A Real Car For Real Drivers

I came across a pretty funny commercial from Chevrolet Europe. I think this is definitely a must-see for any automotive or Transformers fans. I got a good laugh and wanted to pass it on.

How annoying would it be if your car could transform and dance like the one featured here? There would definitely be some fun moments, but I can feel for the poor guy. Watch the commercial below:

The message in the commercial is clearly a reference to fancy cars with all sorts of bells and whistles to entice people to buy them. The bottom line is that you want a real car. A car that will get you where you are going. Sure you want it to look nice, but dependability and reliability are more important to you. Why not go with a car that has this dependability and reliability as well as some class? Check out the new Chevy Aveo. Only real drivers need apply.

Strolling With Style

My wife and I are expecting our second baby this November. We are in the market for a new stroller. As I was searching online, I came across some fancy strollers from Mutsy. They just came out with two new models. You can find out more information from the link above or by clicking Mutsy here. I thought those of you who are also in the market might be interested in these. Keep reading to find the 10% discount code below.

The stroller pictured here is the Mutsy Slider. This one is meets a variety of needs all at once. It is compact, light, and built for performance - all in a stylish package. The upper section is, so the frame is able to fold to a very small size. You can reverse the handle so you can look at your baby or let your baby look out at the world. I like this kind of flexibility.

The Slider features durable, light-weight wheels, a quick release 3-position seat, and a solid handle. It also has a protective hood on the bassinet. There is an optional car seat adaptor available as well. Light-weight and easy to handle, this is a great option for a mom on the go.

The second stroller I want to talk about is the 4Rider "Next" Cargo stroller. This is an upgrade from the standard 4Rider model. Additional features include a leather handle and their "Cargo" range of fabric. The bassinet is great for infants, and comes with some great features. The features include: a strong handle, a mattress pad (with cover), and some zip storage compartments. This stroller gives you the reversible handle like the Slider model above. You get to choose the direction your baby faces. The 4Rider Next stroller reclines, has a leg rest, has a removable front bar, and is complete with a protective hood. They include an easy-to-access basket as well.This stroller has an optional car seat adapter as well.

These strollers aren't the cheapest on the block, but they are well built and have a great look and feel. The Mutsy collection was developed to meet all of a mom's needs, and its unique modular construction offers parents a lot of flexibility for baby transport. You and your baby will be happy you decided to buy a stroller from Mutsy. No matter which stroller you choose, you will be strolling in style.

To make these strollers even more appealing, Barebabies.com is offering a 10% discount on ANY Mutsy order. Use the discount code: "mutsy10off" when you order.

As always, I only post products and services that I myself use or am interested in using. I am definitely interested in these strollers.

Upromise - Get Help Paying Off Student Loans

About a year ago I signed up for a service called Upromise It is a free service that gives you rewards for shopping at stores you already shop at. I figured that was a pretty good deal. What makes this a great deal though, is that they will put cash into your student loan account, thus helping you pay off your loans faster by earning points.

I heard a statistic on the radio this morning, saying that the number of students self-financing their college education is skyrocketing. Mom and Dad just don't have the money any more to pay for college. It is often up to the student to bear the full brunt of the cost. I had to pay for mine, and let me tell you it is not easy. I am easily paying a quarter of my monthly salary to my student loans, and I even have another twenty percent in deferment. That is a lot of money. I figured why not let someone else help me pay for it? Enter Upromise.

One of the features I really like is that you can have your family and friends support you. You send them a link, they sign up, and then when they shop at places they already shop, you get rewards. I am still working on convincing some of my family and friends, but at least knowing the option is there is comforting.

This service isn't just for college graduates though. Have a little bundle of joy on your hands? Why not save for their college education? You can save all your rewards in a 529 College Savings plan. You have to pay into the account, but you can let Upromise add money too. Here are some of the benefits:

• Your earnings grow free from federal or state income tax. **Note**(Earnings on non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to federal income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax, as well as state and local income taxes. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements.)
• You can start one for as little as $50 per month.
• Best of all, you can sweep your Upromise rewards into your participating 529 account in addition to adding your own money.

This is a great way to make sure your kids don't have to suffer through the loan repayment process. Maybe you can arrange with your teenager a system where they contribute money into their own account. There are lots of options available.

I think this is a great product and I highly recommend it. Upromise has not directly sponsored this blog, but I am a member of their affiliate program. That being said, I am a customer and I stand behind this endorsement. Join Upromise today