8 Homemade Christmas Decorations

MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,–– Looking to add a little DIY holiday cheer to your home this year? We've got eight homemade Christmas decorations ideas for you to try! Craft your own ornaments, wreaths, garland, and other decorations to make your home extra bright and festive this holiday season.

Mason Jar Christmas Tree

Fill some mason jars with ornaments, jingle bells, and other holiday items and then stack them to create a country-chic miniature Christmas tree. 

Sprinkle Ornaments

Cute and colorful, these DIY Christmas ornaments will be fun to make and give your tree an extra splash of color and personality this season. 

Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees

Another DIY ornament, but one that is a perfect craft to make with your kids! They're simple and easy to make, and your little ones will be proud to show off their handiwork hanging on the family tree!

Rustic Jingle Bell Pinecone Ornament

This chic ornament can give your Christmas tree a little more style this December. Find the perfect pinecones out in your yard or a local park to create this rustic look.

Jar of Bulbs

Make use of all the faulty light bulbs you've had to replace over the years and start using them to fill a beautiful decorative jar or vase. Add a little fake snow for a festive touch!

Gift Bow Wreath

Greet your guests with a present right at the front door! Or, at least a gift bow wreath to celebrate the season of giving.

Mason Jar Ornaments

This beautiful snowglobe-like ornament will impress all of your family and guests when they gaze upon your Christmas tree. Create these ornaments using a few simple crafting materials, including miniature mason jars.

Santa & Reindeer Garland

Hang some cute and festive garland around your home or fireplace this season! You can make Santa's sleigh and all of the reindeer including Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, and the rest of the gang fly above the ground on their way to deliver toys and gifts.

Get started on crafting any these eight homemade Christmas decorations that will last for years to come. Before you begin any of your holiday traveling, make sure to complete our Winter Car Care maintenance routine to protect your vehicle and its internal components from the freezing temperatures and to make sure it performs well in poor winter road conditions. Or, if you're in the market for a new vehicle, like the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, browse our entire inventory online to determine which cars, trucks, or SUVs you'd like to check out or test drive in-person at our dealership

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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Make Family Road Trips Less Stressful with Chevrolet Technology

MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,–– During long drives to visit extended family during the holidays or summer road trips, traveling with your family all in one vehicle can be stressful. Traffic, packing, cost, and keeping the kids entertained are a few of the many stressors named in a recent survey conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of Chevrolet. Fear not though, as the American road trip is still alive and well, with 93% of the 1,063 U.S. parents of children under 18 polled saying they enjoy road trips with their family. To make family road trips less stressful with Chevrolet technology we recommend reading on to learn about the all new Chevy models and available features.

Based on the results of the survey, two things stood out to Chevy as the main stresses and hindrances that could be avoided for parents nationwide. The most stressful thing about road trips according to American parents is traffic and other unexpected delays, with 63% of those polled indicating as such. Additionally, 56 percent of parents say that having Wi-Fi/internet connectivity would help make their family road trips more enjoyable and less stressful.

So, to make road trips a little easier for parents, Chevrolet has unveiled the all-new 2018 Traverse and 2018 Equinox designed specifically with the American family in mind. Both SUV's now offer ample storage space, USB outlets, and available 4G LTE Wi-Fi as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto2 compatibility. No more playing the alphabet game in the car to pass the time unless you really want to! Instead, the drive will go much quicker now that your kids can use their devices to stream movies and play games to pass the time. Plus, the 4G LTE Wi-Fi will allow drivers to always to know where traffic and backups are ahead of them on their road trip route and how to get around it, saving you from sitting in the car any longer than you have to.

Safety concerns while driving are also mitigated by the 2018 Traverse and 2018 Equinox and their advanced safety features. New safety technology including Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Park Assist, Forward Collision Alert, and many other features have been engineered to take some of the guesswork out of driving and parking while ensuring the security and well-being of the passengers.

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse and 2018 Chevrolet Equinox are the perfect vehicles for long drives because of their new technology and safety features, comfortable interiors, and by having room enough to fit the whole family and all of their luggage. So make family road trips less stressful with Chevrolet technology this holiday season. You'll be more relaxed and ready to spend quality time with your family once you arrive! If you're interested in the 2018 Traverse or 2018 Equinox, check our inventory online or call our dealership to speak with our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff. They can even schedule a test drive for you so you can experience these stylish and capable SUV's for yourself. Or, if you're interested in learning more about Chevrolet technology features, contact our dealership staff online with any questions you may have. We'll be more than happy to explain all of the innovative new features and how they can improve your driving experience.

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com

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Chevy Has Strong Showing at North American International Auto Show

MT. PLEASANT, Mich., –– The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) kicked off this past Sunday, January 8th, and Chevrolet started the show off strong. The first full day of the show began with the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV being named the North American Car of the Year and then continued with the unveiling of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The NAIAS is being held at COBO Center in downtown Detroit and the public shows will run from Saturday, January 14th to the 22nd. Tickets are still available online.

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Named North American Car of the Year

Thanks to the 2017 Bolt EV, Chevrolet has now received the North American Car of the Year or Truck of the Year award for fourth time in four years. The streak of success began in 2014 with the Corvette Stingray and Silverado taking how the Car and Truck awards respectively, and continued with the Colorado’s award in 2015. The Bolt EV is Chevy's electric automotive marvel with an EPA-estimated 238 miles of range on a full charge. The 2017 Bolt EV was also named Motor Trend® Car of the Year, Green Car Journal Green Car of the Year, and was listed among Car and Driver's 2017 10Best Cars list. The Bolt EV was rolled out into California and Oregon markets last month, and will be available at certified dealerships across the U.S. in mid-2017.

2018 Chevrolet Traverse Unveiled at NAIAS

The revealing of the completely redesigned 2018 Traverse was not going to be upstaged though by the Bolt EV's victory. With a new bold and refined exterior, and improved safety features and technologies to help keep passengers safe, comfortable and connected the new 2018 Chevy Traverse is the ultimate family vehicle. The interior of which boasts the new split-folding second-row seat and third-row legroom is expected to be the most spacious in the segment at 33.7 inches (856 mm) as well as maximum cargo room. Chevrolet’s latest connectivity technologies will be available and include 7- and 8-inch-diagonal MyLink infotainment systems designed to support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as an available OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. Passengers will have also have access to USB charging ports in all three seating rows of the vehicle.

The new Traverse also put a large focus on passenger wellbeing with a comprehensive suite of available safety technologies and adaptive crash-avoidance features including:

• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Forward Collision Alert
• Surround Vision
• D-Optic LED headlamps (standard on High Country and Premier)
• Low and High-Speed Forward Automatic Braking.

The Traverse is powered by a 3.6L V-6 engine and will get a and a GM-estimated 25 mpg highway as well as having an estimated 5,000-pound (2,268 kg) trailering capacity when properly equipped.

The North American International Auto Show continues through January 22nd and begins its public viewing on Saturday, January 14th. Make sure to visit the Chevrolet showcase at NAIAS to check out the 2017 Bolt EV and 2018 Traverse, as well as seeing what the future has in store for the brand and its customers. Also, make sure you're prepared for the drive in the cold weather and icy winter roads by completing your Winter Car Care routine at our Graff Chevrolet Mt. Pleasant Service Center.

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com

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