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Create Your Own Custom Map Poster (Giveaway)

January 20, 20201 Comment

At Maps Of The World, you can create your very own beautiful custom map poster of anywhere in the world, whether you have a favorite city, special place you want to remember forever, the place you grew up, your first kiss, or where you got engaged, you can have it all on a custom map poster! These custom maps are awesome and I want to tell you more about them! Not only do these custom map posters make wonderful and thoughtful gifts for ...Keep Reading

Things to Stock in Your Car For a Road Trip

January 16, 2020Leave a Comment

Road trips are an American past time, and with the rising costs of flights, it can be a great way for you and your family to have a fun vacation together. However, if you aren’t prepared, your dream vacation could easily become a nightmare. Keeping kids busy, clean, safe, and happy is essential for everyone to have a good time. Things to Stock in Your Car For a Road Trip Keeping your kids busy doesn’t have to be a daunting task. ...Keep Reading

How Do I Save Money On A Road Trip?

January 16, 2020Leave a Comment

Unless you’re Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos, you’re probably looking for ways to cut spending while traveling. I get it- traveling costs a lot of money, but it’s just SO MUCH FUN. I wish I could do it more often, but my planning usually stops when I start to realize how much it will all cost. Luckily, road trips can be a great way for families to enjoy a vacation together and can even (when done properly) cost significantly less than ...Keep Reading

What Is There To Do In Victorville California?

January 8, 2020Leave a Comment

One of my favorite things to do is travel. Sometimes I wish I could travel the world and see all the sights, but then I look at my bank account and decide I should probably look locally for some fun. There’s nothing wrong with what we have right here in our own country- we have endless activities and places to explore. It’s always fun to travel to new places and make your own stories. Have you ever heard of ...Keep Reading

Things To Do In Or Around Foley, Alabama

January 3, 2020Leave a Comment

I always tell my kids that being bored is a decision you make. On the contrary, staying busy and having fun is also a decision we can make, and it’s not hard to stay busy in a place like Foley, Alabama. Its location near the Gulf Coast makes it a beautiful spot for thrills, natural beauty, and everything in between. Things To Do In Or Around Foley, Alabama Gulf State Park is only minutes away and features a coastline of ...Keep Reading

How to work safely under your car

December 8, 2019

If you need to do some work under your car, even if it is a routine oil change make sure you do so safely. There are hundreds of accidents each year caused by people who do not know how to work safely under your car, by taking necessary safety precautions when working on their vehicles. How to work safely under your car In order to be safe, first, make sure that the weight limit specified on the jack is under the weight of your ...Keep Reading

Teenage Driving Laws In New Jersey

December 6, 2019

If you have a teenager at home with you, then you know that getting their driver permit and then their driver's license is coming up soon! I am not looking forward to that day, but my oldest sure is! Every state has its own rules and so I wanted to go over one of the state's teenage driving laws with you. We live in Idaho, but we have lots of friends and family in New Jersey. My sister has a daughter who will be driving soon and we were ...Keep Reading

Things To Keep In Your Car For Road Trips

December 3, 2019

We tend to travel quite a bit in the summertime. The kids are out of school and we want to hit the open road in our family vehicle! We have lots of family in Oregon so we usually go there first! Below, are some important things to keep in your car for road trips or getaway! Things To Keep In Your Car For Road Trips If you are planning a road trip, it is a good idea to make sure your car is prepared for the journey and that you have all the ...Keep Reading

Tips On How To Stay Safe On The Road

December 2, 2019

I remember when I first got my driver's license. I was 16 and I was all ready to hit that open road! I remember the excitement I felt and the urge to just DRIVE. I had a reliable car and it ran, that was all I needed. Or was it? What I really needed was tips on how to stay safe ON the road. Every child (and some adults..) needs some serious tips to stay safe! Now that I am a parent to 3 lovely children, the day they get their driver's license ...Keep Reading

5 Incredibly Fun Family-Friendly Road Trips

December 1, 2019

My family loves long road trips in our comfortable family car. Over the years I’ve figured out systems for getting everything packed and keeping the kids happy throughout almost the entire drive. The biggest decision we have to make these days is where we’re going to go. Taking a road trip with kids is a balance between finding things that will keep your kids interested and engaged without it seeming like one continuous day at Chuck-E-Cheese ...Keep Reading