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Struggling for Conversation When Video Chatting With Loved Ones? Here are Some Ideas!

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Fun Conversation Topic Ideas for Video Chatting 

One thing that we have really been struggling with during the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak is social distancing. We miss getting together with our friends for dinner or joining them for walks and telling them all the latest gossip. Luckily, today we have technology that originally appeared in Star Trek, and that is video chatting! We like to check in with our friends and family once in a while and are eager to find out what’s going on in their lives, but it’s surprising that we sometimes blank out on what to say or talk about. To make things easier, we have come up with some fun topics to discuss with your loved ones. Enjoy!

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What Foods Should I Try Making at Home While Self Isolating?

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Best Foods You Need to Make While Isolating at Home 

For most of us, we have been isolating at home for about a month now, and we miss our regular routine of going out to our favorite restaurants. While many of our favorite restaurants offer delivery or take-out, we are now spending more time in our own kitchens. Sure, we have a few favorite recipes that have been passed down for generations (like Nana’s pot roast), but we are ready to try something new! Here are a few new food ideas that we recommend trying! 

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How Do I Help My Kid Overcome Their Reluctance to Drive?

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Tips for Turning Your Kid into a Confident Driver 

We were reading the Dear Abby column this morning and a mother wrote a letter about how her 20-year-old daughter refuses to get a driver’s license and is sick of chauffeuring her around. Honestly, we thought that Abby kind of missed the mark in her advice because she said the daughter was smart and didn’t have to deal with car payments or insurance premiums, and just plainly suggested that the daughter get a bicycle or take the driving test again. We wanted to take a different spin on this and suggest some ways to encourage your kid to become more comfortable behind the wheel. 

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Watch These Brilliant Women Leave Their Mark on Honda Vehicles!

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Video Featuring Honda’s Woman Engineers

In recent decades, women have really taken a hold of STEM-related areas of study and have significantly contributed to these industries. One area of engineering that women are taking an interest in is designing and building cars. Recently, Honda shared this video showcasing its lady engineers and we thought that you would enjoy watching it:

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Here’s What You Need to Know About Your Garage When Building or Buying a Home

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Tips for Finding or Building the Perfect Home Garage

Are you shopping for a new home or plan to build one from scratch in the Raleigh, NC? When shopping or building a home, it seems like most folks put more thought into the kitchen and how they MUST have granite countertops or NEED to have two living rooms. But there is one area of the home that often gets overlooked that really shouldn’t – and that is the garage! Your home’s garage is just as important as the kitchen because it protects your vehicles from the elements. This means that your vehicle will look nicer and offer optimal performance for a longer period of time. Before you write that check to the realtor or home builder, read these tips on what to look for in your new home’s garage!

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See the Latest From Toyota at the Recent Chicago Auto Show!

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Video Featuring the Latest from Toyota at the Chicago Auto Show

Here at Auction Direct USA, one of our favorite brands is Toyota, and we regularly have a multitude of options available at our Raleigh, NC, store location. While we love used Toyota vehicles, we also enjoy finding out what the brand is up to in terms of brand-new vehicles or upcoming changes to favorite models. This is because we will eventually have these vehicles available for you and we want to make sure that we are ready to answer all of your questions that you may have. It’s no secret that Toyota is one of the most innovative auto brands on the market, and they brought their A-game to the recent Chicago Auto Show. Check out the video below to get a closer look!

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