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MEET ME AT THE CLEVELAND AUTO SHOW!

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It’s here! It’s here! This week marks the beginning of the Cleveland Auto Show at the I-X Center! For those who’ve missed my tweets, we’ve been busy ‘shopping’ (which really means stalking cars online right now, because, well, 2 kids and pregnant) for a new family vehicle! — and it’s our first time doing so for a long time!

As our family prepares to grow by two feet and two small hands (and one giant car seat) this June, we’re in desperate need of an upgrade. So the Cleveland Auto Show at the I-X Center is coming at a perfect time for us!

The Cleveland Auto Show has been a Cleveland tradition since 1903, and this years vehicles are sure not to disappoint! I’m especially excited to check out the Toyota Avalon! Holy smokes, that car looks GORGEOUS — I can’t wait to see it for myself!

I’m so excited to be partnering with A Girls Guide to Cars to cover the event LIVE on Friday — both on my FB page, Twitter, and Instagram! So make sure you’re following along!

And hey, do you wanna win one of TEN pairs of tickets to the Cleveland Auto Show at the I-X Center and/or a $100 Gift Card to Amazon!? Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below!

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Here are the official details of the 2018 Cleveland Auto Show:

  • Parking at the I-X Center is FREE for this event, thanks to our local new motor vehicle dealers!
  • The event runs from Friday, February 23rd to March 4th. 5-10PM on opening night, 11AM-10PM Friday-Saturday, 11AM-9PM Monday-Thursday, and 11AM-8PM Sunday!
  • Admission is $13 for adults, $11 for seniors, $11 for kids aged 7-12, and FREE for kids 6 and under.

So will I see you there?! You better go enter — NOW! It’s honestly the perfect stress-free way to car shop without any pressure from sales people — just people who are really passionate about cars!!

 

Disclosure: This post is written in partnership with A Girl’s Guide to Cars. As usual, all opinions herein are my own.

 

Contest rules:

Contest rules: Entries must be completed by midnight February 28, 2018. No purchase necessary; contest open only to US residents and subject to the laws of  Ohio. Winners will be notified by email by March 1, 2018. Winners MUST pick up tickets in person at the Cleveland Auto Show,One I-X Drive
Cleveland, OH 44135, between March 1, 2018 and March 4, 2018. Winners may be asked to provide identification to receive their prize. Prize value $26 per prize, not exchangeable for cash or other items. Grand prize value is $126. A total of 10 pairs of tickets will be awarded and a total of 1 grand prize will be awarded.

 

 

 

Road Trip Must-Haves

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This summer I’ve travelled solo with Moosh a couple of times. Well, guys, I’m a freaking pro these days! And we’re taking one last small trip. And while I’m putting together our travel necessities, I decided to share our go-to road trip list!

1. A LeapPad (and/or iPad). We bring both. Especially on a long trip. Our iPad doesn’t have 3G/4G access, but we do have it loaded up with movies! It seriously makes him a perfect traveller!

2. Beef Jerky (or Pork or Turkey). This is our personal go-to snack (for the parents, not the toddler). It’s high in protein and really helps this mama’s tummy!

3. Tissues. Because, snot. But no seriously. Whenever I have them, I don’t need them; whenever I don’t have them, I desperately need them. So yeah, better to be safe than sorry!

4. Podcasts. I’m obsessed with Podcasts. Obsessed! My favorites are Serial, Undisclosed, This American Life, and Mortified. Road trip or not, if you haven’t checked these out, you must! Must!

5. Toddler-Friendly Drinks. We prefer Honest Kids juice pouches, and so does Moosh!

6. Toddler-Friendly Snacks. Our go-to snacks are Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies and the other cookie offerings they have. Our little dude loves them!

7. Audible. Audiobooks are perfect for longer road trips. I like to have one that is just long enough for our trip, one-way. And I do lots and lots of research on a good book that will keep us entertained for hours in the car. This has worked out very well for us. Also? If you sign up with Audible

8. Potty Seat. Travelling with a newly potty-trained toddler? Potty chair is a MUST. Like, no question about it. I’m not taking this kid into a rest stop. I. just. can’t! Ha.

9. Coffee. Lots and lots and lots of coffee.

10. Plastic Bags. Because you literally never know when you’re going to need a plastic bag. Seriously.

11. Wipes. Just like the plastic bags, you never know when you’re going to need them. And they aren’t just for the toddler! They’re also for spills,

12. Google Maps. Do people use traditional GPS devices anymore? We use Google Maps for EVERYTHING!

13. Hand Sanitizer. I have an aversion to germs. Especially when travelling. I just always feel ‘icky.’ So I keep this on-hand at all times. Yes, I’d prefer to always have clean hands via soap + water; but if that’s not possible, this is a perfect backup.

So there’s our list! It’s not all-inclusive, but it is a handy start! Is there anything I missed that is on your ‘must-have’ travel list!? 

Wow Wednesday – Hanging in There….

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First, ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY, for goodness sake!

Yesterday my dad and I went all over looking for a new car yesterday and we found one! Well, it’s new to me, at least. I love, love, love it and now I have something more reliable for when I move far far away this weekend. What do ya think? It’s little and affordable, which is mostly why I love it so much.

Speaking of moving, I’m not sure what my deal is but I haven’t slept a wink since Saturday night. I think that this has something to do with moving (and the anxiety that comes with it) and these allergies or cold or whatever this is.


Regardless of how I’m feeling though, I must buckle down and get things done before I move. So things on my to-do list include:

-Picking some things up from Target.
-Cleaning out my car.
-Doing laundry.
-Going to Yoga tonight (must find a way to fit this in… I’m desperate for one last class with this teacher).
-Packing.
-Continue with my apartment search.
-Attend multiple outings with BF.
-Perhaps catch a midnight showing of GI Joe (don’t judge).
-Tons of other things that life throws my way in the meantime.

Also, a quick shout out to Live.Love.Laugh. for giving me the Honest Scrap award! I posted about this award a while back so here is the info for that.