Hosting a Thanksgiving Gathering

Celebrating virtually or with the people you live with is the safest choice this Thanksgiving.

If having guests to your home, be sure that people follow the steps that everyone can take to make Thanksgiving safer. These steps include:

• Have a small outdoor meal with family and friends who live in your community.
• Limit the number of guests.
• Have conversations with guests ahead of time to set expectations for celebrating together.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items between use.
• If celebrating indoors, bring in fresh air by opening windows and doors, if possible. You can use a window fan in one of the open windows to blow air out of the window. This will pull fresh air in through the other open windows.
• Limit the number of people in food preparation areas.
• Have guests bring their own food and drink.
• If sharing food, have one person serve food and use single-use options, like plastic utensils.

An extendable bench is always a great way to maintain 6 feet apart at a dining table for Thanksgiving!

Bringing the Kitchen Outdoors

Ok, we don’t really want the whole kitchen out there, but a way to keep drinks cold, as well as cook up some delicious food are must-haves.

The great grill debate will be left to others to decide, but you definitely have a lot of options when it comes to cooking outdoors. So, whether it’s a hibachi for one or the largest gas grill or ceramic smoker you can find, cooking outside definitely helps break up the in-home routine.

As far as keeping drinks cold, there are a lot of options to fit your beverage type of choice. And combination wine & beverage coolers can accommodate more than one. Many of these come with locking doors to protect your drinks from intrusion.

Barrel Furniture is always a must-have when entertaining outdoors or with wine connoisseurs. We have a barrel pub set you have to check out.

• Beverage Coolers: Keep almost any beverage cold with an outdoor rated beverage cooler. You’ll have juice, soft drinks, energy drinks, beer, and more, close to hand.
• Wine Coolers: For the wine lover, precisely chill whites and reds alike with a wine cooler that’s outdoor approved.
• Kegerators: For a lot of folks, nothing beats a cold beer on a hot day—especially when you’re enjoying the outdoors.

• Wood-Burning Fire Pit: If your outdoor area has a fire-proof base, such as concrete, stone, brick, etc. this type of fire pit may be a great choice for you. A wood fire provides warmth and a way to prepare some favorite camping treats…s’mores anyone?
• Gas Patio Heaters: These come in a variety of styles and sizes, and use either natural gas or propane gas for fuel. Choose a tower style, fire pit, or wall-mountable model to best fit your space.
• Electric Outdoor Heaters: If your outdoor living area is located where you have the advantage of a power outlet, this is a great choice to keep your patio or deck cozy while enjoying the beauty of fall.