Justin Zipprich, Author for Moms Who Think

Justin Zipprich is a writer at MomsWhoThink.com, where his primary focus is travel, school facts, food, and kitchen hacks. Justin has been writing and editing content for over 7 years, and he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Technology from Western Illinois University, which he earned in 2005. As a resident of Texas, he loves traveling and discovering new places around the state and spending time with his wife and two kids.

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I Used to Think the Toyota Highlander Was the Ultimate Family Car, But These 11 Options Are Better

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I have been taking my family around town and on road trips across the country in our Toyota Highlander for […]

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Once My Family’s Go-To Lunch Spot, These 6 Factors Made Me Break Up with Panera

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For many years, my family and I idolized Panera. We went there every chance we got. They had such a […]

8 Discontinued Menu Items My Family Would Love to See Domino’s Bring Back to Its Menu ASAP

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My family has always been a Domino's family. We know it's not the fanciest pizza place in the world, but […]

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These Are the 11 Top Family-Friendly Theme Parks That Offer More Than Just Rides

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You have many choices for what to do with your family during a vacation or a day out, including heading […]

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I Used to Think the Honda Odyssey Was the Best Family Van, but These 10 Options Are Incredible

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For many years now, I've been towing my family around in a Honda Odyssey. The vehicle has been good to […]

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16 Restaurant Chains That Go Out of Their Way to Make Kids Feel Welcome

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As parents, it can be tough to find a place to go when you want to bring the family out […]

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I Used to Think My Family Couldn’t Live Without Disney+, but These 16 Streaming Services Proved Me Wrong

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The great thing about raising kids today is that there is a ton of educational and child-friendly content all around […]

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18 Restaurant Chains Where I Don’t Feel Guilty Bringing My Kids

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I won't lie. I love to take my family out to eat on weekends, weekdays, or any other chance that […]

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These Are the 8 Most Reliable Car Brands for Families

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If you're like me, then you and your family are likely in the car all of the time. There's school, […]

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My Family Used to Only Use Cascade in Our Dishwasher, But These 8 Detergents Are Better

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If you're like me, then you may find that washing dishes is one of the most miserable of the chores. […]

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I Used to Let My Kids Play Video Games Freely, But These 15 Facts Made Me Rethink

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I'll admit it. I'm a parent who used to let my children spend their lives in front of the TV. Yes, […]

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These Are the 7 Best Restaurants to Watch March Madness With Your Family

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It's that time of year again. March Madness is upon us. It's a time to do a deep dive into […]

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Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs Are Iconic, But My Kids Prefer These 8 Brands

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There's nothing quite as good on a summer day or at a picnic than a tasty hot dog. You can […]

My Kids Used to Love Crumbl Cookies, But These 14 Alternatives Are Cheaper and Better

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It's no secret that my family loves cookies. If we could eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we would. […]

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Marco’s Pizza Is America’s Most Underappreciated Pizza, 13 States They’re Moving Into

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Have you ever been to Marco's Pizza? If not, add it to your bucket list. My family and I noticed […]

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My Kids Always Loved Cold Stone Creamery, But These 14 Ice Creams Now Top Their List

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For years, whenever we wanted a sweet treat, my kids and I have always chosen one place: Cold Stone Creamery. […]

My Family Was a Huge Chipotle Fan, But These 6 Changes Ruined It For Us

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For many years, my family basically called Chipotle our second home. We went there almost every weekend, and we always […]

This Is Why McDonald’s Is the Perfect First Job for Your High-Schooler

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If your teen is looking for the opportunity to make a little money, then you may consider pointing him or […]

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My Family Used to Love Hunt Brother’s Pizza, But These 8 Pie Shops Are Better

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My family and I used to love Hunt Brother's Pizza. In fact, that is the only place we would go […]

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15 Trader Joe’s Meals that Can Feed a Family for Under $20

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If you're looking for a meal for dinner or breakfast and you want to stay well within your budget, then […]

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15 Alarming Facts About Screen Time for Kids

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These days, just about everything is on a screen. Your children likely spend a lot of time using screens, whether […]

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Families Rejoice! Wegmans Is Expanding Into These 5 Areas

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If you've traveled around the country, you've likely discovered that there are many supermarket chains in the world. Every region […]

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Once My Favorite Grocery Stores, These 6 Factors Made Me Stop Going to Whole Foods

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For many years, Whole Foods was one of my go-to grocery stores. I used to love walking down the aisles […]

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These Foods Are Best for Kids Before and After School

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If you have kids, you know that they're always hungry, particularly after they get home from school. You need to […]

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