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Zoë and Kaylee in front of the red Toyota RAV4 we reviewed

Toyota RAV4 Adventure All Wheel Drive AWD Review

August 21, 2018 //  by Brian Johnson

We reviewed the brand new 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure All Wheel Drive and what a rad little SUV it is. The RAV4 Adventure Looks The first thing that …

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Category: Family LifeTag: car reviews

Front angle of Toyota Highlander Hybrid with green mountains in the background

How the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Won My Heart

March 26, 2018 //  by Chrystal Johnson

We've been shopping for an all wheel drive SUV for a few months now. Read about our experience driving the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. It's a fantastic …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Side of the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: From the Mountains to the Beach and Back

February 22, 2018 //  by Chrystal Johnson

The last month or so has been an absolute whirlwind in my world. Winter always is, but it has been even more so this year. Before last year, we …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Front angle view of blue Toyota Tacoma in front of the forest

Moms Have Fun Off-Roading in the Toyota Tacoma TRD 4X4 Sport

January 26, 2018 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Have you ever wanted to go off roading on your own? Read all about my adventure off-roading in the Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Sport - all by …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Mazda CX-9 at sunset

Shopping for the Best Family SUV: Mazda CX-9 Review

November 26, 2017 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Are you shopping for the best family SUV with all wheel drive? Check out our review of the Mazda CX-9 to see if it's right for you.  If you've …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Side of the Mitsubishi Outlander with mountains and trees in the background

Shopping for the Best AWD SUV: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

November 12, 2017 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Are you shopping for the best AWD SUV on the market? Read our review of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander GT to see if it has the features your family …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Side view of gray Mazda3 with nature in the background

Santa Barbara Roadtrip in the 2017 Mazda3 Grand Touring

April 21, 2017 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Are you in the market for a new car? Check out my experience driving the 2017 Mazda3 Grand Touring on a roadtrip to Santa Barbara.  Normally …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Kia Sedona in the mountains

Kia Sedona: The Ultimate Family Roadtrip Vehicle

November 9, 2016 //  by Brian Johnson

Are you looking for the ultimate family roadtrip vehicle? Then you need to drive a Kia Sedona. This minivan is spacious, comfortable and has all the …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Front view of white Kia Soul in parking lot

Is the 2016 Kia Soul Right for You?

September 23, 2016 //  by Chrystal Johnson

It's been 2 years since I last drove a Kia Soul. Last month I had the opportunity to drive a 2016 Kia Soul for a week, and I have to say it was pretty …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Blue Mazda CX-5 in driveway

2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD: A Great Compact SUV for Families

May 17, 2016 //  by Chrystal Johnson

I have had the pleasure of test driving many SUVs and Compact SUVs over the last few years. I have very much enjoyed some of them and others have …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

White Kia Sorento with the mountains and lake in the background

2016 Kia Sorento SXL: Nearly Perfect for Our Lifestyle

October 27, 2015 //  by Chrystal Johnson

A couple years ago, I had the opportunity to drive the 2014 Kia Sorento and absolutely fell in love with it. If I could have kept that Kia Sorento, I …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Front of a white Hyundai Azera Limited

Family Trip to Vegas in the Hyundai Azera Limited

September 10, 2015 //  by Brian Johnson

The Hyundai Azera Limited was the absolute perfect car for our Las Vegas Family Vacation. Sleek and stylish barely begins to describe the all new …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews, las vegas, travel

Red Kia Sportage with grassy fields behind it

Kia Sportage SX: My New Favorite Crossover SUV

July 18, 2015 //  by Chrystal Johnson

I have made no effort to hide how much I love the Kia vehicles I have driven. I finally had the chance to drive the 2015 Kia Sportage SX. It did not …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Gray Hyundai Accent GLS in front of water reservoir

Hyundai Accent: Best Subcompact Car I’ve Driven So Far

July 11, 2015 //  by Brian Johnson

The 2015 Hyundai Accent GLS is one of the best subcompact cars I’ve driven. Usually when I think of a “subcompact” car I’m picturing a super small, …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Front of the Mazda5 on a mountain road

2015 Mazda5 Review: An Affordable Minivan for Families

May 16, 2015 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Do you know how long it's been since Brian and I had the opportunity to spend a weekend away from home without the girls? Well, I think it was …

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Category: Family LifeTag: car reviews

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San Diego Road Trip in the Hyundai Sonata Limited

April 25, 2015 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Over Spring Break, the girls and I decided to go spend a week in San Diego. We did lots of fun stuff, spent lots of time with family and I got to …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews, san diego

Red Hyundai Santa Fe in a rocky driveway

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a Great Family Vehicle

September 2, 2014 //  by Brian Johnson

So we got a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited to review. It's a pretty rad SUV. The power in the Santa Fe surprised me. It has a lot more get up and go …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Hyundai Elantra GT grill with trees in the background

On the Road in the Hyundai Elantra GT

August 26, 2014 //  by Brian Johnson

I got to test drive a 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT and boy was it a fun car to drive. I like performance along with bells and whistles. The Elantra GT …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Kia Cadenza parked under a tree by the park

Drive in Luxury & Style in the 2014 Kia Cadenza

June 20, 2014 //  by Chrystal Johnson

When we took our recent trip to San Diego, we had the opportunity to take a 2014 Kia Cadenza along with us on the trip. I was really excited about it …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Front of a blue Mazda6 Grand Touring that we test drove

Mazda6: A Great Family Car That’s Fun to Drive

December 11, 2013 //  by Chrystal Johnson

I drove the Mazda3 a few months ago and really liked it, so I was excited to have the opportunity to drive a Mazda6 a few weeks ago. Brian, the girls …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Blue Kia Fore in rock covered driveway

Kia Forte EX is Fast & Fun to Drive

October 28, 2013 //  by Chrystal Johnson

A few weeks ago, I got to drive my third Kia (I previously drove the Kia Sorento and the Kia Optima Hybrid). This time I got to drive the Kia Forte EX …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

Kia Optima Hybrid parked by the ocean in Santa Barbara, CA

Kia Optima Hybrid Teaches You How to Drive Efficiently

September 24, 2013 //  by Chrystal Johnson

I have always been curious about driving a hybrid car, but never had the chance until recently when I had the opportunity to review a Kia Optima …

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Category: AdventuresTag: car reviews

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