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Some of you know I\u2019ve been car hunting for a few months now.\xa0It\u2019s the worst time to buy a car.\xa0Like, the worst.\xa0But it\u2019s been the worst time to buy a car for a couple of years now and will likely still be the worst time to buy a car for a couple more years.\xa0And, mama\u2019s 2009 Nissan Murano might not have that many trips to the mountains left in her.\xa0\xa0\nThe time had come\u2026.\nAs I went through this whole car-buying journey, Vinnie saw me searching day in/day out on various online platforms.\xa0He had a lot of opinions and requests - most (ok, all) of which I could not honor.\xa0\xa0\n\u201cNo, V, we\u2019re not getting a Tesla.\xa0Or a Porsche.\xa0Or a Lambo.\u201d\nWe are not fancy car people.\xa0We are very practical car people.\xa0Buy something that is a few years old and drive it for 10-12 years.\xa0I mean, we could not be more boring car people.\xa0\nAfter months of searching, I found a fantastic Toyota Highlander Hybrid option down in Texas.\xa0We had it shipped up here via CarMax (CarMax is not a sponsor of this show, but they definitely should be. I am a huge fan.)\nWhen the car arrived, we all went to see it and test drive it.\xa0It was the perfect car for us.\xa0We decided to move forward with the purchase.\xa0\nMy husband sat in on the initial sales process to ask a couple of questions, but then headed home.\xa0Vinnie and I stayed at the dealer and completed the process. I didn\u2019t plan for V to watch me buy a car, but I\u2019m so glad he did.\xa0\xa0\nHe saw a woman make a major household decision and purchase. He saw me fill out the paperwork, manage the financing, ask questions, request clarity, negotiate terms, and CLOSE THE DEAL.\nWhy does this matter?\xa0\xa0\nIt matters that our kids see us as powerful as possible. It matters that they see us manage the money, negotiate the terms, and sign the papers. It matters that they see us ask questions and require answers. It matters that they see us wield as much power as our partners.\xa0\xa0\nThis breaks down gender barriers and models equity in power and decision-making.\xa0\xa0\nWhile I did not expect this car-buying experience to be a huge lesson in gender roles, it definitely turned into that. And I\u2019m so grateful.\xa0\xa0\nWhere in your life are you actively breaking down gender stereotypes? Listen in to hear me break down different areas where we all might have some growth in this.\nSponsor info and promo codes:\n\nPlease find our sponsor information here: shamelessmom.com/sponsor/\n\n\nInterested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices