Isn’t it something to think that spring cleaning your house isn’t enough, now you need to spring clean your car? Okay, you don’t “have to” but it sure is nice when your car is free from kid debris. To be honest, it’s amazing what can accumulate in your vehicle. Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and spring clean your car. Here are some tips to spring clean your car.Ditch the trashHow many fast food wrappers are hiding out in your vehicle? It’s time to ditch them! Grab a trash … [Read more...]
Car Maintenance Tips to Remember for Fall
Fall is here and that means our cars need a lot of TLC. Last winter and this summer was rough on cars, so it’s important to take the time to ensure they are running their smoothest. Check out these car maintenance tips to remember for fall.Get Your Brakes CheckedIf your brakes are starting to sound a little squeaky this fall, make sure you get them checked. Cooler weather is drawing near and you don’t want to have any issues on the side of the road because of some faulty brakes. Failure … [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...]
Tips for Road Trips with Kids
One thing my kids love doing is taking road trips. We have four kids, so road trips can be a little crazy if we’re not prepared. If you plan on taking a road trip with kids, keep these tips in mind.Know your kids wellI have found that our most successful road trips with kids happen because we know our kids well. We know how long they can last in the car. We know how often they need to eat. We also know what is going to keep them occupied. It’s best to try and understand how your kids … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Summer Road Trip
Summer is right around the corner. This is exciting because most families prepare to take a road trip during the summer months. Summer is the perfect time to travel because there is no snow and you can enjoy the outdoors as much as you want. If you’re planning a summer road trip, here are some ideas to get you started.#1. Start with a destination – The first step to planning a summer road trip is to start with a destination. Where do you want to go? You need to consider how far you want to … [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...]
What to Do if Your Car Breaks Down on Vacation
Have you ever been on vacation and your car breaks down? If not, consider yourself lucky. If you have, hopefully you were prepared enough. Here is what you do if your car breaks down on vacation.Preventative care is importantYou probably don’t want to hear this. However, preventative care is super important. Before you even head on your road trip, it’s best to get your vehicle looked at. Of course, once you have left, there’s no turning back. Just a quick tip before you head out on … [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...]
How to Detail Your Own Car
It’s crazy how messy a vehicle can become; it is even worse if you have kids. Life gets busy, you eat in the car and it may even look like you live in your vehicle. Gone are the days where you need to spend $200 on a car detail, you can learn how to detail your own car. If you’re interested in making your car look super shiny, you need to check out this guide on how to detail your own car.#1. Clean out your car- The first step to detailing any car would be to clean it out. When you detail … [Read more...]
7 Planning Steps for Family Safe Travel
Winter travel in the Midwest can be interesting, uneventful, or unfortunately tragic. Planning properly before your next trip to visit extended family can prevent unexpected stops and unexpected expenses along the way. When I travel with my family for the holidays or simply during extreme weather months, I go through a checklist to ensure that my wife, son, daughter and I all travel safely and effectively. Here are seven worry-free travel tips for young families.Check for Vehicle … [Read more...]
Essentials When Purchasing a Family Vehicle
Maybe it’s time for your family to purchase a bigger vehicle. Your kids are growing and everyone needs more leg room. When picking out a family vehicle, there are probably several things you should keep in mind. Check out these essentials when purchasing a family vehicle.Keep a Budget in MindYou will need a budget whenever you’re shopping for a family vehicle. Will you buy used or new? What model year would you like to have? All of these play into your budget and determining what type … [Read more...]
How to Negotiate When Buying a New Vehicle
Whenever you’re buying a new vehicle, the car dealership isn’t necessarily on your side. If they post a price, they hope you’ll pay it. Aren’t we all like that when we try to sell something? You want the most money for what you are trying to sell. Check out these tips for negotiating when buying a new vehicle.Be NicePaying less for a new vehicle comes easier if you’re nice. Demanding they drop the price of the vehicle is not going to work in your favor. What’s that saying? “You catch … [Read more...]
Steps for Detailing Your Vehicle
Have you ever wanted to detail your vehicle? Well, instead of paying someone to do it, you can easily do it yourself. Although detailing your vehicle will take some time out of your life, it’s worth it to have that fresh and clean vehicle. Check out these steps for detailing your vehicle.Step One: Empty out your vehicle. You’ll want to take everything out of your vehicle, so you can clean every in every corner and crevice.Step Two: Vacuum out your vehicle. Perhaps the biggest step in … [Read more...]
7 Things To Know When Buying A Used Car
Here are 7 things to know when buying a used car that will protect you from potential added expense, as well as future issues. Buying used is a great thing to do when you are limited on funds or don't want to finance. Whether you buy from a local car lot or individual, these tips will help you make the best decisions regarding your upcoming vehicle purchase.7 Things To Know When Buying A Used CarMileage really does matter more than age. The year model of a car isn't as important as … [Read more...]
