New website and new WordPress theme for The Passive Dad

June 9, 2008

Welcome, and thank you for stopping by my new site for The Passive Dad. Last night I converted my posts from blogger to wordpress and made the final changes to the new lightbreaker layout. I will be share some of my thoughts and input on the conversion process, as it was not easy for me [...]

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Costco Michelin and BF Goodrich tire $60 rebate discount through June 2008

June 6, 2008

I just received an email from Costco and they have extended the tire rebate period for Michelin and BF Goodrich to June 29th. You will save $60 instantly on the purchase of 4 new tires. Be sure to call around and find out if any other tire shops are offering the same discount or possibly [...]

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How to increase gas mileage when gas is $4.00 or more a gallon? 5 ways that could help my family conserve fuel and save some cash.

June 5, 2008

I’m not looking for extreme measures like hypermiling, but easy and manageable solutions to save money. 1. Drive your most fuel efficient vehicle. We own two vehicles. A Toyota Prius and a BMW X5. Two totally different vehicles and each vehicle has its benefits and weaknesses. My wife uses a vanpool during the day to [...]

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Spring Cleaning Contest #1 winner is….

June 3, 2008

I first want to say that I’m excited that I even received 14 entries for my Spring Cleaning Contest #1. I wish I had 14 Lego Xbox games to give each of you, but only one person was picked to receive one this month. I will have another drawing in the next few days as [...]

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