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Summer Driving

May 28, 2013 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Oil prices have recently dropped due to economic uncertainty, and so have gas prices. According to research, many Americans are parking their cars and driving far less as a result of the high gas prices. People are changing their habits, but during the summer months, this trend might change. Summer normally marks the beginning of travel season for many families. Families concerned about fuel conservation can follow these tips to increase fuel economy in vehicles. Empty the trunk. Emptying the trunk of all unnecessary items can lower the weight of the car. Every ounce of gas used to move a vehicle is determined by the load it is carrying. Drivers can pack light during the summer [Read more…]

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Savings for Summertime

May 24, 2013 by Samantha 1 Comment

A lot of people put money aside all year to save up for the winter holidays, but what happens when Christmas comes in July? Between vacations, summer camps, and preparations for back-to-school starting earlier every year, you might have noticed your checking account shrinks once summer hits. One way to help cushion the blow is to start squirreling away a little cash each month starting the previous September, making sure this money stays separate from Christmas money and is untouchable. You don’t have to stow away large stashes of cash; just a few bucks here and there can start to add up as the year progresses.

Another thing you can do to try to ease the strain as summer approaches is to keep an eye out for online deals and coupons. This is a great idea, especially when you’re shopping for your kids. As they get older, all that baby gear you might have had to haul around has just been replaced with other “stuff”, like larger-sized towels for the pool, bigger-sized “toys” (skim boards, kites, rafts, etc.) for the beach, and multiple changes of outfits for the vacation trips.

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Social Power #SocialPower

May 21, 2013 by Samantha Leave a Comment

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Social Power for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

There is a new breed of website out there. Its called Social Power . Social Power is a simple yet well powerful idea. Users create an issue then share it with friends via social media and if the idea gets supported by 1,000 people it becomes and initiative and it then,“This is when it gets exciting,” says Social Power’s co-founder and president, Daniel Gleich. “Since every Social Power initiative is potentially resolvable, there will always be a person, board or governing body capable of [Read more…]

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Miles to go- Easy Car Rental Options

May 18, 2013 by Samantha Leave a Comment

When going on vacation, or just someplace new to you, it is always helpful to know a few ways to get around town. One easy way it to rent a car. Miles Car Rental Orlando is an example of a car rental establishment in Florida that is easy to use and will make getting from theme park to dinner and then over to the beach a ways away a breeze.

Another good reason to know of a good car rental place in your general area would be in case your car is in for repairs and you need a rental for a bit. Los Angeles has many car rental establishments [Read more…]

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Mike the Knight Making a Special Appearance at Bridgewater Commons

May 15, 2013 by Samantha Leave a Comment

On May 25, Mike the Knight and his friends are galloping into Bridgewater Commons for special live performances of Mike the Knight and the Mission for Hidden Treasure. The free 20-minute interactive musical adventure will also feature Mike’s dragon, Squirt, from the beloved television series on Nick Jr., and includes meet & greets, photo opportunities, giveaways, and a preview of the first Mike the Knight toys from Fisher-Price debuting in Spring 2013. Performances will be held at 11am and 2pm, with special [Read more…]

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Drive it Home Show by the National Safety Council and Allstate Foundation

May 15, 2013 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Hey local readers, I’d love you to join me at the Drive it Home Show, presented by the National Safety Council and Allstate Foundation, Wednesday, May 15. If you have tween, teen, or are concerned about teen driving safety, it will be an informative (and entertaining!) event. Please feel free to share this post with anyone who might like to attend. Details are as follows:

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