How to Make a Fresh Christmas Wreath This Holiday Season

With the holidays quickly approaching, many of us busy ourselves with different types of projects to deck the halls. Here’s an easy craft that will give a rustic and traditional feel to your holiday décor.

A Christmas wreath is something easy for anyone to make in less than an hour. Involve the whole family and you will have a piece that will be full of wonderful memories.

ITEMS YOU WILL NEED:

-       Evergreen branches in varying colors and textures. By using a variety, you will give your wreath a unique aesthetic with captivating visual dimensions. You can get these by simply taking a walk outside! Clip them off of trees in your yard, or take to the mountains to find the perfect Christmas gift from Mother Nature. Try to get them 18” to 24” in length.

-       An 18-inch wire wreath frame. You can purchase these at any craft store or floral shop. You can even go a bit smaller or larger depending on your holiday vision.

-       Natural jute twine. Again, this can be picked up at any local craft store.

-       Branches of berries or pines cones for additional details.

Once you have everything, you are ready to start assembling your wreath.

STEP 1:

Take one of your conifer branches and start to weave it through the 18-inch frame. You will want to weave it for about 6”-8” to ensure that it is securely held in the frame.

Continue this process with other branches all the way around the frame. Be sure to tuck the ends of your branches behind the foliage of the preceding branch for a seamless look throughout.

Layer your different types of evergreen as you go around. It will take 6-8 branches to complete the circle.

STEP 2:

Take your berries and some more foliage and create little bundles using the jute twine. We suggest using blue spruce branches to give more depth and add a pleasant balance of color. Then, simply tie the bundles to the frame. Add as many as desired to make your wreath truly unique.

Take the jute, tie a loop from the frame, and hang your beautiful creation wherever you would like. You might even set it on the grille of your Chevy to make it more festive for the season. Want to give your car, even more, love this holiday? Check out our service specials during the month of December and treat your beloved Chevy to a spa day with our highly skilled technicians. 

Ski Solitude Mountain Resort with Chevy

If there has ever been an ultimate time to shop Chevy, now would be it! Fall is in full swing, but when you live in Utah you know that can be short-lived. Here are Larry H. Miller Chevrolet in Murray we think it’s better to be prepared for winter than to be surprised by it.

If you are thinking that it is about time to get a new vehicle to handle the snow, we couldn’t agree more. The specials are great, and the 2017 models are top-of-the-line. But when you purchase one of these fancy new vehicles you will also get two free passes to ski at Solitude Mountain Resort.

Whether you’re a novice ski bunny or an Olympic pro, Solitude has just about everything you need to make winter a season to look forward to. With a tagline like “Winter, done right,” there are some pretty lofty expectations set.

Here’s what you can do, where you can stay, and even what you can eat while on the slopes at Solitude:

WHAT TO DO?

Aside from the obvious, there is still lots to do to get your winter on. For skiers, Solitude offers 77 runs varying in difficulty. With everything from beginner to double black diamonds runs, there is no skill level that won’t be tested here. For the more faint-of-heart, there is also snowshoeing offered through the Nordic Center with well over ten kilometers of trails you can explore. No need to fear about getting lost; the trails are very well-marked.

WHERE TO STAY?

With as many accommodation options as there are ski runs, it can be awfully tempting to take advantage of the pass you get with your new Chevy and make a weekend getaway out of it. Take advantage of their great packages, like the spa package. What could be better than a morning on the slopes and an afternoon being pampered? Nothing, that’s what.

WHERE TO EAT?

Eating is of great importance, especially after a long day hitting the slopes. If there is one thing that can ruin even the most perfect day at Solitude, it’s a hangry ski buddy. Solitude offers a variety of rich dining options, all based on the philosophy that eating meals made from scratch with fresh ingredients is just better for you. But if you are looking for a memorable dining experience, make your way along the lantern-lit path through the snowy winter woods to The Yurt. Here you will be treated to a four-course meal in a beautiful Mongolian Yurt. Truly magical.

Can you believe all this is possible up Cottonwood Canyon? And so much more could be yours when you come in and purchase a new 2017 Chevy model. We took one of our Traverse models up to just see how it would look, and we are convinced that there is nothing better than a Chevy with a pair of skis strapped to the top of it. We think those should be your skis on your new Chevy. Think about it.

Keeping Your Kids Active Once They are Back in School

As fall sets in, the kids are back in school and our attention seems to turn to the sports the new season brings. This seems like the perfect time of year to start to get your kids busy with athletic endeavors (without it infringing on the quality of their school work, of course). We’ve made a list of five popular sports your kids can participate in this fall, and the benefits that they will have on them mentally, physically, and even socially.

1.  FOOTBALL

The old adage claims that baseball is America’s past time. That is, until fall football starts. Then everyone’s attention turns to those Friday night lights at football fields across the country. We are inspired by home town heroes who, despite all odds, bring home a victory for their team and community.

This American classic tends to awaken a sense of nostalgia in all of us and can really be seen as a great equalizer. Football is a sport that has a place for everyone. From positions as a lineman which require a great amount of strength and—let’s be honest—girth, to the agility and versatility that are required for positions like quarterback, running back, and special teams. There couldn’t be a more all-inclusive sport.

Don’t be afraid to let the girls play either. More and more common throughout the sport, the agility that young girls show can be put to great use in tactical positions. And talk about a legend in the making. How would it be to have your daughter as the first female to play on a professional level!

2. SOCCER

With a need for speed and constant motion, the minimal requirements for soccer really come down to having a lot of energy. What kid isn’t just bubbling over with excessive amounts of energy? Soccer continues to be one of the fastest growing youth sports in the nation, and the state of Utah is no exception. With new Real Salt Lake Academies popping up all over, kids can make soccer a sport that they pursue for their entire lives.

Important quick-thinking skills are developed, along with large amounts of speed, power, endurance, and durability. You read that right—durability. We know that football can be a rough sport, but soccer can cause great harm to kids, so a high pain tolerance will go a long way. Imagine what it would be like to run into another kid at full throttle without any pads. That’s got to hurt!

3. GOLF

The sport of businessmen and casual weekend mornings is thought to be one of the most tactful sports out there. Requiring a high level of hand-eye coordination to determine direction; strength to hit a ball long distances; finesse to accurately direct it; as well as a gift for impeccable timing, golf is not a sport for the faint of heart.

There is a lot of concentration required when it comes to playing golf. Golfers develop a great amount of patience as they learn to assess certain situations and consider the possible outcomes of tactical strategies. This is not a one-size-fits-all sport, but one that is tailored over time as a golfer develops and hones their skills.

4. TENNIS

Often referred to as the sport of kings, tennis has enjoyed many centuries of popularity among elite classes throughout history. Now, like every sport there have emerged stars rising from humble beginnings to take on this regal sport.

Tennis requires a great amount of coordination, flexibility, and strength to hit the ball at high velocities. The techniques used in tennis allow the player to learn to move in ways that they don’t necessarily move in other sports. And the focus on individual improvement is crucial to be successful.

5. CHEERLEADING

Certainly not for the cowardly, cheerleading is becoming a very popular form of physical activity for many kids. Involving a combination of dance and gymnastics elements, this sport also requires the participants to develop excellent memory and critical thinking skills. Although, for most cheerleaders it is a matter of following a routine, it also demands a great attention to detail and uniformity. And no, we don’t mean the uniforms they wear, but the ability to perform a move or skill in rhythm with the others around you.

Not to be overlooked in cheerleading is also the physical strength and stamina it requires. Routines can be taxing on the body and require a great deal of physical conditioning. Plus, an added measure of peppy enthusiasm will go a long way as well (but we just assumed that was implied).

A few of these sports easily carry over into spring and summer seasons, and offer a wide variety of camps and clinics throughout the year that young participants can engage in to develop their skills. And as a car dealer, we encourage you as parents to have the perfect vehicle to help cart your budding athletes to all the practices, games, matches, performances, and more. Be sure to stop by Larry H. Miller Chevrolet in Murray to ensure your children arrive to practice both in style and with the space for all their equipment. Check out our online inventory and schedule a test drive to get both you and your kids on the path to success on the field.