Category Name: TOYOTA
by Melanie Droz Shawcroft Baby Giant in the Highlander There is a unique stress that comes with having a second child, especially when it is 5 years after your first son was born. Add to that, the doctor keeps telling you this is going to be a big baby (close to 10 pounds), so let’s […]
by Melanie Droz Shawcroft Judge this Book by the Cover My mother wrote a book called “A Woman’s Guide to Buying a Car with Confidence and Street Smartsâ€, Don’t Let These High Heels Fool You.†The funny part is that guys ask me all the time about my mom’s book. In fact, as you can […]
by Cathy Droz, Founder – HER Certified Is it a City or a Car? The name Avalon was not familiar to me until I moved to the West coast and had a chance to visit beautiful Catalina Island. As you arrive into Avalon Harbor, via high-speed passenger boat, you are immediately impressed with the picturesque […]
by Melanie Droz With the changing of the season, my 4-year-old son has wrapped up his soccer days and has moved to a career in T-ball. I am enjoying the Little League experience: double-headers at the ballpark, hotdogs, snow cones, peanuts and the smell of fresh-cut grass. Baseball is the classic sport, […]
by Cathy Droz, Founder – HER Certified From the Ritz to the Ranch in the Toyota Tundra It isn’t every day I get to test drive a truck. I estimate I drive about eight per year for manufacturers. I evaluate and review them based on my personal criteria as well as other women’s feedback. As […]
by Cathy Droz Rockettes and Camry This summer I took a few days to stay with my granddaughter Jayden in Ahwatukee, Arizona. Her parents and siblings had to go to a wedding and graduation in Texas. Jayden had a rigorous schedule at her elementary and dance school that week, so I was happy to oblige. […]
Let’s Go Places… Like the Nutcracker! My adventures this past year have been a bit over the top, even for me. I try and take myself out of my comfort zone more and more each year, reaching for goals and expectations beyond any bucket list or pipedreams. Test driving cars, golfing in red high heels, […]
Want a Mirai? All those in favor, say aye! California trailblazers waiting to get behind the wheel of Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, the Mirai, now have a destination for pick up and pre-order. In October 2015, Mirai will roll into select Toyota dealerships in the Golden State. Northern California drivers will meet Mirai […]
2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan and 2015 Toyota Yaris Let the school bus pick up your children…2015 Toyota Sienna isn’t for just Soccer Moms any more !!! 2015 Toyota Yaris Taking the kids to the Zoo? Plenty of room for two child safety seats in the second row of seating. The Yaris is priced so well […]
LADIES WEEKEND…IN THE PINES Review of the 2014 Toyota Sienna LTD 3.5 L Here was my recent phone conversation with Toyota… “Hello Toyota, I was wondering if I might test drive a Toyota vehicle that I can use to transport five women for a ladies weekend to a remote cabin in Pinetop, Arizona. It’s for […]
