Do You Host for the Holidays?

Dining Room Set

Where are You Headed for Thanksgiving or Christmas?

I, myself, have moved into the role of host for the holiday season. Specifically when it comes to hosting for Thanksgiving dinner. I enjoy having most of my immediate family come to visit, however, last year, I was caught off guard. We had so few seats to go around that people had to go outside to sit on the patio furniture. Luckily, the weather was very cooperative and so it wasn't so cold that it was unbearable. Sadly, this meant that everyone was split into two separate groups.  Eventually, after everyone had eaten, we all settled into the living room to play games and watch television. I decided that this year, I would not allow this to happen again so I went and bought an additional table. 

I already had a folding card table that I was able to set out the last year so that the younger members of the family had a place to sit and eat comfortably. However, since this card table and the accompanying folding chairs are older, they aren't very sturdy. This fact led to a couple of my brothers making comments about how they hope they don't end up folding the chairs the wrong way. I assured them that they were safe and they wouldn't crumble to the floor, but, when I went to sit in them, I realized that they weren't joking about how rickety these chairs felt. After this realization, I knew I had to do something before the next time everyone came and gathered at my farmhouse. 

With the addition of four extra seats, I think that everyone will be able to stay closer to each other. After all, that's what the holidays are about, right? Luckily, this dining room set that I bought is light enough that we can easily carry it up and down from the attic. It's also sturdy enough that I don't have to worry about my giant brothers feeling scared to sit in a rickety chair. 

Dining Room Sets for Sale in Abilene, TX

If you need extra seats in your home this holiday season, Pierce Furniture Gallery in Abilene has a vast selection from which you can choose the perfect items. Whether you just need a couple of chairs or if you need an entirely new and larger dining room table, you can find one that suits your needs and style. We all know how hard Christmas time can be on the budget but at Pierce Gallery, you will find that they will help work with you about financing your purchase. There is nothing like a little bit of flexibility with your payments to take some stress off the buying process. Even if you just want a couple new recliners or a big sectional, you can get what you need to make your house feel as cozy and inviting as you want! Click here to see everything they have to offer!

Keep Your Food Fresh Longer

4-Door Refrigerator

Fresh Food Is Always Better

I have to ask a question. How well does your refrigerator do its job? If I answer that same question, I am sure mine isn't performing the best it could. Part of that has to do with the fact that my refrigerator is probably 25 or more years old. But other reasons I think it may not be running as good as it could be is because I did not maintain it well when I first purchased it. When I first bought mine, I had no clue that you need to clean the coils that are located on the back of the unit. Another thing I didn't know about was that your freezer works less, the more frozen items you keep in there. I always had a big tray full of ice that sat there since I don't use much, but other than that, I tried to keep things sparse inside the freezer. You want to keep it full, but you don't want to stifle the air circulation so plan accordingly and make sure the air can move. 

As for the refrigerated part of your unit, the same concept is used. If you do not use much room to store groceries and leftovers, you can fill water bottles and use them to help retain the cold air. Remember that every instance you open the door to the fridge, you are allowing warmer air inside. The water bottles will help to keep the warmest part (the door area) of the refrigerator cooler. Another notion you can take is to allow leftovers to cool down before you put them in the fridge. This idea is a little tricky to pull off since you need to worry about bacteria and whatnot, but the cooler the food is, the less strain you put your fridge under. I know it's not always possible to do this, so always use your best judgment when putting away cooked food. 

Refrigerators for Sale in Abilene, TX

If you are like me and you need a new refrigerator, it's always good to know the best appliance store in Abilene. Pierce Furniture Gallery has a vast selection of refrigerators in all sizes and styles. From standard to stainless 4-door models, they have something that will fit your needs. I am particularly fond of Pierce's financing options. If I am in a bind and I need some flexibility to get what I need for my house and family, they will work hard to get set up with everything you want. Click here to visit their website and take a look at their inventory.