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my weekend.

October 29, 2012 Filed in Uncategorized

this weekend we hosted a retreat at the craft house!
a group of women from a church in colorado came all together in a motor home!
they meet together as a small group to study God's word and to get creative.
these women loved each other, enjoyed being together and were such an encouragement to me.
we had an absolutely AWESOME time. 

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we got the house all ready…smelling good…sparkling clean…candles lit…music on…just beautiful!

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since this weekend was different from a regular Craft Weekend there were no sponsors or swag.

they were A M A Z I N G and they brought their own swag!!!

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they each brought a gift for everyone and they put it all together in one bag.
it was SO much fun to watch them open each item and hear the special reason they made or gave it.
it was like christmas!
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and they even brought swag for kimberlee and i!!
we were surprised and grateful.

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there was a birthday and they toasted their friend!

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they wanted to go out to our favorite antiques store and the barn.
which meant kimberlee and i got to ride in the motor home!
oh my goodness it was the coolest thing ever.
i want one now!!

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this was such a fun group of ladies!

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this is what i came home with this week from the shop.
there is ALWAYS something to find.  ;)

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these were confident, happy crafters that truly enjoyed being together and creating.

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thank you colorado girls for making my weekend so wonderful.
i thought it would be great and it was so much more than that!
i feel so blessed to have met all of you.
can't wait till next year! 

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recruitment business - This looks really happy.

Kelly - how much do you charge to rent out the craft house for a weekend retreat like this? Just wondering. It’s so wonderful! I should have hitched a ride with those Colorado girls! Kelly

Amy@littleforalittlewhile - Girl, every time you show photos of quilts at the barn my heart swoons. One of them will come home with me next weekend, whether I like it or not. But i’m pretty sure i’ll love it 😉 See you soon!

Tiffany - Isn’t that so cool how you bless them, and they bless you right back?! Incredible thing you have going there at the Craft House. 🙂

Kristin S - Oh, Meg, what a gift! The Lord has used your home in mighty ways. What a great way to steward this gift!
I know those women were blessed.

Tracy Fisher - does it get any better than that??? how fun. love the pillows. isn’t it fun to meet people along the way in life? what a gift. -tracy

Lisa M. - Wow, what a great idea! Looks like they had a lot of fun!

Jocelyn Pascall - Looks like a great weekend! As always, I love the colorful photos 🙂

Jacci in Ohio - Oh, wow. Like a million times wow. Craft Weekend is *wonderful*… WONDERFUL! But, as much as I would love to come to a CW, how much more would I love to travel with a group of friends, spend time in the Word and praying together, and hanging out, celebrating friendship and giving thanks together?! In the Craft House??!! That sounds just about perfect.
What a blessing to be able to use your gifts that way this weekend 🙂

Sheila P. - Do I spy Miss Sally in one of the pictures? Love her!

bonnie - all the pictures are gorgeous! so much fun and what a sweet group of ladies.
what i wanna know is where did the birthday girl get that awesome tan sweater?? looks soooo cozy and cute!!

denise@victory rd. - now that is my kind of woman’s retreat! imagine how much fun the motor home trip would have been!? and then add crafting together with you and kimberlee. seriously. they made some great memories. so glad for them and you!

Linda - Every time I catch a glimpse of the craft house it just makes me want to move it. It is so beautiful and happy! Wish I could capture that same essence in my own home. Thanks again for your constant inspiration!

ira lee - i love this! how fun that they rolled up in a rv! what?!!?!?! lol

Lilly - I found it! It was indeed Katie Daisy, somehow I missed it. Thanks 🙂

Lilly - Hi Meg – the first picture has a lovely print in it (above the bed “tell me…”) . Is that from Katie Daisy? I looked on her site but didn’t see it. Would love to get one for my little home, too! Thanks 🙂

Katie Jones - Oh my gosh! That is amazing!! I host a womens bible study at my home every Tuesday night! We have been meeting for a year on November 1st. This would be amazing!!!!!! How much do you charge for a group to come? Or are you even up for that kind of thing???? My ladies would go crazy for a weekend like this. We live in MO about 4 hours away!!!!

Jen - I’m feeling like you are living in quiltville where all the pretty quilts abide and in living in the land of no quilts. I NEED some!! Whenever I see them in our antique shops they are always so expensive. Or maybe I’m just cheap ha! Either way so jealous!

Sara Torbett - So much fun! The motor home experience really looks like a unique time! 🙂 Someday I must visit your antique shop/barn. 🙂 And maybe someday when I don’t have nursing babies-come to a Craft Weekend!

Heidi Jo the Artist - Amazing photos at always. Looks like such fun crafts!

Kate - What a fun weekend! You guys are amazing. Hugs!

roganne - what adorable ladies! it looks like you had so much fun! what are those squares you made? pillow shams?

Mary Beth - Megan…I do not have a group of friends like this, so I love seeing positive images of women encouraging one another. Keep it up. You are a beacon to women who might need just a little handholding….. 🙂

Lisa - What a cool thing! Love that you opened your home for them. What a blessing for all of you!

Angela Atkins - How wonderful! Now I want to do one of those too, and I know a whole group who would come with me.

april @ The Gingerbread Blog - Dang you guys pimped your ride this time with the motor home! Looks like another awesome weekend! I never get tired of seeing craft weekend pics! Keep em comin! xoxo

Karen Gerstenberger - What a great group for the craft house! God is surely blessing you as you are blessing others.

elma - You are having a tad to much fun!!! How fun!!!!

sharla - Looks like loads of fun!

Linda - WOW that looks like an amazing weekend!

joyce - Looks like a great weekend. Is that at your place? Its beautiful

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it was a great weekend

October 22, 2012 Filed in Uncategorized

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my craft girls were anxious for at least the group photo so i am putting it up on it's on for now.
my weekend was PACKED.
literally filled up every minute and i fell asleep at my computer last night after midnight.
i will write a post later today if i find a minute (or 30) to stop.

i have dr appts. today and grocery shopping and craft check lists to do.
be back soon. 

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Kimber-Leigh - i think the ruffle apron group picture is my favorite to see from each CW. so bright and cheerful and happy.

Jess Mead - I never get tired of seeing those adorable aprons! Lovely!! 🙂

Karen Gerstenberger - Adorable! Each one looks so cute in her apron! That was an inspired idea – everyone can use an apron.

andrea - Love seeing all of the smiling faces. Needed to see some of those today. Also, loved all of your leaf pics on the previous post.

Kate - Oh, look at all that color! Love, love, love those aprons! And do I see Jess? Hi Jess!!!

Charla - My sweet friend Rachel was there! LUCKY girl! Now she’s in the hospital…please keep her in your prayers. I’m sure Kimberlee has already filled you in.

Jaime - I love this picture…and I loved meeting each one of these special girls even more!

happygirl - Wow, this looks like so much fun. Who da thought vertical stripes on a ruffled apron could be so slimming. 🙂

Abby - Don’t forget to rest!!! 🙂

Jocelyn Pascall - Uhm…how cute is that picture??!?! I LOVE all of the color. Have a good day!

kim - my fav thing about these CW posts is seeing the change in seasons at the barn and what the ladies wear. 🙂
I remember it being so crisp out there – and in the summer it alway struck me funny to see short sleeves and shorts. 😉
looks like fall has arrived in kansas now 🙂

Shara - Can’t wait to hear more about each of the ladies!!! Hope your to-do list gets done!!!

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clean water at the farm!

October 9, 2012 Filed in Uncategorized

we moved out to this house in the country 6 months ago now.
i don’t know if it has anything to do with being outside of town . . . or just being in a new town . . .
but the water out here did not taste very good.
my whole family commented on it.
also there was stuff . . . little white flakes . . . floating in our drinks.
it bothered me, but i didn’t want to buy water bottles so i didn’t know what to do about it.

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so when PUR asked if i would like to try an Advanced Faucet Water Filtration System in our kitchen, i jumped at the chance!
i was thrilled to be able to try something to fix our water problems!

the box arrived, and we looked over the instructions.

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it said it was an easy installation, and they were telling the truth!
it took craig about 3 minutes to install it on the faucet we already have here at the farm.

(this is probably the only time you will ever see my sink without dishes . . . enjoy it while you can!)

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after it is installed water should be run for five minutes through the filter to get it running smoothly.
and now we can have clean filtered water all the time.

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it tastes GREAT!
it’s easy to use for everyone in the family.
my kids have caught onto how it works and like the taste of the new water too!
suddenly . . . they are drinking water more than ever.
i can’t argue with that.
i want them to drink as much water as they can!

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the PUR Advanced Water Filtration System comes with a built-in electronic filter life indicator that will tell me when the filter needs to be changed with a blinking light each time we use it.
thank goodness!
because i have to remember one more thing to do . . . it would not get done . . . ever.
so now it blinks a green light when it’s working, yellow when i need to change the filter.
and then a red light if it’s not working at all.
it says it will filter 100 gallons and last up to three months before i need to change it.

and when i don’t need filtered water . . . i can turn the filter off and just run water right out of the tap.

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it’s working out great at our little country house.

and my big cups of water have never tasted better!

do you have a PUR Water Filtration System at your house?

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Air Temperature Specialists San Diego - Sweet! You sink is well installed. Looking elegant.

Alison - Hi there Valarie…where are you guys located?

valerie - We JUST bought this exact same filter last weekend! I never thought our water tasted bad, but my daughter didn’t like it. However, at church last weekend a physician who is in our Sunday school class told us that our region has the second highest rate of brain tumors in the WORLD – after Chernobyl!!! He highly recommended everyone put a filter on their tap water, so we went out and bought it that day! My daughter swears the water tastes better and will actually drink it now, and I feel better knowing all those nasty toxins aren’t in there anymore.

sharron - we do! love it.

Sunny Haynes - YES! We would not live without one! We love it and as you said the blinking light sure helps me to remember to change the filter!

Cynthia - We use a Brita filter in in house which we have been very happy with. We looked into “Pur” in the past but many friends have said the system breaks easily? Please let me know!

Heidi Jo the Artist - No, but I think we need one!

Maggie - Everyone in my house has a bobble http://www.waterbobble.com/ I used to buy TONS of bottled water and these have the filter built right in. I get the best deals at Kohl’s (when they’re on sale + a coupon!), but you can get them at Target too. We even have a baby bobble for the baby 🙂

Jocelyn Pascall - Here in Portland, OR we have pretty tasty water, but when I lived in LA I used one of these and it made all the difference in the world.

Molly - Yes, we’ve had one for over 12 yrs now. It’s worked great all that time. We recently got a new refrigerator with a filter system built in. There is also a filtered ice maker. The girls drink more water than they ever have now. They love filling it up. But, we still kept our Pure on our sink faucet and use it too.

kerrimann17@gmail.com - Yes, but I haven’t changed the filter, in like, YEARS!!!

Jolene (Homespun Heritage) - We live “in town” and all the water is well water (treated of course) but actually tastes really good! Its not heavy with impurities nor over chlorinated. Not bad for “city” water!

tonya - i’ve looked at that a zillion times at target, but haven’t wanted to fork over the money…even though i know we’d ALL drink more water if it tasted better! thanks for the review!

Jo - I bought one of these from Brita and so wanted to use it but it kept popping off. Was the PUR one fairly easy to install?

alamama - I have wanted to get one of these badly. We can not drink our tap and am stuck buying bottled water. You make me want to get one. Hmmm… Love you blog BTW. I am a silent reader (for years).

Susan - I had one and loved it! I don’t have one anymore because of the type faucet I now have but I can get filtered water from my fridge…those filters are way more expensive than the PUR though!

Kat - We have do a PUR Water Filtration System at our house! We all love it in our house. I love the lights to remind me about changing the filter, my boys, 9, 6, & 3, know what the colors mean and will hound me if I’m slow about it. 🙂 I don’t think our filter has lasted 3 months ever. We drink mostly water and we use filtered water for our coffee. Love it!

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odwalla.

August 22, 2012 Filed in Uncategorized

I was delighted to be asked by BlogHer to share this episode of Weelicious Lunch Crunch sponsored by Odwalla Fruit Smoothies For Kids with my readers. Enjoy!

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Jennifer wood - oops…that comment was supposed to be on your “pretty” post…I’ll put it there.

Jennifer wood - My boys are ages 11, 7, and 4, so I kind of feel like I have recently stepped out of a fog of diapers, potty training, etc. Because of that (and because I’ve been intentional about creating time for it), I’ve been creating more for our home…making something out of nothing, making fun things out of ordinary things. My oldest son recently said, “I love how you decorate our house with things most people give away to the Food and Clothing Bank (our town’s “goodwill”)” This was such a compliment to me! haha!! 😉 LOVE your blog…it inspires me.

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some thoughts on back to school shopping

August 13, 2012 Filed in Uncategorized

This is sponsored content from BlogHer and Microsoft Office 2010

BlogHer asked some bloggers to share their tips and advice on savvy back-to-school shopping.
i would love to share some of mine with you.
i have been doing this task for 12 years now.
my oldest will be going to college next year? i can hardly believe that is possible.

…………………………..  SCHOOL SUPPLY SHOPPING TIPS  ………………………………….

NUMBER ONE:
take them ALONE to have a special time with you.
my kids LOVE when we do this.
we get a snack before or after and they feel like you wanted to be with them.
picking out supplies for just one child at a time is so much more enjoyable too.

but sometimes you can't do that and you have to squeeze school supply shopping in between a big brother's basketball tournament games when you are all in one place and able to get it done.

so in that case….

NUMBER TWO:
start your shopping experience with a huge coffee.
i would never consider school shopping without this.


NUMBER THREE:
look over your list and if several children need the same supplies then buy in bulk.
during back to school time they sell glue sticks for .22 sense each in bulk packs.
they are $1.50 and up during the rest of the year.
buying in bulk saves a lot of money.

NUMBER FOUR: 
check the prices of what your kids pick.
it seems like a very obvious tip but sometimes stores put an expensive item right next to the sale item and if you aren't paying close attention your kid will accidently grab the pricey one.

NUMBER FIVE:
think about what they REALLY need.
decide BEFORE you get to the store if you are getting backpacks, lunchboxes, shoes, trapper, etc.
i like to warn my kids ahead of time "we are only getting new backpacks this year…not lunch boxes" or whatever the item i am holding back on. 
they can know what to expect and your budget can stay on track.

NUMBER SIX:
stick with the list.
she is saying in this photo "BUT THESE ARE SO PLAIN?!!"
yep. 
and they are .70 so deal with it kid.
buy the basics from the school supply list only and you will keep costs way down…no need for a puppy dog notebook for $3 when the .70 cent one will do just fine. 

NUMBER SEVEN:
stock up for your own craft supply closet, birthday party gifts and goodie bags, stocking stuffers or charity offering (operation christmas child) now while supplies are so affordable.
when markers are .99 a pack…it's crazy of you NOT to stock up.
i love being able to pull out a notebook, markers and a box of crayons for a party gift!
or even on a sunday morning on our way to church.
less than $2 several months before for a happy quiet kid at church is so worth it.

NUMBER EIGHT:
have fun.
the school supply section is the most chaotic part of the store for a month straight.
it overwhelms me and makes me cranky.
but if i go in armed with my giant coffee and adjust my attitude…. it can be fun.
i like to say encouraging things like 
"Good Choice!" 
"Ohhh GREAT find!"
"Thank you for finding that less expensive option" 
"WOW! where did you find that great deal!"
"High five for your eagle eyes kid"
letting my kids know i appreciate when they look for good prices and not throw fits at the store.

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Emma Cay - Man that looks like an awesome way to shop. I’m a young mother and I’ve got the twins starting kindergarten this next year. How do I get ready? What kind of bulk school supplies should I be looking to buy?

Penny Smith - The best thing they (our kids school) offer is pre sale school supply packs via the school in the spring for fall, no hassle pick up. My kids use to go to private school… I will happily pay $35 for the box sitting on their desk waiting for them at “unpack your backpack” night! This was the first year I did it. <3!!!!
My tip. Buy LLBean backpacks and lunch packs. We are on their third year, and even on the bottom at "points" there is NO wear!! The commonly have free shipping, and sales on the backpacks themselves. They are $10, MAYBE $20 if ya got the super deluxe packs, as the ones from the big box stores that last one year!! We had no back to school shopping AT ALL! Praise! :0) I did not miss it! Went out for ice cream instead! :0)

Penny Smith - But besides their preference, if her kids school is like ours, the teachers want specific colors for specific purposes…

Tiffany - Thanks for the motivation to get the school supply shopping done!
I first got my BIG coffee and made sure I had a positive attitude!
My son was excited and I complimented him on his choices. He didn’t
even get aggrivates when I made him switch something out for the less
expensive one.
Just reminds me that how a positive attitude on my part rubs off on my
kiddo too!
Awesome tips Meg….THX!

melissa @jonahbonah - *I* need one of those pretty binders!!! NEED!

Beth - Glue sticks were TEN CENTS at Walmart. I got 150. I wanted to get more but my kids wouldn’t let me. That won’t even last me the whole year, but it’s a good start. TEN CENTS.

Tracie - Thank You for #8, I so needed some positive encouragement for positive encouragement. I get so wrapped up in getting the job done, I forget to have fun and smile. You Rock. God put you here in my computer for a reason. I have no idea how I found this blog, but wanted you to know you touch my life in just the right ways. My daughter had a brain tumor removed this summer and somedays when I was freaking out, your cute things, quotes, your freak outs, pictures,”whatever” was exactly what I needed. Good news is we’ve been 100 percent blessed and she is back to her perfect self 3 months later. I figured you needed some encouragement too, so thank you for blogging you really helped me this year.

sandi - our school generates their own list so each student has the same thing… we also have to stock the clinic (tissues, cough drops) and teacher supplies (dry erase markers, clorox wipes for cleaning desks). another tip is to look in several different places in the store… school supplies are in one section but some higher priced markers/crayons and single glue sticks are in the arts and craft section. of course they would rather you buy the higher priced item not knowing it was in another location in bulk cheaper.

bonnie - I was pretty disappointed to see how you responded to your child’s request for ‘cute’ notebooks. Your blog is filled with all the things you buy for yourself for daily use – and each time you choose it because it is cute – coffee mugs, aprons, artwork, shoes, and so on. You spend time, money and effort making things in your regular life cute and fun. You even spend a lot of energy helping others do that for themselves. I would bet that if you were choosing a notebook or daily planner for yourself, you would find a cute one. Probably at decent price as well, but you would opt for the cute because it makes you happy. School is not always a happy and fun place, but notebooks are used daily – wouldn’t it be better if those small things (like a kitty notebook) could bring your kids a smile on a tough day at school? I am really not trying to be unkind, but I was really struck by this in your post because it seemed so opposite from who you seemed to be, and it just stayed with me. Now, for some, the extra money is a big issue – then having the cheapest option is a necessity. Maybe then the post could have included how to make cheap school supplies cuter?

Amy Vaughan - I love school supplies 🙂
We always get plain folders/notebooks. Then we can create our own art with colored sharpies.

Stephanie - I always got my girls the cute notebooks. It was important to them and I thought a few dollars was worth the splurge. Look how much us moms spend on at Starbucks??

Linda - My tip! Don’t buy much until your child goes to school for a day or 2. My 2nd set of kids are in middle school now. The others are long graduated. We have learned to only buy the minimum until they go to school for a few days! Amazing how much on those school and store generated lists they don’t need. Due to budget constraints our school now ask for parents ot buy their own supplies and extra for those who struggle. We toss in a few extras when we go supply shopping just for that purpose.

Jen Brandt - My Katy girl started 2nd grade today. Stood in our Target aisle that looks just like the one Annie was standing in. She wanted the yellow notebooks and red folders. Not my choice (I’m more blue, purple, green), but she’s happy – and that’s what matters!
Loved seeing pics of Lauren in your family vacation pictures. She’s beautiful.
Meg, you recommended/were reading a book not too long ago and I think it was called “7”. Is that right? Did you like it? I need a good book to read.

Kelly W. - My favorite part of school shopping is hitting Target’s clearance aisle AFTER school starts! Then you can find really cheap good stuff to pack back for next year. Or you can get that puppy dog notebook and put it in a Christmas stocking or craft box for a gift later!

colleen - This post got me motivated to go out and get it done… unlike others here I dread the back to school “shop”! Thx for writing such an uplifting post… i needed that!

Katie B - If I’m being really honest…most of us teachers prefer the plain notebooks. It makes things easier and more uniform. The puppy notebooks are the thorn in my side every year! So, good job steering them toward the ‘plain one’. haha

Terrie G - Gotta say, I don’t really miss this!!
Although, I’m feeling the need to go and get myself some new colored pencils and a notebook!!
LOL!!

Tracey - We have to get the plain notebooks for my little one. They don’t want the kids to be distracted by the pic and holograms on each others things. I heartily agree with your tips. We load up when supplies are ridiculously cheap at this time of year. In fact, I had to buy almost nothing this year because I still had quite a few extras from last year. And, we don’t buy backpacks every year either. In fact, most often not because I scooped up Land’s End packs on clearance a while back and they have held up great!

Tanya H - haha, had to show my son the picture of Annie and the plain notebooks. He and I just had a discussion about a $3+ notebook, vs the 15 I still have at home from last year! LOL!

Ashlyn@Pinecone - We were just talking about this today. We need to do it soon – before it is all picked over!!
I second the mention of caffeine for any of these tasks!! : )

Alicia @ La Famille - i JUST did this today…it was fun. i usually love it. and i’m totally with you on the plain jane notebooks. 70 cents will to the trick just fine!!

Jen - Taking each of mu kids shopping alone is truly one of the highlights of my year. They get to choose the lunch spot and I just listen and enjoy to them babble. Great tips.

sullyj - I got a similar face from my daughter when we purchased the same plain notebook 🙂 Our resolution? Scrapbook paper and modge podge! Two things I always have on hand (so no additional money spent)I just cut the paper to size and let her glue it on, looks super cute and better than if she just went after the thing with Pet Shop stickers (although she did add her name with some scrapbooking stickers) Hope your back to school goes well!

Jenny B. - Great tips! I like the one about going with each of them alone. I would also suggest going EARLY. Early in the morning AND early in the summer. I know sometimes that’s not possible if you have to wait to find out who your teacher is (for elementary) before you know the specific supplies you’ll need, but if at all possible, do it in July (or as soon as they put the stuff out). 🙂 I’m definitely going to try the alone shopping date thing when both of my guys are in school. LOVE that idea.

Lacey - You just inspired me to go back to school shopping even though we do not have any kids yet. I can’t believe I had not thought of using the back to school sales to stock up for fun gifts for kids through the year. My friends kids would love a gift full of markers, paints, and notebooks! Thank you for the great idea!!

Juli - My favorite thing about Back to School is finding the fun stuff. I still get excited about helping my 4 yr old find the glitzy unicorn notebook to do her “school”. The price differential is negligible when I consider how much that notebook is used & looked at every day. I may feel differently when I have to buy supplies for all 4 of my kids but I doubt it! My son picks the plainest notebooks he can find so he won’t be “weird” in front of his friends at homeschool co-op but they are so PLAIN and boring. School shopping is f.u.n. (at least for the girls & I) For the son who prefers plain, it is drudgery.
We stock up for Christmas gifts, too. My oldest used her $ to buy her first Christmas for her little sister: The super cheap Crayolas at Target + a coloring book off of the $1 aisle. perfect.

Katie - Actually, my favorite thing about back to school shopping was buying plain notebooks and then decorating them with stickers and patterned paper and pictures I’d torn out of magazines. The crazier the collage, the better I liked it, and it was nice to have really personalized notebooks!

Sylvia - There are great tips. My own child is now an adult, but because I am a teacher I take advantage of the great prices for back to school.

Flower Patch Farmgirl - My kids had to buy ZERO school supplies this year at their new school. I was astounded. I sort of missed it…but then I didn’t. Because it saved me lots of cash. This is what happens when a school is 97% poverty. Free lunch for everyone and no school supplies. Who knew???

Leah - A tip for the way too plane notepad: Have Annie decorate it with stickers.

beth - great tip about getting a coffee pre-shop, i will try that! this was a well timed post, I had just pulled my walmart flyer aside, the school supply special issue. no targets up here in british columbia, boo, – yet… they did buy out our ‘zellers’ chain, and within the next few years, are said to be converting all stores over to ‘target’ I CAN’T WAIT!!! my one or two trips to the states each year, where i spend hours wandering the isles of target, aren’t nearly enough! lol

April R - We home-schooled “year round” until 6th grade and generally avoided the back-to-school clammer. Didn’t even really know much about it. The kids are in school now so this was the first year of official “back-2-school” shopping for us.
The novelty of it lasted all of 5 minutes once we reached the store :/
I was sooooo naive and didn’t expect the craziness and the people and the options of puppy covers vs plain –
sure wish I had read this first!
We actually ended up walking away from the section to regroup! We took a breath, laughed at ourselves, then headed back into the fray. Next time coffee first, not after 😉 And we’ll take the opportunity to stock up on fun supplies too! I especially like your ideas about taking one child at a time (if you can) and giving encouraging words to the kids 🙂

Jen - These are fun but I have to say that I don’t like all these ads/sponsored posts. Sigh ….
Happy back to school!!

Jennifer - Thanks for these tips, Meg. My little fella is going to kindergarten this year, so we’re feeling a little anxious about school starting. We went this weekend to buy his school supplies and new school clothes. My hubby doesn’t normally like to go shopping, but I was shocked when he said he wanted to go with us to buy all the school gear. It was sweet to watch him help our son find all of his supplies. 🙂 Looking forward to the fall and all the fun memories that will be made this school year!

Lori Austin - Great tips. You are SO right about markers and crayons being a great
deal to stock up on this time of year. Always buy extra.
We were married in September (2003). I decided to use brown craft paper on the tables. We sat out terracotta pots filled with crayons for kids (and adults! 🙂 to draw pics for fun. I totally scored back to school crayons after all the kids were already back to school for clearance….think I paid 24 cents a box. Woohoo!

happygirl - Oh, I miss back to school shopping. My son is 25, that ship has sailed. Luckily, I’m a secretary, so every time I place an order, it’s like Back to School shopping. <3 office supplies.

Han - I have to do the school supplies shopping for the first time since I left uni in 2007 – that’s what happens when you become a foster mum all of a sudden lol.
I’m going to write a list and then go over to the retail park or supermarket one evening and get as much done as possible lol. Because Our Sidekick starts a new school they get given a starter pack but I can’t remember what’s in it lol. I think I might clear out his old stuff because his pencil case is really grubby and over used lol.

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my week with Kia.

August 7, 2012 Filed in Uncategorized

i got to drive this 2013 Kia Sorento for a week!
i have never ever driven a new car.
not once.
it was such a smooth ride and was very fun to drive.


this Assembled-in-the-USA crossover vehicle has a push button start with a Smart Key.
this meant that as long as the Smart Key was in my pocket or in my purse it would unlock and start.
NO MORE DIGGING FOR KEYS!
that was genius.
it could be my favorite feature…but i had a lot of them.

it came equipped with Satellite Radio.
if you have ever had this in your vehicle you know how amazing it is
and it would be very hard to go back to regular radio.
My top 6 stations: Coffee House, Pulse, Spectrum, Message, Sinatra and Highway.

it has dual temperature controls and the kids could control their own AC in the back if they needed to.


but this feature….oh wow!
the driver’s seat was air conditioned!!
i used this feature every single time i was in the car.
i think every car in the world should have that button.
it is also heated for the winter.


the side mirrors can fold in at the push of a button….a dreamy feature for this Sonic Drive-In loving mama!
no more worries about knocking my mirrors off!

the kids really liked the cup holders in the arm rest.
it was nice to have an actual seperator too because occasionally…kids fight.
it’s true.

there is room for SEVEN in this Crossover vehicle.
but if you don’t need every spot filled the seats easily fold down flat for extra storage.
i didn’t think my whole family would fit comfortably in the Kia Sorento but we did!

with my older kids starting to drive on their own most of the time…this car is the perfect size for me!

i absolutely LOVED driving this car.
it was a treat for me!
thanks so much KIA for helping me make every ride a joy ride last week.

To celebrate the 2013 Kia Sorento, BlogHer is giving away an Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime Android Tablet!

To enter, answer this question: What is the most unexpected feature of the Sorento for you?

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Entries from all participating blogs will be pooled for winner selection; only two entries per household. This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
The Official Rules are available here.
This sweepstakes runs from 8/7/2012-8/19/2012.
Be sure to visit the Kia Sorento page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggersí posts!

I received compensation from Kia Motors America, Inc., but the opinions and statements are my own.

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Kia - Looks like a very affordable and practical family car. The Smart Key feature sounds real handy; personally I also hate having to dig in my purse for keys all the time.

Joni Laget3 - very nice side loveing color your site i like this blog,
http://funds2orgs.com/

buy my car - Thanks for the giveaway the next year or so and I am less than thrilled about a mini-van. Never would have considered a Kia before but will definitely do some more research about them now.

The Darrell's Blog - it is stunning how you have contrived to completely open up the subject which you have chosen for this peculiar blog entry of yours. BTW did you use any other blog articles as a source of data to fully show the entire situation that you have published in this entry?

anash - the air conditioned seat is the most unexpected! Thanks for a super giveaway!

Amanda @RunToTheFinish - living in Miami no doubt the air conditioned drivers seat would blow me down!

maria cantu - I like the heated/air-cooled seats.

sy - It was the heated/air conditioned seats, and low price. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
songyueyu at gmail

Iluvpirates922 - My hubby and I test drove the Sorento & fell in love!! Someday when we have kids, we’ll definitely be getting it!! We love the panoramic sunroof. It’d be great for watching storms and camping under the stars without worrying about bugs.

Kerry - The push button start!

Sarah L - Most unexpected? starting price of just over $23,000 and air conditioned seat
Thanks for the contest.

Chelsea - The air-conditioned seats were the most unexpected feature! I have the 2012 Kia Sorento and only have heated seats! Bummer!

Betty C - I think the infotainment center is the most unexpected. Actually there are so many extras in this car that really appeal to me.

Angelia Herrin - Wow I loved the auto start button and the air conditioned seats I was really surprised to find those on a kia. great job guys

anonymous - The most unexpected feature for me was that the side mirrors fold down at the touch of a button. I had never heard of that feature on a car before, although the air conditioned driver’s seat was my favorite feature.

Erica Best - i love the this look like it has alot of room and i love that. i love leg room and i am only 5 2.

ashleigh burroughs - Cup holders for kids… where were they 29 years ago when the drinks spilled everywhere b/c little hands couldn’t hold them?????
a/b

anash - Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/anashct3/status/236295593369165824
Thanks for the chance to win!
email: anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com

Tabathia B - tweet
https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/236148661350965248
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

Tabathia B - the smart key push button
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Mallory O. - Air conditioned seats — I need this!!!!!!!!

Tracy - Being a minivan mom I was surprised that such a cute (non minivan looking) vehicle could comfortably seat seven. I need to go test drive one of these!

Tian A. - I love this vehicle has a push button start with a Smart Key, so smart!

Katrina - That air-conditioned/heated seat sounds awesome. I would have the happiest tush in the land.

Angela Akinniyi - The third row seating.

Lind - the push start is a fun feature

Bobbie Hawkes - That the side mirrors would fold in at the push of a button. Surprising that someone thought of that.

Harmony B - Im suprised at the 3rd row seating. I never would have thought it had that much seating

Courtney McIlwain - I love that it seats 7, I had no idea. Also the air condition seat is pretty cool

chantelle - All of the features you posted sound amazing (my favorite is the smart key… I hate digging for keys!), but I looked on the Sorento website and I saw that even the base model has a slew of cargo organizers…. YES YES YES!!! I hate my disorganized trunk and when I upgrade to a larger vehicle this will definitely have to be a priority! Thanks Megan 🙂

Nicole Francis - Air-conditioned seats! Neat! 🙂

Shara - The smart key is fantastic. What on earth will they think of next?????

Gina M - tweet–https://twitter.com/CrazyItalian0/status/234632549262053376
Thanks for the chance to win!
gina.m.maddox (AT) gmail (DOT) com

Gina M - The dual temperature control is a unexpected and wonderful feature, especially for those with kids.
Thanks for the chance to win!
gina.m.maddox (AT) gmail (DOT) com

sy - Air conditioned seat and folding mirrors. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
songyueyu at gmail

jennibell - Most surprising. . .that it holds 7. . .that would be great! Best feature. . .the key fob thing 🙂

Melanie - Definitely the AC seat – have never heard of that!

Bailey C - Surprised it seats 7 – doesn’t appear to be that large!

Lizzy - I love the smart key feature! How convenient!

Ruth V. - Smart Keys – amazing things!

Julie M - The air condidtioned driver’s seat. I heard of heated but not air conditioned.

Pink and Green Mama MaryLea - Love the fold in mirrors!! How cool is that? I always smack mine in the drive thru : )
Check you out big time blogger mama — not selling out, you’re rocking your connections!

Heather - The air conditioned driver’s seat!

Jo - Smart Keys…..oh how I long for the day I get a new care with one! I can never find my keys in my purse! And air conditioned seats…seriously these exists? Amazing.

christine gottschalk - Smart Key by far 🙂

Liene - That it was roomy… I always thought Kias were tiny, and I’m 6’3″ so tiny doesn’t work!

Jennifer - Smart keys are really life changing, especially when trying to get little ones in and out of the car. Also, LOVE the air conditioned seats. Perfect for a little tush cooling after a workout.

Stephanie - I am amazed that the driver’s seat has it’s own A/C. That would be amazing!

Cristina - I love the fold-in mirrors! This car is really cute!

D - I would love the push button start with a Smart Key!
nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

Caitlynne - I have never heard of air conditioned seats but it sounds amazing! My car has heated seats but that sometimes gets a little…sweaty…

Tami - Now well that is sweet! I wonder if Kia will give me a car to drive for a week! I guess i would settle for a tablet! :0) fingers are crossed!

Kristina - Love Kia… Hopefully will have one someday because that warranty is fab but those air conditioned seats?! I’d sell all my wordly thrifty possessions for that. Well maybe not. But maybe!

ikarentee - I can honestly say I have never heard of air conditioned seats!! The fold in mirror is cool too!

jenn marie - I love the air conditioned seats. Heated seats are a great plus but air conditioned that would be nice!

denise@victory rd. - air conditioned seats! we’re expecting 110 temps here in my neck of the woods, and that would be AWESOME.

Kris - Love the side mirrors!

Rachael S - the air-conditioned driver seat would be awesome!!!!

s - Two actually – the cool flip side mirrors and the arm rest cup holders

kim - fits 7? That’s great….wanted a crossover for awhile…but could only fit 5…
and the air conditioned seats aren’t too shabby! Thanks for sharing.

Lisa - Yes, well, that woukd definitely be the air-conditioned seats!! Thanks for the opportunity to win! 🙂

Mona D - Air conditioned seats! What a dream!!

Whitney - Our friends have bought 2… air conditioned seats… crazy!

Jena Selph - Definitely the smart key! Thanks for the chance to win! ~Jena

cassie o - luck you! driving a new car for a week AND getting to give away a tablet. i bet everybody wants to be your best friend now 😉

jenny - Air conditioning for your bum? No more thigh stuck to the seat and rip it off like a band-aid in summer? Neat!

Kristin M - I had no idea it could seat 7! It just got added to my crossover wish list!

Noreen - The heated and air conditioned seats are genius!

Kathi - The fold in mirrors!

Betsy - Air conditioned seats for the win!

jennifer - Air conditioning in the seat?! Are you kidding me? That is genius!

Ashley B. - The fold-in side mirrors…amazing!

KatieD - Heated seats are a requirement! But air conditioned! Awesome!

Valerie @ Chateau a La Mode - Air conditioned seats? Are you kidding me? I would love that. Even my luxury car doesn’t have that cool a feature.

Jessica - You had me at air.conditioned.seats!!!! LOVE!!

Cat S - Hands down: air conditioned drivers seat! I didn’t even know those existed! I want! 😉

Julie - air conditioned seats!? seriously! that is neat.

Kati - That air conditioned driver’s seat sounds very intriguing!! 🙂

Colleen - Very cute car! Throw in air conditioned seats and it’s a dream come true!

Lael - Actually by looking at the first pic, I was surprised to see it holds 7. Neat!

Alisha W - Air conditioned seats????? Get outta town 🙂 thats freakin awesome!

Christy - Air conditioned seats? Stop it. Right now! I need this in FL!!!

Lisa - AC seats, hands down! Crazy Kansas summer.

Bianca - Down here in Texas it is HOT, air conditioned seats would be a dream!!!

Alice H - I want a Smart Key and a/c driver seat! It is so hot in Oklahoma! Thanks for the giveaway.

Karen - The air conditioned seat! I have never heard of this. Heated yes but never air conditioned.

Tasha - Air conditioned seats for sure. I’m in and out of my car all day and that would be dreamy 🙂

Courtney M - Air-conditioned seats is by far the most surprising feature! I’ve heard of heated, never air-conditioned.

Katy - air conditioned seats?? Awesome!! No more sweaty back and bottom! 🙂

Jessica @ MyArdentLife - Like most people, apparently, I am surprised and delighted to learn that the Sorento seats 7! We will be in the market for a larger vehicle in the next year or so and I am less than thrilled about a mini-van. Never would have considered a Kia before but will definitely do some more research about them now. Nice review and excellent giveaway. And PS, I don’t think you are a sellout. I’ll still be reading. xoxo

Wendy - i had no idea you could fit that many in it! Thanks for the giveaway!

Sara Grimshaw - As with most others…the A/C in the seats. This summer in St. Louis, I could’ve definately used this feature. Have fun on vacay…thanks for the chance

Sheila P. - The smart key is the best feature ever. We recently purchased a vehicle with it, and I love, love, love it!!!!

Stacy M. - The driver’s seat being air conditioned.

Ingrid - What is the most unexpected feature of the Sorento for me? That it seats so many! We are cramming our 3 boys into our backseat and they are growing too fast!

April - Oh man, AC for your backside? SOLD! 🙂

Tracy - I love the smart key!

amy - THe most unexpected feature is the “fold in mirrors at the touch of a button.” The feature I would enjoy the most is the dual thermostat.

Corinne - Air Conditioned Seats?!?!??!?! Sign me up!!!

Alisha - Air conditioned seats!!!! Heck yeah! But the folding mirrors is top notch!

Amanda Villarreal - I have a 2012 kia sorento that we just bought recently but came with no features. We purchased it from an auction with only 7000 miles on it! So seeing these upgrades kind of make me jealous :). I have the 7 seater as well. If I could upgrade mine, I’d totally get the a/c seats. I like things differently than my hubby does so it’ be absolutely perfect! The satellite radio is a close second :).

robyn - Air conditioned seats! Love my seat warmer would love the cooler ;0)

Allison H. - It’s a toss up between the air conditioned seats and the rear view mirrors that fold away with a button.

Lynda M. - Wow – I’ve never heard of air conditioned seats before! I would love that feature too!

Jill - Push button start? This is OUTTA my ability to even conceptualize!!!!! SUPER COOL! I had NO IDEA they could seat SEVEN either…we are a large family too and with teens they gotta have some room…WHO am I kidding we ALL NEED a little room!!!!

vicki w. - The air conditioned seats sound awesome…I’ve heard of heated seats, but not air conditioned. WOW!

Rachelle - Air conditioned seats – who knew! Fantastic!

Heidi - Wow, that was very rude!! If you have read her blog you would know that Meg does reviews every so often and does get compensated for them. It is your loss Teresa!

melissa erin - hands down. the air conditioned seat…

Library Momma - The Smart Key sounds amazing!!

meaghan - Wow! That car is awesome! So many cool features. But when you said it fits 7 I had to scroll back up. From the exterior photo you would never guess!

Tawny - I am very surprised 7 fit comfortably. I love that it is roomy and the seats fold flat, you never know when you need the space!

Jill - That smart key feature was very surprising. I’m looking for a vehicle right now so this was timely for me. Looks great!

Denise - I think the air-conditioned seats sound great (especially since I live in Texas), but I’m most surprised by the fact that it holds 7 people! We’re looking to downsize from our Expedition and now I will definitely be considering the Kia Sorrento.

Amy - Big, big fan of the AC seats! And I am constantly digging through my ginormous purse for my keys, so the smart key feature is FAB!!

Mary - Air conditioned seat! Wahoo! Would love that in this 110degree Oklahoma heat

jen smith - the air conditioned seats! who knew there was such a thing to keep my back side cooled off during this ungodly heat!

Kelly W. - Air Conditioned Seats!!!! That would be a God send down here in the HOT South!

Ruth - Would LOVE air conditioned seats!!!!

Amanda C. - love the air conditioned seats!!!!

Mollie D - tweeted~

Mollie D - I’m with everyone else, the ac seat!

Kimberlee - Cute car…I’d say having AC/heated seats being in WI both would come in handy!

secret mom thoughts - I love the AC in the driver’s seat. Very cool. 😉

Julie, momto7 - Oh my – air conditioned seats? That would be heaven! Thanks for the giveaway!

Jody - For some strange reason, the side mirrors having a button to push to close them makes me very happy!! I’m constantly pushing in my side mirror to miss the corner at McD’s drive through or our tight garage!!! ha!!

michelle - THe air conditioned seat would be great after a day at the pool!

Laura Mann - Wow!!! A/C driver seat is BEAST! lol! 🙂

Janel - Air conditioned seat? Cool 🙂

Jessica Anne - the airconditioned seat!

Maria - I bought a 2011 KIA Sorento in January, 2012. It was a leftover with some miles on it and it was the LX model – I think you drove the SX which is the top of the line model and is what I really wanted, but it was out of the budget 🙁 (leather, heated seats, etc)
I would have loved those air conditioned/heated seats (my old car had them) and they are mighty fine!!! I really like the car now that I’ve been driving it for seven months!

julie - The seating for 7!!!!!

Shanda - I love the fact that 7 would fit comfortably!

Andrea - I’d flip for air-conditioned seats! WHEW, it would make Dallas a little more bearable in the summer. Looks like a great vehicle–glad you got to enjoy it for a week.

Christine - The A/C seat. How cool is that?!?! And how cool that they let you have a new ride for a week. Kia has really stepped it up the last few years. Looks like a great vehicle!

Terri Fretwell - The air conditioned drivers seat! My husband has a high end vehicle that has that. I am really surprised Kia does. That is awesome!

jody Hall - Smart keys are awesome!!! No more digging for the keys in the bottom of the purse!

Maggie - First of all. YOU ARE NOT A SELLOUT. If someone paid me to drive a brand new car and write about it, I’d be all over it. With that said, I’m actually looking to buy a car that seats 7, now I’ll have to check this one out. The “Assembled in America” part is what I like best 😉 annndddd the air conditioned seating. That’s pretty boss too!

Krista - Didn’t know there WAS such a thing as a/c seats! Love that! I’m always freezing out the kids in the back with the AC on because I’m warm! Love that we share many of the same favorites on satellite radio 🙂

Teresa - I used to love your blog… but WOW what a sell out! I’m deleting it from my bookmarks and will never return again. Enjoy making a buck from these big companies paying you to brag about their products so we buy them.
Peace out Meg you major SELL OUT!!!!!!!!!!

michelle@decorandthedog - Air conditioned seats? What? Amazing.

Ann Marie - The A/C seats! Never pictured KIA as a top of the line car like that. Love that option!

sallie kay - Air conditioned driver’s seat is the BOMB! I’m a ‘sweat-er’ so this would be like a dream come true, especially after a hard walk! Plus assembled in America is the greatest! Love keeping American workers employed!

Holly Law - I LOVE that it would fit my whole family and isn’t a mini van! I have driven my van for 8 1/2 years and am ready for something a little more “stylish!”

Kathy - The Smart Key! Not having to dig for my keys would be awesome! An added benefit is that it seats 7 … I currently drive a mini van so I can haul the grands … I would LOVE something a little more hip than a mini van … and I think I may have found it!

sarah - Who knew Kia was so on top of their game! Cute car

elma - For sure the air conditioned seats!! Never heard that one and I love to that you do not need a key!! Awesome!!!

Amber B - Love the air conditioned seats! But I have to say….7? WOW!!

Melissa Irvin - I’ve driven a Sorento as a rental and agree that it is a well-appointed vehicle and it rides beautifully. Looks like they have implemented many upgrades since I rented, too. Those A/C seats would be sooooo wonderful in the GA heat! If we were in the market for a new vehicle, we’d definitely give the Sorento a look.

Jody - Surprised it fits 7!

Kari - I would have to say the air conditioned driver’s seat! I’ve never heard of a feature like that and this hot-flash-prone mama would love it!

Hannah Guskie - The smart key sounds awesome! I’m always standing there in the parking lot next to my car digging for my keys!

pam - you had me at “air conditioned” driver’s seat! I need one of those in Africa! 🙂

Karey - Ahhhhh! The side mirrors fold in??? I go to sonic at happy hour all the time so that would be a dream to have!

marilyn - I think the driver’s seat being heated and air conditioned is the biggest surprise for me. It is a beautiful vehicle.

Amy Bounds - I was surprised the Sorento fits 7. It’s a great looking vehicle.

kathy eller - I am excited to seat 7 in a crossover vehichle. I NEED to seat 7 and cant afford to drive the cars taht do.

Angela - Air conditioned seat for sure! So awesome.

connie - I heart Sorrentos (looked at it in 2004, looks even better now!) I cannot believe the no keys…I am digging for keys all.day.long!!!
Thanks for the giveaway! ~C

Mary Beth Hunt - Those air conditioned seats sound COOOOOOOOOLLLL! 🙂

GretchenP - smart key for sure.. i’ve never even heard of that and it sounds amazing! 🙂

Carrie - Love the idea of air-conditioned seats!! I use my air-conditioner all year long 🙂

whitney - It’s been over 100 degrees here-I think I’m most amazed by the air condiditoned driver seat! That is something I could really use in the summer!

Analia - Wow! Air conditioned seats, satellite radio…what else could you want!

Kim - The air conditioned seats – could definitely use those w/ the high KS temps lately!

Analia - Wow! Looks amazing! Air conditioned seats, satellite radio, what else could you want?

Linda G - The cooled seat and the smart key are both surprising to me. The price is better than I would have expected for this vehicle, especially since their 4-door cars are higher than I thought they would be. There have been a ton of Kias on the roade in NJ lately.
The steering wheel looks very large with buttons in the bottom like that. Did it feel like you were driving a big rig? 🙂

Peggy - I’m thinking the air conditioned driver’s seat is every “hot flash Mama”s dream!

Shairee - An air conditioned seat?? no way!

Rebecca W - Wow, sweet ride! 🙂

Katelyn B. - I can’t believe that 7 people fit in there?!? That’s awesome.

Kristen - Truly. This car sounds AWESOME!

Bethany - Um, air conditioned seats! Think I could manage talking Kia into letting me drive around the Sorento for the last two weeks of my pregnancy?

Melinda George - It seats seven! Fantastic, and I so want to try the air conditioned drivers seat. I would love to have one.

giving - AIR CONDITIONED SEATS!!!!! WOW!!! 🙂

Melanie - Air conditioned driver’s seat???? What!?!?!! I NEED that in our desert weather! Best feature ever!

Stephanie Z. - i dont even know what air conditioned seats are, but that is the best idea yet!

shelley - The air-conditioned seat for sure! That could be because I have been driving in these 100 degree days without a/c in my car for the last 3 weeks…horrible!

Shelley C. - Air conditioned seat??!!

Christa H. - Folding side mirrors

Anacani Garcia - It is a nice looking vehicle….but after the last few unrelenting heat of 100+ temps in my drought stricken part of Texas nothing could beat an air conditioned seat. There would be fights over who drives!

Kelly - That there are so many luxury items on it…..I would have never guessed!

Jenny - Air conditioned driver’s seat…no way…are you kidding me? These South Carolina summers would be way better with an air conditioned seat. Wow! I want one!

Maria - Air conditioned seat…are you kidding me?!
I would love that!

Kate - Tweeted

Kim - Air conditioned seats! aah!

AmandaK - I have a Toyota with a SmartKey, LOVE It.
That would have been the winner – except I live in Oklahoma – AND ITS HOT.
Air conditioned seating? Oh dream car.

Kate - The air conditioned seat – awesome! Thank you for this opportunity.

tina - Assembled in the USA 🙂

Janel - The air conditioned seat by far is the best feature! I have had heated leather seats for years now and it is awesome during the winter or for a sore back. But air conditioned?.. Sign me up! It is hot hot in Denver these days…. Alas I just got a new subaru..gonna remember this feature though! FYI I just remembered that the Porshe Cayenne has air conditioned seats… Kia is much more affordable. 🙂

Erin - Air conditioned seats. Who knew there was an automobile out there with a hiney cooler.

Emily - Air conditioned seat! Leather gets so hot in this summer weather.

Susan - Air conditioned seats would be fabulous! What a clever idea! Glad you got to experience new car smell for a week, LOL!

Starr Anderson - Gah, I’m out; didn’t realize my first commend went through….been fighting with cruddy DSL all evening! Ah well, good luck to the winner! 🙂

Chris Lawlor - Air conditioned seats… Now that is cool! Pun intended!

rae - i would love to have a smart key! i’m always digging in my too full purse!

Starr Anderson - I love the idea of an air conditioned seat; especially since we’ve wilted all summer in the 90s. (I know, I know, outrage from the midwest – but for reals, I live in the mountains for a reason, I like cool summers!) 🙂

Missy Mayo - THe air conditioned seats would be AWESOME! It is steamy hot here in Dallas, and I would L-O-V-E those seats!

Allison - Air conditioned seats, totally! That would be fantastic!

Kate W. - I am loving the separated back seat…can not stand bickering kids in the car!

beth - A/C in the driver’s seat is a surprise. I didn’t even know that was possible.

Lindsay - The air conditioned driver’s seat would be amazing! I love new cars. : )

Brenna - Air conditioned seats? Get OUTTA here. That’s awesome.

Stacey - I would love air conditioned seats!

Michelle From Australia - I wish I was a US resident and I could enter the competition 🙁 In the meantime I’ll just say WOW what a cute and practical car!!

Jen N. - I’ve never ever heard of air conditioned seats. Sign me up!

Starr Anderson - Air conditioned seat baby! 🙂

Krista - Alrighty, you had me at air conditioned seats!! I’ve heard of heated but cool?!?! What busy momma couldn’t appreciate “keeping her cool” while all heck is breaking loose in the car? I know it would help me 🙂

Molly B - wow, loved those push button fold in mirrors. that is cool!

LeAnne - Air conditioned seating. I can’t even imagine what that would feel like. I bet it’s nice!

gina - Fold in mirrors! Who knew?

jodi - Love the whole key thing! We added a keypad to our house a few years back and I LOVE not having a house key! Not having to hold a car key would be amazing!

Carey - Well, since my van has NO air conditioning at the moment, I’d have to say the air conditioned seat would be my choice!

Nicole Olsen - I love that it has air conditioned seats! WOW! That would be great in the summer heat!

Anita - If you saw my side mirrors you would know why I love the idea of push button mirrors. My husband would thank you too!

Lacey - householdhabits - I had never even heard of air conditioned seats!!!!

nicole i - push button start. for sure.

Cindy - Ummm, did you say AIR CONDITIONED seats!? wowsa!

Danielle Rub - I was surprised by the air conditioned drivers seat. That would be heaven!

Gina - I am surprised your family fit comfortably.

shannon Stout - I think the most surprising feature for me is that you were able to fit your entire family in there! It looks sooo small! That makes me soooo happy! Holy moly! I thought I needed a HUGE car for just 4 of us but apparently I missed the mark!

Gina - I am surprised your family fit comfortably.

Janet @ Ordinary Mom - Aw. I had free satellite radio for 6 months in my car when it was new. Coffehouse was my favorite too. Miss it. 🙂

Kate LS - Definitely the air-conditioned seats. That’s pretty darn fabulous.

Sky - The fact that it seats 7! It doesn’t look like it could do that. And the fold in side mirrors sound cool!

Michelle - Air conditioned drivers seat would win hands down!

Grace - I The most unexpected feature of the Sorento would be its dual temperature controls. I love the idea because it is usually so difficult to content everybody in the car! This car looks nice!!!

MegM - Love the Kia! I am on my second one because I loved the first one so much. My favorite feature is the back-up camera. I don’t know how I backed up without it before!

evelyse - the air conditioned seats! oh yes! this seems like a very fun car to drive! would LOVE to have it!~

Michelle - Air conditioned drivers seat?? That’s certainly unexpected! I’m a bit suprised that you said your family fit comfortably in it though. I looked at the Sorento a year a go (I drive the Sedona mini-van) and when my son sat in the 3rd row his head nearly touched the back window! I wish we could’ve fit our family in it cause I loooved it.

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