Not only do we need to make sure our homes and family are ready to take on winter we also need to take the same care with our vehicles. Living in a colder climate means taking certain precautions before the first snowflake falls or the first temperature dip to ensure your family vehicle can ensure on-time arrival for your family at all your winter obligations. Here is a checklist to help you get your vehicle ready for the winter. Change Your Oil This one may seem like common sense but you'd ...
DIY Strawberry Salt Scrub
Last time we talked about sugar scrubs today we are talking about strawberry salt scrub! The main difference between sugar and salt scrubs is the size of the exfoliating granules. That means sugar particles are smaller, less abrasive and salt scrubs are more abrasive so they should be used less frequently. If you are looking for a deeper clean or a good exfoliation use a salt scrub but not more than once or twice a week. If you are looking for a gentle exfoliation that you can use more ...
How to Make a Winter Driving Survival Kit
We are in the heart of winter so today I thought I would share a few tips on how to make your own winter driving survival kit. While this kit is a must-have for winter driving it's also important to make sure your vehicle has had all it's recommended services and is operational for winter weather driving. One way I do this is by taking my vehicle to the dealership and having them perform all recommended maintenance. Here is everything you need to create your own Winter Driving Survival Kit ...
Easy Home Fix Ups You Can Do On A Budget
When it comes to home renovations, you may think that these are things that are going to cost you a small fortune, and whilst there’s no doubt that many renovations do cost a lot of money and that some are more or less expensive than others, there are definitely a good deal of things that you can do on a small or limited budget and that you can even do by yourself if necessary. In this post, we’re going to share with you just what some of those easy fix-ups are that you can do to your home ...
Minty Green Peppermint Bath Bombs
Do you know what season it is? Cold season! It's time for everyone to be locked inside with each other's germs and try not to pass them around. But if you do get a cold or have a stuffy nose I have a little treat for you. Peppermint bath bombs! These minty green bath bombs will deliver a bath that will not only help relieve your stuffy nose but can help you relax a little too. Here's what you'll need - Ingredients: ● 2 oz Epsom salt ● 4 oz baking soda ● 2 oz corn starch ● 2 oz citric ...
8 Winter Driving Tips
Winter driving should be a driving course all on its own. Nothing compares to learning how to handle your vehicle in snow, ice and windy conditions. Besides having your care serviced by professionals, staying up on your routine maintenance and getting any needed repairs done before the first snowfall there are a few other things you should know about winter driving. Be Able to See and Be Seen Clean frost and snow off all windows, mirrors, lights, and reflectors. Equip your car with good wiper ...