Car Ownership

As a new resident of the Lakes Region in New Hampshire, I heard the words “bike week” frequently in reference to what the area is like during the summer months. Bike week seemed to be the exception to everything and I was anxious to see what all the fuss was about. Bike week this year started on June 11 and continued through June 19. I … Read More

Summer typically means your teen driver will be spending more time behind the wheel. Does the thought of this cause panic? You can relieve some of your worries by giving your teen a lesson in vehicle basics. While this may elicit eye rolls from your teen, the confidence gained will likely make you deem it time well spent. If you don’t know where to begin, … Read More

It seems every spring new feeds are wrought with stories of flooding, rescues of those trapped by floodwaters and reports of deaths due to floodwaters. Changing the course of Mother Nature is not possible. But the course of how we deal with the effects can be changed. Turn Around, Don’t Drown® is more than just a phrase the state departments of transportation and weather guys … Read More

Summer is here! It’s time for long, lazy weekends, fun in the sun, relaxing and spending time with friends. Unfortunately, AAA has dubbed this favorite time of year the “100 Deadliest Days.” Added summertime traffic, along with more teen drivers on the road than any other time of year, can be a recipe for disaster. In a five-year study, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety … Read More

If you’re having problems coming up with something to get dear ol’ Dad for Father’s Day, you’re thinking too hard. Save the fancy brunch and searching online for creative gift ideas for your high maintenance family and friends that appreciate (demand) such time and effort. Dad is much easier – especially if your dad happens to be into cars. Does your dad have a “project … Read More

Do you have big plans this weekend? Or perhaps you’re waiting for Memorial Day weekend? In either case, if your plans include packing up the family and heading to the lake, the beach or somewhere equally fun, try these quick, easy, make-ahead recipes that just may get the kids (and your spouse) to eat their vegetables. Easy, pea-sy summertime salad 2 cups steamed peas (or … Read More

According to The Phrase Finder, the term “road rage” was coined in the United States sometime during the 1980s. It didn’t take long before it caught on worldwide. Today, both the action and the phrase have become commonplace, almost to the point of not being able to drive in a moderately sized city without witnessing at least one episode of road rage. In fact, the … Read More

There are two kinds of road trips. The first kind is the leisurely, fun, touristy kind where you visit the kinds of places you’ve always wanted to see. It’s relaxing, sometimes educational and generally leaves you with the sense of wanting to return to one or more of the places you’ve visited along the way. Then there’s the kind of road trip where your leisurely … Read More