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    Be Speed Aware When Driving

    May 1, 2019 /

    This post was sponsored by Best Buy which means I received compensation. My opinion is all my own and it is also truthful. We spend a lot of hours on the road together as a family because I write about travel often. So, I’m all about road safety and ways to travel safely, of course. If you knew about something that could keep you safe on the road wouldn’t you want to know more? When I learned about this new device – the Uniden R7 radar detector I was curious to hear more and I wondered how it worked. Let me preface this by saying you should always drive safely.…

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  • Travel

    Don’t Miss – Prohibited Items Banned From Cruises

    April 16, 2019 /

    Prohibited items on a cruise ship can land you in hot water if you forget to check what’s allowed and what is not. SO, don’t forget to check the specifics of your cruise line before you head to port. Some cruise ship prohibited items are completely obvious to most of us. I mean logically most people know not to bring any sort of weapon, however there are some items that might surprise you. When traveling, knowledge is power, and it’s just as important to know what not to bring on board a cruise ship as it is to know what you shouldn’t leave home without. So, today, because I share…

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    Travel

    How to Increase Fuel Mileage Now

    February 25, 2019 /

    Everybody wants to know how to save money on gas. What if that could be done by attending to fuel mileage over time with a few small changes to your habits? Well, with the prices of gas constantly fluctuating any and all tips are welcome here. Fuel saving techniques are obviously related to driving habits, but did you know they are also dependent on vehicle maintenance? It’s true. Combined with changing your driving habits a bit, regular vehicle maintenance can make an impact on your fuel mileage and gas costs. I mean individually each idea here is not extremely new, but if you pay attention to most or all of these…

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    Travel

    Nine Things You Need in Your Winter Emergency Kit Now

    January 25, 2019 /

    Do you have a winter emergency kit? Have you considered what would happen if you got stranded in a snowstorm or other wintery weather disaster? Here’s hoping you never are in that situation, but what if you were? Weather related weirdness is the rule rather than the exception in so many areas of the world right now. So, it makes sense to be prepared for anything that comes your way. It’s common sense when traveling during the harsh winter months, whether it be just across town or several miles or hundred miles away to always keep an Emergency Kit in your vehicle. There are dozens of ways to encounter problems and…

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    Emergency Preparedness – What’s in Your Emergency Kit?

    November 23, 2018 /

    This post is sponsored which means I received product or compensation. Emergency preparedness is something every family should give some thought to periodically. From severe thunderstorms in the spring to heavy snowstorms in the winter, we’re all at risk for emergency situations. To be honest I didn’t really ever worry much about being prepared for natural disasters or weather incidents until recently. The tornado we had in Ottawa this year really hit home for me. As I watched and worried about several good friends in the Ottawa region, I realized my family isn’t prepared enough for emergencies in general. That got me thinking about preparing an emergency kit and supplies…

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    Husky Enacts Pay Before You Pump Policy

    June 27, 2018 /

    What if making one small change improved safety for many? Would you do it? Actually I like to think most people would adjust and make the small changes necessary to help others. That’s what Husky’s pay before you pump policy is about. The pay before you pump policy is common sense and ensures safety of both gas station attendants and customers. It’s a pre-emptive move against gas theft incidents that could cause injuries to attendants and customers. Pay Before You Pump Helps Increase Safety If you’ve filled up at a Husky station, you’ve probably noticed their new policy. They’ve been implementing this policy since the fall of 2017, and now it’s in…

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    Travel

    Buying Snow Tires – What You Need to Know

    January 15, 2018 /

    Buying snow tires is something I have debated and put off for a couple of winter seasons now. Last year I got new all-season tires in the spring and assumed they’d get me through the winter. It wasn’t a super snowy year, but there were a few challenging winter road trips, especially on our annual trip to Vermont. This year with all the snow in the forecast, and the number of ski road trips we take, I knew I needed them so I started shopping months ago. I had so many questions initially. Are they worth the money? What kind should I buy? Which snow tires are best with my…

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  • family,  parenting

    Alone at Home Overnight – When is it Okay for Teens to Man the Fort

    September 6, 2017 /

    Alone at home. The ultimate test for a teenager. Mom and dad are gone overnight. The house is theirs. How will they handle it? Will mom and dad come back to a home just as they left it. Will they discover a beer bottle under the couch from the wild party that 16 year old Jessie had. Or will they simply return to discover too many dishes in the sink from too many hours on the PS4? These questions and more go through all of our minds when the day finally comes to leave the kids alone at home. But when is that day?   Leaving the Kids Alone at Home…

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    Stay Safe With These Five Tips When Traveling #travel

    April 30, 2017 /

    Stay safe when you travel by making sure everything is in order before you leave, and all set up for when you get there. The key to helping you stay safe is proper planning. With planning in place, you’ll have all your bases covered, from transportation to lodging to funds. Stay Safe and Secure When Traveling Whether you’re road tripping or hopping a plane, there are things you can do to help you be as safe as possible while on your trip. Think ahead and limit the opportunity for bad things to happen. So how do we do that? Car Check If you’re road tripping, always have your car checked from…

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  • dashcam
    Giveaways,  Technology

    MiVue 480 DashCam – Safe Technology for Your Drive #Giveaways

    January 31, 2017 /

    MiVue 480 DashCam offers drivers a bit of extra security on the road. That’s something we can often use. A few short weeks ago a friend reported that she and her husband had been in their truck when it was hit head on by a car that swerved into oncoming traffic. She had video posted on Facebook from their dash cam. I have no idea what kind of camera they had, but it helped to show who was at fault. It was shocking. MiVue 480 DashCam – Safety First The MiVue 480 DashCam from Magellan helps you keep an eye on the front and back of the road. Whether it’s road…

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Canadian Mom, skier and yoga lover, Paula Schuck (@inkscrblr) has been writing longer than many people have been alive. Content creator, editor and content coordinator. To inquire about partnerships email inkscrblr@rogers.com.

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