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Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards – My Little Car Buying Secret




This post is sponsored by Kelley Blue Book on behalf of Everywhere Agency; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards - My Little Car Buying SecretWhen it comes to buying a car, sometimes the process is a lot more difficult than it sounds. Many times, I’ve had my heard set on a certain make and model only to find out later that it’s not the most practical vehicle for my family. My husband’s SUV is getting older and it’s time we start the car buying process all over again.  Since buying a car is a huge commitment this time around, I want to put a little more research into our purchase to make sure I’m getting everything I need in a vehicle.  Purchasing a car is major investment and there’s a lot that needs to go into the decision making process. I’ve done my fair share of car shopping over the years and my little car buying secret is an easy one. I’m turning to one of my trusted guides – the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards for help in making my decision a little easier.   [Read more…] about Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards – My Little Car Buying Secret

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Turbo Diesel – A Stylish Compact SUV

This post is in partnership with Chevrolet. All opinions are my own.

2018 Chevrolet Equinox

While it may officially be Spring, the weather here in New Jersey still hasn’t got the memo yet. Take for instance the day this gorgeous 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Turbo Diesel was dropped off. It was almost 60 degrees out and we promptly loaded the kids in this sharp look crossover and headed to the park to enjoy the gorgeous weather. It was short lived though. A few days later, snow and lots of it hit our area.  Almost a foot to be exact. It rare for me to get to test out these vehicles in both nice weather and snowy conditions so this was a bit of a treat.

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Everything You Need to Know About Disney’s Minnie Van Service

Everything You Need to Know About Disney’s Minnie Van Service NOW available at ALL Disney Resorts AND from MCO! #DisneySMMC #MinnieVans

Everything You Need to Know About Disney's Minnie Van Service

Even more exciting news coming out of Walt Disney World. Guests staying at any Walt Disney World Resort hotel can now use the Minnie Vans for travel TO and FROM the Orlando International Airport!!! I’m so excited about this and cannot wait to try it on my next trip!

GREAT NEWS!! As of today, June 1st, Disney’s Minnie Van Service through the Lyft App is available at ALL Disney Resorts! This is great news for guests staying on property while visiting Walt Disney World!! 

By now you’ve probably heard of, or at least seen photos of Disney’s Minnie Van Service. Launched late last year, the Minnie Vans are a fun way for guests to get around the Walt Disney World Resort in a jiffy. I knew going into our trip that I just had to take a ride in one of Disney’s Minnie Vans. I mean, it’s a car decked out like my girl Minnie, this girl had to go for a ride. So I bet you’re wondering, is it worth the hype? Is it worth the cost? Well, let me tell you all about it!

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5 Reasons to Love The 2017 Toyota Corolla

 

This post is in partnership with Toyota. 

Is it me or do the holidays seems to go by faster every year. Maybe it’s because I’m a year older or maybe it’s just as simple as there is so much on our calendars now that it just makes the time seem like it’s going faster. Either way, I feel like I blinked and it was over. If you’re following me on social media, you may have seen our holiday adventures in the 2017 Toyota Corolla. Whether it was a holiday light show or just finishing up holiday shopping, the Toyota Corolla was my side kick for a week and I put it to good use!  [Read more…] about 5 Reasons to Love The 2017 Toyota Corolla

Road Trip Diaries – National Harbor in the 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

This post is in partnership with Toyota and our experience with the 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE.

Road trips are kind of our thing right now. We live in a great location here in New Jersey making so many spots on the East Coast all within driving distance to us. It makes it easy to hop in the car for a fun weekend getaway up and down the coast. Our latest adventure took us to the National Harbor for a stay at the Gaylord National Hotel during the opening weekend of ICE! But there’s so much more to the National Harbor that just had us begging to get out and explore. Lucky for us the weather was glorious and made it even more fun to spend time outside exploring the area. Anyone who frequently takes road trips will tell you the key to a successful road trip is the vehicle you’re driving in. For our little getaway, we were spoiled by the 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE. [Read more…] about Road Trip Diaries – National Harbor in the 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Road Trip Diaries – Hershey/Harrisburg in the 2017 Toyota Highlander

Road Trip Diaries - Hershey/Harrisburg in the 2017 Toyota Highlander

One of our favorite places to visit here on the East Coast is Hershey, PA. There’s Hersheypark, Hershey’s Chocolate Factory, ZooAmerica, Hershey’s Chocolate Factory (did I saw that already lol), I mean if the chocolate alone isn’t worth the ride, I don’t know what is. But honestly, there’s SO much more to do in the Hershey/Harrisburg area not just all the chocolate fun. Our latest road trip to the area showed us why Fall is the perfect time of year to visit and there’s no better vehicle for the ride than the 2017 Toyota Highlander. [Read more…] about Road Trip Diaries – Hershey/Harrisburg in the 2017 Toyota Highlander

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  • Jumping in to the weekend like...... It’s almost Friday and we made it through another week! Seriously I can’t believe how fast May is going! Anyone have any fun plans for the weekend? As long as the rain holds off, these two will be jumping in their @alleyooptrampolines all weekend long! #ad #backyardfun #staycation #momwin #parentwin #summerplanning #trampoline #trampolines #backyards #backyardliving
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  • Feeling cute in my #DisneyBound outfit. Might take the @mazdausa #CX5 for a ride IDK. 😂 Seriously though the #MazdaCX5 was waiting for me when I got home from #NYC from the #DisneySMC event and I just had to take it out for a quick ride! Can’t wait to enjoy the weekend in this beauty!