It’s OK to just ignore that ticket you got on your road trip this summer, right? Wrong. Each of the 50 states that make up our nation is unique in its culture and attractions. Driving in each state can also be an experience in and of itself (and not always a positive one). Travel by…
Can You Buy Tires Online? What You Need to Know, And What We Learned
No mystery, just great service. Isn’t that the best? Guest post by Anna Mae Trievel I hated shopping for car tires so much that the last time I needed new tires, I just bought a new car. In my defense, my car was 11 years old with over 100,000 miles, so it probably made sense…
How to Budget for a New Car
New car budget: how to save for the car of your dreams There are four signs you need to buy a new car this year. If that sounds like you, you can take a step closer to your dream ride and learn how to budget for a new car. Categorize your expenses I’m a big…
How to Clean Your Car Like a Pro
These car cleaning tips will get your car looking new again. Or at least new-ish. Growing up with a dad and brother who were both “motor heads,” I learned to have pride in the car I drove. I learned to pull out all the gear in the backyard and get the outside to shine, down…
Tips for Traveling with Food During the Holidays
Traveling with food: holiday tips for getting it there in one piece. At nearly every holiday function, you need to bring some sort of contribution, right? But how do you get it there in one piece? I personally have had food spill on me in the car with no back up clothes to wear and…
Yes, Every Classic Car Parade Needs a Minivan. And Kids in Costumes.
OMG YOU GUYS. Guest post by Tara Blaesing Let me tell you how my day is going. This morning, a Facebook friend shared an event post for a “car cruise” lining up at the school, just to drive around town and have some fun…. “everyone is welcome.” Since being cooped up with five kids under…
Leasing vs. Buying a Car: Which is Better for Families?
Is leasing a car a better alternative than buying for families? In the not too distant past, it was companies that leased cars. It was an easy way to get a tax write-off and ensure executives and employees could tool around town in the latest models. Today, about one-third of new vehicles are leased rather…
Listen Up, Everyone! Revel Speakers Shows Us How to Get The Best Sound in the Car
What are some of the first things you do when you get in your car? Guest post by Lauren Conlon For me, it is starting the engine, putting my seatbelt on, and finding the rights songs to listen to. Either it is on the radio or from one of my connected devices. Did you ever…
Sierra Buys a Sierra: Why the 2020 GMC Sierra Is the Newest Addition to Our Family
After months of research, we finally bought the truck we dreamed of. by Sierra Redmond This past June we purchased a 2020 GMC Sierra Elevation. We wanted a pickup truck, so we spent a couple of months shopping online prior to picking out our new truck. We took some time to really research and look…
Why I bought a Volvo XC90 to Replace My Minivan
They say the two happiest days of a boat owner’s life are the day they buy their boat and the day they sell it. By Susanne Kerns I think the inverse may be true for minivan owners: I begrudgingly entered my life as a minivan owner ten years ago, but grew to love the comfort,…