DIY Mason Jar Gift Ideas

PEKIN, Ill., – Struggling to get those last few people checked off of your holiday gift list? We know shopping this time of year can be a major pain. So don't go stand in line or fight with other shoppers, we decided to share our favorite DIY mason jar gift ideas! Mason jar gifts are a creative, cost effective way to show your loved ones you care! They're easy to personalize and there's something that everyone will enjoy. 

Tea Time Mason Jar

For the tea lover in your life, fill a mason jar with tea essentials! A small jar of honey, your favorite teas, some small cookies, and anything else you can think of! 

Peppermint Brownies 

Compile the ingredients needed to bake these delicious brownies and you've got a pretty sweet gift!

Friendship Soup

This tasty soup will keep your friends warm this winter! It will also make a quick and easy meal for your loved one when they're in a pinch.

Spa in a Mason Jar

Put together a spa in a mason jar by gathering some hygiene essentials and fun cosmetic goodies, like lotions, scrubs, and nail polish.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Who doesn't love a good chocolate chip cookie? This gift makes homemade cookies easy as can be!

Shake and Pour Pancakes

Everyone loves pancakes! Include a small bottle of maple syrup for a sweet, tasty gift.

Hopefully these DIY mason jar gift ideas give you some inspiration to get creative with your gift giving this holiday season. We think your family and friends will love these thoughtful, fun presents. If you're thinking of buying yourself a gift this holiday season, check out our Ford Crossover Comparison page to help you choose the perfect new vehicle! You can see side-by-side comparisons of the 2017 Ford Edge, Escape, and Explorer. 

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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New Ford Crossover Comparison Page

PEKIN, Ill., – At Velde Ford in Pekin, Illinois, we want to help you choose a vehicle that is perfect for you! That's why we've created our new Ford crossover comparison page to give you the facts you need to know before buying. We compared the 2017 Ford Edge, Escape, and Explorer so you can see sizes, MPG, horsepower, and more, all side-by-side.

If you've already decided to purchase a Ford crossover, you've already made two important decisions about your new vehicle's make and class! Now the details are what will sway your opinion and we want to make sure you're comfortable with the choices you're making. Pick the vehicle with the most room for your growing family, the most horsepower for towing, or the highest MPG for your road trips! We've made it easy to see your options, all in one convenient location.

For all the details to help you choose your Ford crossover, be sure to take a look at our new Ford crossover comparison page at VeldeFordPekin.com. Don't forget to take care of your existing vehicle this winter! Check out our service pages to help you keep your car running smoothly all year long!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Explore More with the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum

PEKIN, Ill. – Ford Motor Co.’s Explorer has been the best-selling SUV in the U.S. for 25 years, and it’s clear the automaker wants the vehicle to continue its journey.

Now you can explore more with the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum. As a combination of the Explorer Sport and Explorer Limited trim levels, the three-row SUV provides you with more comfort and performance through a number of upgrades.

Comfort

Nirvana leather with micro perforations wraps the Explorer Platinum’s all-new multi-adjustable front seats, as well as the instrument panel, console armrests, quilted door bolster, and upper door trim. The instrument panel consists of a 10-inch digital display accompanied by analog displays. The combined display is a first for Ford.

The rest of the interior – available in the colors Soft Ceramic or an Ebony and Anthracite headliner combo – is just as chic: Aluminum and ash wood appliques ornament the door panels and instrument panel; the heated steering wheel is wood and leather-wrapped; and unique stitching runs throughout the interior.

The Explorer Platinum is the first vehicle to house a 500-watt Sony Audio system with Live Acoustics, which simulates the acoustics of a concert hall, and Clear Phase technology, which prevents sound waves from separating and preserves robust musical tones.

Exterior design elements add to the aura of enhanced comfort. Features include: signature lighting around LED headlamps; a standard dual-panel moonroof; premium silver-painted front and rear skid plates; and 20-inch wheels with bright machined faces and tarnished dark painted pockets. 

Performance

You can explore more with the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum in regards to performance too. The SUV includes performance features like:

• Front and rear cameras with washers
• Enhanced active park assist with perpendicular park assist, park-out assist, and semi-automatic parallel parking
• Lane-keeping system
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Smart-charging USB ports
• Hands-free liftgate
• Active Grille Shutters: Upper and lower fascia openings close at high speeds to reduce wind drag, and open at low speeds to cool the powertrain
• Air curtains that keep airflow close to vehicle body and reduce wind drag

You can feel the surge of power culled from the Explorer Platinum’s sportier half through the 3.5L twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 that exerts 365 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 350 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,500 rpm. The SUV is equipped with a 6-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission that helps it attain an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 28 mpg hwy, making it best-in-class.

Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive

Intelligent four-wheel drive is one of the highlights of the Explorer Platinum, and it comes standard with Terrain Management System. The technology enables the SUV to adjust to road conditions 20 times faster than the blink of an eye.

It regularly monitors wheel speed, throttle position, and steering wheel angle to gauge the status of the vehicle and predict your decisions as the driver. The system effortlessly exchanges torque between the front and rear wheels according to the situation. Additionally, you can shift between terrain management modes – normal, snow, sand, mud, and a fifth setting for steep terrain – by turning a dial on the center console.

It would be easy to further analyze the minute details of the 2016 Explorer Platinum, but we’ll leave exploring those unmentioned aspects to you. Starting September 2015, come test drive the new Explorer Platinum at our Tremont area Ford dealership where we also offer a large inventory of used Fords for sale.

At Velde Ford, we are committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit our dealership, Velde Ford at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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