Take a Hike: Tips for Hitting the Trail

Taking a nice hike is a great way to exercise and reconnect with nature. Before you go, it's important to know these helpful tips:

1. Tell someone the details of your trip: where you're going, who with, how long, etc.

2. Map out the trail so you know where you're going and how to get back.

3. Check the weather and bring appropriate clothing. Wear brightly-colored clothing so you can easily be spotted.

4. Keep a compass and a first-aid kit.

5. If you get lost, stay calm and find open and high ground.

Make the Most of Family Fun Month

With only few weeks left of summer, spend some quality time with family. After all, August is Family Fun Month.

Use this checklist of inexpensive family-friendly activities to get the most out of summer:

Have a picnic in the park. Bring a Frisbee and all your favorite snacks to spend an afternoon outdoors.

Get sporty. Try a new sport like croquet, or stick with a family favorite like baseball.

Read together. Take a trip to the library and pick out a few new books to read. This is a great way to learn more about everyone’s interests.

Camp at home. Get out your sleeping bags and s’more supplies to turn your backyard into the great outdoors.

Hold a family bake-off. Have everyone make their favorite entrée or side dish and feast like kings.

Back to School Made Easy

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With a new school year just around the corner, we're sure you've stocked up on all the essentials: backpack, lunch box, writing supplies, new clothes, etc. But what about everything in between to make life a little easier? Here are some tips to keep each week running smoothly:

To break in new shoes, have your child put on a pair of thick socks (or double up on normal socks) and then put on the shoes. Use a blow dryer to relax the tight areas of the shoes for a couple of minutes, then let them cool. Continue this process until your child's feet are comfortable.

Need to quickly iron a hem? No need to lug out the ironing board and wait for the iron to prep. Just use a hair straightener for a quick and effective fix.

Use clear nail polish to seal threat on buttons to keep them from falling off. 

Rubbing beeswax on canvas shoes can prevent water damage. 

Make an ice pack by saturating a sponge, zipping it in a sandwich bag and freezing it. It will freeze well, and when the ice melts, the water will stay soaked in the sponge to prevent spills.

Of course, make sure your Subaru is ready to handle your carpooling responsibilities. Make an appointment with our Service Department today!