Tips for Getting into the Christmas Spirit

Tips for Getting into the Christmas Spirit

Can you believe that we are one week away from Christmas Eve?  It sure has come upon us quickly! All the shopping, kid's concerts, plays, activities and shopping can keep you busy.  But, many people have a hard time catching the Christmas Spirit or the Joy of the Season.  Here are some tips to help get you into into the Christmas Spirit.  

1.  Have a Holiday Cookie making party! Invite over a few of your friends, turn on the tunes, enjoy some beverages and bake! 

2.  Load up the car and take a drive and see the local holiday light displays in your neighborhood or visit one of the bigger local displays like  Christmas at Clays Park!

3.  Make some homemade ornaments and crafts!

4.  Turn off the lights and just leave on the tree lights and curl up under a blanket and watch Christmas Movies! 

5.  Attend a Holiday Play or Concert! Check the Canton Palace Theater for a schedule of events!

6.  Buy gifts for a local shelter! 

7.  Go Ice Skating! Canton has the Hall of Fame City Ice Rink!  

8.  Have a Family Game night! Click here for some ideas!

9.  Make cookies and deliver them to your local police, fire and EMT workers!

10.  Practice random acts of kindness.  This will make you happy to give back and help spread the cheer! Keep gift cards for local coffee shops or gas stations and randomly pass them out! 

May you and your Family have a Joyful and Happy Holidays! 

From the Rankl & Ries Family! 

Fall Driving Tips

Fall Driving Tips

Fall is such a beautiful time of the year.  The leaves turning, beautiful colors are everywhere. 

The scenery is amazing! However, those leaves can mean tricky and hidden hazardous roadways.  Here are a few fall driving tips.:

-Wet leaves can be as slippery as ice.  Slow down on leaf covered streets.

-Slow down when driving on bridges and overpasses.  These freeze quicker than the main roads.

If they are wet and the temps are low they can have ice on them.

-Watch for animals.  Fall means it is the beginning of deer season.  Where there is one deer, there is a 

good chance there are more close by.  Stay alert.

Local Trick or Treat Times

LOCAL TRICK OR TREAT TIMES

It's time to dress up the kids and go Trick or Treating! Here are the local times and dates

for your little ghouls and gobblins! 

Akron

October 27th 5-7 pm

Alliance

October 31 5-7 pm

Brewster

October 28 2-3:30 pm

Canal Fulton 

October 31 from 6-8 pm

Canton 

October 28 3-5 pm

Hartville

October 28 3-5 pm

Jackson Township

October 28 3-5 pm

Massillon

October 28 3-5 pm

Navarre

October 31 6-7 pm

North Canton

October 28 3-5 pm

Perry Township 

October 28 3-5

Halloween Haunts Stark County Ohio

Local Halloween Haunts

Fall! That wonderful time of the year when the weather begins to cool off, the leaves change and the smell of pumpkin spice is everywhere! There is not a better way to relax than a good ghost story around a campfire with some apple cider and s'mores.  

However in October the ghouls and goblins want you to come out and play!  Here are a few of our favorite Stark and Summit County Ohio Haunted Attractions!

The Factory of Terror

Located in Canton Ohio.

This haunted attraction is not for the faint.  It is 160,000 square feet and is known as the "Worlds Longest Haunted House".  It features 4 attractions.  The Portal to Insanity, Industrial Nightmare, Massacre on Mahoning and Judgement Day.  

Carnival of Horrors

Located in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio (Blossom Music Center)

Clowns! Clowns! Clowns! The Carnival of Horrors is full of some not so nice Clowns!

This attraction has an Insane Asylum, Fun House The Wicked Woods and a 3D Freakshow!

Haunted Schoolhouse and Laboratory

Akron, Ohio

This is a favorite in the area! They have been up and running for 40 years! 

The Schoolhouse and Laboratory feature a combined 7 floors of terror!

Over 50 actors to frighten and scare you and other guests.  Be sure to check them out!

Let us know if you are brave enough and tell us about your trip!

What Your Car Color Says About You

What Your Car Color Says About You

Did you know that what color car you drive speaks volumes about your personality?

Which color matches your personality?

BLACK- Powerful and Classic

WHITE- Pristine, Direct and Clear

PEARL WHITE- Exciting and Glamorous

SILVER- Elegant and Futuristic

RED- Outgoing and Dynamic

GRAY- Practical

BROWN- Down to Earth

YELLOW- Joyful and Have a sense of humor

Back To School Tips and Tricks

Back to School Tips and Tricks from Rankl & Ries

It's that time of the year! Time that parents have been waiting on for months.

Back to School!! Many of our districts have started back already and in the next week the rest 

of the kiddo's will be loading the yellow bus as well! Here are a few tips and tricks that the mom's 

here at Rankl & Ries Motorcars have found useful! 

1.  Create a family calendar.  This will help keep track of all activities and schedules for the

weeks ahead.  Nicole has kids in band and football.  She suggests using a white board like she has 

in the kitchen so that everyone sees it daily.  

2.  Make sure to create some family time each day.  Whether it is a night where you sit down at 

a meal together or about a half an hour before bed.  Barb said that she finds this helpful to kids.

It is a time to ask questions about each other's day and also let them know that even though we get busy, we always have time for family.

3.  Make sure to set up a designated homework space.  Make this an area that does not have a TV or gaming system that may be a distraction  Also, Nicole suggests make this a no cell phone zone.  

4.  Set up and keep to a weekday and weekend bedtime.  Consistency is key!

5.  Lay out school clothes the night before and if you pack, pack the lunchboxes as well at night.

6.  Set your clocks ahead in the house by 10 minutes.  This will ensure that your family is on 

time and does not miss the bus. 

7.  With such busy schedules with sports and other after school activities, be sure to keep grab and go

snacks on hand.

Here is to a great 2018/2019 School Year!!!

Tips For Your Next Test Drive

Today many of us begin looking for our next vehicle online.  We spend hours searching for 

that perfect vehicle and perfect price.  Although some will purchase a vehicle

sight unseen, we recommend that you still go into the dealership to test drive and physically inspect 

any vehicle before you sign any papers.  Here are some tips to follow when you are 

out on your next pre-owned test drive.

1.  Did the vehicle start up on the first try?

2.  Does it shift easily and smooth?

3.  Check to make sure that the power windows and seats work.  Also check 

the cruise control, A/C, heat, defrosters, radio, CD and DVD players work.

4.  Do you hear any noises?

5.  Does the vehicle have any rust or strange smells?

6.  How are the tires?

These are just a few tips for you.  You want to make sure when you are investing in a vehicle that it

is safe and reliable.

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