New Year's Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions date back some 4,000 years ago to the ancient Babylonian's.

The Babylonian's would make promises in order to earn the favor of god's.  They would make promises to start the new year off on the good foot.  They promised to repay debt and to return things that they borrowed and never returned during the year.  

Today some of the most popular resolutions include:

-loose weight

-eat better

-go to the gym

-improve finances

-start a business

-get a better job

-make new friends

-pray more

-spend less time on social media

Many resolutions fail because people tend to set unrealistic goals.  They do not track progress.  People tend to become frustrated and just forget about them.

If you plan on making a resolution keep it simple, make it something you know that you can accomplish and keep track of your results.  

Happy New Year from Your Friends at Rankl & Ries Motorcars!

Christmas Fun Ideas for the Kids

Winter Bucket List for Christmas Break

-Build a Snowman

- Make a Craft

-Go Sledding

-Play a Board Game

-Read a Book

-Have a Snowball Fight

-Make a Snow Angel

-Go Ice Skating

Safety Tips for Women

Safety Tips for Women

It's the last few days before Christmas! Many of us are out finishing up last minute shopping.

It is so easy to forget to be aware because as you are walking to your car with arms full of packages you are thinking about where else you have to stop and what all you still need to do to prepare.

We wanted to remind you of a few safety tips that can easily slip your mind.

1.  Stay aware of your surroundings.

2. Park in a well lit area of the parking lot.

3.  Lock your doors.

4. Don't leave valuables in plain sight in your vehicle.

5. Don't talk on your phone or check Facebook while walking to your car.

6.  When you get in your car lock your doors before doing anything else.

7.  Don't leave your purse unattended.

Here at Rankl & Ries we care about your safety.  

Winter Tips and Tricks for your Vehicle

1.  If your windows steam up on the inside, keep a chalk board eraser inside your vehicle and use it to wipe the moisture off the inside of your windows.
2.   You also can fill a sock with kitty litter and place it on your dashboard. This will help absorb water to keep your windows from fogging up!
3.  Keep extra socks in your car! You can put these OVER your shoes to help give you added traction is case you need to push your car or walk in the snow and ice.
4.  Do your wipers have a tendency to stick to the windows? Get a cloth or a sock and pour rubbing alcohol on it.  Wipe this on your wipers.  This will stop them from freezing to the windows.
5. Doors freeze shut in the cold? Spray cooking spray on the door cracks and rubber. This will prevent them from sticking in the cold.
6.  If you do not have heated mirrors, place a sandwich bag over your side mirrors.  When you are ready to roll out, pull them off! No more icy, frozen mirrors.  
7.  Keep kitty litter in your trunk! Not only will the weight on your back tires help you if you are stuck, you can also spread some under the tires for extra traction!

Stay Tuned for more tips and tricks and stay safe out there!

Holiday Recipes with Barb!

Meet Barb! Barb has been with Rankl & Ries for 5 years.  She is our Title Clerk and wears many hats here at the dealership.  In her spare time she loves to make crafts and bake! She wanted to share a couple recipes with you this Christmas Season!

Barb's Buckeyes! (YUM)

1 1/2 Cups of peanut butter

1 Cup Butter 

1/2 tsp of vanilla

6 Cups of Confectioners Sugar

Chocolate for Dipping

Mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla and confectioners sugar. The dough will look dry.  Roll mixture into little balls and place on waxed paper.  Freeze those for 1/2 hour. Then take out and dip into the melted chocolate!

Sugar Cookies

1 1/2 cups of soft butter

2 cups of white sugar

4 eggs

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

5 cups of flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp of salt

Cream together butter and sugar till smooth.  Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.

Over and chill for 1 hour or overnight. Bake at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes!

Thank you for sharing Barb!

Tips to De-Stress the Holidays

The Holiday Season is upon us.  So much to do! Shopping, no extra time, kids concerts, trying to make everything perfect... Here are some tips to help you de-stress and recharge yourself!

1.  Create a Holiday Playlist! Music soothes the soul.  Pick some Holiday tunes that make you think of great holiday memories!

2.  Open the Curtains and let the sunshine in! 

3.  Take some time to volunteer at a local soup kitchen or pay it forward by paying for the person behind you at your local coffee shop!

4.  Go for a walk! 

5.  Do Less! Don't go overboard to make others happy.  It is ok to say No!

6.  Watch a funny movie! Laughter is the best medicine!

7.  Turn off your cell phone for a little bit.

8. Give yourself a gift of a message.  Go ahead, you deserve it.

9.  Get some rest, take a power nap.

10.  Make a cup of tea or hot chocolate.