Automotive Products and Accessories
As the summer winds down it’s time to put some serious thought into jumping behind the wheel for a final summer road trip. Just imagine the wind in your hair, the CD player blasting, a cooler full of snacks, and the open road at your beck and call. Granted, a road trip is inherently cheaper than taking to the skies, but if you follow these tips, you can make your open road adventure even easier on your wallet.
Tune Up: The fastest way to ruin your road trip is to spend the bulk of it stranded on the side of the road. It’s also the fastest way to incur huge bills from a mechanic. If you’re driving any more than four hours outside of town you might want to rent a car to avoid putting all of those extra miles on your own car, which, in the end, will ultimately save you money on the value of your car. But if you are taking your own car be sure to have it tuned up before you hit the road.
Comfort and Joy: If everyone will be piling into your car for the road trip, make sure to be proactive about the amount of interior abuse that it’s likely to endure. Protective automotive accessories, like floor mats, seat covers, and cargo liners, will ultimately elongate the life of your car. They‘ll also prevent you from screaming at your friends if they get crumbs in the car of spill juice on the backseat. You can save lots of money on automotive accessories from AutoAnything. In fact, until August 31 you can get $20 off orders of $250 (code: AUG20), which means that you’ll have even more money left over to spend on gas!
Dana Robinson
Dana Robinson is a couponing expert and regularly contributes money-saving articles to PromoCodes.com.
Although you’ve packed your kids’ summer activity schedule with water parks, summer movies, and play dates with friends, there will be those times when you’ll hear, “Mom, I’m bored.” Those long days without their school friends could turn into several hours spent on their favorite social media site or playing a mind numbing video game. Don’t let electronics take over your kids’ summer! Turn the next ordinary day into a family activity to keep your kids active, fit and entertained.
Get Your Hands Dirty: Show your kids that they can have fun with their parents by taking them outside and entertaining them with activities that have outlived the newest electronics, like throwing a Frisbee or Hula-Hooping. Make it interesting with prizes for the one who can jump rope the longest or make the best chalk drawing on the sidewalk. You could even let them run through the sprinklers on hot days or help Dad fix up his favorite car. Dad can even get good deals on auto parts this month from 4 Wheel Parts. Until June 30 he can get $10 off a purchase of $50 or more (code: 4WPTV), making father and son bonding time available at a discount. Who knew that an auto parts retailer could play such a big part in your kids’ summertime entertainment?
Relax Indoors: If a heat wave sets in and it’s best to keep the kids inside, find some activities that will keep them busy without resorting to the computer or the TV. Teach them how to make homemade popsicles with their favorite juices, or challenge them to their favorite card game or classic board game. Even if they’re stuck indoors, you can help your kids realize that you don’t need to have extravagant plants to have a fun summer.
Tabitha Neatherlin
Tabitha Neatherlin is a frequent contributor to PromoCodes.com.
