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Our First Look at The 2015 Ford Explorer Limited in Iowa

I recently had the opportunity to visit my local Ford dealership and one particular vehicle on the showroom floor stopped my son and me in our tracks. It was a larger vehicle than I wouldn’t normally consider for our small family, but it was View Post

Three Signs It May Be Time to Buy a New Vehicle

Most people purchase a vehicle with the intention of driving it for many years to come. It is one of the biggest investments you will make in life and having a vehicle that fits your lifestyle needs as well as being safe and reliable is very View Post

Walking In a Winter Wonderland

Well it’s been an interesting week in our little part of Mississippi, to say the least.  We only get a good snow every few years and the forecast called for up to 5 inches on Wednesday, which is a lot for our part of the country.  On Monday, the View Post

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St. Patrick’s Day Books For Kids- Fun Ways to Learn Irish Customs

Seasonal picture books can be a fabulous break from the norm when it comes to bedtime stories or what your child might be reading in school.  I look forward to the different holidays because it allows me to introduce my students and my own child to View Post

The MINI- Big on Personal Style

For some people, standing out is important in this big world. This desire to be set apart from all the others doesn’t stop when it comes to choosing a vehicle, either. How many times have you driven a vehicle you purchased off the lot, only to see at View Post

5 Quick Car Trip Preps

There's nothing like hitting the road for some much-needed travel time, but before you leave for your next adventure, be sure to give your vehicle these five quick checks to make sure your trip goes smoothly and that you arrive at your destination View Post

Could a Porsche Fit Your Family Car Needs?

Could A Porsche Fit Your Family Car Needs? I’m sure our small family car probably sticks out like a sore thumb in the carpool line at my son’s school. Being a one-child family, we simply have no need for a bigger vehicle and a car is the most View Post

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5 Funny Snow Day School Closing Videos

I found 5 funny snow day school closing videos guaranteed to make you laugh!  When I was growing up, I lived for snow days!  We didn't get very many that I recall when I was in elementary school, but when we did, you can be sure I had so much fun!  View Post

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