Thursday, 19 November 2009

Thanksgiving Recipe Contest

With my very favorite holiday just one week away, I'm gearing up!  To me, there is seriously nothing better than being surrounded by my family, and delicious eats..... All Day Long!  So, in preparation for this blessed day, I want your help.

I need your recipes!  I want to know what dishes make your mouth water this time of year! Simply email me (andie@rcwilley.com) your favorite Thanksgiving or Autumn recipe, and I'll send the first 25 of you a coupon that can be used at any of our locations to pick up a Free 14 Piece Knife Set!  I'll be posting some of the tastiest recipes I receive so that all of you can try them out too. Thanks for sharing, everyone! Here's one from me to you: the best candied yams EVER.....


 

Aunt Jackie's Yam & Apple Casserole

Boil & Peel 3-5 medium sized yams, then slice.  Peel and slice 6 apples (preferably Jonathan).

Alternate Yams and Apples in a buttered 9x13, pouring sauce after apple layer ( there will be about 2 layers of each). 

Sauce

1 cup brown sugar

3 Tablespoons Corn Starch in 1/2 cup cold water

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1 1/2 cups water

Juice of 1 Lemon

1/3 - 1/2 cups butter

Cook Sauce mixture on the stove until thick. 

Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.  Enjoy!!

 

 

Posted by Andie at 1:18 PM
Tina(20 hours ago)

I love this recipie. I have one very similar and can't wait to make it for Thanksgiving. Looking forward to more delicious recipies from this blog.

melinda brunson(16 hours ago)

Blueberry Jello 1 6oz pkg of grape jello 1 can crushed pineapple 1 can blueberry pie filling 2 cups boiling water 1 1/4 cups ice water Add gelatin to boiling water, stir to dissolve. Add ice water, blueberry pie filling and crushed pineapple. Chill until set in 9X13 cake pan. When firm, top with topping. Topping: 1- 8oz pkg cream cheese 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Cream the cheese with the sugar. Add sour cream, then vanilla. Spread over set jello.

melinda brunson(16 hours ago)

I have 2 favorites. I hope you don't mind me sharing. The other recipe is baked beans. 4 slices bacon (I usually use 8 slices.) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 large can pork and beans 2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. prepared mustard 2 tbsp. brown sugar Cut up bacon, and fry until crisp. Saute onions in bacon grease. Mix worcestershire sauce, mustard and brown sugar together. Mix all ingredients together in 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and bake uncovered @ 300 degrees for 1 hour. Enjoy!! :)

Andie(6 minutes ago)

Thanks for the Great recipes you guys are all sending me! I can't wait to start cooking! We still have plenty of Knife sets left, so keep them coming!! P.S. If you've sent a recipe, you should be getting an email from me with your coupon by Monday. Thanks!!

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Who Likes Bargains?

Anyone out there like bargains?  You'll like this then.

Yesterday CNNMoney produced an interesting article discussing Flatscreen TV Price Wars for the upcoming holiday season.  The article claimed that now is the time to purchase a 32-inch to 37-inch LCD TV because of the great prices around.  A consumer electronics expert said that he's already seeing 32-inch LCD Models that are typically $500 or more, for under $400.

Now I am by no means a television expert, but I'm a girl that understands and appreciates a good deal.  My mother certainly taught me the value of bargain shopping.  I pulled up the RC Willey website after reading the article, wondering where we stood on the price scale in regard to LCD TV's.  I must admit I was surprised when I found that we've got a 32-inch LCD TV for a whopping $299! I'm not even joking. $299!

That's way better than 'under $400', don't you think?  Maybe CNNMoney should have done a little more homework.

Check it out yourself!

 

Posted by Andie at 2:53 PM
Tim(2 days ago)

She is right. There isn't a better price anywhere on a 32 inch television. These guys also have a great selection if you want a name brand model.

Clark(2 days ago)

I saw the billboard and not believing this price I check the other places I shop like Costco and Walmart. They're not even close on price.

Garret(1 day ago)

They do have way better prices than anywhere else that I have checked thanks for the great post keep up the good work!

Mr. Football(1 day ago)

This is a no brainer for your "other" room. You probably don't want to have it in your main theater room, but for the office or exercise room this is the perfect TV. Yes, it's 720p but on a 32" TV you can't tell the difference between 1080p and 720p. For the money you can't go wrong. Thanks Andie for making us aware of such a deal. Happy blogging!

Dave(1 day ago)

Check Amazon $398 and 5 stars! This TV is an unbelievable deal You have this TV on display next to a nice Toshiba for $100 more and it looks just great. Maybe a minor difference in contrast, but wow! I played around with the settings too and they seem very capable. This one is going on my Christmas list.

Wednesday, 11 November 2009

6 Simple Ways to Spice Up Your Kitchen for Cheap!

Does your kitchen need an update, but you don't have the time or money to do a complete makeover?  With these simple, inexpensive, do-it yourself suggestions, you can transform your dull, lifeless kitchen into your new favorite room in the house! 

 

 

1. A little new hardware goes a long way...

 - Invest in new kitchen cabinet hardware.  Despite what you might think, you don't have to pay an arm and a leg for it.  This can be a low-cost way to liven things up a whole lot! You don't have to totally re-do your kitchen cabinets to give your kitchen a face lift, but with new hardware you might even fool people into thinking you did!

 

 

2. Color, Color, Color!!

- If new hardware alone isn't going to do the trick of beautifying those cabinets, you might consider painting them.  Soft cream, white and black are always classic choices, but if you want more flavor you could go for a butter yellow or sage green.  While you have your paintbrush out, pick a new color for the walls- it will do wonders in giving your kitchen new life!

 

 

 3. Cover those floors!

- Replacing your old shabby, worn-out kitchen rugs is essential.  Throw a new rug under your kitchen table or get smaller rugs to put next to the sink and the fridge, and you've basically got yourself a brand new, fresh kitchen.

 

 

4. It's the little things that count....

 - Still need more to give your kitchen a suitable makeover?  You might want to contemplate switching up the little things- like the kitchen faucet, door handles, and light fixtures.  You can find these items at an affordable price, and you'll be amazed at the difference.

 

 

 5. Accessorize!

 - Start adding new and fun accessories to give your kitchen more personality.  Be creative!  There are no rules here...  Add clocks, mirrors, and picture frames to the walls, and get some hanging plants or herb pots to bring greenery to the room.  Consider slip covers for your chairs, and bright table cloths for a splash of color and charm.

 

6. Turn on the oven!

- One of the easiest ways to spice things up is to start baking. It doesn't matter if it's home-made chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin bread, or a frozen lasagna... delicious smells can do wonders for a room.  Hate baking? Let a pot of potpourri simmer on the stove or try burning seasonal candles. Your kitchen will be warmer, cozier, and friendlier... don't be surprised if it becomes the new hot spot in your home!

Posted by Andie at 12:52 PM
art(1 week ago)

I am a huge fan of the color tip! I think that really helps to revitalize any room. I just saw a poll on www.pooltables.com where you vote on your favorite trick shot video and then can win a free pool table. The contest has some sweet shots. I voted and thought this was cool and wanted to let you know about it in case you think some of your other readers might like it. You should check it out and see what you think. Maybe one of us will actually win the table! Keep up the good posts!

Monday, 9 November 2009

Who Are We?

RC Willey has always been known for its large selection, excellent customer service, timely delivery, in store credit, being closed on Sundays, free hot dogs, and traditional family values.  What started out as a small family business, has evolved over the years into the largest furniture dealer west of the Mississippi!

RC Willey emerged from a small farming community, Syracuse, Utah in the early 1930's.

Rufus Call Willey started selling Hotpoint Brand appliances door-to-door in 1932.  Employed by the local electric company, he conducted his small appliance business from the back of his red pick-up truck on the side.  To guarantee customer satisfaction while electricity was still so new, Willey would lend out appliances for a week so that people could try them out.  His business continued to grow, and in 1950 he built his first store, right next door to his home in Syracuse. 

In 1954, Willey left the company due to terminal cancer and left it in the hands of his son-in-law, William Child.  He, along with his brother Sheldon, worked over the next 40 years to grow and expand the business.  Multiple stores were built along the Wasatch Front, and RC Willey became the most outstanding, well-known Home Furnishings retailer in the state of Utah.

In HFD--The Weekly Home Furnishings Newspaper, company executives credited RC Willey's success to three factors: an eye for expansion, focus on the middle segment of the market, and dedication to customer satisfaction.

In 1995 RC Willey was purchased by Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., one of the most prominent, admired companies in the world, owned and managed by investment guru Warren Buffet. 

Today, we have 13 stores located in Utah, Nevada, California, and Idaho, providing our customers with choices in furniture, electronics, appliances, mattresses, flooring, and more.  We might not do business in the back of a pick-up truck anymore, but we are still committed to value, excellence, and customer satisfaction.   

Posted by Andie at 10:03 AM
Car Insurance Guy(1 week ago)

Ah!!! at last I found what I was looking for. Somtimes it takes so much effort to find even tiny useful piece of information. Nice post. Thanks

Thursday, 22 October 2009

Furniture Family

 

I come from a furniture family.  What exactly is a furniture family?  I'll tell you.  We think furniture.  We speak furniture.  We dream furniture.  Some families adore cute German Shepards, some can sniff out great bargains anywhere, while others can tell you the make and model of every car on the road.   My family?  I was brought up to notice the furniture.

Young girls often daydream about their future with a handsome Prince and kiddies in tow, becoming the next Madonna- Britney Spears- or Hannah Montana (depending on the generation), or how they'll save humanity with the pill that cures cancer.  I was the kid scouring through Home Furnishing Magazines determining if my style was modern or country, and if I'd paint my living room lavender, peach, or put up cream floral wallpaper.  These were important things to think about at the age of nine.

Obsessive Compulsive?  Maybe just a little.  Don't judge me for it.

At least now I can channel my love for furniture and decorating towards something: MY JOB!!

 

Posted by Andie at 12:04 PM
Amy R.(2 weeks ago)

Your blog looks fabulous. Nice posts!

Mrs. W.(1 week ago)

Me too! Isn't it great? We were constantly schooled on the finer points of furniture.

Thursday, 22 October 2009

Halloween Traditions

Happy Halloween!


 

I'm all about traditions.  Especially holiday traditions.  So much of the way I view the world today goes back to those early traditions my parents started with our little family.  Today, years later, they are still a huge part of me.

To me, Halloween means fantasizing about my costume months in advance.  It means my mother's homemade chili in bread bowls, family costume parties where we'd paint pumpkins, bob for apples, and have races eating donuts off string without using our hands. It means carving pumpkins on newspaper in our garage and throwing pumpkin goo on my little brother.  It's watching scary movies on bales of hay in a barn, getting lost in corn mazes, and hunkering down late Halloween night to sort my Trick or Treat spoils. 

 

Speaking of Halloween Traditions, check out some of the unique things that happen on Halloween all over the world!  You might want to try some of them out yourself.....

    - People leave their doors and windows open all night in Poland to welcome the spirits and souls of the dead.

    - It's tradition in Germany to put knives away in order to ensure the safety of the visiting dead spirits. 

    - In Portugal, people celebrate at the local Cemetery with feasts of wine and chestnuts.

    - Forget pumpkins! Kids in Scotland make Jack-O-Lanterns out of hollowed out turnips, potatoes, and large rutabagas.

    - Bread, water, and a lighted lamp are traditionally left out on the table at bedtime in Austria to welcome the dead souls back to earth.

    - In Mexico, it's tradition to light bonfires, firecrackers and candles to guide the souls of the dead home.  People enjoy picnic lunches on the graves of their relatives, and children run through the streets with lanterns asking for coins.

    - Teng Chieh, the Halloween festival in China, is a time where people place food and water in front of photographs of their relatives.

    - In Spain, "Bones of the Holy" is a special pastry that is eaten on Halloween. 

 

What Halloween traditions does YOUR family have??

 

Posted by Andie at 11:45 AM
Thursday, 22 October 2009

Welcome to the New RC Willey Blog

 

Hello World.

 

This blog is for YOU.

The Consumer.

 

The Business Executive.  The Empty Nester.  The College Student.  The Stay At Home Mom. The Event Planner.  The Newlywed.  The Pediatrician. The Waitress.  The First Home Buyer.  The Football Coach.

 

EVERYONE.

 

Because everyone needs a mattress, a sofa, a refrigerator, and a television.

 

Tell us what you want!  What you need!  What you'd be interested in seeing here....

the new RC Willey blog

 

Posted by Andie at 11:09 AM
Bruce Bills(2 weeks ago)

How about a car stereo complete with an installer to put it in my new 1996 Isuzu Rodeo. One of those Pioneer deh-2100IB's would be good.

Sandy(1 week ago)

Does R.C.Willey have a lay-away plan? If so, what are the details?

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