Category — Thursday Thirteen

We are part of the iNation. :) Mr. Rojo got me an iPhone several months ago courtesy of Uncle Sam with the stimulus check. Anyway, with the new upgrade that allows us to be able to use third party applications, it makes me love my iPhone even more.

We are on the national news for the gas shortage. It’s mind boggling to think that we will be in this situation when we are no where near where the Hurricanes went. But here we are running out of gas. So here are some ways to help save these precious black gold during this crazy time.

1) Consider carpooling – In Atlanta, not only you will save money on your own gas, you might get a chance to win free money each month.

2) Combine trip to avoid excessive driving.

3) Clean up your car especially your trunk and remove all the junk that causes more weight on your car.

4) Check your tire pressure regularly.

5) Maintain your car with regular maintenance and tune up schedule.

6) Fill up your gas tank during the coolest time of the day.

7) Don’t top of your gas tank. Too much gas will leak out.

8) Buy regular grade gas when possible. Only buy premium if it’s required by car manufacturer.

9) Utilize cruise control on a long distance driving. Maintain steady speed will help minimize the gas consumption.

10) Slow down… Driving too fast will consume more gas.

11) Travel smarter by checking out your route and look for the shorter, safer, straighter route.

12) Watch out for the heavy foot. Slowly accelerate will help save gas.

13) Bigger is not better. If it’s time to get another car, look for more fuel efficient car. Smaller car will cost less in overall.

Fall is here. I love Fall season. The weather is cooler. The leaves change color. It’s time to get out my sweater and light jacket. There are so many things to do during Fall.. Here they are.

1) Pumpkin patch farm – I love taking the kids to the pumpkin patch farm and pick out their own pumpkins.

2) Corn maze – Another fun fall activity we did a couple years ago. I would love to do it again.

3) Six Flags Over Georgia – We want to take Mr. Z to see the new Thomas World in Six Flags. I don’t like to go to the amusement park during Summer. It’s way too hot for me. Right now, it’s perfect weather to be out and about.

4) Mini-vacation to Destin – It might seem weird to go to the beach in Fall. But from what I heard, October is a great time to go to Destin. The weather is cool enough to enjoy more outside in the Sun and warm enough to enjoy the beach. The crowds are gone so we don’t have to fight with long line in restaurant or traffic.

5) Camping in the backyard – Yeah.. we are not that adventurous yet to camp in the campground. So for now, I will take my backyard as a baby step for Mr. Rojo.

6) A trip to a cabin in Gatlinburg – Our first cabin trip to Helen was so memorable that even now Mr. Z is still talking about it. So I would love to take them to another cabin trip in Gatlinburg. Maybe we might even hike the trail in the Smokey Mountain Park.. who know?

7) Amicalola Fall – A day trip to the fall will be a nice change for this Fall. I’m sure we will get to see beautiful colorful fall up there in the mountain.

8) Sawnee Mountain Park – This brand new park is so close but yet we haven’t been there. Time to get off from our couch and do some fun stuffs there.

9) Cumming Country Fair & Festival – A small town fair that big enough for us. The kids loved it last year. We will go back again this year.

10) Visit Cabbage Patch Hospital – Because it’s so close and we just have to go there.

11) Biltmore Estate – A visit during Nov will allow us to see the Christmas decoration. I can’t wait.

12) Apple picking – We don’t have that many apple orchards for us to go picking. So I’m still up in the air on this one. The one we went last year, I wasn’t too impressed.

13) Halloween Trick-Or-Treat – I don’t know what they want to be this year yet. I’m not much into fancy dress or costumes. But I just love walking around the neighborhood with them.