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It is the season of warm afternoons vacationing at our summer spots or big backyard blowouts with all our family and friends. But due to vital social distancing guidelines, we won’t be able to do those activities as much this summer. So how do you make a great summer if you don’t have your very own swimming pool? Don’t give up completely on having summer fun! There are still several ways you can celebrate summertime. McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bentonville would like to share some social-distance-safe ideas to do over the summer. BARBEQUE ANYWHERE, ANYTIME: Time to fire up the grill, break out the buns, and let’s have a cookout. Whether barbeque or steaks, you know there will be some smoke-flavored goodness. Play some lawn games like horseshoes with the kids, or have races on the Slip-N-Slide. For some of us staying indoors completely, consider recipes of cook-out staples you can make in your kitchen. Try making amazing pulled pork in the slow cooker, a rack of ribs, or brauts in the oven, Then top off your meal with some homemade ice cream or delicious watermelon slices. VIRTUAL PARTY!: Who said virtual parties can only be for birthdays? You can make any occasion a virtual party! Get family members and good friends to hang out via Zoom or on any video conferencing app. For your virtual party to have the spirit of summer, change your Zoom background to a festive summer location. Play video games with friends using online games that can be streamed by groups. CLASSIC SUMMER MOVIES: What better way to get into the summer mood than watching some classic summer flicks! Microwave some popcorn and make your favorite beverage and sit back and enjoy. Feel like camping? You can watch movies such as The Parent Trap, Wet Hot American Summer, and the classic Meatballs starring funnyman Bill Murray. Are up for a night of classic scary flicks?  Gather up your nerves and don’t jump out of your seat when you watch the original I Know What You Did Last Summer, Nightmare on Elm Street or Jaws. We are ready for the summer and hope these ideas on how to celebrate while social distancing makes you and your family’s summertime an enjoyable one. McLarty Daniel CDJR in Bentonville, Arkansas is here for our customers and community. Contact us, and let us know how we can assist you when purchasing your next vehicle. CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE MCLARTY DANIEL SALES TEAM

The downside to social distancing is you can’t go to your favorite restaurant or the movies to take a breather and unwind from the daily stress.  There is one way to relieve stress and to get you out of the house while still practicing social distancing. It is to take a nice drive! To get the most out of your daytrip, McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Bentonville has some good tips to make your drive a time of destressing and relaxation. You can count on McLarty Daniel CDJR Bentonville, being here for you, and ready to assist you with your vehicle needs. You can count on that for sure! STOP MUSCLE TENSION: Muscle tension is a heavy-hitter to most suffer from stress, causing headaches, neck aches, and as such. While taking a leisurely drive, every time you catch a stoplight, do a full body stretch. Grip the steering wheel hard, tense every muscle from head to toe. Hold your muscles tight and count to six then exhale slowly. As you exhale, release all your tensed muscles simultaneously. You will actually feel the tension drain from your body. Repeat the process as many times you need before the light turns green. DEEP BREATHING EXERCISES: The wonders of deep breathing exercises can relieve stress and set you in the right direction towards a healthy day. One method to try is to take in a deep breath through your nose for a count of five, hold for three, breathe out firmly but slowly for another count to five and then repeat. This will not only feed oxygen to your bloodstream and to your vitals, it is a good way to release tension. It is similar to the beginning steps of meditation, just take it slow and don’t make yourself hyperventilate! When is a better time to practice is while taking a drive. CLASSICAL MUSIC, WHO WOULD’VE THOUGHT: Listening to Mozart relieves stress!?  Current health studies prove that classical music actually can reduce your heart rate, blood pressure, and stress levels as compared to listening to other music genres like Hard Rock.  So listen to classical music while taking a nice scenic drive and relax. McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bentonville, is proud to be a part of Northwest Arkansas community. We understand these are times of uncertainty and concern. One thing is for sure: we are here to assist our customers and our great communities all over. Hopefully these suggestions of relieving stress will help you during your daily routines. McLarty Daniel CDJR Bentonville sends good thoughts your way. CLICK HERE TO CONTACT OUR FRIENDLY SALES TEAM

Spring fever is fast approaching! Who else is ready to change out of drab, heavy winter clothes and get geared up for warm weather and sunny skies? Springtime in northwest Arkansas is simply gorgeous with colorful foliage and fresh breezes sweeping through the Ozarks. There is no better time to get out and enjoy yourself. At McLarty Daniel CDJR of Bentonville, we sure do enjoy the springtime, with everybody out and about enjoying refreshing sunshine. Seen below, check out our list of things to do and places to visit this spring in northwest Arkansas. Enjoy! CYCLING: One favorite pastimes in northwest Arkansas is cycling and mountain biking, and there are a lot of great scenic spots to do so. Northwest Arkansas has hundreds of miles of single track, multi-use, paved and mountain bike trails, including trails at Mount Kessler, Fitzgerald Mountain, and the awesome 36-mile Razorback Greenway which features something for every skill level. All the northwest Arkansas communities have plenty of great and friendly bike shops to browse at your convenience, so get out your two-wheeler and get out there! CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART: One of the main attractions in Northwest Arkansas, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville is home to five centuries of American art and architecture, which makes it a true feast for the senses. The surrounding outdoor grounds also display featured art pieces and architectural structures. There are a host of things to do at Crystal Bridges, from walking beautiful trails throughout the grounds to kids activities. DICKSON STREET: If you’re in the Fayetteville area, definitely check out Dickson Street. The heart and soul of historic Fayetteville. Dickson Street is the home of many of Fayetteville’s most renowned restaurants and bars, including George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville oldest and longest running live-music venue, and the famous Dickson Street Bookstore, famous for having hundreds of thousands of used books, rare finds, and pristine first editions at great prices. SCOTT FAMILY AMAZEUM: A wonderful place to take the kiddos, the Scott Family Amazeum is an exciting interactive museum is great for kids of all-ages, featuring interactive exhibits centered on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. There is even a Hershey Chocolate Lab to do some taste-testing. With dozens of learn-by-doing exhibits, the Scott Family Amazeum has it something for the whole family. These are just a few things in NWA guaranteed to get you in the adventurous spirit, with a slew of fun activities and beautiful scenic spots to visit through northwest Arkansas. Springtime is a great time to relax and enjoy quality time with the family. Want to kick off the season in the right vehicle? Come by McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Bentonville, Arkansas and let us assist you in purchasing the vehicle that will fit you and your family’s busy lifestyle. We hope to visit with you soon! CLICK HERE TO CONTACT OUR WONDERFUL MCLARTY DANIEL SALES TEAM