Thursday, March 20, 2014

Why Spring Is The Best Season For Family Fun

Spring provides such wonderful weather in almost every location. It's a wonderful time for the family to head outdoors and soak up some sun whether it's at a picnic or at an outdoor athletic event.

Spring time is perfect for families to become even closer, here are some reasons why Spring is the best for family fun!

  1. Ideal temperatures -- It's not too hot, it's not too cold. The kids can run around to their heart's content without getting all sweaty and dehydrated.
  2. Fun sights and sounds -- Is there anything better than heading out the door and hearing the birds chirp, watching squirrels run by, and seeing your little ones squeal with delight upon spotting them? Nope.
  3. Daily trips to the park -- On any given spring day, there's really no better place to hang out with a toddler than the playground. They get to let off some steam, play with other kids, and since the weather is nice (see number one), you don't have to worry about the equipment being too hot for them to touch.
  4. Learning experiences -- Now that the snow has melted, you gotta get the yard and garden back in order. Kids love to feel like they're helping out mommy, so you can turn any outdoor project into an educational experience -- even though they'll only see it as fun.
  5. Fresh air is great for sleep -- For whatever reason, the kiddos sleep so much better after they've had a good dose of fresh air. Even something as simple as a walk around the neighborhood in the stroller is guaranteed to give your child (and you) a few extra z's at night.
What's your favorite part about Spring? Let us know in the comments section below! 

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Five More Tips To Save Gas

 

1. Clean Out Your Trunk

Trunk storage is handy but heavy items can weigh you down.We all know smaller cars get better gas mileage — but if you're weighing down your car with a set of golf clubs or an emergency water supply in the trunk, it'll take a toll on your fuel efficiency. A loaded roof rack, similarly, will increase weight but also cause aerodynamic drag, cutting mileage by up to 5%.

Every extra 100 pounds is estimated to cut a vehicle's mileage by 2%.

2. Keep Windows Closed

The more aerodynamic your vehicle is, the more open windows will cause a drag and impact your gas mileage's bottom line — up to 10%, a study found.

But, if you're moving at less than 45 mph, wind resistance shouldn't make a significant difference.
Can you compensate for closed windows with the air conditioning? Consumer Reports found a Honda Accord at 65 mph lost 3 mpg in gas mileage when running the A/C. Since you'll lose out either way, it may be a matter of opinion which luxury to go without.

3. Fill Up Your Tires

A reminder to keep up with routine maintenance carries more weight when it will save you money — and a stop by the air pump will do just that. Keeping your tires filled can improve gas mileage by 3% or more.

4. Drive a Steady (and Modest) Speed

Once you break 60 mph, you're losing fuel efficiency — 10% for every additional 5 mph.
Accelerating and hitting the breaks will eat up fuel as well, so if possible, avoid the road during rush hour or other times when stop-and-go traffic is likely.

5. Don't Buy Pricey Gas

It's been thought that premium gas gives cars better gas mileage, but it's untrue. Save money on gas by purchasing the grade that is recommended for your car — you won't benefit by spending more.
Additionally, avoid the gas station on days when prices are higher. If you’re running on empty, you may not be able to wait, but what if you could predict if gas prices will rise or fall tomorrow?

Fuelcaster™, the latest tech from Esurance, is the industry’s first gas price predictor. Enter your zip code on fuelcaster.com to see if gas prices will rise or fall tomorrow, as well as locate the cheapest fuel in your neighborhood.

Fill up when prices are low and you'll save money in the long run.

Credit to Mashable.com

Friday, March 7, 2014

41st Annual Twin Cities Motor Show

The 41st Annual Twin Cities Motor Show arrives March 8-16! It's a wonderful event that gives you the chance to see some of the best upcoming cars in the world! 
For more information visit: http://twincitiesautoshow.com/   and check out the event schedule below!

 
Saturday, March 8th
10:00am – Show Opens
11:00am - 12:00pm – KDWB - Lucas
11:30am; 1:30pm; 2:45pm – Divas Through the Decades (30 min. shows)
3:00pm - 5:00pm – DJ/93X-Girls
3:30pm - 5:00pm – NewsTalk - Sue Jeffers
10:00pm – Show Closes
 
Sunday, March 9th
10:00am – Show Opens
11:00am - 1:00pm – KFAN - Justin Gaard / John Ojampa
1:00pm - 3:00pm – K102 - Donna & Muss
7:00pm – Show Closes
 
Monday, March 10th
1:00pm – Media Only
4:00pm – Show Opens
4:00pm - 7:00pm – K102 - JD Greene
10:00pm – Show Closes
 
Tuesday, March 11th
4:00pm – Show Opens
4:00pm - 6:00pm – KQRS - Promo Team
4:00pm - 7:00pm – Cities97 - Paul Fletcher
10:00pm – Show Closes
 
Wednesday, March 12th
10:00am – Show Opens
11:00am - 12:00pm – KFAN - Cory Cove
12:00pm - 3:00pm – KFAN - The Common Man - Dan Cole
12:00pm - 2:00pm – WCCO - Mike Lynch
3:00pm - 4:00pm – Minnesota Wild Meet and Greet with Ryan Suter
10:00pm – Show Closes
 
Thursday, March 13th
4:00pm – Show Opens
4:00pm - 7:00pm – KDWB - Lucas
8:00pm - 10:00pm – KQRS - Brian Zepp
10:00pm – Show Closes
 
Friday, March 14th
10:00am – Show Opens
11:00am - 7:00pm – Job Fair - upper level Lobby C 
11:00am-1:00pm – Cities97 - Keri Noble
3:00pm - 4:00pm – Minnesota Wild Meet and Greet with Matt Cooke and Keith Ballard
4:00pm - 6:00pm – KOOL 108 - Dave Kent
6:00pm; 7:15pm; 8:30pm – Divas Through the Decades (on Music Stage)
10:00pm – Show Closes
 
Saturday, March 15th
10:00am – Show Opens
10:00am - 12:00pm – KOOL 108 - Sue Falls
11:00am - 3pm – Radio Disney Meet and Greet with Laura Marano
11:30am; 1:30pm; 2:45pm – Divas Through the Decades (30 min. shows)
12:00pm - 2:00pm – KFAN - Meatsauce
12:00pm - 2:00pm – KMNB
10:00pm – Show Closes
 
Sunday, March 16th
10:00am – Show Opens
11:00am; 1:00pm; 3:00pm – Divas Through the Decades (30 min. shows)
3:30pm-5:00pm – KFAN - NewsTalk - Up & At 'Em - Jack & Ben
7:00pm – Show Closes, see you next year!