We’ve hit the ground running, or wheels on the pavement spinning as the case may be, with school being back in session! I feel like I’m constantly on the go with school, preschool, football and syncho swimming activities to get to. Add to it weekend visits, birthday parties, and of course grocery shopping and it’s a wonder that I don’t just sleep in my mommy-van.
Because convenience and value are so important to busy parents, Shell would like to offer some tips and ideas on how to make life easier on the road:
1. Plan and combine trips: Avoid rush hour or construction zones to save time on the road. Trips of less than five km don’t allow the engine to reach its peak operating temperature; fuel consumption and exhaust emissions will be higher than when driving the same distance with a warm engine.
2. Get your caffeine fix AND earn rewards: Make life a little easier at your local Shell station with Java Café – convenient, fresh and quality coffee that’s perfect for parents on the go. With a variety of flavours and condiments available, Java Café can be customized to meet every customer’s unique preferences. In addition, September 15 through to November 9, you can earn five bonus AIR MILES reward miles with every Shell Java Café purchase.
3. Drive smoothly: It can be a bumpy ride with all the stop-and-go traffic, and when combined, speeding, quick acceleration and hard stops can increase fuel consumption by up to 25 percent.*
4. Measure your tire pressure once a month: Properly inflated tires last longer, make your vehicle safer to drive and save fuel. Inflate cold tires to the recommended pressure.
5. Choose a high-quality gasoline: All three grades of Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasoline contain five times the amount of federally-mandated cleaning agents. This gives Shell gasolines the ability to clean up gunk on intake valves and fuel injectors. Industry data indicates that a clean engine is more fuel-efficient, produces fewer emissions and allows vehicles to perform at their best.
6. Lighten your load: The added weight of heavy items in your trunk and the decreased efficiency of your vehicle’s aerodynamics caused by roof or bicycle racks all contribute to increased fuel consumption.
* Natural Resources Canada Office of Energy Efficiency Auto$mart Thinking program
Great tips from our friends at Shell! Now, here’s another fabulous way to save money on the go – by winning our giveaway!
One of our readers is going to win:
· 24 Shell Java coupons (good for 12oz coffees)
· $150 Shell gift card
What a perfect way to save money and get some extra fuel for yourself in the form of Shell Java while on the go! Maybe I wouldn’t need to bring that sleeping bag to my van if I’m fueled up on Shell Java!
To enter to win, just use the Rafflecopter form below and tell us – what are YOU busy with on the go this season? I know I’m not alone!
WIth my son being in preshool for the first time, we have been busy with that as well on the go a LOT more
I am unofficially part of this wedding that’s taking place Thanksgiving weekend, so there’s a lot of driving up North to deal with various wedding stuff and back home.
I am busy with my son in band for the first time this year. Lots of travelling involved. Thank you so much for this opportunity!
My 3 year old daughter is in both ballet and figure skating this year! Gonna be busy busy!
busy with taking to activities,shopping,taking to pool
Our business will be wrapping up Year End so alot of running around and phone calls, and picking kids up from school, to here, to there…oh and dont forget dinnertime and bath time that Im also on the hook for….sheeshhh no wonder I sleep like a rock!
I’m busy running my kids all over the city for what feels like a million different activities!
Lots of projects
busy with Christmas shopping, and watching my niece on the days she doesn’t have school.
My kids have me busy with fall classes, art for my daughter and football for my son.
Always running kids to and from school, work and activities
i just had a newborn, my 23 month old daughter has her b.day oct 4th, thanksgiving at 3 different family households and halloween coming up with my daughter making her first outing
Getting all the summer stuff put away and getting ready for fall.
Live in the country so trips to town figure largely in fuel expense.
Busy with catching up on house work and working. Went away every weekend and the house needs some TLC
I will be busy with some home improvement projects and painting the one side of the kitchen wall that doesn’t seem to match the rest of the kitchen.
I’m busy juggling work and school, and life.
school for my oldest, karate lessons, fitness classes and caring for my baby!
I’m busy preparing lessons for my Sunday School class this month.
I’m busy with my boy – school, Ukrainian dance 2x/week, piano.
Thanks.
I am busy with juggling a work schedule and kids/family schedule.
Mostly the kids, getting back into the routine of school. I have one in grade 11, one in kindergarten and one in grade two. One more still at home, and my oldest is 20 🙂
I am on the go trying to get everybody to their appointments on time. They all seem to be in the city which is an hour and a half drive!
I am actually less busy with functions; but on the go with extra work picking up!
I am busy with clearing all my flower beds and pruning trees on our very large acreage.
Busy with a child in kindergarten
I am busy chasing kids to and from school!
I’m busy reorganizing!
lots of work travel lately
My daughter is in preschool, I have a baby, in soccer and volleyball leagues and some bible studies. We got a lot going on!
My son is in cadets 3 days a week so we tote him around for that for the most part
This fall I am busy getting my kids into kids clubs, youth group and then I am busy travelling around entertaining children.
my kids having swimming lessons every other day
driving lessons and work
My youngest daughter is expecting her first baby this spring and the dr said the “twins” word. We live together so its gonna be a busy winter with maybe even a move thrown in! (I will wait till next Ultra Sound to decide if I believe this “twins” thing) lol I believe that there is just one baby in there!
I am babysitting my grandchildren and have to get 2 of them off to school each morning.
Running my Bed & Breakfast and keeping up with Jones. thanks for the chance. Cheers.
I am busy running around trying to help everyone out
I am trying to juggle work with part-time graduate school and life as a newly married person
I will be picking up my niece and nephew from school this year which is a long way from where I live and taking them for dinner or making it so they can get to their lessons and games on time!
Busy with everyday life. Busy with my mom who had a stroke last year, so take her to appts. and do tons at her home – but love is unconditional.
Finding a job hoping for day care I don’t have a car. But there are two schools in neighbourhood.
By daycare I mean me looking after kiddies.
Driving my daughters to activities, work, everyday life.
Just busy running around
busy with work, running around to all my son’s activities
Just regular stuff like shopping and preparing for thanksgiving and Christmas.
Busy with work!!
Daughters Dance class and other meetings.
I’m back at work and I find that my job seems to get faster…and faster…and faster! I could really use the coffee to help me hop like the Energizer Bunny!
oldest kid in school and they have us doing homeowrk too or so it feels like
Catching up on house work , thanksgiving, grocery shopping, trip to montreal, buffalo, visit to friends/family, birthday parties , work & whatever comes about
Cleaning the store at work on time off: defrosting upright; cleaning laundry room; rearranging pots/pans and throwing out
old ones; etc.
Quadding for the last few times.
hockey is starting in a couple weeks,so that will be keeping me busy the fall and all winter!!
work. work, work and more work.
Taking care of three young kids, that’s busy times for me!
Just trying to be patient waiting for my knee replacement surgery…hoping it’s soon. Busy getting things in order beforehand.
My life is cleaning, working and learning how to stitchery. Pretty stoked for this.
Now that my family is grown, I’m actually pretty relaxed, I have time to myself.
I’m busy with work this Fall! I work as an archaeologist in BC, and we often have 14+ hour work days, starting at 5:30am! Those coffees (and gas!) will definitely help me with the drive up the mountain every morning 🙂 Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!
busy working!
Oh yes with the kids starting school and all there sports ohh boy
work – really busy at work then rushing home to make dinner
Work, kids, pets, husband, really not enough time in the day! Just random order that hubby came after the pets… lol
My Husband and I are expecting our first little bundle of joy this November and we couldn’t be more thrilled. I’m busy getting our home ready and shopping and reviewing all the 1000’s of babies items on the market. It feels like a full time job reading posts and reviews about everything from carseats to a bottles! But I wouldn’t have it any other way! I could sure use this giveaway, I think I’ve spent that in gas just going back and forth from Babies R Us. Thanks for the chance and good luck to all 🙂
cleaning up our office and putting on a fundraiser but there never seems to be enough time when you think that you have enough time
I’m busy with my kids and all their sports activities.
3 kids, soccer, swimming and working.
I’m busy doing fall cleaning and some DIY projects!
Getting the home ready for the colder weather.
I’m getting ready to help the 2 cousins of my boyfriend that are due early in October. I cook some meals for their freezer and mine 🙂
I am just busy all the time! Work, parenting, back to school for my son, caregiver to my husband, making sure to spend time with family. Its always go-go-go for me!
Super busy! Just returned to work, 2 seperate daycare drop offs & trying to fit in all the things I used to get done during the day!
classes, work, and getting ready for baby!
I was before school started, now things have settled down.
I am busy with a new shift at work that makes me later coming home so then I am more frazzled with dinner prep, housework and extra activities.
Getting the yard ready for winter(yuck) and fall house cleaning
i’m busy this fall with yard work, organizing and cleaning out basement and workshop
School, work, Dr’s appointments, family gatherings, hockey
Cleaning up the garden, de-cluttering my house, switching out seasonal clothing, cooking, cleaning …..not busy at all!
I am busy with organizing my house and nesting for the winter! Not to mention my part-time job:)
Working part time, dropping off and picking up kids from school. Swim class is starting soon as well and I signed up my 8yr old for a French program at the library that starts next week.
oh you’re definitely not busy! We have multiple home improvement projects we need to start – repainting, a pallet wall, changing every light fixture, new flooring in our entry way, replacing carpet on the stairs … and SO ON!! yikes.
Blessed with a Manchester Elm in our backyard – Weeping Willow in the front – 2013 we amassed 34 bags of fallen leaves. Time consuming hard work – the reward jumping in the hues of leaves and seeing my 10 year old smile beam from ear to ear – the reward. Work done now allowance time….funny how it continually increases in amount/frequency…..*sigh*
Eva Mitton-Urban
my son has started high school, busy making sure he has homework done, work, yard clean up, and finishing the renos
A new job- and trying to figure out what I am supposed to do in it- oh and the 2 hour commute to get to it!
Definitely you are not the only one! We are trying to upgrade our bathroom so a lot of painting and such going on here!
I’m busy with my daughters dance classes.
Busy closing up our RV that we stay in for the summer, restocking groceries etc at our home, redoing our living room, yard work….definitely busy times!
4 kids keep me busy, and in need of caffeine!
I’m so busy with trying to coordinate 4 people’s worth of sports this fall and getting to places on time and being there to pick up – and we only have one vehicle to make it all happen. arrgggghhh!
My baby boy just started kindergarden and baby on the way! Thanks! SO busy 🙁
The Kids activities
Working, working, and working
Getting all the summer stuff put away and getting out all the stuff for fall. I will be bringing out all the jackets and sweaters for fall and bringing in all the patio furniture etc.
We have hubby’s many doctor appointments and babysitting our grandson all over an hour from home.
hauling firewood….you can’t have too much!!
I’m busy with my two kiddos, just registered for a couple of after-school activities so things are about to get even busier!
working and taking care of a busy family
Trying to get all the outside jobs done before winter.
I’m busy with an upcoming trip, looking after the house and cleaning up the outdoors.
I have been busy with a return to work after a 2-yr absence and having my daughter start full-time daycare.
I have been busy with getting my son in a new school and settled. This school actually doesn’t bus, so I have to take him every day. Plus, he and my husband have a lot of appointments outside of town, so I help take them to those other cities (1-3 hours away). Feels like a ton of little things constantly in need!
i’m busy studying
I”m busy working and with the family.
I’m so busy with fall routines but trying to take some time for myself!
I am busy with getting the kids off to school and then after school activities like gymnastics.
I’m busy with the kids , dog , work , lol
Life
UPCOMING TRIP AND WORK AROUND THE HOUSE.
I am starting my graduate school designation part time. This will keep me busy for a while!
I’m busy just trying to catch up on everything.
We are busy with EVERYTHING, from yard work, to yoga, to weekend trips in Ontario
This year we’ll be busy with my dad’s chemo & kicking cancer in the ass!
Trying to teach my ever eager preschooler anything and everything that she wants to learn about. This thirst for knowledge is going to suck the life right out of me…LOL
Oh my, it seems like I can’t catch up these days. I have 3 littles one of which is teething and it’s time to clean out my garden and can everything.
I am busy helping with health issues and surgeries in my family.
I am trying to get a road trip planned and put together
It has been a busy fall with my daughter starting pre-school and new activities. I go back to work in November which will be even busier!
I am busy with 2 jobs, my house and of course lots of back to school homework and activities
I am busy with my everyday routine and getting ready for the holidays.
I’ll be busy studying and helping out with homework
i’m busy planning some fun girls nights and i’ll be doing some fundraising
I am busy at work and busy planning some winter holidays to de-stress!
busy washing windows and clearing out flowers beds
Im uber busy , my daughters in school and I wil be starting school next week as well!
I only scheduled one activity for my daughter this fall (swimming) and the rest will be in after-school programs while I’m at work but there does seem to be many other activities keeping us on the go such as birthday parties and festivals.
Moved recently so getting house to rights & life – but all good – better to be 6 ft above than 6ft below 🙂
Keeping the kids busy with the BC teacher strike. 🙁
IT’s Hockey season…. starting this Sunday!! Rink rats here we come…..
We are renovating our front yard and trying to finish before the snow comes!
I am busy making blankets for resuced animals
It’s a very busy hockey travel season!!!
Life is busy here. 2 kids, boat restoration, landscaping
I’m beyond busy! Working full time with a family is BUSY! NEED my coffee!
I just signed my 3 kids up for 4 classes at the fitness centre…well the 2 & 4 year olds will be doing the same dance class and then the 4 year old is also doing floor hockey and the 6 year old is doing a medley of sports (the class does a new game/sport each week) to find out which ones she likes. I have 2 bible studies starting this week and I’m homeschooling and doing daycare! Yep, fall is busy!
For me it’s work and volleyball, plus school, choir, swimming and yoga for my kids, and on top of that helping my parents pack up and move out of the family home I grew up in that they spent 32 years in – let me tell you, there is a LOT of stuff to go through after 32 years!
Out of town friend is visiting…I’m busy being a tour guide for a couple weeks!
Cleaning the house!
I am entering your giveaway.
It would be great to win a $150 Shell gift card and 24 Shell Java coupons.
In response to your question of What are YOU busy with this fall on the go?
I am busy trying to clean up my yard and get my house ready for the winter.
Thank you for having this giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!
Busy with working and trying to clean up yard
working, helping organize the Hamilton Blues Society Fest, stag and doe for my daughter and her wedding. Other than that….not much!
I am busy cleaning up backyard, trying to get all the Fall and Winter clothing ready
I am busy with home reno’s, hoping to sell in the spring.
Dealing with getting my 5 year old to and from school every day, dealing with a 13 month old son who is FEARLESS and can’t be left alone for a second, dealing with a mother who has “poor me” syndrome, dealing with a house that is a complete mess, dealing with doctors appointments, dealing with everything else a mom does like cleaning, cooking , laundry, etc. I need a time out. 🙂
We are doing last minute painting.
My family has been busy with wheat harvest and canning produce from my garden.
A wedding to go to, new job, and toddler moving into preschool – erk!
working, working, working
Ferrying my kids around to various activities
I have five kids! Im always busy with something related to raising and caring for them.
I am busy with work as well as shuttling four kids back and forth to school and activities.
Fall is always busy for us with thanksgiving and christmas both fast approaching. We’re buys shopping and planning. We’ll be up visiting family soon (4 hours away). We’re also looking for a new place and the bf is in school at the moment so there’s always somewhere to be. Busy, Busy, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!
3kids, each with a couple activities , prepping for family Thanksgiving, starting a side business plus my regular full time job……I’ll sleep some time, I think
A full time job, kid in preschool, and life!
I am busy with back to school, getting back into routine, getting all my stuff done on time! Reality hits back!
We have a bus load of kids this back to school season 🙂 Love the seasons change and thanksgiving, halloween….but all the driving…ouch!
Busy with kid in school, kid at home and all the birthdays coming up!
Busy with a new job!
I have been busy this weekend putting summer stuff away and pulling out fall and winter things.
Currently we are trying to get as much as we can done in our yard while the weather is nice. Both boys start swimming, and now I will have two different childcare spots to drop off.
busy cleaning up the yard and getting it ready for snow
too many activities & classes!
trying to finish the construction of a garage and re organize the house
We’re trying to finish construction on a “granny flat”, so that we can move in to it. Get firewood so that we have heat this winter. Finish the garden harvest before the hard frost. Canning. Freezing. And pretty much we’re behind on all getting ready for winter stuff!
I’m busy with 2 boys each playing on 2 different fall baseball teams.
Trying to fit in all of the everyone in different directions all at the same time while making time for the friends and family that don’t coincide with those different directions!
School started and the race is on to various activities
This fall I’m busy with getting costumes ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving dinner and getting a start on xmas shopping
I got alot to do this fall too. I am hoping to land a new career opportunity, I have to plan a fun kid’s night, get started on Christmas shopping and get my license. Ahhh!
i’m busy keeping up with the kid’s activities!
Cleaning up the house!
Taking the kids to activities
Im busy renovating!
Everything! Birthdays, Dance Competition, Baking Donations, Work, Holiday planning, Cleaning, Repair work around the house, Putting the garden to bed for winter…
I’m exhausted thinking about it – but I love it all the same!!!
Yard Work
packing and moving!
Always cleaning, and travelling my 3 kids everywhere. Never a dull moment
fall cleaning…
I’m getting ready to go back to school after 30 years!
Swimming and library time with my 10 month old!
Kids and searching for great deals 🙂
Lots of fall activities
Cleaning up the house!
Renovating;)
I’m busy driving kids to school activities and sports
I’m just struggling to get the house in order. It’s a never ending battle.
Busy with kids, one in school other toddler all over the place.
I’m taking two classes
I love me some coffee. Long road trips need good coffee.
I am busy with grandchildren and their afterschool activities. My grandson is in football and my granddaughter is cheering. You would think since they are only 18 months apart they might be on the same team but no. His team always plays an hour or so before the team she cheers for.
Juggling a full time and part time job, evening courses, and trying to spend quality time with my husband. Insanity!
I am so busy with school activities and running everyone around as well as fall festival
Yes, days are shorter and seem like never enough time.
This fall I’ll be busy with a lot of yard work.
I’m busy with trying to get my house back into some kind of order after flooding this summer.
We have (had) a huge 3 bay garage w attached workshop that collapsed with the weight of ice/snow this past winter. I am still sifting & sorting through the mess & moving things that can be salvaged to a temporary storage before the bad weather arrives.
A big clean out of the house. Declutter! Reorder and organize! Oh my the kids really turned the house upside down this summer! They’ve gone one growth spurts and drawers need going through… the list just goes on and on.. You are not alone my friend 🙂
I’m Busy with work, Im usually part time but just got a shot at a dream job of mine which involves 6 weeks of FT training, Oi. A harsh reminder of why I went PT in the first place. There is NEVER enough time in the day so from school runs (my sons first yr) to after school activities, to weekend adventures to make the most of the weekends, Its a jam packed week, then it starts all over on Monday. Unfortunately, I dont see it slowing down for a bit until after Christmas for us. Oi, deep breath, chanting Im gonna make it in my head, lol
I’m a single mom of 2, a 16 y/o and a 4 y/o, with a full time job. Between the kids and work I don’t know what “free time” is any more lol
Major basement purge.
I’ll be busy with work and cleaning out my basement
I’m busy with renovating bathroom
I’m busy in the backyard, it needs a major overhaul. I’m painting the deck, the fence and trimming the bushes.
Besides Soccer, Softball, and Gymnastics with the kids, I am training for a marathon!
Looking for a new job.
cleaning the porch so i can fill it up again with the outdoor furniture
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i’m busy getting my big kid readjusted to school and my 4 year old adjusted to his sister being gone again, and working part time while trying to launch my own business..so yeah! busy!!
Fertilizing the lawn, cleaning the garage, prepping tropicals for winter survival indoors.
Busy with fall cleaning and the start of new activities.
Work, work, work and balancing life!
Busy sprucing up my yard and planting lovely winter kale and other hearty winter fare.
School, activities and life in general.
My 4 yr old just started school so i’ve been busy getting him adjusted as well as taking my elderly parents around to their many doctors appointments