Charitable giving increases at the year’s end thanks to tax deduction offers and the reminder that many people are in need. In case you need a clear reason to take the plunge, we’ve assembled a couple of points to think about when writing a check or reaching for your wallet. We hope you have a […]
Archive | December, 2015
Strange Bulge on My Tire Has Got Me a Little Worried
Stop driving. Your car is now unsafe. As Autosquad says, “the tire can suddenly fail catastrophically,” which sounds pretty bad to us. So what’s happening? Nothing good. Bubbles, bulges and bumps on a tire cannot be repaired. There is no compound, cure, or kit for $19.99 that can fix this one. Anything that claims to […]
We Need to Stop Parallel Parking for the Sake of the Planet
Raise your hand if you have a fair amount of stress and/or anxiety in your life right now. Our proposal is to skip parallel parking and thereby enjoy a number of benefits: less stress, less risk of collision, more exercise, and the esteem of your passengers. That might seem like too much, so let’s examine […]
How to Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Whilst Retaining Your Sanity
Holiday shopping for Christmas in 2015 can seem overwhelming. However, if you break everything down into small actions, allocate your budget accordingly, find everyone a gift within your budget, and have it wrapped with a few days to spare, then guess what? You did it. Here then are our top five tips to taking care […]