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Melanie Kostrzewa redefines her relationship with her minivan

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Melanie Kostrzewa

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The Family Car: Mary Ann Ludwig and Melanie Kostrzewa

Original Air Date

July 28, 2023

Recorded Date

April 25, 2019

“So there comes a point in every young family's life when you have to make that important decision. What minivan are we going to buy?”

Melanie Kostrzewa

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