Friday, January 27, 2012
Car Lashes
Admit it. You love gluing on those fake lashes or getting extensions for that ultra lush look. And amazingly enough, your car can, too. If you're ultra girlie and you want the world to know, check out http://carlashes.com/
For around the 20-50.00 range, you can get solid color, chrome, or crystal accent lashes for your car's headlights. If you're ultra-high maintenance, you can also go for the eyeliner. :)
Friday, January 20, 2012
How to Stretch a Gallon....
Shell has an excellent link that walks you through how to get more mileage out of your tank. Follow the link for the "Fuelstretch" tips below.
http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/products_services/on_the_road/fuels/fuelstretch/
http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/products_services/on_the_road/fuels/fuelstretch/
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
4 Tips For Holiday Travel With Children
The highways will be crowded this holiday season with drivers making their way to holiday feasts, shopping malls and family visits. If you're planning a trip with children, here are four tips to make the drive safe and enjoyable:
1. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends children sit in the back seat and be buckled-up properly.
Infants (under 20 lbs.) should ride in rear-facing convertible seats with harness straps at or below shoulder level.
Toddlers (20-40 lbs.) should ride in forward-facing convertible seats with harness straps at or above shoulders.
Young children (more than 40 lbs.) should ride in a forward-facing booster seat with the lap belt fitting across the upper thighs and shoulder belt snug across the chest.
2. One of the best ways to keep your family safe is to stay awake during your trip. The National Sleep Foundation and the AAA Foundation recommend the following:
Get a good night's sleep before your trip — 7-9 hours for adults and 8 ½-9 ½ hours for teens
Make sure a passenger is awake to talk to the driver.
Avoid medications that can impair performance.
Recognize signs of fatigue: lane drifting, hitting rumble strips, repeated yawning, tailgating, difficulty focusing.
Schedule stops every two hours or 100 miles.
3. Bring along toys, books and video games to keep the kids busy. If you're planning a long drive, be prepared for frequent bathroom and food stops.
4. If your child gets car sick, check with your doctor about possible medications to bring on the trip. To minimize the risk of carsickness, try driving at a constant speed, cracking a window, and feeding light snacks along the way to prevent the need for a heavy meal.
1. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends children sit in the back seat and be buckled-up properly.
Infants (under 20 lbs.) should ride in rear-facing convertible seats with harness straps at or below shoulder level.
Toddlers (20-40 lbs.) should ride in forward-facing convertible seats with harness straps at or above shoulders.
Young children (more than 40 lbs.) should ride in a forward-facing booster seat with the lap belt fitting across the upper thighs and shoulder belt snug across the chest.
2. One of the best ways to keep your family safe is to stay awake during your trip. The National Sleep Foundation and the AAA Foundation recommend the following:
Get a good night's sleep before your trip — 7-9 hours for adults and 8 ½-9 ½ hours for teens
Make sure a passenger is awake to talk to the driver.
Avoid medications that can impair performance.
Recognize signs of fatigue: lane drifting, hitting rumble strips, repeated yawning, tailgating, difficulty focusing.
Schedule stops every two hours or 100 miles.
3. Bring along toys, books and video games to keep the kids busy. If you're planning a long drive, be prepared for frequent bathroom and food stops.
4. If your child gets car sick, check with your doctor about possible medications to bring on the trip. To minimize the risk of carsickness, try driving at a constant speed, cracking a window, and feeding light snacks along the way to prevent the need for a heavy meal.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Visit Jiffy Lube for a Thanksgiving SSOC!
If you are planning to leave town--and statistics show Americans are hitting the roads this season in droves--make sure your car is safe. Just in time for the holiday, Jiffy Lube is offering a discounts across the country to receive the legendary Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change (SSOC). If you need more motivation, just consider that this should be the last time a healthy vehicle will need an oil change this year, and a good SSOC will take you through all the holidays, including New Years.
Jiffy Lube International and all it's franchisees wish their customers the very best, and safest, of Thanksgivings.
For coupons by region, visit www.jiffylubediscounts.com.
Jiffy Lube International and all it's franchisees wish their customers the very best, and safest, of Thanksgivings.
For coupons by region, visit www.jiffylubediscounts.com.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Great blog find: Motherproof.com!
When out meandering through the web, we discovered this neat little blog that weaves the inexplicably bonded themes of motherhood and driving (i/e cab driving for the toddler set).
Follow the link to learn more:
http://www.motherproof.com/news-rants/story/nhtsa-to-crash-test-lots-of-family-cars-for-2012
Follow the link to learn more:
http://www.motherproof.com/news-rants/story/nhtsa-to-crash-test-lots-of-family-cars-for-2012
NHTSA to Crash-Test Lots of Family Cars for 2012
OCT 26 2011 BY KRISTIN VARELA
What are your top priorities when it comes to shopping for a new car for your family? If you’re like me, safety definitely makes the list. One of the first things you can do when shopping for a car is to check out the car’s crash-test results. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be rating 74 vehicles for the 2012 model year.
NHTSA will be testing 22 sports utility vehicles including some that we tested at our recent$37,000 SUV Shootout — the Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot and Kia Sorento, two family friendly minivans — the Chrysler Town & Country and Toyota Sienna — and a whole slew of passenger cars like the all-new Toyota Prius V that would be a great fit for smaller families.
NHTSA’s testing process underwent an overhaul last year. The new, more strenuous crash-test process results in a single safety rating for each car, making it easier for car shoppers to understand.
“Our five-star ratings program is a critical resource to help consumers make the best possible decisions about the cars they want to buy,” said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “By revamping the tests and creating a more rigorous program last year, we raised the bar on safety for all vehicle manufacturers. People should remember: More stars, safer cars.”
Before you buy your next car, be sure and check the vehicle’s crash-test ratings on the car’s window sticker or by visiting NHTSA’s website. It’s also a good idea to cross reference that information with crash tests done by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For more information on crash-test ratings, click here.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Safe Halloween Driving
Be safe, and have fun!
http://alerts.nationalsafetycommission.com/2009/10/holiday-driving-halloween-safety-tips.php
Holiday Driving: Halloween Safety Tips
The chill is in the air. Orange is the dominant color and kids are beginning to think of their plans for October 31st. Before you go out shopping for costumes and buying bags of candy this year, spend a few minutes planning the night ahead.
Identify what type of celebrations will be taking place and where they will be located. Not only will it help determine your plans, it will help you be an aware driver as you travel on the roadways. If you will be attending a party, plan for a designated driver or commit to not drink. Even small amounts of alcohol can impair your judgment and driving. Driving under the influence can kill or cause trauma, be expensive and embarrassing.
When costume planning, make sure that all costumes fit appropriately and will not restrict movement or visibility, either as a pedestrian or behind the wheel. Ensure foot wear is sturdy. Tripping, falling, difficulty steering or braking can be dangerous!
Add reflective tape to costumes and replace flash light batteries to ensure you will be visible, whether escorting trick or treaters or attending an event yourself. Confirm any children you are with have flashlights, glow stick, bright candy bags, and reflective tape on costumes as well. Clear up any yard obstructions, water hoses, and overgrown vegetation to make it easier to see and maneuver for both pedestrians and vehicles.
Know your planned route, to avoid the unexpected. Plan to travel in well lighted areas. If walking, use sidewalks and crosswalks. If driving, avoid areas of heavy pedestrian traffic and park in areas with the greatest visibility. Design alternate routes that will provide the least amount of risk and the most amount of safety. Arrange to give yourself extra time to and from your destination.
Halloween is on Saturday this year, so expect the festivities to begin early in the day and prepare to be a defensive driver. If you can, avoid driving on Halloween.
Be alert for kids playing in costumes during the day, darting from house to house or in between parked cars. Pay special attention beginning at 4:30pm for the younger treat seekers. Turn your head lights on to make your vehicle more visible. Drivers need to be especially diligent driving during dusk through the night time as visibility is reduced.
Reduce distractions. Make sure your cell phone is on silent, your radio volume is low and your passengers are aware to minimize distractions and assist with being alert to the surrounding environment.
Be extra cautious as you pull into and leave driveways, parking lots and alleys for children that may dart out between cars, at roadways, medians and on curves. Be sure to check your blind spots thoroughly and maintain a search and scan of the driving environment every three seconds.
Travel well below the posted speed limit. Be extra patient with pedestrians and other vehicles and always be prepared to stop at a given moment. They may be carrying trick or treaters and be distracted. Avoid passing or going around stopped vehicles. They may have passengers entering and exiting hurriedly and carelessly.
Halloween can truly be a fun night full of great memories! Take a few steps to keep it safe and trouble free.
Identify what type of celebrations will be taking place and where they will be located. Not only will it help determine your plans, it will help you be an aware driver as you travel on the roadways. If you will be attending a party, plan for a designated driver or commit to not drink. Even small amounts of alcohol can impair your judgment and driving. Driving under the influence can kill or cause trauma, be expensive and embarrassing.
When costume planning, make sure that all costumes fit appropriately and will not restrict movement or visibility, either as a pedestrian or behind the wheel. Ensure foot wear is sturdy. Tripping, falling, difficulty steering or braking can be dangerous!
Add reflective tape to costumes and replace flash light batteries to ensure you will be visible, whether escorting trick or treaters or attending an event yourself. Confirm any children you are with have flashlights, glow stick, bright candy bags, and reflective tape on costumes as well. Clear up any yard obstructions, water hoses, and overgrown vegetation to make it easier to see and maneuver for both pedestrians and vehicles.
Know your planned route, to avoid the unexpected. Plan to travel in well lighted areas. If walking, use sidewalks and crosswalks. If driving, avoid areas of heavy pedestrian traffic and park in areas with the greatest visibility. Design alternate routes that will provide the least amount of risk and the most amount of safety. Arrange to give yourself extra time to and from your destination.
Halloween is on Saturday this year, so expect the festivities to begin early in the day and prepare to be a defensive driver. If you can, avoid driving on Halloween.
Be alert for kids playing in costumes during the day, darting from house to house or in between parked cars. Pay special attention beginning at 4:30pm for the younger treat seekers. Turn your head lights on to make your vehicle more visible. Drivers need to be especially diligent driving during dusk through the night time as visibility is reduced.
Reduce distractions. Make sure your cell phone is on silent, your radio volume is low and your passengers are aware to minimize distractions and assist with being alert to the surrounding environment.
Be extra cautious as you pull into and leave driveways, parking lots and alleys for children that may dart out between cars, at roadways, medians and on curves. Be sure to check your blind spots thoroughly and maintain a search and scan of the driving environment every three seconds.
Travel well below the posted speed limit. Be extra patient with pedestrians and other vehicles and always be prepared to stop at a given moment. They may be carrying trick or treaters and be distracted. Avoid passing or going around stopped vehicles. They may have passengers entering and exiting hurriedly and carelessly.
Halloween can truly be a fun night full of great memories! Take a few steps to keep it safe and trouble free.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Women Drivers Are Safer Than Men (Seriously).
Take a look at this fascinating report by msnbc, that takes on the stereotypic idea that women drivers are terrors on the road. Turns out female drivers are significantly safer on the road.
W drivers? They’re safer than men
Women drivers? They’re safer than men
Take a look at this fascinating report by msnbc, that takes on the stereotypic idea that women drivers are terrors on the road. Turns out female drivers are significantly safer on the road.
Take a look at this fascinating report by msnbc, that takes on the stereotypic idea that women drivers are terrors on the road. Turns out female drivers are significantly safer on the road.
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