Holiday Gifts Ideas
Looking for some holiday gift ideas? We have some suggestions of awesome gifts for the car enthusiast that are trending this year. Whether it’s a gift for him, or a gift for her, these are sure to please.
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As the cold weather season brings us indoors, it’s a time to get the party on…online. Whether it’s a gathering of family, friends or co-workers, you can celebrate together.
But how do you do it online? There are several platforms you can use to host a party. Some are free, some may have a fee.
- Zoom
- Webex
- Google Hangouts
- Group Facetime
- Netflix Party
- Houseparty
We’ve gathered some ideas that will work for gatherings this holiday season. So get your party hat on and let’s get this party started.
- Photo Contest-based on a theme
- Funniest
- Best pet
- Guess who it is
- Quiz-based on participants
- Random questions
- Round-robin recognition
- 10 common things
- Costume contest
- Show and Tell-bring something of significance to share
- Timelines-create a timeline for specific events
- Work-commemorate achievements of the company; employee hire anniversary dates
- Personal-wedding anniversary dates
- Maps
- Travel-show where everyone has traveled
- Birth-show where everyone was born
- Residence-show where everyone has lived
- Fun facts-share something about yourself that participants may not know about
- Sip & Paint class
- Favorite things
- Fitness group-exercise together
- Food/Drink
- Share a meal-encourage participants to order take-out from their favorite restaurant
- Cooking class
- Bake war
- Wine & cheese
- Cocktails-make your favorite drinks
- Clubs
- Book club-bring your favorite book
- Movie club-with more in-home movie watching, share movie titles that others may like to watch
- Knit/crochet club
- Games
- Trivia
- 21 Questions
- Pictionary
- Hangman
- Two Truths & One Lie
- Would You Rather-X or Y?
- Never Have I Ever
- Rank It-choose five random objects
- Charades
- Who am I?
Tips for Running a Successful Virtual Event
Keeping a schedule of events and running on track will keep your invitees involved and entertained.
- After determining the platform, practice using it to make sure there will be no glitches during the event.
- Send “How To” information about the platform to the participants.
- Designate a start and end time.
- Designate an emcee.
- Send virtual etiquette tips for the event to the participants.
- Include how everyone will talk to avoid speaking over one another.
- Ask participants to get creative with backgrounds and appropriate party wear.
Now it’s time to party on. Come up with a theme, schedule a time and get ready for the fun!
Featured image via vecteezy.
Starting a Mobile Business in Spokane WA
As the world has changed, so have many entrepreneurs. With the limitation of in-store customers, businesses have taken to going on the road with a mobile business.
Having a mobile business has many perks:
- No costs for a retail space
- Less staffing
- Flexibility in hours and location
If you find that an area is not working for your type of business, you can drive off to another location.
While you may save money with a mobile business, there are startup costs to consider, the most being the expense of a truck. But finding your niche in the mobile business can offer rewards that are worth it.
Not just for food trucks anymore. Here are some mobile business ideas:
Digital Archivist
https://doorstep-digital.com/
“We use a Nissan NV 200 for our van. Love our van!”
Mobile Music
https://www.instagram.com/vancomposer/
Ford Transit-extended length mid roof van
Makeup Artist
http://www.tiannatran.com/rollin-beauty
Ford Transit-extended length mid roof van
Campervans
https://www.escapecampervans.com/
Ford Transit Connect
Tattoo Studio
https://www.instagram.com/oneblood_inkmobile/
Pottery
Ford Transit
Bike Repair
Ford Transit
Coffee Shop
Ford Transit
Hair Salon
Clothing Store
Therapy
Farmers Market
Pet Grooming
Bookstore
Nail Salon
Boutique Shopping
Bakery
Stretch your imagination and discover how you can drive your business and fill a need in your community and your life. Pick out your new van today!
Helpful links:
http://greaterspokanefoodtrucks.com/helpful-links
https://startupspokane.com/coworking/
https://greaterspokane.org/blog/2019/12/spokane-ranked-31-in-nation-to-start-a-business/
https://www.scld.org/resources-for-starting-your-own-small-business/
Free Car Seat Inspection in Spokane WA
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The safety of our children while traveling in a vehicle is essential. Is the car seat your child uses installed correctly? Is it the proper size? Has it been recalled? These questions and more can be answered by the certified safety technician who will be at Wendle Nissan to check your seats for free.
Stop by on Saturday, September 26th from 10:00am-2:00pm for a free inspection. Wendle Nissan is located at 8900 N Division Street, Wendle at the Y. The testing will be in the Nissan Service department.
Whether you are driving a car, SUV or truck, you will learn the proper techniques to install your child’s car seat correctly. |
The 2021 Ford Bronco is Back
Saying we are excited about the new 2021 Ford Bronco is an understatement. We can’t wait until the first one rides in on our lot.
The new release is just in time to celebrate the birthday of the first Bronco, August 11, 1965
The adventure is waiting for you. See some of the features we love best.
The new Bronco comes in three models, 2-door, 4-door and the Bronco Sport. One is sure to feed the wild in you.
Want to feel free, with your hair blowing in the wind? You can easily remove the roof panels, rear windows and doors.
The interior is equipped to make your wild ride comfortable.
The Bronco Sport has lots to offer.
- Standard 4×4
- Terrain Management System™ with G.O.A.T. Modes™ (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain)
- 180-degree camera and trail control for off-road
There is a goodie bag full of accessories available for the Ford Bronco. Options include interior and exterior bike racks, luggage and kayaks racks and camping gear.
You can learn more about the history of the Bronco with the Bring Bronco Back podcast. Plus, see photos from then until now.
Get ready and get your wild on now. Reserve your 2021 Ford Bronco today at Wendle Ford in Spokane WA.
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Tips While Your Car is Parked During COVID-19
During a ‘shelter-in-place’ orders, it’s not only you who stays in place, but also your car. Having your vehicle sit for any length of time can lead to some issues down the road. We have a few simple tips to make sure your car is ready to drive when you are.
Battery
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A battery will discharge over time. Keep it charged by taking a short drive, long enough to get the oil up to temperature. Also, you can attach a trickle charger. |
Fluids
| Check the engine fluids. Keep your oil and transmission fluid levels where they should be. |  |
Tires
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Maintain recommended tire pressure. This will help to prevent flat spots. |
Washing
| Keep your vehicle clean. This will protect the paint, especially if it is parked outdoors. |  |
If you need assistance with keeping your car maintained while staying home, please give us a call at (509) 252-0578 or visit wendle.com/serviceandparts.html.
Supporting our Spokane Community During COVID-19
We can each do our part in limiting the spread of COVID-19 by staying home and practicing social distancing. We do this to protect ourselves and those around us. With that being said, how can we show love and help our community? Our Wendle team has come up with ideas of what we can do to continue serving Spokane:
- Reach out to friends, neighbors and customers in need and offer to deliver necessities.
- Local area businesses are building care packages and delivering them to those in need.
- If you are musically inclined, contact a retirement home and offer to schedule a time to perform and serenade the residents outside of their facility.
- Buy gift cards from local restaurants and hand them out to anyone going over and above to help out the most vulnerable in our community.
- Use United Way’s volunteer link to find out which non-profits need extra help disinfecting/cleaning their facility.
- Find out what necessities local non-profits are most in need of and stock up and make deliveries.
- Hand write cards and have kids make drawings to mail to residents at local assisted living facilities.
- Consider paying for cancelled services that you have already booked-hair salon, house cleaners, etc.
- Donate blood.
- Donate money, food and volunteer at local food banks.
- Set up a phone tree to contact the elderly and check on them.
- Write thank you notes to those helping in our communities.
- Offer yard care services.
- Deliver snacks to employee break rooms at retirement homes and hospitals.
Thank you, Spokane, for helping our community!
Community Resources During COVID-19 in Spokane WA
Our community is amazing and coming together as defined by the word itself: “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.”
There is a growing need in our community due to COVID-19. Many non-profits in our area, including the Spokane County United Way, are rallying the troops to provide aid. See where you can help and where you can get assistance, by clicking on their website.
During this time, we need to keep ourselves, and others, healthy and safe. We can assist our local medical workers and first responders by being knowledgeable and informed on how we can do this and help ‘flatten the curve.’
Some trusted resources:
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-what you need to know, how to protect yourself and others | |
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Washington Governor Jay Inslee-resources for workers, businesses, schools and veterans | |
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Spokane Regional Health District-community information and available resources | |
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City of Spokane-local preparation, prevention, quick tips and additional resources | |
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Spokane County-department updates | |
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Greater Spokane Inc.-helpful resources | |
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World Health Organization-worldwide information | |
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Good Housekeeping-how to kill the coronavirus, products you can use |
Thank you to our community for banding together and keeping that home town spirit!
March 12, 2020
Dear Wendle Customers,
As we continue to navigate this uncharted territory with the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), I would like to share with you additional measures we have taken at Wendle to help protect our customers and employees.
We understand that many people will have mild or moderate symptoms if they contract the virus, but we are also aware that some may experience a more severe illness and the risk is much higher. Our hope is to keep everyone as healthy as possible and protect the most vulnerable with some of the additional steps we have taken and will continue to take.
In following recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), we have increased our cleaning the last few weeks with deeper, more frequent cleaning in high touched areas, such as door handles, countertops, keypads, and restroom surfaces. In addition to our nightly cleaning crew, we give a big shout-out to our hard-working team who are doing additional cleaning throughout the day. We thank you for your extraordinary efforts!
At this time, we are not aware of any associate that has contracted COVID-19 or their family members. With that said, we have asked our employees who may develop symptoms or who may have been in contact with an infected individual, to please stay home and follow the CDC’s instructions.
Our dealership remains open for business during regular hours to meet the needs of our customers. If we become aware of any concern that makes it unsafe, rest assured we will close until the situation has been addressed.
Thank you for your support and we wish you good health while our thoughts are with those who have been affected.
Kristin Goff
President, Wendle Ford Nissan
509-228-8221
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