Beat the winter blues in Racine with these activities

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Sledding hills Racine

The holidays have dwindled down. It’s time to put the decorations away, toss the tree (or box it up carefully for next year if you do the artificial thing; we won’t judge), and relax a little. Whew! It’ll feel good for a little while, but then we get to the part where winter feels like it’s dragging on forever and without all the dazzling lights and home-baked cookies to sweeten the deal, it can get a bit depressing. But don’t succumb to it! You can beat the winter blues right here in Racine, and we’ve got some great suggestions on how to keep moving and keep that chin up! Read the rest of this entry >>

2014 Dodge Dart vs 2014 Chevy Cruze

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The 2014 Dodge Dart

The 2014 Dodge Dart

Are you thinking about an affordable new sedan for 2014? How about the new Dodge Dart? We love this stylish little car for its great features and reliability for an outstanding price. But how does it compare to other economical cars on today’s market? Today we’ve decided to run it alongside another very popular affordable sedan, the 2014 Chevy Cruze. See for yourself why we choose the Dodge Dart, hands down! Read the rest of this entry >>

Mr. and Mrs. Claus are coming to town!

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Santa Claus Racine WI 2013

And to all a good night!

And to all a good night!

If you’ve got a big Christmas wish list and need to get your face time with Santa in this season, we’ve got your times and dates right here. The time for big family fun is upon us in full swing, so don’t get so caught up in the holiday hustle and bustle that you miss these great events. Find out about where to see Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and the a dazzling Christmas light display the whole family will love and remember!

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Eight Christmas Tree Farms Less Than an Hour Away

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Christmas Trees Racine WI

Pre-cut or you-cut!

Pre-cut or you-cut!

We know there are plenty of realistic-looking fake Christmas trees out there for those of you can’t stand a mess. But for those of you who just can’t do Christmas without the real thing, we’ve put together this list of places to go get your tree, and all are within an hour’s drive of our location here in Racine. Read the rest of this entry >>

The 2014 Dodge Durango – Ron Burgundy approved

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2014 Dodge Durango and Ron Burgundy

There are a lot of awesome standard features on the new 2014 Dodge Durango. But one that never got a lot of mention is the glove box…until now. The partnership of the 2014 Dodge Durango and Ron Burgundy has brought this feature to the forefront. As it turns out, the 2014 Durango can fit up to 70 packs of gum in the glove box. That’s a lot of gum! We won’t spoil the rest for you. If you haven’t checked it out yet, watch the video we’ve attached. Read the rest of this entry >>

Racine parents and children are preparing for Trick-or-Treating

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trick or treat

**Update: For 2014 Hours, go HERE!

It’s that time of year again. For one day out of the year, little ghosts and goblins patrol the streets of Racine, while being rewarded with candy for their ghoulish deeds. But while it is sure to happen every year, the time and date is always in questions. Well, we can tell you that the Racine Trick-or-Treat hours for 2013 are from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Read the rest of this entry >>

If there was a “Wisconsin version” Jeep Wrangler, this might be it

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2014 Jeep Wrangler Polar

The Jeep Wrangler Polar is a good looking ride.

2014 Jeep Wrangler Polar

Here’s one that should fit right in here in Wisconsin – the 2014 Jeep Wrangler Polar. The Wrangler Polar is the most recent special edition Wrangler showed off by the Jeep brand. It will be added to the Jeep lineup that includes a large number of special edition vehicles. Jeep says the vehicle will celebrate the winter driving 4×4 capability of the Wrangler. Sounds like a Wisconsin edition vehicle to us! Read the rest of this entry >>

The minivan that started it all is celebrating 30 years!

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2014 Chrysler Town and Country 30th anniversary edition

Town and Country 30th Anniversary Edition – looking good!

When did the minivan come to be?

Nowadays, you might just take the minivan segment for granted. And we can’t blame you, as minivans have been around for quite some time. But when did the minivan come to be? You might not even realize that Chrysler was actually the brand that started it all in the minvan world – 30 years ago. Read the rest of this entry >>

2014 Jeep Patriot better suited to take on the competition

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2014 Jeep Patriot vs 2014 Subaru Forester

2014 Jeep Patriot

2014 Jeep Patriot

Here at Palmen of Racine, we have seen a large amount of 2014 vehicles hit the lot recently. But one that seems to fly under the radar is the 2014 Jeep Patriot. We could just sit here and tell you how good the vehicle is, but it would be more helpful for everyone if we provided a useful vehicle comparison. So, here we present the 2014 Jeep Patriot vs 2014 Subaru Forester comparison. Read the rest of this entry >>

Big safety on a small car – the 2013 Dodge Dart

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Dodge Dart Safety Construction

The safety of the Dodge Dart begins with the outer construction.

Dodge Dart Safety Features

A vehicle can never be too safe. This is the philosophy of the folks at Dodge, who have obviously put some real strong effort into the 2013 Dodge Dart. And all that hard work paid off recently as the car was named a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The new Top Safety Pick+ rating is the highest rating possible – proving the impressive performance of the Dodge Dart safety features. Read the rest of this entry >>