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Thank you for visiting my Helium page. My passion for writing started when I was in high school and won a nationally run essay contest for my school. The writing came through in letter writing (Back when people still wrote letters). Shortly after my husband

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Autos > Driving & Safety Essential items for winter survival car kit: 1 of 28
Although it's rare for travelers to get lost in a snowstorm, it does happen. You're more likely to need emergency supplies as a result of a traffic jam or disabled auto during winter. An emergency kit will make sitting in a cold car for hours, or in a worst case much longer, more tolerable and may save your life. Here is a l... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Family road-trip preparation and safety: 17 of 24
We've all seen family road trip movies and many of us have experienced enough disasters to film our own versions. A little preparation and planning goes a long way in preventing road trip dramas and keep you safe as well. Plan the length of your trip and decide how far you want to drive per day. Make accommodation reservatio... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: Hybrid 2006 Honda Civic: 3 of 3
We inherited our 2006 Honda Hybrid, so we did not choose it. The previous owner lived in an urban area and did a lot of stop-and-go driving, so his gas mileage was about 40 mpg. We, however, live in the country and do a lot of highway driving and our mpg was around 35 mpg - not quite as good as our 2000 Saturn sedan. It is a... More..