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Get Your Car Prepared for Winter
Theres nothing worse than being strandedexcept being stranded in bad winter weather. Colder months are tougher on cars, and a little preventative care now will go a long way to keeping your car running smoothly in the face of snow, sleet, rain, and freezing temperatures. We know, it can be tempting to skip a service if your car is running okay, after all, if it isnt squeaking at you, theres no problem, right? Wrong. Neglecting to give your car a pre-winter checkup is penny-wise and pound-foolish. It may seem like youre saving precious time and money, but in the long run, youre doing neither. The good news is that getting your car winter-ready doesnt have to cost you an arm and a leg.
Ways To Use A Thimble
Believe it or not, thimbles have been around since the first century AD, long before sewing machines were a twinkle in their inventor’s eye. Ancient Roman thimble makers formed the popular pieces from bronze, ivory or sometimes whale bone. Today, thimbles are more popular as a collector’s item, but understanding how to use them is still important.
How to Go Green During the Holidays
Green living extends to the holiday season as easily as it does to the other times of the year. Consumers who want to celebrate with a green holiday can start by eliminating excess during the season. Unpack the holiday supplies and decorations and take inventory before spending any money on holiday items you already have.
How to Teach Kids About Checking Accounts
Money education is an important and sometimes overlooked lesson that parents forget to share with their kids. It is important for kids to learn how to budget the money they have available to them and how to balance a checkbook. When kids see mom and dad pull out credit or debit cards, they may not realize that there is more to managing money and a checking account than just swiping a card. Any money management lesson also gives you a chance to spend time with your kids, and to gauge their basic math skills.
How to Fit a School Backpack
There’s a lot that students need to fit into their school backpacks these days–text books, note books, homework, pencils, pens, gym clothes, lunches, coats and even cell phones. However, if a backpack is the wrong size or is worn improperly, your child can suffer injuries to his back and shoulders. Selecting a backpack involves more than choosing one with a superhero’s emblem or a designer’s logo emblazoned across it; it must be measured and fitted properly to your child’s torso.