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When Conference Networking Leads to Racing History: My First Visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

Sometimes the most beautiful travel plans happen when we’re least expecting them. During a recent conference in Indianapolis, I found myself with an unexpected opportunity to visit the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. As someone who genuinely loves cars, I couldn’t resist adding this to my itinerary. Let me be honest: I didn’t go in […] Read more…

Beauty and the Bump NYC blogger Kim posing with white Rivian R1S luxury electric SUV

Why the Rivian R1S Made My 5 Year Old Say “This Is Better Than Mommy’s Car

The Rivian R1S isn’t just another electric SUV trying to win over families, and I didn’t quite understand this until I spent a week living with one. It’s sleek, undeniably luxurious, and surprisingly practical (well, mostly). From my 5-year-old’s brutally honest feedback to navigating charging stations with a car full of snacks and impatience, here’s […] Read more…

Kim of Beauty and the Bump NYC posing with white Rivian R1S electric SUV during family test drive review

2025 Rivian R1S Review: Real-World Driving Experience

Picture this: You’re cruising down Montauk Highway in an electric SUV, kids happily entertained in the back, when suddenly your navigation sends you on a wild goose chase for a charging station that doesn’t exist. Sound familiar? Well, Rivian just changed the game. Getting Reacquainted: My Rivian Family Adventure Two months after my brief 30-minute […] Read more…

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