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Big show today on the Carpool! Kicking it off with a recap of the Chicago auto show and spending time with Mama Knows Carseats. Kelly may have posted too many reels, but how could she not when there was so much content? It was a big auto show for parents as Britax became the first car seat company to ever reveal a new product at an auto show. Why aren't more carseat companies taking advantage of these shows? The good news is you'll be able to see plenty of them at the Car Mom Auto Show!
The other big story from over the weekend was, of course, the Super Bowl. The game itself was pretty boring, but Kelly and Lizz both enjoyed the halftime show. Plus, were there any standout commercials or was it all just 'meh'?
Lizz has some Low Lift Luxuries she's bringing to the table this week... literally. Kelly is getting ready to give up sugar for lent. Dare we say it will be her new micro-hobby? Then, Kelly and Lizz answer one of their most asked questions - how much does Lizz make?!?
Finally it is onto an interview with Madeline Custer, creator of the Moves app. She tells Kelly and Lizz the story behind the creation of the fitness app and how it has grown over the years. As a mom of three, how has becoming a mom changed how she approaches fitness? Plus, her lasagna sound recipe for Ditch the Drive-Thru that you could make tonight!
Get one mouth free with the Moves App when you use code 'CARPOOL' at movesapp.com. Follow Madeline on Instagram @madeline_moves
Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
¾ lb ground beef, cooked
1 tbsp olive oil
½ onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups marinara sauce
4 cups (32 oz carton) low-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese
6 oz (about 7 sheets) lasagna noodles, dry, broken into bite-size pieces
1 bag (6 oz) baby spinach, roughly chopped
½ cup (2 oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded
Optional toppings:
Fresh basil
Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Base: In a heavy-bottom pot, warm the olive oil. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Meat: Add the cooked ground beef, marinara sauce, broth, and cottage cheese. Stir to combine and bring to a soft boil.
- Pasta: Add the broken lasagna pieces. Cook according to the lasagna package directions or until al dente, about 6–8 minutes.
- Spinach: Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Assemble: Divide into 4 bowls and top each with about 2 tbsp (½ oz) mozzarella cheese. Garnish with fresh basil and/or parmesan if desired.
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