Preparing My Car for a Busy Day
If your schedule is as busy as mine, your car is probably your home away from home - what essentials do you always keep in your vehicle?
Oftentimes, I am out the door early in the morning and don't return until late at night. My days include various meetings, media appearances, business dinners, and of course, visits with my daughter and grandchildren. I am very fortunate to have a driver to help me get to all of my commitments. I also have an extremely comfortable and dependable car in which to travel - my Mercedes-Benz S560 4MATIC sedan. And, because we spend so much time in the car, I try to make sure it is always equipped with all the necessary supplies.
Here are some photos, enjoy.
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- This is my Mercedes-Benz S560 4MATIC sedan. It’s such a great car. My drivers and I love its maneuverability and comfort. Every morning, before I leave for a busy day of work, my driver Andres makes sure it is clean, packed, and ready to go.
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- The car is taken out of my carport which is just outside my Winter House. Anything that was brought home the night before is removed and anything we need to take with us is loaded into the car – this car has great storage space, both in the trunk and in the cabin.
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- This Mercedes is equipped with excellent tires and 4MATIC all-wheel drive, so it’s good in all kinds of weather. It also has ABS brakes and driveline traction control.
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- I make, and take, many business calls while in the car. Andres checks that we have our phone chargers along with paper and pens in the console ready to be used. The Mercedes has a lot of storage room for these small essentials.
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- On the passenger side door, I like to keep my bottle of water. These side door compartments are very roomy and can accommodate my large reusable water container.
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- I enjoy reading the daily newspapers, but don’t always have time to read them before I leave. The newspapers are placed on the dashboard, so I can read during the ride. Because reading and writing in the car does not bother me at all, I am able to get a lot done during the hour or so drive to New York City or wherever my day’s schedule requires me to go.
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- I also keep bar towels in the car. This vehicle has a handy pouch near the floor of the front passenger seat where I keep these 12-inch square towels. I often place one on my lap while reading the paper, so the ink doesn’t get on my clothes, but they’re also good for wiping up accidental spills or wiping anything that gets wet in the rain.
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- Andres also places a towel on the floor of both the driver’s side and the front passenger side seats – with the ends tucked under the car’s floor mats. Towels keep the area clean and are easy to pick up and throw in the wash at the end of the day.
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- Aside from all the vital safety and roadside repair supplies every car should have, I also keep a few personal items I think are important. Everyone’s list is different, but mine includes bandages, aspirin, dental floss, hand cream, lip balm, a comb, scissors, and breath fresheners.
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- Everything is placed into the glove compartment along with a supply of fresh paper face masks.
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- I also keep a spare pair of comfortable shoes in the car. I love my Martha Stewart TGarden Slip Resistant Clogs from Easy Spirit. These shoes are so light and so comfortable to use in any kind of weather. Plus, they come in a variety of great colors – if you don’t have your own, get a pair, you’ll love them as much as I do.
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- On the back seat, I like to have a couple of pillows and a good car blanket – just in case…
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- And in the trunk, I always have an umbrella and an extra bag for anything we pick up along the way.
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- One of my favorite features in this Mercedes – the rear cabin window shades. These really control the sun’s glare without compromising visibility.
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- Here is another view of these wonderful full-window shades – they help to keep the car so much cooler.
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- Additional features include the interior air filtration system and the dual zone front climate controls.
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- Plus, there’s extended heating and cooling throughout the vehicle, which is great on warm, humid days.
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- This Mercedes is also equipped with adjustable and padded safety headrests – three in the back and the two in front. This car provides wonderful comfort for all its riders.
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- And with its roomy front cabin as well as the adjustable tilt and telescoping steering wheel, it’s also a comfortable ride for my drivers, which is extremely important.
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- Now that we’re able to get out more and return to our busy routines, it’s great to have a safe and comfortable car, complete with all my daily essentials for a busy day. Drive safely this weekend and always. Please go to the Mercedes-Benz web site to learn more about their cars.
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