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It’s time to start stocking up for the annual Turkey Feast! To do that, you’re going to need all of the fixings, turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffed potatoes and pumpkin pie. Delicious! It’s time to prepare for the feast of the year, and that includes prepping the furniture, table, and dinnerware for all of the invited guests. Think about what you want your home to feel like as the visitors walk in: is it warm and homey, or dark and elegant? Do you want to separate the young children from the adult table, or have everyone together to make it a really special evening? No matter what you choose, table top protectors are an important part of the festivities, may it be the antique tablecloth or the plastic turkey place mats. Here are some great products to protect your table and get your family in the mood for the Thanksgiving feast!

Pottery Barn Kids Thanksgiving Placemats: $32.99

Thanksgiving Jacquard TableCloth from William-Sonoma.com: $150.0

Shop for more Thanksgiving decor at Smarter.com.

It’s almost time for the 4th of July, and that means picnics, barbeques, and the beginning of a lot of outdoor parties for the rest of the summer.  Make sure you have all the necessities, such as outdoor patio furniture, lounge chairs, rocking chairs on the front and back porch, trash cans, recycling bins, and umbrellas to shield your friends and family from the inclement weather patterns.  But once all of the brawn of the outdoor party is obtained, it’s time for a little finesse.  Tiki torches to wield off mosquitoes and flies are essential later in the summer, if not already.  Maybe some nice ropes of lighting around the patio or porch railing?  Think classic for general use, with white lights and wood design, but for the 4th you can go a little overboard in the patriotism of red, white and blue. Smarter.com features some special deals on discount tablecloths to get your family ready for the holiday and the rest of the season: look for durable fabrics that can withstand rain and heat, and pick a color that won’t show stains easily.

Top choices in Table Linen Savings:

Jason Majestic Pineapple Placemats: Set of 4 for $39.50.

Seamless 132″ White Rounded Tablecloth on sale on eBay for only $39.00, this 100% polyester tablecloth will protect your table elegantly and tastefully, and will be the perfect backdrop for any red and blue accessories for this Saturday’s party!

Find at Smarter.com:  Shop for more affordable tablecloths and placemats.

What I like about this particular place mat besides the modern  ribbing is the shape. Obviously the shape is meant to enhance and be used on circular tables, which is what I have!

The Kraftware Wedge Placemat is available in a variety of sizes and is sold for only $2.99.

If you are interested in purchasing the Kraftware Wedge Placemat, click here.