What better way to get into the holiday spirit than to blast some good old Christmas music on your ride to grandma’s house this Thanksgiving! I know, I know, some people are very strict about not playing Christmas music before Thanksgiving…but what if we do it on Thanksgiving? But for real, we found an awesome playlist that will have you and your passengers singing along and getting you into the Christmas spirit in no time! Oh, and did we mention that it will help kill some time on that long drive you have ahead of you?

If you’re interested in the killer Christmas playlist then check it out below! If you take a peak and think “ Hey, I could totally get down to this… (Who even says that) then check out the whole playlist on Spotify!

(Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5l6rFyXN63iINVsbaBObag)

Ultimate Christmas Playlist:

All I want for Christmas  – Mariah Carey

Last Christmas – Wham!

Blue Christmas – Elvis Presley

Winter Wonderland  – Tony Bennett

Christmas – Mariah Carey

Santa Claus is coming to town – Bruce Springsteen

Let it snow – Frank Sinatra

O Come, All Ye Faithful  – Pentatonix

Santa Tell Me – Ariana Grande

My Only Wish  – Britney Spears

Shake UP Christmas – Train

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – Michael Buble

Let it snow  – Jessica Simpson

The Little Drummer Boy – Johnny Cash

The Christmas Song – Whitney Houston

Are you a college student in the desperate need for a new vehicle but you don’t have the money to purchase a brand new vehicle? Maybe you’re a parent of a college student and you want to get them a graduation present to show them how proud you are? Whatever the situation, we know the financial burden of college is a lot and the thought of buying a new vehicle… or a vehicle at all seems almost impossible. But we’ve got news for you, it’s not! We have done the hard work and we found a handful of NEW and RELIABLE vehicles that won’t break the bank! Check them out here and then stop by our site and check out our inventory and see if we have any of your favorites…maybe at an even better price!

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Is it time to renew your license? I know, I know that means you have to go to the dreaded DMV. but it is important that you don’t put it on the back burner. If you think about it we use our license for a lot…When we’re driving, proving our age, traveling, identification, and so on so making sure your driver’s license is up to date is important. In fact, you must renew your license before it expires or you could face fines. You can renew up to 1 year before it expires and 2 years after (there are no exceptions). Once renewed, your license expiration date will be extended for 8 years.  Are thinking I’ve never had to renew my license so I have no idea how to do so? Well, lucky for you I have step-by-step directions to ensure you excel at renewing your license.

** It is now recommended when renewing your license, that you upgrade to an enhanced license or REAL ID to avoid having to go back to the DVM because Starting in October 2020, you will need an Enhanced or REAL ID to board a domestic flight (unless you have a passport).

There is a couple of ways to renew your ID, you can go to the DMV, do it online, or mail it in. It is completely dependent upon the person renewing, but I will tell you how to do each.

Renewing at the DMV:

• Complete the renewal notice that was mailed to you, if you did not receive one you can print one out on your state’s DMV website
• Come into the DMV,  bring your current Standard license, your renewal notice or application, and your payment

• You must renew at a DMV office if you

• Have a commercial driver license (CDL)
• Want to update your photo

Renewing Online

• If you already have an Enhanced or REAL ID, or you want to keep your Standard, you can renew online. Your document type will stay the same.
• First, you’ll have to pass an eye test by an approved provider
• Second, you’ll keep the same document type you currently have (Standard, REAL ID or Enhanced).  
• Pay using a credit card or debit card
• Third download and print the temporary license PDF. Your License will arrive in the mail within 10 days

Renewing By Mail

• Complete a vision test, or get tested by a professional
• Make check or money order payable to your local motor vehicle
• Mail to the local DMV  

Let’s be honest, driving can be a stressful task, you are literally in control on an object that weighs tons of pounds…literally! Most of the time you’re not doing a cool 25 miles hour down the road, there is a much greater chance that you are going anywhere from 40-65 miles an hour and in a split second something could happen and you could lose control. And don’t even get me started on the driving skills of the other people on the road, right? So it’s normal to have a little road rage pent up inside of you, right? WRONG! Defensive driving actually causes more accidents which is bad enough because people can get seriously hurt, but it also cost a lot of money to fix your car.

So, do you want to get from point A to Point B a little happier than you usually do? If so, keep reading I have so great tips to help you stay calm behind the wheel!

Be Prepared:

• A good day of drive starts the night before. You don’t want to be drowsy and driving, it’s unsafe. Plus, I’m pretty cranky when I’m tired and I bet you are too. So get a good night sleep!

Slow down:

• After drunk driving, speeding is the leading cause of car accidents. Plan ahead, give yourself buffer time in the case you hit traffic.

Tune into calm sounds:

• Research has shown that listening to some types of music or conversational sounds help reduce stress. So replace your favorite album for some more peaceful sounds to keep you calm on your drive!

LIve and let live;

• You are the ruler of your own tranquility. However, you do not own the road. Do not hang out in the fastest lane or block people from passing because you feel your mission is to go the speed limit—and ensure everyone else does. Slowing down traffic is not only impolite, it also leads to accidents as other drivers weave to get around you.

I know it isn’t always easy to stay calm, hey we all let the stress of life get to us, but if we can find a way to remain calm when behind the wheel we can all have a safer drive from point A to point B. If you find that these tips aren’t helping you may want to do more research on how to de-stress.

Summer’s here and what better time is there to clean out and organize your garage? There’s no better time, that’s the answer. You’re going to want to park your car out of the sun – i.e. in the garage. You also need to know where your summer stuff is, like beach chairs and umbrellas. Wouldn’t it be great to organize your garage? You see where I am going with this. Anyway, check out our guide to organizing that garage and then get started! What are you waiting for?

The first step to this process is to completely empty your garage, and get everything outside into the driveway or onto your lawn. This includes junk, your car, other things you own… you get the idea. Then you should start to sort everything you’ve just taken out into two piles, one for things that you want to keep and one for things that you’ve been meaning to throw away or just forgot about. Throw those things away right now. Dispose of chemicals like paint safely, but just get it out of there forever.

With your garage empty, you should sweep and vacuum the floor and dust the corners. If it’s a nice day, you could even hose down the floor! If you’re feeling super adventurous, consider applying an epoxy garage floor kit. It’s a lot of work and a lot of waiting, but it’s worth it if you’re looking for a really serious makeover.

With the space clean, it’s time to take a critical look at your current storage solutions. If you don’t have shelves or wall storage, consider getting some! It’s a great space-saving hack to store things vertically. You can even store bikes on wall racks, which saves a TON of space.

Finally, get everything back into your garage, organizing as you go. You’ll probably spot some things that you thought you wanted to keep but are really junk that you can just go ahead and throw away. You don’t need that in your life. When everything’s back in place (or has found a new home), park your car back inside!