Kelly may have found an online scam she never knew existed and it all started with Ranger Rick! What she thought was a contest to get George to be a junior ranger, turned into spending way too much money to buy votes. Maybe Kelly and Lizz should do a junior car reviewer contest, but make it 100% legit?
Meanwhile, Lizz is seeing memes everywhere reminding her to enjoy all these moments when the kids are little because one day she is going to miss it. But will she really? No better person to ask than Kris! Oh and speaking of the kids being little, if you have little ones in the St. Louis area the next Just Between Friends sale is coming up and Kelly and Lizz have all the details.
Then, it's time to get into the meat of this week's episode with another Side Hustle Summer! Today Kelly chats with Olivia, a.k.a. The Marketplace Mom. If you've ever been nervous about posting items for sale on Facebook Marketplace, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Olivia talks about how she started listing things to sell and how it turned into an excellent side hustle. She'll reveal her listing tips, how to deal with the "Is this still available?" question, what to sell and what to buy on Facebook Marketplace. Plus, she reveals a super easy Ditch the Drive-Thru that will satisfy the entire family.
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NAPTIME KITCHEN'S NEW BOOK IS YOUR MOM STARTER GUIDE
The unofficial third host of the Carpool Podcast is BACK - Kate from Naptime Kitchen! She's got a new book coming out that is about to be your "How To Guide" for all things being an adult. It's called "I Just Wish I Had A Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy" and she took us through the journey of the book came to be and talked a little bit about the special audio interviews you get when you pre-order the book, including one with our very own Kelly!
Since Prime Day has come and gone, Lizz thought this is the perfect time to do a brand new round of Last Two Transactions. First off, is our special guest Kate who finally jumped on the weighted vest train and is loving it. Lizz's life has been changed thanks to the sonic retainer cleaner she finally purchased. Finally, Kelly is the crafting queen thanks to all the craft supplies she had to buy over the last couple of weeks. Plus, Kelly's amazing Facebook Marketplace finds.
Since we have Kate, we must get her latest favorite Ditch The Drive-Thru meals. Right now, she is all about the versatility of a frozen meatball and told Kelly and Lizz some of her favorite ways to use them. Then she shared her frozen enchilada recipe that might be the first entry into Thawgust for 2025!
For all things Naptime Kitchen and pre-order Kate's new book, head to naptimekitchen.com
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FANGIRLING w/ SMALLER SAM PCOS
This week on the Carpool Podcast, Kelly and Lizz are talking to one of their favorite influencers Sam, known as Smaller Sam PCOS, who shares her remarkable weight loss journey and the challenges she faced along the way. Sam, who has lost 255 pounds, discusses her creative fast food hacks and recipes that are lower in calories and higher in protein, making them accessible for everyone. Her story is one of resilience, driven by the need to be healthy for her children amidst personal and family struggles, including her daughter's medical needs and her husband's battle with addiction. Sam's content is celebrated for its authenticity and relatability, offering practical advice for sustainable eating habits. The episode delves into her background with PCOS, her approach to food with her children, and her viral recipes.
Today's episode is brought to you by Clean Simple Eats. Use code 'Carpool10' at checkout to get 10% off your order. CleanSimpleEats.com
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IT'S GIVING PARTY VIBE SIDE HUSTLE
After a holiday weekend, Kelly and Lizz are back for another Side Hustle Summer. Lizz is broadcasting from home, Kelly from her local library It's a whole thing. But the good news is she is perfecting her fish fry and working to become the perfect hostess. Oh, and Tyler built a deck proving once again that the To Do lists work!
Moving on to this week's Side Hustle Summer entries, it's all about the parties! First, they'll talk to moms Maddy and Kendall that turned creating balloon arches for their kid's parties into Balloon Vibes CLT. They share how they got started and advice for anyone looking to get into the balloon business. Then, it's all about the animals with Pony Tails Parties. Suzanne shares how providing ponies for kid parties turned into a thriving petting zoo.
Today's episode is brought to you by Clean Simple Eats. Use code 'Carpool10' at checkout to get 10% off your order. CleanSimpleEats.com
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THE SUMMER 2025 CAR BUYING EPISODE
That's right, you're getting two episodes of The Carpool this week and today's episode is a very special car buying edition of the podcast! The episode features an in-depth discussion on the current car market, including the impact of tariffs on new car prices and the resulting effects on the used car market. Special guest Zach, CEO of Car Edge, provides insights into the importance of understanding vehicle financing, the benefits of leasing electric vehicles, and the challenges of navigating the car buying process. Additionally, the episode introduces Car Edge's tool for accessing original window stickers, aiding consumers in making informed decisions about vehicle features and pricing.
Kelly Stumpe and Lizz St. John are third generation auto-industry experts and best known for reviewing cars from the millennial mom point of view on Instagram and YouTube. As a work from home mom of four, Kelly found herself craving a brain-break and some adult conversation so she convinced her sister Lizz, mom of two to create a podcast to do just that. Join Kelly and Lizz for a dose of entertaining and lighthearted conversation, games, and auto-industry news while they navigate life as business partners, best friends, and sisters.
Your Mom Time Off starts ... now.
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