Sonia has hinted in the past that I’m welcome to “guest” blog for her, and I haven’t really had anything that I thought would be of interest. Except, what I’m about to share is exactly the interesting kind of tid-bit she thought you’d appreciate. You see, I’m a little OCD. In fact, one time when I said “I might be a little bit ill that way,” Sonia replied with “Let’s face it, you ARE definitely a lot of bit ill that way.”

*Sigh.* Yes, I’m OCD. I’m coming to terms with that, but instead of shunning that reality, I’m sharing with you one of the little things that makes my OCD-heart happy. Flip your mats, people.

You’re probably thinking, “WTH?” But really, those floor mats in your car? The nice, plush ones that match your car’s carpet and upholstery? Flip ‘em over. And if you DON’T see a little trench around the outside edge, and little tiny nubs all across the backside, get some that have those. I like matching mats as much as the next gal, but I HATE when the snow flies, and I track that oil/gas/sand/leaf infused sludge back into my car. I will never understand how WHITE snow stuck on my shoes, melts into a tarry, sandy mess. Nonetheless, flipping your mats over will prevent all that garbage from staining your mats, and you’ll also avoid that frozen layer that forms overnight from the stuff that melted the day before. Those little nubs (that keep your mat from sliding when right-side-up) will get into the treads of your shoes to pry out the sludge that’s stuck in there. Then, as everything melts, it will run off into those trenches around the edge. It’s brilliant! And even if your mats are missing these little features, it will still help to flip them over to prevent staining the carpeted side.

And why, might you ask, am I writing about this in October? Because YESTERDAY I woke op to an inch of snow on the ground, and tomorrow’s forecast includes another 2-3 inches.

(Thank you to one of my very best friends, Simone)