PLATYPUS SWEAT MILK?!?!

Summary

Podcast Summary: "PLATYPUS SWEAT MILK?!?!" – The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz

Release Date: November 14, 2024

In this engaging episode of The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz, hosts Kelly Stumpe and Liz St. John navigate through a variety of topics that resonate with millennial moms, blending humor, practical advice, and heartfelt moments. From creative household projects to insightful discussions on the auto industry, the sisters offer a blend of lighthearted conversation and meaningful content.

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1. Introduction to Household Projects: The Thankful Turkey (02:00 - 05:00)

Liz excitedly shares her experience with creating a "Thankful Turkey," a project initially intended for her children but ultimately serving as a personal reflection tool.

• Liz: “I’m going to literally, like, take my counter and move the dirty dishes to one side and just make this stupid turkey.” [02:46]
• Kelly: “Kel, that's such a valuable point.” [03:30]

Liz explains how the simple act of making the turkey led to unexpected benefits, such as a cleaner kitchen and a sense of accomplishment.

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2. Exploring Interests and Learning: Dinosaur Fascinations (05:00 - 09:00)

Kelly expresses her newfound interest in dinosaurs, a passion sparked by her son's enthusiasm, leading to a conversation about personal interests and learning new things.

• Kelly: “I enjoy learning about the workings of different dinosaurs.” [01:51]
• Liz: “It's a fun journey to go on.” [08:22]

The discussion highlights the importance of embracing and developing personal interests, even amidst the busy life of motherhood.

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3. Wide vs. Deep Cleaning Strategies (09:00 - 16:00)

The sisters delve into their differing approaches to household chores, categorizing tasks as either "wide" (quick, surface-level cleaning) or "deep" (thorough, time-consuming tasks).

• Liz: “I’m a wide person.” [11:52]
• Kelly: “You're always going to clean your kitchen before you go to bed.” [13:21]

They share practical tips, such as setting a timer for brief cleaning sessions, to manage household responsibilities effectively without feeling overwhelmed.

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4. Jewelry Advice Segment (16:00 - 25:00)

The hosts address listener questions about jewelry choices, particularly concerning engagement and wedding rings. They discuss the flexibility of mixing metal colors and the timeless nature of certain jewelry styles.

• Kelly: “You can 100% mix.” [20:15]
• Liz: “I think gold's trendy.” [21:03]

This segment provides reassurance that listeners need not feel confined to a single jewelry color, encouraging personal expression and versatility in daily wear.

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5. Auto Industry News: Nissan's Struggles and Scout's Comeback (25:00 - 48:00)

Kelly and Liz shift gears to discuss recent developments in the auto industry.

a. Scout SUV's Electric Revival (33:27 - 38:08)

The iconic Scout SUV makes an electric comeback under Volkswagen, sparking mixed reactions from the hosts.

• Liz: “Scout would be a good car model.” [34:22]
• Kelly: “Can we come up with something new other than like an electric off roading car?” [36:28]

They debate the practicality and appeal of electric off-road vehicles, questioning their necessity and utility in everyday family life.

b. Nissan's Financial Challenges (38:08 - 47:42)

Nissan faces significant setbacks, including job cuts and declining market share, leading to a broader discussion on brand loyalty and vehicle preferences.

• Liz: “Nissan's always kind of ebbed and flowed like this.” [42:45]
• Kelly: “The Pathfinder is kind of a... she kind of, like, does it all.” [40:47]

The conversation underscores the importance of flagship models in automotive success and the impact of corporate decisions on consumer trust.

c. Electric Vehicle Mandates Under Political Shifts (44:17 - 48:34)

The potential reversal of EV mandates under a Trump administration raises concerns about the future of electric vehicles.

• Liz: “If they lose that tax credit, they're really expensive.” [47:25]
• Kelly: “Fuel-efficient hybrids.” [48:33]

The hosts express hope for a balanced approach that maintains affordability and accessibility for families considering environmentally friendly options.

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6. Cooking Tips: Ditch the Drive-Thru (48:44 - 51:31)

In a segment designed to inspire listeners to try easy, homemade meals, Kelly shares simple recipes that can replace fast food options.

• Liz: “Wrap it up.” [49:48]
• Kelly: “Don't underestimate honey mustard and don't underestimate cottage cheese and buffalo.” [51:25]

Recipes discussed include honey mustard wraps and a high-protein sweet potato and buffalo chicken dish, emphasizing convenience and nutritional value.

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7. Blake's Besties: Honoring Infant Pregnancy Loss (51:31 - 54:44)

The episode concludes with a heartfelt segment dedicated to infant pregnancy loss. Kelly and Liz read stories submitted by listeners, offering a space for remembrance and support.

• Liz (reading Allie's story): “Listening to the stories for the past two weeks has been so therapeutic.” [53:11]
• Kelly: “It humanizes it when you hear those stories.” [54:03]

This segment highlights the podcast's commitment to providing a compassionate community for listeners dealing with loss, underscoring the importance of sharing and healing through collective experiences.

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Notable Quotes

• Liz on the Thankful Turkey: “I have such joy last night going to bed, seeing my kids, Thankful turkey.” [04:00]
• Kelly on Cleaning Strategies: “You're always going to clean your kitchen before you go to bed.” [13:21]
• Liz on Jewelry Flexibility: “I think gold's trendy.” [21:03]
• Kelly on Electric Vehicles: “Fuel-efficient hybrids.” [48:33]
• Liz on Infant Loss Stories: “It humanizes it when you hear those stories.” [54:03]

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Conclusion

In this episode, Kelly and Liz seamlessly blend everyday motherhood challenges with broader conversations on personal growth and industry trends. Their authentic interactions, combined with practical advice and emotional support segments, make The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz a relatable and enriching listen for millennial moms seeking both entertainment and community.

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Transcript

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The carpool podcast with Kelly.

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So I gotta bend over and put this kid's shoes on. Like, I'm just all about. And that's why I think moms always, like, gravitate towards athleisure because it's. I'm sorry, being the mother's an Olympic sport. Like, I am moving and grooving and.

[A]

Liz, I've just, I've learned a lot. I'm like, oh, you know what? I enjoy learning about the. The workings of different dinosaurs. And I'm just like, why don't I have an interest in like, anything else?

[B]

Your mom time off starts now. Welcome back to the carpool podcast with Kelly and Liz. And we do have the baby girls here, little Libster and little Bologna. And we're chilling, we're hanging. I have huge news.

[A]

Yeah, sorry, what?

[B]

Do you have huge news too?

[A]

No, there was something that I wanted to say, but about what? I've been been about my life lately and I can't remember a single thing that's happened in my life lately.

[B]

Well, I feel like that's kind of what you wanted to say about it.

[A]

No, There was something.

[B]

Anyway.

[A]

No, you. Let's hear your huge news.

[B]

I did the thankful turkey.

[A]

Whoa.

[B]

And I have learned so much about my. This little turkey has. I thought it was for the kids. Turns out it was for me. So if you missed our last episode, I was talking about how the busy toddler shares this thing, and, like, you make a turkey and, like, your kids do feathers. And I was like, I would love to get around to that. But that just seemed. When am I going to have time to sit down and make a turkey and hang it on my wall? And then I said, you know what? I'm going to make the time. I'm going to literally, like, take my counter and, like, move the dirty dishes to one side and just make this stupid turkey. Yeah. And here's what's the incredible thing about it. That night before I went to bed, my kitchen got clean and my turkey was on the wall.

[A]

Kel, that's such a valuable point.

[B]

So. And guess what happened last night? The turkey was on the wall and my kitchen was clean.

[A]

You don't think that tonight the turkey's gonna be on the wall and your kitchen is gonna get cleaned, do you think?

[B]

I do.

[A]

With the way we're trending and it.

[B]

Was just such a good reminder that.

[A]

You'Re always gonna clean your kitchen.

[B]

No. I know this sounds so silly, but now I have such. I had such joy last night going to bed, seeing my kids. Thankful turkey. First of all, no one said mom yet. Which is a sting, okay? Which is a major sting. And I even said, let's think of a person that we're thankful for now. Honestly, their answers suck.

[A]

Like, what are we thankful for?

[B]

Heidi said, the sky. What?

[A]

Okay.

[B]

You know, and then the thing. George is such, like, a first child. He's like. He. He says too much. I'm like, george, that won't fit on a turkey feather. He's like, I'm so thankful for the health of our family and for the love of our God. And for. It's like, george, summarize.

[A]

George. Come on, summarize, George.

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Perfect family. Perfect. Done. But anyway, I made the turkey, and here's also what I'm. Here's. Here's the kind of energy I'm taking into the rest of my life. So I made the turkey, and then I cut. I batched. Cut out all the feathers with construction paper, obviously.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

I'm put it on the wall with painters tape. Just because I'm not going to rip the paint off my walls. I'm just going to save that dang turkey till next year and then all I'll have to do is cut out feathers. I'm not gonna keep the whole thing.

[A]

I don't.

[B]

I'm gonna take a picture of it at the end. At the end of November. I'll see everything they said. Maybe we'll review it next November, maybe we won't. And I'm just gonna save my little turkey that I made and I'll debase, hang them back up on the wall.

[A]

Yeah, it's a good idea.

[B]

So that turkey got done also. Tyler's turkey got done.

[A]

Tyler's turkey looks amazing.

[B]

I'm like, you should sell those.

[A]

Tyler, such a crafty guy.

[B]

He's like, I freehanded it. He freehanded wood. And it looks better than my turkey that I freehand on construction paper. It's really, really good.

[A]

It looks really, really good. I'm noticing that Tyler, Tyler's always been a bit of a grinch when it comes to any holiday. And like Halloween comes around, Hattie comes with this cobweb eye makeup and like Kelly, that's incredible. And Tyler's like, I did it. And now he's. Now he did the jack o lantern and now he's done the turkey. I'm expecting hail, but hay bales stacked upon top of each other for Christmas. I need a snowman.

[B]

At this point, I'm really proud of him.

[A]

He's setting the bar high.

[B]

He's come a long way in, you know, being Mr. Happy Happy, Happy Holidays.

[A]

Happy, happy. Yeah, that's Happy holidays.

[B]

That's what our dad says. Every holiday, doesn't matter.

[A]

Happy, happy.

[B]

He just goes, happy you're happy. What? Okay. And then speaking of turkeys, here's my third turkey point to make. We were talking in the last episode or a couple episodes ago about chickens and their reproduction. And then I was thinking, why don't we eat turkey eggs?

[A]

Yeah, isn't that.

[B]

Have you ever in your life thought about turkey eggs?

[A]

Fascinating. No. I saw this come up when on our shared note and I said, I know she's going to ask, why don't we eat turkey eggs? So I just goo googled turkey eggs. First thing that comes up, why don't we eat turkey eggs?

[B]

Well, I've learned some things because I also did a little prior research. Okay, well one, turkeys aren't as frequent of layers. Okay, so you're talking like One to two eggs a week.

[A]

Okay.

[B]

Versus, like, daily, like, a chicken will give you. And then I guess there's something along the lines of, like, farming turkeys is more expensive, so it, like, doesn't make sense to farm them for eggs.

[A]

Okay. Yeah, I'm reading this. I'm reading this as well. Okay. Yeah, I think. I think we read the same. Modernfarmer.com if there's just so many types of eggs.

[B]

There's duck, there's quail.

[A]

Every bird, really?

[B]

Is it every bird? Every bird.

[A]

Well, and then the reptiles as well. Oh, gosh. I've. That is not saying they eat them, but they lay eggs.

[B]

No, but that's, like, so weird.

[A]

But I don't. But don't you think that, like, reptiles and birds, like, aren't that different, though, because, like, you think about dinosaurs and feathers. They say, yeah, I know you.

[B]

Dinosaurs laid eggs.

[A]

I. Dinosaurs laid eggs. I've. I've never thought more much about dinosaurs until having a son who likes to, like, look at dinosaur books. I've got a lot of questions about the dinosaurs.

[B]

It's a fun. It's a fun journey to go on. Yeah, I like having a dino or an animal obsessed kid because I've. Lear.

[A]

Yeah, it is interesting. And it just also makes me realize, like, I just simply don't have interests in things.

[B]

Totally.

[A]

And I've just. I've learned a lot. I'm like, oh, you know what? I. I enjoy learning about the, The. The workings of different dinosaurs. And I'm just like, why don't I have an interest in, like, anything else or, like, in history or. Well, I mean, I guess chickens and eggs is kind of like the new thing that we're talking about.

[B]

Well, I was thinking about this the other day. I don't remember what we were talking about, but mom, like, brought up a fact about something she knew, like a store, and I was like, why don't I know more facts? Why don't I know more things about things? And then I was like, I'm gonna go. No, hold on. I was like, I'm gonna go, like, find a podcast. Like, I don't want to hear a podcast about, like, I want to just learn about one. I'm gonna use my favorite word. Very granular topic. Like, I want to deep dive on, like, a granular topic of something. Like, I couldn't find the right podcast. I didn't want, like, an interview with, like, you know, a person who does a thing. Like, no, I just want to learn about turkey eggs. What is that podcast I think it could be this one.

[A]

I think it could be this one. And you know what I just said on Google? Random facts. And it gave me this automator. And so I'm just going to, like, look up a random fact.

[B]

Do it.

[A]

Okay, let's see. How strong is a strand of human hair? That's kind of a weird one, but I'll read it and then we'll do another one. A single strand could hold 100 grams, 3 ounces in weight, though combined, the combined hair of a whole head could support 3 or 12 tons or the weight of two elephants. That's not true. Come on.

[B]

I don't. I don't like this. That's like. I don't like. I don't like that fact. I like this one. Platypuses. Sweat milk.

[A]

What?

[B]

Now, a platypus is an interesting animal because they are the only mammal that lays eggs. Did you know that? No.

[A]

What are birds? What are. They're not mammals.

[B]

No, they're birds. Oh, that's like common sense.

[A]

No, no, but like. But like, there's reptiles and there's birds. Oh, birds is just. Is a. Okay, I don't think that's common.

[B]

We'll circle back. Let's not live it. Let's not try to live our content. But curation. But I'm just. I used to listen to. What was that silly podcast called? I think it was, like, called, like, how Stuff Works or something. Is that a podcast?

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Let me look that up. That's what I'm looking for, How Stuff Works. Oh, no. Stuff you should know. That's what it's called.

[A]

Stuff you should know.

[B]

So, like, this is perfect. Stuff you should know. Tornado Alley. Sure. What is Tornado Alley? What is it doing? What is it doing? What's it up to?

[A]

Tornado Alley.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

What are you saying?

[B]

It's like a part of the country that gets a lot of tornadoes.

[A]

Never heard of it.

[B]

You knew that.

[A]

I think we're realizing that I don't maybe know that much anyway. All right, well, I'm gonna start looking up random facts. I think that can be a new. That can be a new segment.

[B]

Yep. Okay. Now, next thing I wanted to say, speaking of the fact that I had a turkey on the wall and my kitchen was clean, I really want to talk about this topic in depth with you. And we've spoken about this. It's wide verse deep. Okay. When it comes to your life, when it comes to the housework, when it comes to your personal life, whatever it is, when you're doing A task, you're either going wide or you're going deep. Hopefully you're married to the opposite of you. I'm a wide person.

[A]

I'm a wide person. Yeah.

[B]

And that means the kitchen's dirty. We have to clean the kitchen. Even if it's like a fake clean. Like, I have to do that.

[A]

It's always a fake clean. It's always a fake make of the bed. It's always a fake clean.

[B]

Because we're going wide.

[A]

We're going wide. We're putting stuff away. We're not scrubbing baseboards.

[B]

Tyler goes so deep to the point where it's annoying because there's so much else to be done.

[A]

Yeah. Yep.

[B]

But I think some days I need to go a little deeper because what the turkey taught me is I'll always be able to go wide.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And I could go wide with my spice cabinet cleaned out, you know?

[A]

Yep.

[B]

I could go wide with that random bag that my mother in law sent last week cleaned out. I could go wide with my car vacuumed out.

[A]

Yeah. You're always going to. If you are the type that can't go to bed with a dirty kitchen, you're always going to clean your kitchen before you go to bed.

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And even if you're not every night, you're going to eventually.

[A]

Yeah, it's going to have to get cleaned eventually. Yeah. I was really, I was really inspired by this the other, the other day because Maddie and I, the kids are both napping and so I was like, great, this is a good opportunity for us to, like, you know, pick up the house. And I'm like thinking that means, like, pick up the toys off the floor and, like, make the bed. He starts cleaning out the closet and I'm like, why are you starting a master bedroom clean out when the bed has not been made yet? And I just, I don't understand. But then, like, he got that done and he doesn't have to do it again. The bed has to be made every day. No, it usually doesn't get made actually.

[B]

But so there's definitely a combination. But I was reading in the carpool Facebook page, it was that thread that I talked about last time about just like trying to keep up with housework. And there's honestly a lot of. There was a lot of good tips in there. But one person said, which I like, love that they took this tip from my, from me and like, now I'm taking the tip, but they do like my 20 minute timer thing that dad taught us every night, but they do it on like some, like some deep thing.

[A]

I love it.

[B]

20 minutes deep. And you know what, if you, if you like don't have 20 minutes in, you just do 10, but just pick, pick one micro anxiety deep thing. And she said what I really like. She goes, it doesn't seem like much, but at the end of the week it all adds up. And I'm like, it does all add up.

[A]

Beautiful. I'm gonna start that.

[B]

Isn't that such a good, like. Yeah, at the end of the week then you accomplish like seven things. And you know me, I like to write them down. So like even like make your list of just like seven things that are just ticking you off. I brought up my spice cabinet. I'm gonna bring it up again because I've got, you know, I put my pepper down and the pepper gets there and then now the spices are on their side. Like my spice cabinet needs to be reorganized. It has to be done. It's driving me crazy.

[A]

So tonight, so good when it's done.

[B]

I'm going to do that. And then when I open up my spice cabinet every single day to grab the salt, it's clean.

[A]

That's a low lift luxury right there. I love that. I love a goal, I love a system. I love a rule, I think more than anything. And the rule is set a timer for 10 minutes, set a timer for 20 minutes and get something done. Is my hospital bag from when I gave birth to Sloan fully unpacked yet? That's not.

[B]

Yeah, that's going to be tonight. That's. That's tonight. And I think you should write them down and like, you know, just look around your house and just like whenever you also like see something, just put it in the notes app in your phone. So like, you have your list. You know what the daily chores are? I don't need to tell you the daily chores.

[A]

Mm, yeah. I've started as, as someone who has like a two story home. It really is tough sometimes because you. Things that need to go upstairs are downstairs and things that need to go downstairs stay upstair. So I have started a laundry basket system where I fill a laundry basket of like if it's on the main floor, I fill it with stuff that I need to take upstairs and like once it's full, then I take it upstairs and then that laundry basket stays upstairs until I have stuff to bring downstairs. And I'm just gonna keep going back and forth because I never have, I'm never not carrying a child up and down the street. So I'm smart I need a basket or of some sort to transport all my things.

[B]

So anyway, that's where we're at. We're going to go deep, you're going to make your turkey and et cetera, et cetera.

[A]

Want to know what I'm thankful for? If we're doing the thankful turkey, you can add this to the feather is just. It's just how much you've learned from an exercise. Like a thankful turkey. It's the gift that keeps on giving.

[B]

I wasn't expecting it. I wasn't expecting it to give so much to me. And I feel like I'm kind of getting my bearings a little bit about having four. And there's something so encouraging about. Well, there's encouraging and inspiring about seeing George and Hattie and looking at Fred and Libby and being like, I just have to get there with you, and then I'll be feeling really good.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And I can see it. Yeah, I can see it.

[A]

Good. I'm very happy to hear that.

[B]

Aside from that, I need you in.

[A]

A good spot, Kel. I do not like it when you're all, like, frazzled and depressed. You're not really yourself, and it kind of.

[B]

Well, yeah. And most people aren't. Yeah, you know, most people aren't. Yeah, no, I'm feeling good. I'm coming out of it. You know, I've making. I've been making soups weekly, which has really been. You know how I say, like, making a chicken pot pie is like my always, like, my reset when I feel like a bad mom?

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Well, it's kind of. I'm still obviously on my chicken pot pie grind, but I also just, like, love a pot of soup. And I know you're not a soup girl, but, like, I really think you should try to become one because it's such a beautiful thing just to have something on the stove. A bubble.

[A]

No, like, I'm sure it is, but, like, if I'm not interested in eating it, then it's not going to be a beautiful thing. I don't think you can just, like, train yourself to be a soup person. You're either a soup person or you're not.

[B]

And it's just in my genes. From our mother.

[A]

Speaking of being a soup person, our Aunt Lizzie, she brought you those French dips things. She brought me mine today, but she said, I'm so sorry, Elizabeth. I ran out of time and I wasn't able to bring you the soup that I brought. Kelly, I'm like, girl, don't even worry about it. I'm not a soup girl.

[B]

She's not a soup girl. Well, that worked out well for you.

[A]

I know. I'm so excited about it.

[B]

Did she print off the recipe for you?

[A]

She did.

[B]

Such a hat.

[A]

Brought me a stick of butter, you know, so the whole nine.

[B]

So cute. Well, all that to say is I've been into my Sunday soups. If you have any great Sunday soup recipes, send them my way because I'm just really having fun making new ones.

[A]

Love it.

[B]

And I think that's all I really like, had to catch everyone up on turkeys wide verse. Deep soup season. Yeah, I think I'm good.

[A]

Okay. Yeah. Okay. I'm trying to think if I have anything I need to catch up on. Just surviving over here. I think I'm good. Okay. Okay. Well, I was thinking we could maybe do some advice questions.

[B]

Yeah, I think it's been.

[A]

We have some we need to get to.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

Okay. So this comes from Jen. Advice question. Jewelry related. Hi, Kelly and Liz. I'm not the typical demographic of listeners, but hear me out. My boyfriend and I are talking about getting married soon. And your conversation about jewelry on the recent podcast had me wondering. I had this notion in my head, when I commit to a jewelry color on my engagement slash wedding ring, I'm committed to that color of jewelry for life. So it's been a first world problem stressor living rent free in my head, which jewelry color should I commit to? When Kelly mentioned totally changing her jewelry to get her out of her ugly era, it had me wondering, your thoughts on this. Do I need to stick to one jewelry color for life? Can I be mixing metal colors and daily jewelry wear? Does my engagement ring always have to match the rest of my jewelry? I need to know your thoughts.

[B]

This is such a good question.

[A]

You can 100% mix.

[B]

No, you can. I think you can 100%.

[A]

I would say that first.

[B]

Yeah. I have a silver band. You have a. I have a white gold band. Something about saying white gold makes me feel fancy, but my band's white.

[A]

It appears silver, but it's silver.

[B]

What color is yours? Yours? Just gold.

[A]

Gold? Yeah. I think gold is very trendy right now.

[B]

I think gold's trendy.

[A]

I think things coming well, I think that silver is also trendy at certain times. You know, like mom's. Mom's band was gold and then she got it redone at like their, I don't know, 25 year wedding anniversary and she got it silver and now gold's back in. So like silver was in, silver was out. I think that they come and go. I don't think I would do silver. Okay. Why do you say that?

[B]

I think it's more timeless.

[A]

I think they're both very timeless.

[B]

I. I don't think that my ring will ever look out of style. Like gold I think goes in and more in and out more. Especially like it's a diamond.

[A]

Diamonds are always in style.

[B]

Well, like a diamond with silver white gold. I think it's okay.

[A]

So I will say so. I have a gold band but silver prongs and there is about.

[B]

Good idea.

[A]

The. Well, they told me that they. That they should do that because it makes the diamond like look better.

[B]

When it's.

[A]

The prongs are silver. Like it. I don't know. Something about it like makes it look shinier.

[B]

I don't.

[A]

There was a whole reason behind it. So maybe there is something about it being silver. But I think like you can easily have a silver. I mean you have a silver wedding ring and then wear gold jewelry majority of the time.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

So you're certainly like whatever you go with like with your wedding band, you're certainly not committed to it.

[B]

Certainly not. Did you ever buy silver jewelry to get out of your Ugliera?

[A]

No, it's. It's been slipping my mind. It's been slipping my mind.

[B]

Well, I think you look beautiful today.

[A]

Well, my acne is getting better so that's a blessing. Still not totally gone, but it's not quite as.

[B]

I just wonder what like a silver hoop could do for you.

[A]

I don't need to add to my Amazon cart.

[B]

Yeah, you do. Okay, what's next? Do you have advice question?

[A]

Yeah, I do. What are you. Sloan is just like really not cooperating.

[B]

It's tough when they leave the sleeping new boarding stage and now they're in just the like I'm like I have. I have a wake window stage. Like not my favorite to be honest.

[A]

No, it's. It's a tough. It's a tough time. Okay. Advice. Grandpa car. Hello. I wanted to reach out for some advice. However, it's not for myself but for my dad. He has absolutely loved his 2014 Ford Flex. It has a lot of miles on it and he's starting to look for a new vehicle. He is 71 but a pretty active guy. He golfs two to three days a week on and regularly has all three of his grandkids in the car. Two eight year olds in boosters and a five year old forward facing and a five point harness. My dad would buy another Flex hands down if they still Sold them. He likes the trunk space, but that is lower to the ground. More like a minivan. That makes it easier for him to load and unload the car with groceries, golf clubs, grandkids. Do you have any suggestions for a few vehicles that might meet his needs? He wants to buy new and stay under 45 to 50.

[B]

I think he should buy used and buy a newer Ford Flex. Yeah, that's honestly what I think. I think they stopped making it in 2019. So, like, you have. And you have a 2014. So go find a 2019 Ford Flex. I mean, it's a unique car.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And I just think, like, if I recommend. What budget does he want to stand there?

[A]

40, 45 to 50.

[B]

I just know what he's gonna say. Like, I've sold cars to this man before. He's just, like, not gonna like the trunk space of any of the SUVs. I don't think. I think he's gonna miss, like, the Flex.

[A]

Really.

[B]

I would almost tell him to go look at a minivan, but I don't think he's gonna like that. Maybe he doesn't care. If he just wants, like, the ultimate grandpa mobile.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

I mean, if I had to say an SUV under 40.

[A]

50.

[B]

But new 50. Yeah, 50, but now. And like, he probably wants a three row. I mean, maybe probably tell him.

[A]

I'm.

[B]

Really struggling with this one, as you can tell.

[A]

Well, it's not really your. Your usual question.

[B]

I'd probably tell him an atlas, but I think he's going to say, I don't know. I just don't feel like I have the same room that I have in my flax. And I think we'll be back to square one. And I think he also. Why does he want to buy new?

[A]

I don't know why he wants to buy new.

[B]

He obviously keeps his cars for a long time. I just think like a 20, 19 low miles. He knows how to take care of it.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

He can have one more hoorah with the Flex and then he can get like, you know, then. Then he can get his next car.

[A]

Yeah. Okay. Maybe it'll make it easier. Will it make it. Does that car seat situation, like, stress you out at all? It will be easier when kids are.

[B]

I think it needs a three row. I think he needs a three row because, like, that's a hard three across combo. Two boosters and a forward, like, so I think he. That's why thinking three row.

[A]

Okay. All right. Well, there you go.

[B]

You know what was so weird when I would sell cars to somebody who, like, and I'm so sorry to bring this up, like on the tail. Tail end of, like, I'm not saying this about this story just reminded me of it is I would like sell cars to someone and be like, yeah, this will be the last car I'll ever buy. Because they were like an old, like an older person.

[A]

Yeah. That was bad timing for you to say that.

[B]

Well, I didn't mean it like, I mean, 71, he's kicking. He's very active. He's going to live her forever. He's probably going to have three more forward flexes.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

But I'm just saying, like, it'd be a very older person and they keep their cars for a long time. Like, yeah, it's the last car I ever buy. Like, how do you want that titled? It was just, it was just an awkward. I. It was an awkward thing that people tell you when they're buying a car. Yeah.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And people say all the time, like, oh, I'll die in this house. Like people. I mean, yeah, I'm freaking saying that about my house. Like, oh, no, I'll just die in this house. People say, tell me that about their car.

[A]

Yeah, that's a tough thing to. I don't even know how to respond to you telling that story. That would be a tough thing to respond to.

[B]

The oldest car. I know, it was a tough thing. The oldest car I ever got traded in. So I was selling this was in 2016 and I got traded in 1996. So the 20 year old car, that's how long these people kept their car for.

[A]

Yeah. Yeah. That's a real.

[B]

And so they said, yeah, this. We're going to die in this BMW X3.

[A]

What a. What a car to die in, though.

[B]

What a car to die in. Well, they traded in infinity and I still have the key.

[A]

What do you mean you have the key?

[B]

I kept it. Well, it went to the junkyard. Like, we didn't sell it. They salvaged it and I kept the key. And it's this like, metal key. Have I ever shown it to you? No, it's this metal. I mean, it's a metal key that has infinity engraved in it. It looks like a house key and it's a car key. Like it's crazy.

[A]

Okay, that's interesting. I didn't know that. Okay, Cal, we have one more advice question. Just because we're kind of killing it right now. Hi, ladies. Wanted your take on something. I'm two months postpartum and attempting a closet clean out while in maternity leave, obviously not the easiest task. Are we holding onto clothes that don't fit now but might again someday? What are your fav. What about our favorite clothes from our thinnest eras with very slim chance of ever fitting again, but not impossible. I hate storing old clothes, but also find it hard to give up some of these things. I totally get it.

[B]

And first of all, people are like, why would you do a closet clean out two months postpartum? I think it's the perfect time, truthfully, I do. Because, yes, things aren't going to fit, but you're going to look at clothes a lot differently now. And once you, especially if it's your first one, like, once you enter that postpartum era stage, like, if you didn't think it was comfortable before you had a baby, guess what? Then trash it. Yeah, it's. It's never going to be comfortable again.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Even if, like, it's just I. And I think it's so horrible to go into a closet of clothes that don't fit you.

[A]

It's a very bad feeling to look at a closet of clothes and not feel like anything's going to work. I also went, I would also, when you're going through and cleaning out, just think about where you wore this pre baby and like, will you be in that life again? I really went through a time when I. I would say it was probably when I moved to Dallas or maybe once I got. I got pregnant. There was just like a time where, like, I had all these, like, going out, like, clubbing clothes. I had not gone out clubbing in forever. And I was like, why am I holding on to these? This does not fit my lifestyle anymore. I don't go out in the same way that I used to. So even though this looks so cute on me, or I loved this outfit or I had so much fun and I'm like, emotionally attached to this. It no longer is functional or serves a purpose in my life. So, like, club clothes that are cute, goodbye. You no longer are in my life.

[B]

So my advice is you can keep some of your favorite also. But don't, like, put pressure on yourself to be like, oh, gosh, I need to get rid of this. Because I get it. You hold, you have sentimental value till close and, like, one day you'll look at it and you'll be like, I'm ready to go with her. But you don't have to rush that. You don't have to rush that. But I would give her a good old clean out and I wouldn't keep things that you don't absolutely love. And, you know, I kind of say, like, before I had kids, I was like a size four. I don't think I'll honestly ever be a size four again. I think I'm like, I was a two, four. I'm very comfortable as a six, six, eight. But if I ever do get back to a four, I'm not gonna put on my crusty jeans from 2014.

[A]

No.

[B]

So I'll go buy a new jeans then.

[A]

Yeah, totally.

[B]

That's that on that. So I would just say, and I'm with Liz. Like, it's not just what fits you. It's like, what fits your lifestyle. Because, like, the next. Here's what the next five years of my life looks like. I'm nursing a baby. Okay. That I'm baby wearing. Okay. Then I'm holding a toddler.

[A]

Mm.

[B]

I'm holding a toddler.

[A]

The skirts, you know, the short mini skirts aren't really cutting it for you right now.

[B]

Even, like, a dress. Like, I don't want to wear a dress to, like, a family party until Libby is Hattie's age.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Because I wouldn't want to, like, wear a dress and pick up Fred right now. Like, that's not comfortable unless I like, for, like, a flowy dress. Like, are you kidding? No way.

[A]

Mm.

[B]

So I gotta bend over and put this kid's shoes on. Like, I'm just all about. And that's why I think moms always, like, gravitate towards athleisure, because it's. I'm sorry. Being the mother's an Olympic sport. Like, I am moving and grooving.

[A]

It is a contact sport.

[B]

It's a contact. It's a contact sport.

[A]

Mm.

[B]

So, yeah, Jinx.

[A]

Yeah. I think that you can do a clean out. Like, an initial clean out. Like, you're only two months postpartum. Like, things might fit you six months from now, a year from now. And I think you can do it again later and be like, yeah, I've never reached for this and throw stuff away. Just, like, give yourself the freedom to get donate clothes that maybe you enjoyed love. Today's episode is brought to you by Element. Ladies, are we staying hydrated in our busy lives of keeping everyone else alive and well? It's so important to make sure you're taking care of you, and Element can help you do that. Element is a zero sugar electrolyte drink mix and sparkling electrolyte water. Each stick pack delivers a meaningful dose of electrolytes free of sugar, artificial colors, or any other dodgy ingredients. Element is formulated for anyone on a mission to restore health through hydration. Electrolytes are a key component of healthy hydration. When your electrolyte levels are all dialed in, you can expect improved cognitive function, less headaches, regulated digestion, and hydrated skin, just to name a few. We have a special offer for our listeners. Get your free Element sample pack with any [e-mail] Carpool that's D R I N K L M N T.com Carpool also try the new Element Sparkling, a bold 16 ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water. Today's episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth Gift Cozy Earth this Christmas. Or better yet, receive Cozy Earth this Christmas. The holidays are best spent lounging at home in the most comfortable pajamas imaginable. Cozy Earth's pajamas are designed for those cherished moments of relaxation, ensuring you feel cozy and stylish all season long. Having a comfy, cute and matching pajama set is truly such a low lift luxury. As a mom and something that I look forward to every single night, Cozy Earth products are high quality and ethically made. They hold themselves to the highest standard when it comes to feel, utility and performance. Cozy Earth's pajamas are a great gift for your mom, your sister, your friend, or yourself. And I'm excited to say that we have a 40% off code right now. So visit cozyearth.com carpool and use our exclusive 40 off code carpool to give the gift of luxury this holiday season. And if you get a post purchase survey, say that you heard about Cozy Earth from this podcast. Wrap the ones you love in luxury with Cozy Earth. Okay. Well, Kel, are you ready for industry news?

[B]

I am ready for industry news where I spill the hot tea going on in the auto industry. Kind of some crazy stories happening. I'm going to start with this one. The iconic Scout SUV is back. Did we talk about this? Yes, a long time ago.

[A]

Yes.

[B]

Okay, well, they had their big reveal. We didn't get invited. Ouch. Nurse Shan would have probably loved to have gone to that. Yeah, the iconic Scout SUV is making an electric comeback under Volkswagen. So if you remember, Scout used to be a model within Volkswagen. Now they're bringing the Scout name back. So it's not the Volkswagen Scout. Scout is now a car manufacturer under Volkswagen's umbrella.

[A]

Not a big fan of that, but okay.

[B]

And they're bringing it back in an electric way with two with an SUV called the Scout Traveler and a pickup truck called the Scout Terra. First of all, I like the name Scout.

[A]

I like the name Scout.

[B]

Scout would be a good car model.

[A]

I agree.

[B]

Both vehicles will get a brand new. Both vehicles will be either full ev. Full EV or. Or a range extended ev. They look like Arabian.

[A]

Let me look it up. What's.

[B]

Just look them up.

[A]

Okay. Yeah, it looks just like Caribbean.

[B]

So the Travelers retail price will start at 60. The tarot will start around 51.

[A]

Traveler is a good car name.

[B]

Traveler is a good car name. Travelers are a car name. This is interesting, the Scout history. Here's something that we can learn. Scout was first introduced by a company called international harvester in 1961, which makes the red tractors.

[A]

Mm.

[B]

If you are a farm family, you're very much like a red tractor family or a green tractor family or a blue tractor family.

[A]

What about a yellow tractor family?

[B]

I don't. Caterpillar. We don't speak to them.

[A]

Oh.

[B]

Don't know much about them. We're a red tractor family, like to.

[A]

The point where I went to school in Peoria, so.

[B]

Okay. Anyway, it was originally a two door SUV that competed with the likes of Jeep and the Bronco and feature things like a fold down windshield, chunky bun, chunky buttons and a removable hard top. So anyway, now they're trying to like come back with this off roady electric suv.

[A]

I mean, I think, I think it's cool.

[B]

I think it's. It looks cool. I actually think it's better looking than the Rivian in a way. It just is a little sleeker, a little less like. A little less just the Rivian headlights. You're either there or you're not.

[A]

Like.

[B]

Yeah, you're either there or you're not. With Rivian headlights. Yeah, I just. I don't know, it feels a little. And I. I mean, I guess they're. People are buying them. People are excited about them, but I'm just needing like something. Can we come up with something new other than like an electric off roading car? Like now you're just. I'm just tired of these and isn't it. I mean, what. Yeah, to me, like it's such a stupid idea, which I'm the idiot in the room, obviously.

[A]

But.

[B]

So you want me to take an electric car with a range to a remote location to off road? Like what am I missing here?

[A]

Yeah, I know.

[B]

Is that what you want? And then so it's like that's obviously not what people are using it for. So can you just stop and can you call it what it is? Which is a grocery getter?

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And that's what I said. And I said what I said.

[A]

I know. Maybe we need to get like an off roader on the podcast or like, someone who, like, does this and like.

[B]

See if totally get it off road or on the.

[A]

I just think we get, like, so stuck in our little bubble of family cars, which is like, hello, a niche. It's like the whole kind of the whole point. But I think that I would love to hear other perspectives from people who look for things other than like, car seat capability and like, cup holders in their car.

[B]

I totally agree. I have some contacts I'll make. I'll do some, some reaching, some outings, actually. I'll have Matty do it. Like, we need like, a good off roader and I want to hear what that's like. Do you, like, get together? Do you guys, like, pack a snack, pack a meal? Is it getting to it?

[A]

Yeah. Yeah. Where are you going? Are you camping once you get there? Is it just like a day trip?

[B]

Is it a day? Truthfully, I don't know.

[A]

I don't know either. I actually know nothing about off roading.

[B]

That's so interesting. I mean, we've done it a few times, but.

[A]

Well, no, we've like, done it when it's like, been like a course has been set up.

[B]

But I don't think that's what they do, Liz.

[A]

They go to courses that are set up? No.

[B]

They go to courses that are set up.

[A]

No, they're go. They. I, I don't think so. I think they're, like, going to areas that, where they could get in, like, a sticky situation.

[B]

I just don't know. Like, why would you take your brand new car to a sticky situation?

[A]

I don't know.

[B]

What am I missing?

[A]

I don't know.

[B]

Obviously I'm missing something. By the way, that's the scouts back. Yeah. Okay, next story. Oh, Nissan. Nissan's in trouble. This is sad. Nissan's in trouble. Nice. This is from Fox Business. Nissan to cut 9,000 jobs and reduce the CEO's monthly pay by 50% as company faces a severe situation. Now. The CEO offered to immediately begin forfeiting half of his monthly compensation, which, like, how much was your monthly compensation? If, like, it's that significant.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Nissan Motor announced that it will be taking urgent measures to turn around its business model after results from the first half of the fiscal year in 2024. In a news release early Thursday morning, the company said it's facing a severe situation which and lay out a plan to achieve healthy growth, which includes reducing fixed costs. By 1.9 billion. And variable costs by 649 billion while maintaining a healthy cash flow. In order to achieve this goal, Nissan said it will cut global production capacity by 20% in its global workforce by 9,000.

[A]

Whoa, that's sad.

[B]

That's a lot of jobs. That's a lot. A lot of jobs. And so then I looked up, I was like, well. And like, nissan, like, what are you doing? Like, you know, it's just. Hold on. Yeah, my camera roll. Did I not screenshot that? I'm gonna be so mad at myself. No, because I freaking looked up. Then I started looking up turkey eggs.

[A]

You hate. You hate it when that happens.

[B]

Talk about something else, Elizabeth. Talk about the Nissan Pathfinder. You're such a big fan.

[A]

I am such a big fan of the Nissan Pathfinder. It's working really well for my family. I don't currently have the bench. I wish I did, because the trunk space without the third row down just, like, is not cutting it for my double stroller or really, you know, much else. So that's a bummer for me. But the Bench is available on the highest trim, so that is one of the reasons that I love the Pathfinder. The Pathfinder is kind of a. She kind of, like, does it all. And it's kind of crazy because she has sunshade, she has ceiling vents, she has the bench on the highest trim, and she has cup holders on the door, which is something that you really don't realize is so important until you don't have them. Like, when I went from my Pathfinder to a Telluride, I was like, it really changed my life in kind of a terrible way because they. I feel like I'm in the same car when I'm driving them, to be honest with you. But it's really that loading and unloading of the toddler and not being able to put my phone in the cup holder of the Pathfinder. So. Okay, did you find it now?

[B]

I did. Okay. So first of all, I've got to say, like, this, like, new Google, like, AI overview thing, it's so interesting to me. Have you seen. Noticed it? You know, worried about, like. But I know, but, like, as someone who relies heavily on SEO for their business, it's like you're supposed to click on my article to learn about this, not, like, have this AI generated thing. Yeah, but, you know, you gotta. You gotta adapt. Anyway, Nissan car sales are declining. So the first quarter of 2022, Nissan sales decreased by 29.6%. Nissan has. So, like, the sales are Down. Sales are down significantly. In the first half of 2024, Nissan US market share fell 5 to. Fell to 5.8%, a 1.9% decrease from five years ago, which is significant. We're talking about these big of numbers. They have a huge, large amount of inventory with a market day supply of 135 days. And when you say market day supply, you're saying like it would take them 135 days to sell. All the Nissan's out there, like a Toyota Grand Highlander has like a negative one market day supply because like they can't even keep them in stock. 38% of all Nissan dealerships are reporting losses. Tough.

[A]

Yeah, tough.

[B]

Nissan has been offering large discounts and incentives to try to move cars out of the showroom. In March, Nissan spent an average of 37, 3700 per vehicle.

[A]

Whoa.

[B]

Yeah. So.

[A]

So could you be getting a good deal on a Nissan right now?

[B]

So you could be getting a good deal on a Nissan? Yes. And I talked to dad because my, our dad owns a Nissan store and I'm like, what is the deal with Nissan? And he said, he told me, and more or less words, that Nissan's always kind of ebbed and flowed like this. And they just have never really had like a great like flagship car, you know?

[A]

Yeah, okay. Yeah.

[B]

And they've just never totally like hit a giant home run. Like you look at Kia and like Kia came out with the Telluride and it was just a pop fly home run. And then they did the carnival and the carnival was really good.

[A]

Yeah, yeah.

[B]

And you know, like gm, they have their flagships, they've got their trucks and they've got their full size SUVs which sell very well. And there's a lot of money in those cars.

[A]

I just think, I'm so confused why the Palisade and the Telluride are so hot and like the Pathfinder is not getting the same amount of love.

[B]

And Elizabeth, that's, that's where I think Nissan, like just give, give me a ring. Like, I, we have ideas. You're. That should be the. I don't.

[A]

I.

[B]

Well, I shouldn't say I have ideas other than what we're doing, but like, let's just. That's the car, the Pathfinder's car.

[A]

Really good.

[B]

So we need to get that message out more. And I, I like the, I like the Palisade until you ride just as much. Like, truthfully, those are like my three little babies. Like those are my little triplets. And the Atlas is a Little above them for, like, car seat reasons. But, like, those are my little babies.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

I don't know what the deal is. We'll see what this new armada brings. But, you know, it's also the kind of thing where it's like you bring out a new car, you spend all this money to market it, like, then you kind of go in the red for a while. So anyway, Nissan, I'm genuinely rooting for you. Same can say that with my whole chest. Okay, here's our next story. And I am not an expert in this.

[A]

Okay.

[B]

I'm not an expert in this. I'm an expert in all things family cars. But I do want to touch on this topic because we've spoken so much about electric vehicles over the last, over the last couple of years, and there is some rumblings about, like, what a Trump president presidency is going to do to electric vehicles. Okay. Because, like, a lot of the mandates that were put in place were under the Biden administration to encourage manufacturers to produce these cars. So if those get reversed, which is likely, they will, what that means for the electric car market. But then like, the whole, like, just. I feel like I'm on a reality show of it all is, it's like, but now Trump has old Elon Musk in his ear.

[A]

I know.

[B]

So it's like, so will all these get. So will all these get reversed? It's just like, kind of interesting. So, yeah, this is a story from Autoblog. I'm going to read a little bit of the article because it's much more eloquent than I am. But one of, like, the primary things that may get overturned is regulation on tailpipe admissions. So while this regulation only mandates automakers to reduce vehicle emissions, it effectively requires them to produce more EVs and plug in hybrids to meet the outline emission standards. So car manufacturers are set with like, hey, your average has to be at X amount of emissions. I don't know what it is. Let's say it's 25. So what a lot of these manufacturers do is they come out with electric cars or hybrid cars to drive that average down. Which is why you had something like the Chevy Bolt, which, like, wasn't a very good car, but it had such good fuel economy that then they could still get away with having these trucks because, like, it kind of like broke down the average.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

So if that goes back, they would basically be easing the pressure on automakers to meet current EV emission goals by transitioning to EVs. Then there's the question of the tax Credit. So right now you get a 7,500 tax credit on new electric cars that meet the requirements. They have to have X amount of the vehicle has to be built here and has to be X under X amount of a certain price point. And it's been really good for the EV market. And I actually truthfully hope, Hope that that doesn't go away, because without it, EVs are way too expensive. Like, if you lose that tax credit, they're really expensive. So. But people are predicting that it will go away based on, like, what they think the Trump administration will do. So there's just like, we'll. I'll watch it. I'm gonna. I. This is what I will learn about. I will learn more about this in a very bipartisan way, because I just do think it's very interesting. And I think, unfortunately, one of the biggest takeaways from it is going to be, you gotta remember, car manufacturers are there to make money.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

So, like, they'll tell you. I mean, I'm not saying that there was no good intent behind, like, trying to produce some electric vehicles, but it was also because they were mandated to do it and they got a ton of money to do it.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

So, like, if the incentives go away and we've already seen it happening. We've already seen people being like, actually, we're not going to be ollie V by 2035.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Actually, we're going to focus more on the hybrids. Like, we've already seen that trend coming. And I just. It's. It's unfortunate, though, when. When things like that trickle down and then affect, like, your car affordability.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

You know, so.

[A]

Well, we will keep an eye. I'm sure that a lot is going to. Is going to change, so I'll be kind of curious to see what the. Actually does end up happening. But, you know, the carpool podcast is going to keep you posted. Yeah.

[B]

And there's also just. I mean, I know I follow people on Instagram who are very pro ev, very anti ev, and it's just like anything in politics. It's like you don't really know who you want to believe because they both think that they're right, you know, so I'm not gonna take that stance on it. I'm just gonna focus more on, like, what it means for you as a consumer.

[A]

Totally.

[B]

I think what it will probably mean is, which I hope. Because I think it's a better. I think. I think it is better is less emphasis on just on expensive. I'm sorry, expensive EVs and more emphasis on fuel efficient hybrids.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

For families. And that's that on that. So anyway, that's industry news where I spilled the hot tea going on in the auto industry. Liz, we've ditched the drive thru.

[A]

Yes. It's time for Ditch the drive thru, where we give you an easy dinner recipe to mix it up to get you out of your dinner rut.

[B]

I know what Sloan's having.

[A]

Sloan is never satiated, apparently. I saw this on Instagram, and it couldn't be simpler. And I'm almost embarrassed to bring it as a ditch to the drive thru, but I think that's also kind of the point of ditch the drive thru. And it was this girl who's just, like, showing, like, here's what me and my husband, like, late, like me and my lazy husband make for dinner. I'm like, I'm intrigued. So I made it yesterday as, like, my 3pm snack when I'm just, like, starving and I need something quick. It's so simple. I hate to say I'm bringing chicken nuggets, but I'm essentially bringing chicken nuggets.

[B]

Okay, Doug demuro.

[A]

I know. I feel I'm so Doug demuro right now. No. So you're gonna get your. Whatever, your chicken nuggets of choice, air fry them or however you heat them up, get a wrap, put them on the wrap, put some shredded cheese on the wrap, and top it with some honey mustard. Wrap it up.

[B]

No, no, it's. The honey mustard makes it different. The honey mustard makes it fun and unique.

[A]

I know. I know, Kel. I made it y. And it was so good. And I just forget about wraps and.

[B]

I forget about honey mustard. Why am I having.

[A]

I know why.

[B]

Like, Cause if I go to a restaurant and they have honey mustard, like, it's on. It's on. It's on the table.

[A]

And in case you don't know how to make honey mustard, you just combine honey and mustard, and that's truly it. Do not go and buy honey mustard at the store. Because you don't. That's really all that it. That's really all that it is.

[B]

Stop. I love honey mustard, Kel.

[A]

I'm literally, like, going to go make it right now. I'm like, my mouth is kind of watering.

[B]

It was so good. My mouth is watering. You know what else I love? Honey mustard? A little pork. I'm gonna make pork chops with a side of honey mustard.

[A]

Totally. I love pork and honey mustard.

[B]

Well, here's my hyper fixation meal that I've been having I posted on my Instagram story yesterday. It sounds gross until it's not. And it's so high protein. So sweet potato, honestly, optional shredded buffalo chicken. Here's how you make your buffalo chicken, people. You put in the crock pot with a little buffalo sauce and then you shred it.

[A]

Done.

[B]

Put it in the fridge. Meal prepped. So sweet potato, buffalo chicken, cottage cheese topped with more hot sauce. And it's just like a creamy chicken. It's good. It's. It's like, I like all those foods. Why wouldn't I like them together?

[A]

Yeah, totally. I know that does sound pretty good.

[B]

So we're trying. So we're killing it. So those are two just like very simple meals to have.

[A]

Go try them. Don't underestimate honey mustard and don't underestimate cottage cheese and buffalo. Check.

[B]

And if you don't have your own dish, the drive through because clearly we need help, you can do so at hello atthekarma official dot com.

[A]

Okay, cow. Well, now it is time for Blake's Besties where we honor Infant Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month by reading the stories of babies that we lost. Too soon. We have two stories that we're going to read. This is what the rest of the episode is going to be. So if you don't want to listen, you can turn it off. No. Okay. You want to go first or should I?

[B]

Yeah, I would love to go first. Okay. Okay. This comes from Allie. Hey, Kelly and Liz. I'm writing to share just how much Blake's Besties currently means to me. I had my first miscarriage on 102924 at the 10 week appointment and he did a DNC on 11 1. Obviously it's very fresh and I'm still overwhelmed with grief. We have a 4 year old and took family photos on 1026 to use for our Christmas card and pregnancy announcement. That was three days before she lost the baby. I had to email our photographer and ask her to not send the photos due to the fresh grief. That's tough. Honestly, I didn't think I would be able to listen to Blake besties, but have been feeling super alone and found comfort listening even going through it so recently. So many people seem to downplay the loss, sharing that it happens so often. Listening to the stories for the past two weeks has been so therapeutic. I wish I had a lighthearted story to share for the podcast, but unfortunately I'm still starting at the Costco. Sorry, but unfortunately I'm still staring at the Costco size cinnamon toast crunch I craved two weeks Ago and now can't stomach. Thank you both for the light heart for highlighting this segment. I honestly might go back and listen to the segments from last year as well. Love, Ali. I'm Ally. I'm sorry I butchered that. I'm so bad at reading.

[A]

Not her strong suit.

[B]

Not my strong suit.

[A]

But I wanted to share this one because while we do say like we, we want to read Blake's Besties so we can like honor the, you know, the good memories you have. Sometimes you don't have anything good or positive to say and like, that's okay too.

[B]

I love that they've been helpful to her and that's just like, I mean, anything I can do. Yeah, you know, I mean, I can't send everyone a chicken pot pie. So like, if we can just do this as a way to. Yeah, I agree. Just like let you know you're not alone. And I think we've come, so we've come so far as a society as far as like talking about, talking about it, but I think it's just, I think it humanizes it when you hear those stories, you know?

[A]

Yeah. I mean, and we're only reading two each episode. Like our inbox is full with stories as like so unfortunately to say.

[B]

And I, yeah, because everyone passes around the 1 and 4. 1 and 4. But I, I think it's so much more when you, when you hear, hear the story. So thank you. And I mean that's, that's really hard. And if you're listening, I agree. Like, I'm happy you didn't get the photos that day, but like, I hope your photographer does give you the photos eventually because you may be in a place that's a photo that you want to have.

[A]

Yeah, that's so true.

[B]

You know, that's so true.

[A]

Okay, I'm going to read one now. This comes from Sterling. Hi ladies. This time last year, my bestie and longtime carpool mom supporter shared with me her podcast. She mentioned the segment for Blake's Besties and said I should submit my daughter's story. I was a little too late and missed the cut off to be read on the podcast. I also would like to say how much I love your podcast and have not missed one episode. I wanted to submit again in hopes at this time her story could be featured on the pod. I'm always so excited to share about our daughter, Vivian Hope Driver, who we call Vivi. She was stillborn at 40 weeks. She was diagnosed at our 20 week anatomy scan with trisomy 18 and we were told the unfortunate news that she would most likely not live long, if at all, outside of me. It was truly the honor of my life to carry her for 40 weeks. Her life brought so many blessings to ours, one of which being that her big brother Benjamin knows heaven is a real place and has seen the grace and mercy that God gives us when we are walking through the inconceivable. My favorite memory of her was at one of her ultrasounds when she flipped us the bird, letting us know that she had some sass like her mama and a little humor like her daddy. We all cried laughing in the room that day. Here is the pic. Happy to report that Vivi girl is a big sis now, too. We welcome Maxwell Peter Driver. Almost two years exactly after having Bibby. They share the same birth month now, so April does not sting quite so strong. I always. It always gets me when mothers say, like, it was such an honor to have carried you. Yeah, like that. Yeah, like, wrenches me every single time. But it's like, it is such an honor because, like, you did get that, like, close connection with them, which, like, is so sad to say that, like, you know, like, dads don't get that opportunity. Like, I feel like dads don't even always get that close to their babies until they're, you know, can interact a little bit more. But, like, as mothers, we just, like, immediately have such a physical attachment to them. Like, they live inside of us for, like. Like, even when they're out of the womb, like, their cells are still a literal part of us. So I just think it's really beautiful when you look at it, and just, like, the way of being honored to have carried. So that is our Blake's Besties for this week.

[B]

If.

[A]

Or this episode. If you want to submit your own story, you can run into hello atthecar momofficial.com and that is going to be our episode.

[B]

All right, thank you guys so much for listening, and we'll talk to you next time. Bye. Thank you for listening to the carpool podcast with Kelly and Liz. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an episode. And if you enjoyed riding with us, tell everybody you know there's room in the car for everyone.