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At Pro Car Care, we realize that the changing face of today's families puts a greater responsibility on the women in the household. For this reason we decided to include a Ladies Section in our website.

This area will have tips on traveling safely, a favorite video for your pleasure, things to keep your kids entertained in the car as well as easy recipes that will pack well on the road as well as provide nourishment for those tailgate parties and picnics.

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Summertime Destination Fun for the Family

Summertime is prime time for family vacations. Unfortunately, family vacations can be lackluster and predictable if you aren't inspired during the planning process. If you're looking for something really different to do this year, consider heading to destinations that will raise the hair on the backs of all your necks, send a chill through summer-warmed bodies, and give the kids plenty of bragging rights when they get back home.

If you're in the market for trips with a deliciously unusual--maybe even a bit creepy--theme, we have some good ones to suggest: a stroll through an ancient New Orleans cemetery, a trip deep underground in some Texas caves, or how about a lazy float down some of Texas finest rivers. If you're not into the thrills and chills of white water rafting, then a leisurely float down the San Marcos river might just be right up your alley.

Recipes for Traveling

Summer road trips can be alot of fun and a long road trip sure can give everyone the munchies. Below are a few recipes that pack well for road and the whole family can enjoy them.

Crazy Mixed-up Popcorn

6 c. popped popcorn	1 c. brown sugar
3 c. rice chex	1/2 c. butter
2 c. cheerios	1/4 c. white syrup
1 1/2 c. dry roasted peanuts	1 t. vanilla
1c. pecan pieces	1/4 t. baking soda

Stir together frist 5 ingredients in lightly greased roasting pan. bring brown sugar,butter,and syrup to a boil in a 3qt. pan over med heat, stirring constantly; boil without stirring 5 mins. or until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and soda. pour over popcorn mixture and stir until coated. bake at 250 for 1 hr. stirring every 20 mins. cool on rack, break apart in bite sizes, store in airtight container.

Belly Buttons

1 box oyster crackers	1/2 t. dill weed
1/2 c. oil	1/2 t. garlic powder
1 pkg. ranch dressing	1/2 t. lemon pepper

Place crackers in large pan. warm oil and pour on crackers. mix dry ingredients and sprinkle over crackers evenly. mix well , be sure crackers are all coated. bake at 250 for 1 hour or you can let seasonings and crackers set for 1 hr. shaking every so often to mix well , these will be softer than the baked ones.