Remembering Where You Parked

Many of us have parked our car and not been able to find it later. Finding a way to remember its location can save you time and frustration when faced with a "sea of cars". This is a guide about remembering where you parked.

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Craft Project: Homemade Car Locator

Tired of losing your car in that crowded parking lot? I know I was, so I came up with the homemade, plastic canvas, car locator sign. This attaches to your car antenna and proudly stands out in any crowded lot.

Approximate Time: Depending on size, about an hour

Supplies:

plastic canvas
plastic canvas needle
yarn in colors of your choice
plastic tie straps
scissors

Instructions:

Cut plastic canvas to desired size. Plan out your design and go for it. I discovered that if you do the edges and a center design, leaving the rest "open," it seems to work better.

Stitch design, wrap stitch the outer edge. Using the tie straps, attach to the antenna and there you go!

I am now experimenting with beads in the center to look more feminine and to jazz them up a bit.

By Chris from Oshkosh, WI

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Remembering Where You Park

I always park in the same general location no matter what store. To sneak in a little exercise, I park in very back of the parking lot to the right of the door I intend to go into. Before cell phones, this has helped my teens locate me when I was grocery shopping and running errands. They drove through a couple of parking lots, and when they spotted my vehicle, they knew I was in the store.

By mmwonline from middle of nowhere, AL

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Plastic Bag To Remember Where You Parked

I can quickly locate my car in a parking area by tying a plastic bag to the top of my mini van. I recycle the bags that come with purchases and cut them into strips (like ribbon) then I make a bow out of them, and attach to the top of my van. They are easily seen. They hold up very well to wind, snow, rain and cold.

They don't damage the paint. I change them with the holidays, orange for fall, red for Christmas and Valentine's Day and green for St Patty's Day. Just throw them away when they are looking tacky or it is time to change. An added benefit when meeting someone in a public place, just say I'll have the red ribbon attached to the top of my van.

By Kate from Grayling, MI

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Take Cell Picture of the Parking Lot Location of your Car

If you've ever tried to return to your car after shopping, and couldn't remember where you parked, then you'll appreciate this simple tip, so you won't spend precious time trying to find your car in a sea of others. Just take your cell phone out, snap a picture showing your location and shop 'til you drop knowing you won't be frantically trying to locate your car--especially in cold or rainy weather. An added advantage of not having to wander around searching is the safety issue. You need to get safely into your car as soon as possible.

By Sandy from Elon, NC

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Mark Your Antenna With Red For Parking Lots

When leaving your car in a parking lot that is not marked, (like a school, grocery, etc.), I use a VERY RED sock or scarf and tie it to the top of my antenna. Be sure to loop part of the ID over the top of the antenna so it doesn't slide down! It is not only functional, it's pretty!

My kids think I've lost it and try not to be seen with me, or the car. But, hey, whatever works!

Source: This is totally my own idea.

By Dori Ann from Belvidere, NJ

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Questions

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Locating Your Car in a Parking Lot

What do you tie the bag to on top of your car?

By Mari

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Most Recent Answer

By louel5304/25/2012

Radio antenna is the usual site. If your car doesn't have one, you could use the roof rack, or you could get one of those flags that fit in the window that show your favorite sports team, and then add something to that. It isn't as high as an antenna, but it will help.