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4 Tips for Preparing Your Home Before a Trip
If you’re planning to leave for an extended vacation, you need to make sure you leave your house safe and secure while saving money you money for your trip!
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I’ve Finally Learned To Travel Lite
It has only taken me 50 years to learn to travel lite. On this last trip to California, I traveled with one backpack and one carry-on suitcase. Trust me if you knew me in real life you would in AWE!! How NOT To Pack I have FINALLY learned that I don’t NEED to have 72 tops, 4 pairs of shoes, 36 pairs of underwear. I will not wear 6 pairs of jeans. I will not wear 5 pairs of pajamas. There is NO WHERE that I travel to that doesn’t have a washing machine. HELLO?? I only travel to see my grown children in their homes. The ones with WASHERS AND DRYERS!! Just like real 40+ year-olds have. GESH!! I’ve also learned that I will not suddenly wear more makeup than I normally wear when I leave my house now. Why would I think all of a sudden that I would wear that blue eyeshadow?? (I really, don’t own blue eyeshadow. I don’t ever wear eyeshadow). However, I might go all orange and yellow?? (DANG I am FUNNY!!) The point is WHY would I think all of a sudden that I will become a glamour queen in full makeup? I…
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Winter Readiness!
I really don’t want winter readiness yet. I would rather be summer-ready! BUT, I live in Sandpoint Idaho, and like it or not WINTER is a comin’, and when she does, she dumps a LOT of snow on us. Check out The Husband last year. In the MIDDLE of winter! We still had so much more snow to come. So, when I say I take travel time in my car VERY seriously. (at least my car is BRIGHT orange so I can hopefully be spotted!) My Winter Steps At the beginning of winter, I make sure to fill my gas tank as soon as I’ve used a ¼ of the tank. Snow tires get put on at the latest November 1st. The fluids are checked. Then the car is packed with 40 pounds of bagged sand. (for traction) ADDED benefit: a very slippery area needs sand? I got it! (I also tape a razor knife to the bag so I can actually GET to the sand) Then I also have a (color-coordinated) roll of orange duct tape with will keep that now open bag of sand from getting everywhere in my car. ALSO, a black marker so that if I…
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6 Cost Effective Ways to Winterize Your Vehicle
Winter conditions can make roads dangerous. Driving under those conditions can be a real burden. Winterize your vehicle ensures that your vehicle is prepared to handle winter storms as well as to drive in snowy conditions by driving safely and servicing your car. When it comes to winterizing your vehicle, there are several things you can do that require very little effort. In this post, we list the top six things you need to do to take care of your vehicle during the winter season. 1) Wash Your Car Frequently As any used car dealerships in Madison, WI will tell you, washing your vehicle is of the utmost importance during the winter season. Some drivers never think about getting their car washed during the winter season. In some cases, they may do it once in a while. However, with the winter season, it’s expected that your vehicle will encounter slush, salt, sand, and snow on the road. Therefore, it’s best that you get your vehicle washed before the aforementioned substances build up in various sections of your vehicle’s exterior. Some of the key areas you need to pay close attention to is the areas around your tires as well as…











