Here in Minnesota, we have 4 distinct seasons - spring, summer, fall, and winter. And with each season change, there are a few things I like to do to my vehicle to make sure it's at its best. First, I always check my manual to see if there are any routine maintenance needing to be done. Am I coming up on a 30k checkup? If so, it's time to call the dealership and set up an appointment. Another thing I'll do is walk around my vehicle and see if there are any dings that need to be taken out. I ...
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Year End Closeout Deals Are Here
Have you been thinking about buying a new vehicle? I always love dreaming about new vehicles and which one I would buy this time. Right now is a great time to buy. The dealerships are trying to move their 2018 inventory to make room for 2019 inventory and that can mean some big saving to you! Because we are looking at taking advantage of year-end closeout deals you may need to be a little flexible. Remember, this is year-end closeout, as in these are the cars that did not sell during the ...
5 Tips for a Successful Road Trip
Peyton and I love taking road trips throughout the United States. My dream is to have taken her through all 48 lower states by the time she goes to college. But she's already 8 years old! So that means I really need to start working on this list! I'm going to share 5 of my favorite tips for making sure your vehicle is road trip ready. 1 - Oil changes! Make sure you keep on these. I try to get in as close to 3,000 miles as I can. Sometimes I'm good at it other times we're over a little. But ...
The Ultimate Drive-In Checklist
One of my favorite memories growing up was going to the drive-in. There was nothing more fun than sitting in the back of a pickup truck with the whole family, snuggled in blankets and watching a movie on the big screen. Now, I get to take my daughter to the drive-in and I'm going to share some of my tips and tricks on how we make it the perfect evening in our Dodge Journey. First, you need to make sure your vehicle is clean. If you're a parent you know what I'm talking about. Take all the ...
Is It Time to Upgrade to an SUV
Before I became a mom, I loved zipping around in my car. It had a sunroof, spoiler and it was a hot little number. But fast forward to having a baby in tow and suddenly my hot little number didn't feel so hot or fun anymore. Trying to fit a car seat in the back seat was my first clue that this car thing was not going to work out for us. It literally meant that half my car was unusable! I had to move the front passenger seat all the way to the dash making it impossible for anyone to sit up ...
Is it Time for a Minivan?
Starting a family is an exciting time. But I remember once I found out I was pregnant, one of the first things I considered changing was our vehicle. Sedans can be a little cramped when your start adding car seats and bringing along baby gear. Maybe it's time to consider a minivan? I know, I used to cringe at the word minivan too. But they are not the same as what our parents drove us around in. Now they have some pretty nice ones. The Chrysler Pacifica is rated #2 in minivans and has some ...