Getting your vehicle ready for a road trip

 More and more people are taking road trips during the pandemic.  That means we will be in our vehicles much more.  I think that is a great way to take a trip.  But, what do you do to get your car ready?

Oil Change

 I follow my parent's advice on this and get the oil changed before taking any long run trip. It just makes sense.  Fresh oil and a new filter assure your engine will be running smoothly.

Tires

You need to check the tread and the air pressure in all tires.  If the tread is low, go ahead and buy new tires.  And, on the day you leave, go around and check the air pressure manually with a tire gauge to ensure your tires are properly inflated.

Fluid Levels

Check the levels in your transmission fluid.  Check your engine coolant.  Check your windshield washer fluid level.  There is nothing like going down the road and you realize you have no windshield washer fluid to clean your windshield

Clean your vehicle

Wash the outside of your vehicle and clean and vacuum the inside.  Don't forget the trunk!  It feels so much better when your vehicle is clean and you can see what space you have for luggage, coolers, and comfort items.  I always take a blanket and pillow! 

Fuel it up

I always go the night before and fill my car up. That way, we are ready to go the next morning and not have the unnecessary stop for gas! 

Check your trunk

Make sure you have a spare tire and jack.  I also always take a small tool kit for minor repairs, along with a flashlight and jumper cables. I also keep a full first aid kit in my trunk and a small one inside of the car.

Being fully prepared for your road trip assures you won't have to worry about any surprises.  And, if you do have any surprises, you have what you need to make this a great road trip for your entire family!

When is the last time you went on a road trip?  Where did you go?

Must Have Cupcakes for the New Year from Contessa the Bakery

 Thanks to Contessa The Bakery for these beautiful Pink Champagne cupcakes.  They are almost too beautiful to eat.  Almost. I am getting ready to celebrate the upcoming New Year and these cupcakes are perfect for that occasion. 

Elevate any occasion with one dozen Sparkling Celebrations Pink Champagne cupcakes. Now available for free next-day nationwide delivery! A little bit of luxury in every bite.

These delicately sweet champagne-flavored cupcakes have a delightful strawberry champagne filling and a beautiful soft pink champagne buttercream. Finally, each cupcake is then decorated with edible 23 Karat gold leaf, and specialty rose gold-colored sprinkles. The Sparkling Celebrations cupcakes shimmer with an impeccable final touch.

Perfect for a special engagement, bridal shower, wedding, anniversary, proposal, wine tasting, as well as a fabulous birthday party. Even just to celebrate being with your favorite people in style!

One of my readers is going to win a dozen of these beautiful cupcakes.   To enter you must live in the 48 contiguous states and have a valid shipping address.  Please add norell9694@gmail.com to your safe sender's list as you will have 48 hours to respond to the email announcement. 

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Fast & Furious Spy Racers Sahara streaming on Netflix December 26

 

Get ready for the Netflix Original Series, Fast & Furious Spy Racers Sahara, streaming on December 26th.  I am sure this will make it to the #1 spot on Netflix!  Make sure to mark your calendars for this one.

From Universal and DreamWorks Animation, the season three trailer for the hit Netflix original series Fast & Furious: Spy Racers follows the crew on a mission in the Sahara.

Inspired by Universal’s blockbuster Fast & Furious franchise, teenager Tony Toretto follows in the footsteps of his cousin Dom when he and his friends are recruited by a secret government agency to take down nefarious crime organizations across the globe. 

This season, when the menacing Cleve Kelso and his experimental storm satellites take down Ms. Nowhere and Gary during an operation in North Africa, Echo steps up as de facto leader, much to Tony's chagrin, and the Spy Racers embark on a dangerous mission across the Sahara. Will they be able to save their crew or will Kelso and his league of villains be too powerful for the Spy Racers to survive in the harsh desert? 

Watch the trailer below!

All Aboard! This Year's Must Have Train Set

There is nothing as exciting as receiving a train set for Christmas!  This year get your child the Walthers WiFly Express Train Set! 

Looking for a fun interactive gift for this holiday season? Look no further than the Walthers WiFlyer Express Train Set! This kit is a great way to engage the whole family in a project that marries engineering, creativity, and technology!

The starter set from Walthers Trainline allows you to take the right track into the future! The train operates using WIFI enabled devices such as a phone or tablet. This product comes with easy setup and instant realism with the use of a Power-Loc Track. This also includes a colorful GP15-1 diesel with headlights that has a factory-installed sound that produces diesel, horn, and bell noises. The train pulls a complementary caboose as well as three freight cars. No matter what level of experience, this product is great for new modelers as it comes with a “Walthers Getting Started Guide” and operating instructions. 

Walthers even has great starter resources on their website to help anyone who is new to the hobby!

Price: $299.98  USE CODE TRAINS20 for $45 off 

Roybi Robot Giveaway

 

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The Croods: A New Age

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Get ready to see The Croods: A New Age in theaters on November 25, 2020. I know that most schools and colleges will be on Thanksgiving break so this is the perfect time to get the entire family together and go see a family-friendly movie.

The Croods have survived their fair share of dangers and disasters, from fanged prehistoric beasts to surviving the end of the world, but now they will face their biggest challenge of all: another family. The Croods need a new place to live. So, the first prehistoric family sets off into the world in search of a safer place to call home. When they discover an idyllic walled-in paradise that meets all their needs, they think their problems are solved … except for one thing. Another family already lives there: the Bettermans. The Bettermans (emphasis on the “better”)—with their elaborate treehouse, amazing inventions, and irrigated acres of fresh produce—are a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. When they take the Croods in as the world’s first houseguests, it isn’t long before tensions escalate between the cave family and the modern family. Just when all seems lost, a new threat will propel both families on an epic adventure outside the safety of the wall, one that will force them to embrace their differences, draw strength from each other and forge a future together.

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Make sure to buy your tickets early!  This is one movie I cannot wait to see!

Shop the One Day Sale at Macy's

This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own.

I am so excited to tell you about this sale at Macys!  You can Save UP TO 60% at Macy's One Day Sale!

• Dates: 11/13 - 11/15
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Macy's is one of my favorite places to shop.  And when they are having a huge sale, it makes it even better.  I am always looking for deals on my favorite items, aren't you?  Check out this Cowl Neck Sherpa Pullover in Whipped Rose!  Isn't this beautiful?  It definitely gives me the warm fuzzies!  It is also available in Regal Blue, Deep Black, and Walnut Beige.  It is perfect for these cooler months and looks so comfy.

You HAVE to shop this One Day Sale at Macy's, they are offering up a $30 rebate on $100 purchase.   That's savings on top of savings!  

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