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Are You Awake Or Are You Sleepwalking?

Are You Awake Or Are You Sleepwalking?

Photo by 453169 on pixabay Are You Awake or Sleepwalking? April is a time of in-between for Missourians. We are in-between the Winter, the Spring, and the Summer–all at once. We’ve been covered in snow and thawed out a few times over by now. Our gardens may be sleeping right now…but they've been sleepwalking a little, too. A little bit of hibernation, and a little bit of blooming.  Preparing Your Vehicle for Warm Weather  Right now is a time of sleepwalking for us humans, too. This month we will begin to shake off the grogginess of those cold winter days and stretch our arms toward the approaching Summer. For now, we have as many snow-ball fights as we have warm weather volleyball days and even a few Springtime gardening days in between. The constant shifts can feel like whiplash for us and our vehicles.   The ... read more

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Spring’s Coming-- Have You Checked Your Car Yet?

Spring’s Coming-- Have You Checked Your Car Yet?

Photo by Julian Hochgesang on Unsplash   When the weather's getting warmer and you are looking forward to the new season, it is easy to forget that your car needs some spring cleaning and maintenance in order to run its best. We often like to think that the things that need spring cleaning the most are our homes, but our cars are an investment, just like our homes.   Cars are machines susceptible to the harsh weather conditions that might have arisen after the winter. Many car owners forget to inspect their car when spring approaches because your car sometimes doesn't properly alert you about what's going on under the hood. We are here to help, and by following these tips, your car will be ready for the fun that spring brings!   Get your battery tested: Most often, after a harsh winter season, your car's battery can experience unusual drainage ... read more

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Valentines Gifts for Car Lovers

Valentines Gifts for Car Lovers

Photo by Mink Mingle on Unsplash   Valentine's Day is approaching, and we hope you have something planned with that special someone. We know it can be stressful to plan a date and get a special gift on top of that. If your special someone is a car lover, then you're in luck! We will guide you to get the perfect gift for your special someone.    When it comes to getting the right Valentine's Day gift, it is important that you get your person something they will love and use! Having new equipment is just as exciting as getting a birthday gift for our car lovers, so you want to make sure you "wow" them!   Weathertech Custom Fit Floor Liners: We recommend getting these as most people do not want to make the investment themselves and will surely love the gesture. These all-season high-quality floor liners are custom to your car's model, so i ... read more

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Healthiest Snacks to Keep in the Car

Healthiest Snacks to Keep in the Car

Photo by Rachael Gorjestani on Unsplash   When it comes to snacking in your car, nature has all the answers for you. Snacking on long trips has a bad reputation for a very good reason. It’s much easier to eat junk food than to eat healthy, organic food because the latter’s much harder (and more expensive) to get than the former.    However, there’s a way for everything and you can certainly take care of your health even during long and tiring trips. In this article, we’ll show how.    Nuts are your best friend - Nuts and dry fruits are the perfect snack because they are rich in virtually everything that’s good for you, including: Vitamin E, protein, carbs, healthy fats, fiber, minerals, mag ... read more

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Self-Driving Vehicles Are The Future, and Here’s Why

Self-Driving Vehicles Are The Future, and Here’s Why

Photo by Austin Ramsey on Unsplash   It’s doubtful that the good old American driving experience will ever go out of fashion. There’s just something different about being the driver of your car. However, self-driving is also not a bad option, and as we are about to see, it’s a pretty popular one!   Why are self-driving cars so appealing? Accidents due to driving distractions have been skyrocketing in recent years. The average attention span of drivers is shrinking every couple of years, and we are getting more and more dependent on specific technologies to do our job for us. Why should self-driving be any different?   After all, if you are, let’s say, an ADHD-diagnosed person, wouldn’t se ... read more

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