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Kia Rio Review & Road Trip to Sedona

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It was a blast to have some one-on-one time, without the kids and enjoy the beautiful weather in Northern Arizona. Similar to other Kia models, the Rio had a push button start, a rear-camera display (this is an optional feature), Bluetooth and Sirius (also optional), leather seats, and great gas mileage, which was my favorite part!

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Bring on the Affordable Green Family Cars

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What’s more is that many of these 40-plus miles-per-gallon cars aren’t the two-seat vehicles normally associated with good gas mileage, but models fit for the whole family. This conserves fuel and can make for a 3-5 percent improvement in gas mileage. This site uses affiliate links. What do you think?

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A Year-Long Guide to Car Care for DIY Moms

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Moms need to coordinate their days precisely to pick up the kids, drop them off at practices, get the dry cleaning and shop for the groceries — though an unexpected breakdown will wreck even the best-designed plans. You’ll get more gas mileage this way. This site uses affiliate links. Summertime Car Tips.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I’m in my 60’s, I’ve been married to the love of my life for 44 years and we have two adult “kids.” We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) Our son is 29 and biological. Alan doesn’t share that regret. Go figure.