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Car Care: Getting Your Car Ready for Summer
Simple service can keep hot-weather stress to a minimum.
The kids will soon be out of school, which means it’s time to get your vehicle ready for summer. Before packing the camping gear, coolers or suitcases, take a little bit of time to make sure your Honda is ready for whatever you might encounter during your travels. A few simple checks will tell you if a visit to your dealer’s service department is necessary.
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Lübeck and Travemünde
This seaside resort was once called “The German St. Tropez”
Northern Germany may not be the first place you think of when you think “warm seaside holiday,” but Travemünde might just change your opinion. It’s a gorgeous seaside resort on the Baltic Sea that was once referred to as the “German St. Tropez,” featuring sugar-sand beaches, challenging golf courses, horseback riding, tennis and diving excursions. Travemünde isn’t currently on the radar, but its charms will entice those looking for a truly luxurious experience.
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Getting in Shape for Swim Season
Look your best this summer.
There are dozens of fad diets promising quick and easy weight loss, but the truth is there’s no magic formula, powder or pill to melt away weight. The trick is really no trick at all: A reduced-calorie diet coupled with exercise. You don’t have to deprive yourself of your favorite foods or sweat for hours to see results, either. In fact, experts often advise that you shouldn’t make changes you can’t sustain over the long term. If you get frustrated, you’re more likely to give up.
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Vehicle Details: Honda CR-V and Odyssey
ALG awards CR-V, Odyssey top marks for resale value
For decades, Honda drivers have known their vehicles were in it for the long haul. With a reputation for reliability, dependability and a nonsense-free ownership experience, Honda is a Japanese automaker that has been a Canadian favourite for years.
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Honda: Most Honoured Brand on ACEEE “Greenest Vehicles” List
Award-winning environmental performance for Honda models
Honda’s guiding principle of late is a simple one. In fact, it can be summed up in three words: Green, Safe, and Fun. The Japanese automaker has long been known for vehicles that deliver on these three fronts, though several of their latest products have recently put Honda’s ‘Green’ efforts into the spotlight yet again.
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Books-to-Movies: A Look at the Best Recent Adaptations
Movie lovers rejoice.
Works of literature have been inspiring movies since the first moving pictures ran through a film projector. But in a year that has been noticeably impacted by sequels and reboots of comic books, it’s heartening to realize that the humble novel can still provide two hours of entertainment on the screen. Some of these films are in their DVD release, so you can enjoy them at home if you missed them in the theatre.
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Pet Must-Haves: Toys, Leashes and More
These items will help make your life easier.
Ready to bring a cuddly ball of fur into your life? Whether you are adopting a dog, cat or other pet, it’s important to be well prepared before you bring your new pet home. Here are six of the top pet must-haves to put on your list.
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Planting a Vegetable Garden
A little work now can pay dividends all summer long.
Vegetable gardens can provide healthy food at its freshest. Though you just can’t throw some seeds in the ground and expect that weeks later you'll have fresh vegetables, planting and maintaining a vegetable garden is not difficult. It does, however, take some work.
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