There are a lot of things we do in our lives that fall under the category of “just in case”. Just because we have fire insurance on our home it doesn’t mean we want to have a fire. No open flame in my home thank you very much. I’ll bar-b-que in the yard thanks. Just…
For more than 40 years, there has been a law designated to those living in Ontario Canada to wear a seat belt; driver and passenger. In many other jurisdictions, laws have been in place for 20 or 30 years. Some for even more. You often wonder about certain laws, but wearing a seat belt seems…
**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver Whether you are an experienced driver or you are just about to get your driving license, safety should be your top priority. Being too safe is impossible especially in winter when bad weather can totally change the way your brakes and wheels behave. Modern cars are…
Raising my four kids has been very demanding, exciting and fun. It’s no secret we lead a busy life with all of their activities. Being in the vehicle is something my kids have learned to accept and deal with…and so have I. knowing where the kids should sit is important for their safety. Protecting our…
In today’s world, many people like to challenge themselves. Sometimes it’s through sports, or competitions, or even through education. So far I’ve done a couple of driving quizzes; one for commuters and a winter quiz. I thought it’s time for a quiz to see what kind of a driver you. How’s your general driving knowledge?…
Wait. Wait. Wait. We seem to be waiting a lot these days. Whether it’s in line at the cashier in a store, at a gas station or to get into the movies, waiting is part of our lives. Waiting in traffic is also part of our lives; an everyday occurrence. As mundane as it seems,…
Looking back at our childhood often makes us cringe at the things we’ve done. I’ve jumped out of a tree with an umbrella hoping it would act like a parachute. I’ve jumped off a cliff into the lake not knowing how deep the water really was, just to name a few. Maybe the most dangerous…
Rarely a day goes by that my kids and I aren’t joking around with each other. They all have a good sense of humour and always seem to follow my lead. We recently started to play a game called “How Long?” where I ask them questions and they have to answer. Most of the questions…