I received use of a 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.This summer we took an awesome family trip to Cape Cod for a family reunion. We were really excited to be able to test drive the 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid for the week for a blog post. Conveniently, the car was delivered to my sister-in-law's house so we could take off for our family trip.Upon getting the car we immediately started packing it up for our week of fun. Some other family … [Read more...]
Cruising Through the Holidays in a Toyota Sienna
This post has been sponsored by Toyota. All opinions are my own.The holidays are a time jam packed with traditions. This year while we were checking the traditions off the list, we were enjoying the ride of a 2017 Toyota Sienna Limited. This car joined us in our traditional piano recital, Christmas parties, driving through "Christmas in the park," church, even a birthday and anniversary celebration.When I was contacted with the opportunity to drive a 2017 Toyota Sienna Limited for a … [Read more...]
Schedule Your Car Maintenance: When to do What
Car service is not only a crucial part of road safety, but also saves you a lot of money in future repairs. Follow this schedule of car maintenance and your car would be faithful to you for years.Frequent Checking and MaintenanceYour car's battery, engine oil, air filter, tires, windshield wipers and its fluid, and coolant should be checked frequently. If any of these are not maintained properly, they can pose different types of risks on the road. The engine oil and coolant are … [Read more...]
Tips for Selling Your Car
This post has been sponsored by Cars.comIf you are thinking about selling your car it may seem overwhelming, especially if you have never done it before. Selling your car doesn’t have to be a scary endeavor. With the right knowledge, you can prepare your car before you sell. This will help you get the most money for your car with a straightforward transaction. Here are some tips for selling your car.#1. Find out how much your car is worthIt is pretty easy to find out the worth of … [Read more...]
Benefits of Owning a Hybrid
Have you ever considered owning a Hybrid? If you’re unfamiliar with a hybrid car, it has an electric motor. Instead of your car relying totally on gas, it has a different form of power. Maybe you’re back and forth on owning a hybrid. Here are several benefits of owning a hybrid!There are tax benefitsDid you know there are some tax benefits to owning a hybrid vehicle? The federal government offers a few, but your local gov’t may also. Sometimes getting a discount on your taxes is all you … [Read more...]
Why a Ram is Our Dream Truck
Have you ever stopped to think of what type of vehicle is your dream vehicle? Of course, I’d have to say ours is a Ram Truck. You may be wondering why a Ram would be our dream truck. Stay tuned because there are some cool things about Ram!The amount of room in a Ram TruckIf we were to have a Ram truck (our dream car) it would be because the amount of room. We have four kids now, so we’d need to ensure there was plenty of room. If you get the double cab, there is usually enough room for … [Read more...]
To Drive or Fly? Things to Consider
When it’s time to go on vacation, it may be hard to try and decide to drive or fly. It’s nice to have everything laid on the table to help you decide what would work best for you or your family. To drive or fly? Here are a few things to consider.#1. The distance of your tripThe first thing to consider when deciding to fly or drive is the distance you will be traveling. If you’re going an hour away, you would probably drive instead of flying. However, if you were traveling 5-10 hours … [Read more...]
Tips for Deciding How Much Car You Can Afford
You’re in the market for a new vehicle, but you are not sure how much car you can afford. This isn’t the time to panic, but instead – do some research to see how much car you can afford. Here are some tips to help you make a wise financial decision, when buying a vehicle.Know your car budgetWhether you’re paying cash for a vehicle or plan on having a car payment, it’s wise to have a car budget. Sit down and look at your finances to see if buying a car will put a strain on you … [Read more...]
Awesome Features of the Mazda CX-9
I was given complimentary use of this car in exchange for my review. All opinions are completely my own. Yours may differ.Over Christmas break we took a trip to visit my parents. We were lucky to be able to drive the 2016 Mazda CX-9 during the duration of our trip. We were gone for almost two weeks so we really got to know and love this car. If you follow me on social media you probably saw all the features I love about the Mazda CX-9 but incase you missed it, here is a recap of my the most … [Read more...]
Road Trip Packing List
It is summer, and the perfect time to head out on a road trip. Road trips are a great way to have fun and enjoy a little adventure. Before you head out on your road trip make sure to check off everything on your road trip packing list. Here are a few things to make sure you bring:Sunscreen: Sunscreen is always a good thing to bring on a road trip. You may not realize it but the sun’s rays can burn your skin even through the glass of your vehicle. Water: Always have extra water with you. … [Read more...]
Questions to Ask When Test Driving a Vehicle
Test driving a vehicle sounds like fun, doesn’t it? However, most of the time when you are test driving a vehicle you are so concentrated on how the vehicle drives and what it looks like—not what it DOES. Most of the time, you miss the important stuff. You forget to ask questions to answers you need to know before you buy the vehicle. When test driving a vehicle, make sure you ask these questions. Even if you've done internet research before you get in the car, it's ok to ask questions you may … [Read more...]
Used Car Buying Tips
Buying a car used or new is a big decision. There are many different things to keep in mind when purchasing a car, but when you purchase a used car, you want to delve a little deeper than just cosmetics. Here are some used car buying tips: Look under the car The car may look great all the way around it. A used car can easily be maintained cosmetically, but in order to really know what the car is like, you need to look underneath it. Check to make sure the car is rust free underneath or with … [Read more...]
How to Buy a Car Online
Are you looking for a responsible way to buy a car online? Have no fear because buying a car online is a lot easier and a lot less dangerous than you thought. Check out these tips for how to buy a car online.#1. Look in various places.When it comes to buying a care online, don’t just look in one place. There are actually TONS of places in which you can buy a car online. Craigslist, Facebook garage sale groups, and through private transactions are just a few avenues in which you can buy … [Read more...]
The Adventurer’s Guide to the Mitsubishi Outlander
Thanks to Mitsubishi for providing the brand new 2016 Outlander for my family to use while on vacation in Oregon. All opinions are my own.Oregon definitely has an outdoor adventuring vibe to it, so I felt we fit right in driving the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander while we were there.After spending a week with this car, my husband and I both felt like this was the perfect car for a solo adventurer or a couple seeking a thrill. Let me tell you all about the fantastic features that this car … [Read more...]
11 Reasons the Kia Sedona SXL is the Perfect Family Vehicle
My family recently returned from a trip to visit my parents in southern Utah. We flew in and out of Las Vegas which was an adventure in itself. My kids had never been to Vegas (at least that they remember) so seeing the lights and slot machines was exciting for them. My toddler thought we were the meanest parents in the world for not letting him play the "games" that were everywhere we went.Getting around that week we drove in a Kia Sedona SXL. We currently own an older model of the Kia … [Read more...]
