**Full Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of DriveTime. The opinions and text are all mine. Tax season is very quickly approaching. It’s not my favorite and I try hard to avoid it. As a self-employed person, adding up what I've made, compiling all my expenses and making sure I have all the forms I ... Read More about 3 Sensible Ways to Use Your Tax Return [AD] #DTtaxseason2016
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National Healthcare Decisions Day #PlanNowOptumCare
**Full Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day – A day set aside to encourage all of us to discuss important advance planning health care wishes. It’s an opportunity to begin the process of documenting those wishes as part of routine care before a stressful health crisis ... Read More about National Healthcare Decisions Day #PlanNowOptumCare
Swim Lessons with SafeSplash Swim Schools
**Full Disclosure: My son received swim lessons in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. Each summer, the news covers many stories about preventable drownings. After watching so many years of that coverage, I've decided that swim lessons are important for every person! James took swim lessons two summers in a row but ... Read More about Swim Lessons with SafeSplash Swim Schools
LEGO Bionicle and 13 LEGO Bionicle Sets Under $30
**Full Disclosure: As a member of the Stream Team, I was provided a Netflix subscription and promotional items. All opinions are my own. Earlier this month, Netflix added LEGO Bionicle: The Journey to One to their long list of kids' shows. My boys really enjoy watching it after they do their homework! With the launch of the new ... Read More about LEGO Bionicle and 13 LEGO Bionicle Sets Under $30
Ways to Avoid Road Rage
Road rage is all over the news far too often. I see videos of people getting out of their vehicles and fighting with each other or worse. There are a few common reasons for road rage incidents. They include: fighting over a parking spot, being cut off, not allowing another car to pass, being given the finger, getting stuck behind a slow driver or ... Read More about Ways to Avoid Road Rage
Car Safety & Your Kids
Keeping our children safe on the road is critical. Whether you’re buying your child’s first car seat, deciding whether to let your kids walk to school or take a bus, handing the car keys to your teenager, or wondering how safe your car is, it all matters. Car Safety Tips: Running or not, you should never leave your kid(s) alone in a ... Read More about Car Safety & Your Kids
5 Things to Pack for a Road Trip
Next month we are doing the crazy and taking the kids on a road trip. We are driving 1200 miles one way! A road trip that long means that you need to be prepared for what could come at you. Baby Wipes The first thing you need to have on hand is baby wipes. It doesn’t matter if you have a baby. Baby wipes are so helpful to have in your car. Kids ... Read More about 5 Things to Pack for a Road Trip
Steps to Protect Your Car from Your Children
You’ve just bought a new car, but you have kids. What now? You know little fingerprints will get everywhere and if you’re like me, you can’t avoid eating in the car. But how do you protect your car from damage on the inside? These four steps will help you protect your car from the floor on up. Floor Coverings While I’m not a huge fan of how ... Read More about Steps to Protect Your Car from Your Children
Get Your Vehicle Ready for Spring
Preparing your vehicle for winter is pretty easy. There are certain things you need to do to in order to keep your car in tip-top shape during colder months. But what about for the warmer months? The only thing I remember to do at the start of spring is taking care of my vehicle registration and inspection. Here are a few tips on how to get your ... Read More about Get Your Vehicle Ready for Spring
What Does a Car Inspection Include?
Earlier this month I took my car to get it inspected, just as I do every year. But this year, as I sat in the waiting room, I wondered, 'What exactly do they inspect? And what does it take to pass?' Now that I have the answers, I want to share what I know! (Of course, state inspections may vary from state to state.) What Does a Car Inspection ... Read More about What Does a Car Inspection Include?