5 Mom-Inspiring Driving Tips: For the Social Mom

The average American driver spends approximately 3 hours PER DAY in their vehicle. That is an eighth of your day in the car. Since our vehicle really is like a second home, what can a mom do to make it a little more enjoyable? Here are my 5 Mom-Inspiring driving tips.

Get your Groove On

Driving (with kids or without) can be daunting, so kick it up a notch with your favorite tunes. The radio is so last year. Most tech-savvy moms have a smartphone handy and with a simple AUX plug-in you can turn your smartphone into your music haven.

Download a free program like Pandora and you can set your own stations based off your favorite songs or artists.

The Music Genome Project, the most sophisticated taxonomy of musical information ever collected. It represents over eight years of analysis by our trained team of musicologists, and spans everything from this past Tuesday's new releases all the way back to the Renaissance and Classical music. By utilizing the wealth of musicological information stored in the Music Genome Project, Pandora recognizes and responds to each individual's tastes. The result is a much more personalized radio experience - stations that play music you'll love - and nothing else. -Pandora

Or if you are willing to shell out $9.95 a month you could download the Spotify App for access to MILLIONS of your favorite tunes! No more paying $0.99 per song, instead you get access to everything! You can also create stations, playlists, view your friends playlist, and more with a simple swipe of the screen.

These programs are perfect for children as well. Simply set up a kid-friendly station and the kids are bound to give you some peace on your dreaded journey.

Go Hands-Free

Safety is important to us all so please don't text or talk on the phone while driving. If you absolutely must have access to your phone consider going hands-free. A simple bluetooth ear piece or blue tooth ran directly through your vehicle can keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and conversation happening.

Ride in Style

There are are so many awesome vehicle accessories on the market now it is unbelievable. You  truly can customize your car to your specific liking. Not sure where to start? Check out this post that shows you have to Accessorize. So whether you are a person who accessorizes with make-up or perfume, find out what accessory fits your style.

Entertainment Center

I know we can't all afford to purchase a video player or game system for our vehicles, but entertainment doesn't have to be media. If you have the meas, go for it! The peace in the backseat will be well worth the price, but if you are on a strict budget make a "travel pack" of things for the car.We have a Aquadoodle travel mat that is perfect for the car. It uses water to color pictures so no worries if a little gets spilt. Or print off some car bingo games from momsminivan to keep the kids entertained.

Deep Breathing

Road rage can be a killer or at the bare minimum contribute to those frown lines, so take some deep breaths and calm your inner self. Check out these awesome Yoga for Drivers tips from Esurance.  At the bare minimum consider holding your breath to avoid blurting out those words you know you don't want those little ears to hear. Consider it a lesson in self control.


Happy Driving!!


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