Prone to Car Sickness? These Tips Will Help.

Before you know it, we’ll be smack dab in the middle of road trip season. For many, a long summer drive sounds like a thrilling adventure. But for those prone to car sickness, a road trip can turn into a nightmare. Here are a few tips for avoiding that dizzy, nauseous feeling:
–Sit in the front seat (or maybe do the driving for a little while)
–Crack a window (fresh air helps some avoid nausea)
–Close your eyes (if you can’t see anything, you won’t get motion sickness)
–Avoid focusing your eyes on one particular thing (like a card game or a book)
If you keep these handy tips in mind, you should be able to get out and enjoy the open road with ease. Check out our inventory and make sure you’re riding in style before your next adventure!

Grab the Popcorn! Movies for Car Enthusiasts

• Grease (1978). The Pink Ladies, the T-Birds, and the amazing soundtrack make this movie a ‘must.’ Ga-Ga-Ga Greeeassse Light-ning.
• The Fast and the Furious (2001-?). There are so many installments in this franchise that you could do a movie marathon. Just don’t get the Tokyo Drift theme song stuck in your head because it will stay there for weeks.
• The Original Gone In 60 Seconds (1974). Once upon a time, before Nicolas Cage could drive, there was an amazing movie called ‘Gone in 60 Seconds.’ Do yourself a favor and watch this one in lieu of the modern mishap.
• Cars (2006). Share your love of cars with your kids by watching this family favorite.
• The Gumball Rally (1976): This is a goofy film about road-racing that is absolutely riddled with classic cars. What’s not to love?

Strange Car Accessories

1. Antenna toppers: The Jack in the Box one comes to mind.
2. Car lashes: As if fake lashes on chicks weren't bad enough.
3. The bra: the car equivalent of wearing socks with saddles.
4. Spinning rims: We're still dizzy trying to figure this one out.
5. Curb feelers: sort of like a grown man keeping training wheels on his bike. You know how to park, right?
6. Swangas: Surely inspired by Madonna's cone bra circa 1990.

What would you add to this list?

Simple Emergency Car Kit for Mother's Day

This Mother’s Day, show mom you care with a unique DIY present: an emergency car kit. These items are easy to find and can be assembled in a pretty bag to make the kit tres chic.

What you will need:

• A nice tote bag.
• A flashlight and a pack of batteries.
• Jumper cables.
• A blanket, wool is ideal because it is warm and does not take up much space.
• A basic first-aid kit.
• A small tool kit.
• Road flares.
• A snack pack with water and a few snacks.
• A multi-use knife.
• A T-shirt and pair of sweatpants.
• A tire gauge.
• Foam tire sealant.

Mom has always been there for you. Making her an emergency car kit is a thoughtful way to say ‘thank you’ for everything she does. Show her you will be there for her too.