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It's summertime and the kids are out of school! It's time to do some traveling. If you are traveling by car, I am going to give you some summer car care tips to get you ready for the road.
Oil Change
I absolutely change the oil in my car every 3000 miles. When you are getting your car ready for those road trips, I highly suggest getting the oil changed. You can do this yourself, but be sure to check the owner's manual to ensure you are using the correct oil for your car. When you change the oil, you change the filter, too. Or, you can get it done at the dealership or any car maintenance shop.
Check all your fluids
The night before you leave, check all your fluids. Make sure to check brake fluid, transmission fluid, windshield wiper fluid, check your oil( even if you just had it changed).
Tires
Make sure your tires are properly inflated. You can check your owner's manual or look in the door jamb. Do not overinflate. Having your tires properly inflated assures that you have a smooth ride.
Emergency road kit
I keep an emergency road kit in the trunk of my car. It includes jumper cables, a few tools, a flashlight, first aid supplies, and flares. If your car breaks down, this may very well be a saving grace until you can get it fixed properly. I also keep a case of bottled water in my car. You never know when you right need it when traveling.
Clean your car
I always get my car detailed inside and out before any road trip. This just makes for a happier ride for all passengers, knowing everything is clean inside and out! It's also much safer for your windows and mirrors to be clean.
if you get your car ready for your road trip, you can have more fun and not have to worry about car maintenance. If you have any other tips you would like to share, drop them in the comments below. Have fun and enjoy your road trip!
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I love shopping at Belk and of course, all the Dads are going to love shopping at Lowes!
I bet Dad would love some new kicks from Belk! I think these Filas would be perfect! With a $250 gift card from Belk, you can buy Dad a new summer wardrobe!
I have had my eye on this pressure washer from Lowes. I know this is on my Dad's wish list!
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Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer and we are excited to partner with BearButt to reward one lucky reader with a Double Parachute Camping Hammock and Kodiak straps. This Summer Fun Package is valued at over $85. You can read about these in our Summer Fun Guide. All you have to do is enter the Rafflecopter below. This is for US residents only in the 48 contiguous states. BearButt will ship the prize to the winner.
This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own.
I love summertime! And I love shopping at HSN. Now is a great time to make that tech purchase at HSN.com! They have so much to offer like portable chargers, cameras, fitness trackers, wireless speakers and so much more. I am going to highlight my faves in this post.
I love this purple Coleman camera! It is waterproof!. So, no matter if you are at the beach or the pool, your camera is protected!
If you are going camping, you are going to need this mobile power station. You can rest assured you can charge your phone or even your mini-fridge.
Save on Summertime Tech & Get Free Shipping on Portable Speakers at HSN.com through May 31st.
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Hello, Reviewz & Newz readers! June 1st is the release date of my newest book The Misfit Bride in my next historical series Society of Outcasts. To say I am excited would be a gross understatement! The Lowborn Lady and The Spellbound Schoolmarm will be released over the next twelve months, so stay connected so you don’t miss them.All three leading heroines of these books, Cora, Rhapsody, and Sissy find themselves somewhat as square pegs being shoved into round holes, much like most of us at times, which is what drew me to write about it. Often being marked as “weird” by others is really the result of a choice or a personality trait that puts one on the “outside” looking in, wondering why she/he is such an oddball.But isn’t that what God intended us all to be? Individuals with unique characteristics? “For God does not show favoritism.” Romans 2:11. The verse preceding says that God looks rather on our hearts, glory, honor, and peace settle on those who do good, no matter how wacky we are! To me, that’s a great thing to know because I might just be a little bit…different. And knowing that God loves all of us with His great and mighty love is a powerful comfort. “For God so loved the world…” John 3:16a. Wow. God so loved not just me, and not just you. He loved the whole world, no matter how eccentric!So, if you’re feeling a little left out, or maybe you’ve just been passed over, again, for something you’ve been yearning for, or maybe, you’re the odd one out in certain groups, take heart! God made you just the way you are for “…you are fearfully and wonderfully made…” Psalm 139:14b.Perhaps you like to see just how different I am? Or perhaps my characters? Let’s play, “would you rather…” and throw in one of my heroine's answers as well! (I know, it’s a wacky idea, hence the post.)Would you rather……watch TV/read a book?Me: Books all day long!Cora: Not sure what a TV is, but I do love books. I visit Mr. Harvey’s…ahem, I mean Mr. Kinderbrook’s Book and Stationery shop every time I’m in town.…be in the country/city?
Me: I love the rural areas, the small towns, the fields of crops.Rhapsody: The city, of course. One must be close to conveniences.…be at the beach/mountains?Me: I love the beach, but I do enjoy the beautiful mountains as well.
Sissy: Neither. I see no need for time away from the classroom.…have it be sunny/rainy?
Me: I like sunny, slightly windy days.Cora: Sunny. Best for baseball.…wear comfy shoes/heels?Me: No heels for me. Strictly a comfy girl. (Barefoot is best.)
Rhapsody: A fine, leather boot with heels tooled by the best shoemaker in town.
…wake up early/sleep late?Me: No contest. I would sleep late, but I try to stay on my husband’s schedule, and he’s an early bird.Sissy: The earlier, the better. One must stay ahead of the children.…bargain shop/pay full-price for fashion?
Me: Not just a bargain shopper, a CLEARANCE bargain shopper! LOL Sadly, I have no style.
Cora: I make my own clothing since I sew, so I look for a good price. Though a new azure color might draw my eye to spend more. But, one thing I won’t spend any more money on is white gloves. I don’t care how fashionable they are!…get flowers/jewelry?
Me: Outside flowers. Inside arrangements make me sneeze, so I have lots of miniature rose bushes in my yard.
Rhapsody: Once, I would have said both in abundance, but now I have other pursuits.…decorate in farmhouse/urban?Me: You can probably guess by now, farmhouse.
Sissy: Decorating? I don’t…really adorn the wall with…much. Why do you ask?…be introverted/extroverted?
Me: Hmmm. Extrovert. But, in reality, I’m probably an extroverted introvert. I can be very chatty and entertaining, but I really like to be alone.
Cora: It would work so wonderfully if I were extroverted. Then, being with all my nieces and nephews nearly all the time wouldn’t be such a trial. I do love them, but I crave solitary hours. So, I suppose I’m introverted.…be outside/inside?Me: I hate to admit it but inside. ''
Rhapsody: Indoors, of course. Only the lowest of servants would gallivant out-of-doors in the blistering sun.…be organized/messy?Me: Organized, please, with a cherry on top. Sadly, I am messier. But then it all builds up and bam! I clean all day.
Sissy: Organized, certainly. Is there any other way?How about you? What would you rather do? Embrace your own uniqueness or unhappily struggle to be what others want you to be? I hope, like Cora, Rhapsody, and Sissy, you discover your own true worth and your own happily-ever-after!The Misfit Bride will be released on 6/1/2021.The Lowborn Lady will be released on 12/1/21.The Spellbound Schoolmarm will be released on 6/1/22.
Peggy, thanks so much for visiting and letting our readers know about your new release The Misfit Bride now available on Amazon. You can catch up with Peggy at these links and websites. PeggyTrotter.com, Diamonds In Fiction, and Peggy Trotter.
Giveaway Time!
One lucky entrant selected by the entry form will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card and Peggy Trotter Prize Package! (ARV $50) Open to entrants in the US, sorry no Hawaii, Alaska, or Canada. Open to entrants 18 years and older. Open for entry from 05/25/2021 - 06/15/2021 at 11:59 pm EST. The selected winner will have 24 hours to respond to the notification email and agree to the terms and conditions of this event to claim this prize or a new winner will be selected. This prize will be fulfilled by The Mommy Island, The Kids Did It, and Peggy Trotter.
Summer weather is already upon us here in Georgia. What are you doing to have fun? We love the outdoors and spend a lot of time right in our own backyard. We were gifted products in this list for promotional purposes.
We have curated this list so you too, can have fun this summer.
This super versatile and ultra-lightweight Double Parachute Camping Hammock (a.k.a. the Double Hammie) is the perfect item for relaxing. You can take it camping, to the beach or lake, or use it right in your own backyard!
With fully booked campsites across the country and longer vacation days becoming the norm, hammocks are the perfect companions for stress-free chill zones, home or away. And that's something moms, dads, teens, kids & pets all need. Our hammock is known for its high-quality material - which makes it rugged and yet luxuriously soft -, cool colors and super easy setup.
Since I knew I had nothing at home to hang the hammock, BearButt also sent us these Kodiak Straps to assist us with getting our hammock hung. We had our hammock hung quickly using these straps. They are easy to use and super durable. (Note: the double hammock comes with its own ropes and carabiners so you can set up even without Kodiak straps, though the straps do make set up easier and have an increased weight limit of 1000 pounds).
We are having so much fun with these Stomp Rockets! All the neighborhood kids are in on the fun.
Stomp Rocket® Stunt Planes: Designed by Aeronautical Engineers, Stomp Rocket® Stunt Planes come with three planes; Looper - that does giant loops, Glider - that can glide over 100 feet, and Wild Cat - you never know where it will go! For ages 5 and up.
Stomp Rocket® Ultra: Run, jump and STOMP to launch these foam-tipped rockets up to 20 stories high -- that’s 200 feet in the air! Play with one or take turns with friends. For ages 6 and up.
Stomp Rocket® Dueling Rockets Battle for the title of strongest stomper with Stomp Rocket® Dueling Rockets! This set comes with two launch pads so friends can face off simultaneously, sending their rockets up to 200 feet. For ages 5 and up.
Stomp Rocket® X-Treme Kick it up a notch for the older kids with Stomp Rocket® X-Treme. These super high-performance rockets soar up to 400 feet! For ages 9 and up.
SkimBe and Skim To The Pin (www.waterlinetoys.com), a delightful new way for families to play in the swimming pool, ocean, lake, or river. SkimBe slides, skips, and jumps on any water surface. Slide the disc firmly across the water and watch the patented rocker bottom take over as SkimBe glides across the water effortlessly.
Nothing says summer fun quite like this Casiotone CT-S200! Make music with your friends or cover your fave song. This keyboard is portable so you can take it to all your summer events. Make music anywhere! Connect to the free Chordana Play iOS/Android app and take your music further, learning how to play your favorite songs from downloaded MIDI files. The class-compliant USB port connects to any Mac/PC/iOS/Android device with no drivers needed.
This PRO TREK watch has Smartphone Link connectivity via Bluetooth® to access functionality specially designed for the great outdoors. The PRT-B70 series boasts quad sensor technology that detects compass bearing, barometric pressure/altitude and temperature, as well as steps as users explore the outdoors. With functionality geared toward fisherman, FISH IN TIME displays fish icons and catch probability throughout the day. This watch is great for the outdoors and we all know summer is the time to be outdoors. Having this watch allows you to make the most of your time outdoors with all of its functions.
Sure, we've been around longer than almost every other potato chip company in the United States... a milestone we wouldn't have reached without all our loyal, passionate fans. But no matter how many years we've been in business, we always keep innovation at the forefront. In fact, our production facilities in Dayton and Indianapolis are some of the most state-of-the-art food processing facilities you'll find anywhere.
Most importantly, we also stay modern and fresh by constantly inventing new snack flavors and textures. We love satisfying the thrill-seeker in all of us with exciting chip varieties like Sweet Chili and Sour Cream and Good 'N Hot — as well as our ever-popular, one-of-a-kind Puffcorn Delites.
Southern Recipe snacks offer the Tastiest Crunch in the South including pork rinds, cheesy curls and cracklins. Southern Recipe is solely dedicated to providing its customers with the best quality pork rinds, pork skins and Southern snacks along with the highest levels of customer service at the best price. Southern Recipe pork rinds have 0 carbs and more protein per serving than peanuts.
As kids around the nation start their summer break, parents are scrambling to find activities that can keep them engaged and learning to prevent what experts call the “summer slide.” This year, students are projected to lose around 9-10 months of learning as opposed to the usual 2-3 months because of distance learning restrictions this past school year. But helping kids continue to learn over the summer doesn’t have to involve workbooks and packets.
Yellow Scope’s science kits are perfect for keeping kids occupied and entertained while they learn about the worlds of biology and chemistry. The kits are designed to teach kids ages 8-12 about different areas of science. From foundational chemistry skills to the biology of DNA and traits. Based on a middle school science curriculum, the kits come with safety goggles, a lab notebook, beakers, measuring cups and everything else they need for hours of experimenting.
