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 ...
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5 Things You Need to Be Drive-In Ready
The snow is moving out and spring is right around the corner. With the arrival of spring means the Drive-Ins will be opening soon. Peyton and I like to go to the drive-in as much as possible once it opens. There's nothing like sitting in your car, for us it's our Dodge Journey, and watching a movie. Plus all the fun that goes on before the movies begin! Today, we are going to share some of our favorite things we bring with us to the Drive-In each summer. Blankets Lots and lots of blankets. We ...
Tips For Winter Driving
I remember the first time I drove in the snow, it was intense. The feel of the ice under the tires or the snow getting caught up in tires is a whole new experience and completely different than summer driving. My biggest tip for winter driving, have good tires. Check with your dealership to see where the tread is on your tires and if you should replace them before driving this winter. Beyond that, here are a few more tips for driving this winter. Slow and Steady Whenever there is inclement ...
How to Protect the Inside of Your Car During Winter
Nothing is more exciting than driving your brand new vehicle off the dealerships lot. That new car smell, the shine of the sun on the hood and the newness of it all. But then winter hits and reality hits. Winter and all that comes with it is going to take a toll on the inside of your vehicle! Today, I'm going to share with you how I keep my car looking it's best despite Mother's Nature attempts. Back Seat Cover If you have small children this is an absolute must year round. I purchased a back ...
10 Important Things to Keep in Your Car During Winter
Winter is in full swing throughout the country. I know the groundhog didn't see his shadow but with the way the weather reports have been going, you would think he had seen his shadow! Every fall and spring I take my SUV into the dealership and have all routine maintenance taken care of. Then throughout the season, I make sure to rotate my tires every 6,000 miles and change out air filters as needed. But I also go through my car every fall and make sure I have these 10 important things in my ...
How to Survive a Winter Storm in Your Car
February has been a crazy month! We're on track to breaking Minnesota's record for the snowiest February ever. With the winter storms they are predicting to come through in the next week I think it's a good idea to go over some tips on what to do if you find yourself stranded in your car during inclement weather. First and foremost, make sure you have taken your vehicle in for its routine maintenance at your local dealership. Having a maintained vehicle can make a difference on being standard ...