Now, I'm not talking about disasters like an accident with another vehicle. I'm talking about your children. While they are adorable, little rays of sunshine, they are also mess makers in action. And where do they spend the most time? Well, I know my family spends a fair amount of time in the car which means my backseat has been taken over by children. Those kids are tough are cars. Like Tasmanian Devil hard. Remember seeing the Tasmanian Devil on Saturday morning cartoons growing up? That's ...
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Prepping Your Vehicle for Your Summer Adventures
Summer is nearly here, the kids are almost out of school and now is the time to start planning your summer activities. But before you start making those reservations here's a few things you'll want to check on your vehicle to make sure it's ready for all that summer fun. Routine Maintenance Keeping up on your routine maintenance will save you money in the long run. While most of us are pretty good at getting oil changes every three thousand miles or 3 months there are some other things you ...
First Road Trip of the Year Tips
Peyton and I are gearing up to head out on our first road trip of the year as soon as school gets out. But before we head out on our adventure there are a few things I like to do to make sure our vehicle is ready. Detail the Inside Let's be honest, this winter was brutal! And it took a toll on the inside of my car. From all the muck and gunk that gets tracked in on our boots to just the general day to day nonsense, it's in a dire need of a deep clean. Every spring and fall I like to make an ...
Spring Cleaning for Your Car
Just like you spring clean your house you should spring clean your car. During the winter we are in such a rush to get out of the cold and into a warm house that the car ends up really taking a beating. By the time the snow melts, my Dodge Journey is in some desperate need of a little TLC. The best investment I make in my vehicle is taking it in every spring for a deep clean. We have a local car wash that will shampoo your seats and carpets while they also give it a good scrub and wipe down ...
Why I LOVE My Dodge Journey
I've driven a lot of cars. I've owned many different vehicles over the years but so far, my favorite car has been my Dodge Journey. It wasn't the SUV that I thought I was going to bring home. But 6 years ago, I went to my local dealership to test drive a Jeep. I had done my research and I thought I really wanted a Jeep. I was determined I was going to be bringing home a Jeep. But once I got behind the wheel I quickly came to realize I did not like the Jeep. I did not like the Jeep at all! So ...
Your Spring Road Side Emergency Kit
We always talk about winter survival kits and roadside emergency kits but have you ever thought about freshening up your roadside kit when the weather is warmer? Many of us don't give it a second thought. So today, I'm going to share with you, what items I put in our Dodge Journey for the summer. Water If we haven't used the water we kept in the car for winter I switch it out for the spring. I always keep a case of water in the car with us. Especially when it's warmer, it's extremely important ...