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5 Top Reasons to Service Your Car

And how this will help you keep safe on the roads.

The weather has certainly taken a colder direction and now when I’m going out in the mornings I’m having to add an extra 10 minutes to defrost the car fully. I find it really scary when I see those cars going past who haven’t taken snow off of their roofs or back window and they can hardly see a thing. As a parent I know that when I am driving there are enough possible distractions with the kids asking for things, playing and fighting – yeah all kids do it, not just yours;) That and the little darlings needing a wee by the time I get to the end of the road mean that I need to have peace of mind that my car is not going to let me down.

It doesn’t have to mean that you have the newest car on the block, it just means that we work with what we have and keep it well looked after. One of the most important ways is having regular services. To highlight this I was contacted by Calmac Tyres in Northampton to raise awareness of how important this is. If you are lucky enough to live near them then contact them for advice and book in for a service to keep your car in tip top condition.

5 Top Reasons to Service Your Car

Prevention is better than a cure. Spotting problems before they become major issues will save you time and money.
Keeping a good value to your car. If you are thinking of selling in the future then prospective owners will be more inclined to buy a car that has evidence of being well maintained.
It’s a time for all core operating pieces to be inspected, giving you peace of mind that a qualified engineer has given it the thumbs up.
Regular servicing helps the cars efficiency. Properly cleaned filters, sufficient and correct engine oil increases the longevity of your car.
Safety for you and your family. A well checked car and tyres is going to ensure that your car doesn’t let you down.

Make sure that your garage has good reviews and is VOSA approved. Looking into the garage to find out if it meets your needs, i.e. does it have disabled access, is it child friendly, have comfort facilities etc will make it a much smoother experience.

Car servicing in Northampton like never before. Book yours from Calmac Tyres Autocentre. If you are looking for a full service or an interim service then it’s best to speak to the garage to look at the full comparison of checks for each service. Generally an interim service is carried out at 6 months or 6,000 miles and a full service at 12 months or 12,000 miles. Your interim service will check all the fluid levels, lights, brakes and bodywork whereby your full service will be a thorough check of all the mechanics of your car, plus the standard fluid levels, brakes, performance and advisory information.

What are your experiences of going to the garage? Do you have regular services for your car?

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Creative Ideas and Safety for Kids’ Room Makeover

Creative ideas and safety for kids’ room makeover

Decorating a child’s playroom can be demanding. You obviously want a design that will look new for long and something that you want to see in your child’s room every day. If you have enough space, it is important to give your kids their space where they can keep toys as well as a safe place to play. Many kids love to have a space of their own next to their sleeping rooms. There are several ways to renovate a kid’s room

Consider safety first.

During kid room makeovers, consider their safety first. It does not matter the age of your baby, give the safety of your child a priority. Check these tips to ensure the child is safe:

Little kids are at risk of carbon monoxide. Ensure to install a detector for carbon monoxide.
Use low VOC paints as well as other healthy construction materials when doing a remodel.
Enable parental controls for the teen room if you want to include internet and television. This is so that you are aware and in control of what they watch.
The furniture for kids’ room needs to be off over the knee. Ensure that dressers and cabinets are secured to the wall.

Choose bright colors

Children respond or react to bright colors and outsized outlines. Several contemporary color palettes can work well in kids’ room work and still work for adults that they don’t feel as if they spending time in the children room.

Update storage area

Kids love playing around. To ensure their room is neat all the time, ensure to update their play area for different activities. If they have toys and balls in the room ensure there is a place to store every one of them with labels. You might add open shelves that have baskets or bins if they were not there before to enable them to keep their things. As a result, this will be easy for them to access their belongings. It will also enable them to know where to put their playthings or items once they finish playing.

Makeover the creative corner

If the kids’ room did not have a show corner, ensure to put up. It does not take that much space. Get them some costumes that will match the respective activities the get involved in. If the kids love drawing, ensure they have all the drawing tools. Add a curtain a chalkboard wall and make the room unique. Provide the kids with colorful chalks that they can use for their creativity on the chalkboard.

Add furniture

Include furniture with attractive colors or theme to their homework area. If your kids are tutored at home, ensure to find chairs that can be comfortable for them during their tuition.

During kids’ room makeover, it is crucial to keep the safety of your child in mind. Include things that were not there before but you think will be essential for the kids to have in the room. Nurture your child’s talent by providing her with all the tools he needs for his creative tasks.

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4 Ways To Check If Your Gift Is Safe For The Baby

Another of your friends is about to become a parent for the very first time, and, of course, you wish to buy something for mother and baby, and while there’s a wide range of choices out there. Safety is something that needs to be kept in mind when choosing a gift for a baby. As you may, or may not remember, we all start by putting absolutely everything in our mouth, as we try to fathom exactly what it is. If you are soon to be looking at suitable baby gifts, here are some ways to ensure the gift is both safe and suitable.

Buy Clothing – If you are at all worried about buying the baby a toy that they might end up swallowing, you can’t go wrong with items of clothing, and with well-known brands that are made from suitable fabric, mum will appreciate the practicality of your gift, and she’ll need all the help she can get in that department. Safety is rarely an issue with baby clothing, so this is always a practical and reliable choice. If you would like to read about the best fabrics for baby clothing, there is some further reading on the subject on various references online.

Choose a Baby Hamper – This is perhaps the most popular choice for a baby gift, as it contains many useful things, and with a themed baby hamper, you can select something ideal. There are hampers for boys and girls or a unisex version if you prefer, and with lower than retail prices and superb presentation, the baby hamper makes for the ideal gift, and with a secure online payment, the hamper will be despatched to the lucky recipient. Everything in a baby hamper is screened to ensure safety, and with only the best brands, the gift couldn’t be more suitable.

Do Some Research – If you have an idea about what you would like to buy, then you could conduct an online search, specifically looking for safety issues with that product and if you come up with a blank, you will have some added reassurance that your choice is suitable. You could also talk to friends, to see how they feel about your choice, and someone might have an idea that you had not considered.

Safety Approved Products – In some countries, there are agencies that review baby products, and providing they pass, they are given a seal of approval. Look for the specific logo on any product and you can be sure that the product has passed stringent tests, and they do not lend their trademark to any product lightly.

There are so many different things one could buy for a new baby, and perhaps the best choice is a baby hamper, as it contains many items that are necessary for mum and baby, and with an online supplier, you won’t waste any time looking for that ideal gift. The wide range of baby hampers makes choosing easy, and rest assured that the gift will be most appreciated.

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5 Tips on Buying a Family Car

If you are thinking of what you need when buying your family car. Have a look at my top tips which I found have been really useful to us.

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The cars that I have bought over the years have changed so much. Not only that but the types of cars that are available now are so much smarter than when I first started driving.

I remember the old mini that I first passed my test in, it was a little beauty but rather temperamental. When it was cold I would have to bump start it down a hill behind my flat just to get it started! I didn’t think too much of it at the time, it was just what I needed to do to get it going. It’s a different story now though, so many more things to think of. Mainly that I am a mum now and I have to take different things into account.

So, it’s a good way to pass on some tips that I have learnt over these past few years. Here I have my..

5 Tips on Buying a Family Car

1. Safety, this has to be the number one thing for me now. Since having children the whole priority on what I need from a car has changed. Cars.com is great because it’s packed full of information about different cars, makes and models. Plus, it has other helpful information as well, including car seat safety check tips and more!

2. How many people are going to regularly travel in the car. We now have a car that normally seats 5 but has 2 emergency seats that turns it into a 7 seater when needed. It’s great to have that flexibility to do that without having the size that a full 7 seater needs all of the time.

5 tips of buying a family car — How many seats do you need?

3. How long to you plan to keep the car? Our discussions are around the money we pay versus how long we plan on keeping it. If your children are younger and you need the space for longer then you need a car that has a good reputaion for lasting and holding it’s value.

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4. Space around the car. By this I mean roof rack and bike rack. See what added space the car can offer. Last year we put a bike rack on that holds up to 3 bikes comfortably. We also have the option of a top box if needed. This all makes a big difference when going on day trips and holidays. It’s better to have the inside of the car clutter free for us.

5. My last tip might seem a bit more frivolous but don’t be fooled. I’m talking about interiors! Bright white leather does look stunning and I’m sure that the latest glossy mags show it off to its glorious best. Now come back down to earth and you will realise that a family car is going to get grubby hand and footprints in every conceivable place. Think long and hard about this often overlooked accessory on a family car. Choose wisely!