Tag Archives: car wash

Frugal Bug & Tar Remover

One of the most disgusting things has got to be the little bits of bug guts that can accumulate on cars and even on the windows of your home. Maybe this doesn’t bother everyone the way it does me, but I have major issues when it comes to bug guts, bug parts, bug trails, etc. The situation gets worse when those bug guts get the opportunity to bake for a couple of days in the sun. One of the first things you might be inclined to do is wash your car in one of the traditional methods, by hand or … Continue reading →

At The Car Wash!

If your family car is anything like mine, a murky shade of charcoal grey with complimentary streaks of black and white has replaced your vehicle’s original color and sheen. Until mid-January, the frigid winter weather was a no-show here in the Northeast. But the curtain has officially closed on those springtime days of winter. We have since seen a few snowfalls, and I use that term extremely liberally as accumulation has not once topped an inch. The storms were hardly worth celebrating as they blew into town Santa-style, while we were snug in our beds. And while no two of … Continue reading →

Cool Fun in Hot Weather

It’s hot out there! In many parts of the country, it’s hot enough to see headlines like “Heat Wave.” So, how can you and your kids have fun, stay safe, and stay cool? *First, apply waterproof sun block and then find ways to limit the time spent outdoors without cutting out all the fun. Set a timer if necessary to avoid lengthy exposure to the sun and heat. Make a Fountain You and your kids can construct your own fountain. It’s interesting and you can of course get wet while trying to build your work of art. Stack buckets, clean … Continue reading →