airport lounges?) But with everything going on you would think she would try to slow down right? NOPE! Now, she's starting a gardening project! And she won't be Chat GPTing it!  Lizz has decided now is the time to get her life in order, one day at a tim...

Guess what happens when you're in and out of the hospital with your kids over a couple of weeks? You get sick. That's where Lizz at this week. Will she ever get a break? Kelly, on the other hand, is 11 weeks into her sugar-free journey and feeling great! So great that she broke down and bought an American Girl doll. However, it's totally a business expense!  Some quick industry news reveals the Ma...

It's been a long couple of weeks and we're so ready for a weekend. Lizz is still dealing with post-surgery Sloan and the stye in her eye. Kelly has finally ordered her new Expedition. She also started a new half-birthday tradition for the kids that really sounds like the cutest idea ever. Speaking of cute ideas, there may be a American Girl Doll trip in her future.  Lizz found a new Base Model Lux...

A LOT has happened in the last week! Kelly has gone to and returned from New York. Lizz has gone in and out of the hospital. Little Sloane's infection from last week wasn't improving and ultimately required surgery. Luckily, she is on the mend but now Lizz has a concerning medical issue of her own. Will she ever get a break?  Over at the Stumpe household, Kelly has a couple new micro-hobbies. Firs...

There's been some drama this week in the St. John household as Lizz ended up spending a couple of nights in the hospital with Sloan. What the doctor first thought was an ear infection turned out to be an infected salivary gland. An important lesson was learned: always check the lymph nodes! Also, why aren't there more reviews for pediatricians?  Over at the Stumpe household, things were a little m...

Kelly is in for a solo episode today and this one is great if you are thinking of buying a car for your family. Drawing on her years of consulting experience, Kelly shares everything you need to know before heading to the dealership. She'll break down what to know before you go, what to know while you're there and the most common mistakes you could make. Can you make your current car work? What ar...

In case you're not on the Youtube private channel, Kelly has been on another health journey. Hives have appeared everywhere and now she's on a brand new diet that is going to make Easter very boring this year. But not all is wrong as two new additions to the farm that is bringing plenty of excitement: a trampoline and piglets!  Meanwhile, Lizz has an After Action Report of the St. Louis zoo and th...