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Wednesday, November 8, 2017

How to Use Your Leftover Halloween Candy

November 08, 2017 0
GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––Halloween has quickly come and gone. Now many of us are stuck with extra candy. While this may be exciting for your kids, it's not always the best option to just let them eat it all. There are plenty of fun ways you can put your excess treats to use this holiday season! See a few ideas on how to use your leftover Halloween candy below and get creative.

How to Use Your Leftover Halloween Candy

1. Store it in your car for a quick sugar fix! 

Put your favorites in a small Ziploc bag in your center console or glove box and treat yourself to a little sugar fix. This especially comes in handy for handling the chaos of Christmas shopping. You can also keep the baggy in your purse to reward your kids with good behavior while you're running errands.


2. Make candy cookies for your Holiday guests

Remember those oh-so-delightful peanut butter blossom cookies that dominate the Holiday season? Instead of the chocolate Kiss, use a bite size piece of candy. Try this recipe from Betty Crocker. If your kids of guests have peanut allergies, try this recipe from Cha Ching Queen.


3. Use it as a teaching tool with built-in rewards

Whether math is your child's or children's favorite subject or not, they'll enjoy solving problems with candy. You can also It's a different, more interactive way to do math and they can be rewarded with a sweet treat when they solve a problem correctly. Check out these fun activities you can do at home.


4. Host a Fall/Winter bonfire & make candy s'mores 

Have you tried a s'more with a bite size piece of candy instead of plain chocolate? We highly recommend giving it a go the next time you have a bonfire with friends and family. Too cold to host a bonfire outside? Try toasting your marshmallows over a gas stove OR purchase an indoors s'more maker like this one for $20 from Target.

5. Save it for Gingerbread House decorating

Even though most kits come with candy to decorate with, you can use your own candy. Have it as a backup or just go crazy with decorating the gingerbread house and landscaping! Having some extra candy will allow the kids to enjoy a few bites as they decorate.

6. Donate it to Operation Gratitude

There are plenty of ways to donate in your community, and giving candy back to our troops is one of them! Through the 2017 Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy GIVE-back, you can drop your wrapped, unopened candy donations to the Academy of Music of Grand Rapids (the closest drop off location to Grandville). Search for other drop-off locations online or make a donation by mail!

7. Make an art piece or Christmas gift 

Get creative and "style" your candy. Try gluing pieces on a poster board or canvas in a fun pattern. Make a scene with various candies on the kitchen table. Make a fun bouquet of candy to give as a gift. Use the wrappers to make jewelry or other types of art. The possibilities are truly endless.

8. Store it in the freezer

If you have a recipe you'd like to try that involves pieces of candy like a milkshake, cookies, etc. or you just want to have some candy around for when you really need a sweet pick-me-up, you can store it away in the freezer. You can safely store and consume candy in a Ziploc freezer bag, for up to a year!


You can always scrap these leftover Halloween candy ideas and keep it all for yourself - just make sure to hide it well enough from the kids! We hope you had a safe and happy Halloween this year, and wish you an even happier Holiday season. We want to help you enjoy this Fall and Winter to the fullest, so make sure to check out our Winter Car Care tips and have your vehicle inspected and serviced before the snow arrives. If you or someone you know is hoping the big guy in red will bring you a new car this Christmas, stay tuned to our website and social media for great deals on new Honda models.


Give RiverTown Honda a call at (877) 236-9113, or visit us at 4260 Kenowa Ave. Grandville, MI 49418, one mile west of RiverTown Mall.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Halloween Safety Tips

October 25, 2017 0
GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––All the trick-or-treaters will be out and about in the neighborhoods all around Grandville and Grand Rapids this Halloween! At RiverTown Honda, our number one priority is your safety. We're proud to provide you exceptional auto service and new Honda vehicles equipped with Honda Sensing and other advanced safety features, but we'd like to help provide you a few safety tips to make driving even more safe this holiday. Take a look below and follow these Halloween safety tips to make sure everyone get home safe and enjoy their new stash of candy! 

Halloween Safety Tips


If You're Walking...

  • Before heading out, instruct your children to always wait to cross the street with you or another adult. Additionally, always use the designated crosswalks and observe the traffic signals.
  • Always use a sidewalk if one is available. If not, keep distance between you and your kids and the road. 
  • Try attaching reflective tape to your child's costume. Or, give them a flashlight or glow sticks to carry, making them more visible to cars.
  • Be wary of oversized costumes and vision obstructing masks. It will be dark out and your child may not be able to see as clearly or may trip on their costume. Face paint can always be used in place of a mask to avoid this worry. 
  • As a general rule of thumb, children under the age of 12 should not be unsupervised.
Halloween Safety Tips

If You're Driving...

  • Watch for vehicles in front of you. Cars will be stopping intermittently in the street to drop kids off at houses or pick them up. Make sure to be cautious of passing a stopped vehicle as kids may be exiting abruptly and not in your line of sight.
  • In general, we recommend driving 5 mph below the speed limit in neighborhoods. 
  • Make sure to use turn signals to communicate your intentions to other drivers. It will make navigating a busy neighborhood much easier for everyone. 
  • Put down the phone! You should never text and drive, but on Halloween night you especially need to avoid distracting yourself. 
  • Watch for kids running in to the road. Young, candy crazed kids may be running around and accidentally run into the street. They also may be standing by or on the curb, or in medians. So best to be cautious.
  • Even before sunset, turn on your headlights. It will help illuminate the street and sidewalks. 
  • Give the right of way to groups of trick-or-treaters at intersections and cross walks. 

So please, be safe this Halloween and make sure everyone can enjoy their candy and trick-or-treating by observing our Halloween safety tips. They will help to keep the night spooky and safe! Also, before the weather gets colder and the snow begins to fall, we highly recommend following our Fall Car Care routine to get your car ready for the harsh weather to come. Make an appointment today at our Service Center and check out our available Car Care coupons to save money on your next tire rotation, battery installation, etc. 

Give RiverTown Honda a call at (877) 236-9113, or visit us at 4260 Kenowa Ave. Grandville, MI 49418, one mile west of RiverTown Mall.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Halloween Party Food That'll Truly Spook Your Guests

October 24, 2017 0
GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––It's the spookiest time of year and Halloween is just around the corner! If your kids are attending a party at school, if you're hosting a party at home, or your heading out for a party thrown by a friend, the best thing you can send or bring along is a tasty snack for everyone to enjoy. Halloween is about everything spooky and scary, which means you can get really creative with your appetizers, snacks, and desserts, both savory and sweet. Get a little inspiration for Halloween party food that'll truly spook your guests by checking out the recipes we've compiled below. You'll also find a few kid-friendly Halloween drinks at the bottom of this blog. Enjoy!


*******SAVORY*******


Halloween Party Food That'll Truly Spook Your Guests

Spider Web Taco Dip

Halloween Party Food That'll Truly Spook Your Guests


Severed Fingers Hot Dogs

Halloween Party Food That'll Truly Spook Your Guests


Holy Skully Guacamole

Halloween Party Food That'll Truly Spook Your Guests



*******SWEET*******


Ghostly Popcorn Balls

Halloween Party Food That'll Truly Spook Your Guests

Spooky Bat Bites

Halloween Party Food That'll Truly Spook Your Guests


Sugar Skull Fruit Pizza

Halloween Party Food That'll Truly Spook Your Guests

Witch Finger Rice Krispie Treats

Halloween Party Food That'll Truly Spook Your Guests



*****KID-FRIENDLY DRINKS*****


Gummy Worm Punch

Halloween Party Food That'll Truly Spook Your Guests

Boo Berry Marshmallow Milkshake

Halloween Party Food That'll Truly Spook Your Guests

Black Lemonade

Halloween Party Food That'll Truly Spook Your Guests


Vampire Blood Pop

Halloween Party Food That'll Truly Spook Your Guests


We want to help you enjoy Halloween to the fullest at RiverTown Honda! We won't be handing out candy in the showroom on Halloween, but we will continue to offer special treats to those looking to save on auto service. View and clip available Car Care coupons online for deals on winterization services, battery installations, tire rotations, and more. All you have to do is fill out your information and you'll receive an email with the coupons you've selected - ready to use at the time of checkout. To save time at the dealership, you can schedule an appointment online or by giving our friendly, not-so spooky team a call. We're only 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids off I-196 in Grandville, around the corner from RiverTown Crossings Mall! We look forward to serving you. 

Give RiverTown Honda a call at (877) 236-9113, or visit us at 4260 Kenowa Ave. Grandville, MI 49418, one mile west of RiverTown Mall.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Pumpkin Carving Ideas & Tips

October 18, 2017 0
GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––It's the perfect time to get started on your pumpkin decorating! Halloween is fast approaching and the kids in costumes will soon come knocking at your door. Get your home in the Halloween spirit with a few pumpkins on your porch. Whichever way you decide to carve your pumpkin (spooky, cute, or downright scary), we've got some fun pumpkin carving ideas you can try. Plus, we've included some tips that'll help you properly prep and preserve your pumpkin.

Pumpkin Carving Ideas & Tips


Prepping Your Pumpkin & Tools

First, you'll need to pick and purchase a pumpkin if you don't have one yet. We recommend picking a pumpkin that has a thick, strong stem and no soft spots or punctures.

Next, before carving or decorating, clean your pumpkin thoroughly so no dirt or debris remain. You can also help to preserve the outside of your pumpkin by spraying it with a bleach solution (1tbsp bleach : 1qt water) and letting it dry for about 20 minutes.

Lastly, if you're carving your pumpkin with a specially made set or just your kitchen knives, make sure to clean your tools! Even if they've just been sitting in a drawer since last year, give them a good wash in warm water and soap.

Carving Ideas

Remember: Pumpkins don't last forever! Once they've been carved, they're more susceptible to rotting. Carve your pumpkins 7-10 days before Halloween, so your carved design will still look fresh when your trick-or-treaters arrive. 

Pro-Tips: Dress your little ones in old t-shirts or aprons to contain the mess. Have a few bowls ready for collecting pumpkin guts and pumpkin seeds. And if you're equipped, try a drill and beater setup to easily clean out your pumpkin!



Perfect for a few days after Halloween to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos. 
Pumpkin Carving Ideas & Tips


Make your own fun pattern using different size drills. 
Pumpkin Carving Ideas & Tips


This involves a little paint and some stacking skills if you're feeling up for a challenge! 
Pumpkin Carving Ideas & Tips


Disney inspired with that spook factor you need to creep out your trick-or-treaters.
Pumpkin Carving Ideas & Tips


Make a 'night of the living dead' scene come to life in your yard with these spooky stacks.
Pumpkin Carving Ideas & Tips



Guide your trick-or-treaters up to your door with these cute lanterns! 
Pumpkin Carving Ideas & Tips


If they didn't already know, show your neighbors you love dogs with these perfect pup stencils.
Pumpkin Carving Ideas & Tips


Preserving Your Pumpkin

As mentioned above, your carved pumpkins will only last about 7-10 days. You can fight the inevitable rot by using some preservation techniques after carving. Various blogs we looked through recommend another spray of the bleach solution mentioned above or a bleach/water soak for 4-6 hours, coating the cut part of the pumpkin with vaseline, spraying the cut parts with WD-40 or cooking oil. All these methods help to preserve the moisture in the pumpkin, which help it look fresh! 

Recommended across the board: don't place your pumpkin directly in the sun and bring them into your garage or place them in a covered spot when it rains. 


We hope you enjoy pumpkin carving with our ideas and tips, and hope you have a safe and fun Halloween this year. If you're looking for ways to avoid scary car issues, we've got a few tips on our website! Get to know your vehicle's routine and seasonal maintenance needs by reading the information on our site, then schedule an appointment for service at our dealership in Grandville. We'd be more than happy to answer all your questions, offer competitive pricing, and take good quality care of your vehicle no matter what make and model you drive. We look forward to seeing you this Halloween season! 


Give RiverTown Honda a call at (877) 236-9113, or visit us at 4260 Kenowa Ave. Grandville, MI 49418, one mile west of RiverTown Mall.

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Thursday, October 12, 2017

Unique Group Costume Ideas for Families

October 12, 2017 0
GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––The spookiest season of them all has begun, which means it's time to start thinking all things Halloween! It doesn't matter if you're young or old, everyone is allowed to play dress up this season. If you're looking to do something new this Halloween, try going trick-or-treating as a group. You and your little ones can band together to make an awesome impression on your neighbors this year. Check out these unique group costume ideas for families:


Traveling Circus Family

You can do this idea with 3+ people and get really creative with each family member's character! 

Unique Group Costume Ideas for Families


Intergalactic Space Family

All you need is metallic spray paint or duct tape in the color of your choice and clothes from Goodwill. 

Unique Group Costume Ideas for Families

Finding Dory Family

This works best with 3 people, but you can add in extra characters to the group like Squirt the turtle!

Unique Group Costume Ideas for Families


Safari Excursion Family

Your little ones can be their favorite African safari animal, while you can be the explorers!
Unique Group Costume Ideas for Families

Super Sweet Family

Bring out your inner sweet tooths and dress up as your favorite treat!

Unique Group Costume Ideas for Families


Whatever you and your unique group go as this Halloween, we hope you have a blast and stay safe! As it starts to get dark earlier, it can be more dangerous to be out in the neighborhood during the evening hours as a pedestrian. Stay safe and bringalong flashlights and other bright items that'll help drivers better see you while you're out trick-or-treating. If you'll be out driving on the road, please take it slow through your neighborhood! Stay tuned to our blog for more safety tips closer to Halloween. 

Looking to treat yourself to something sweet without the sugar this holiday? Honda's new vehicle lineup offers some of the best safety, convenience, comfort, and technology around. Shop 2017 CR-V LX AWD for $269/mo. OR a 2017 Accord Sedan Sport SE CVT for $179/mo.! We look forward to helping you find the perfect Honda for the Halloween season and beyond. 


Give RiverTown Honda a call at (877) 236-9113, or visit us at 4260 Kenowa Ave. Grandville, MI 49418, one mile west of RiverTown Mall.

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