May Draws to a Close, and National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month Approaches.

As June draws near, the start of the Houston summer is upon us; “where did the springtime months go” might be a good question to ask: the old saying “time flies” definitely applies here. No worries though—June 1^st will officially start National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables month!  Make sure you’re ready with these tips from your friends at Bel Furniture.  

We’re all for the idea of growing our own fruits and vegetables, but what about those of us with the dreaded “black thumb”? 

Never fear! Your friends at Bel Furniture have a solution! We have stores all over Texas—in Houston, San Antonio, Beaumont, and Del Rio—and three of our four locations are full of fresh produce options beyond the traditional grocery store. With so many different Farmers Markets, there’s no shortage of fresh fruit and vegetables. We’ll cover a few of the best market selections for you from Beaumont, Houston, and San Antonio.

Beaumont 

The Beaumont Farmers Market is a great spot for the community to come together. It is open each Saturday from 8am-11am, and runs until November. That’s plenty of time to explore and support your local farmers!

  

Houston

Houston has so many choices that choosing anything can quickly become overwhelming. If you don’t know where to begin, try visiting Canino Produce Co. on Airline Drive. With a huge inventory, this market has no shortage of options. There are also two gigantic rows of vendors after you leave the storefront. This spot features protection from the rain, so that is a perk most markets don’t have. Canino Produce has been a fixture since 1958, so if you’ve never been before, you’re in for a treat!

San Antonio

San Antonio’s Quarry Farmers and Ranchers Market features an abundance of fresh produce just for you! This is an year-round outdoor market that meets on Sundays from 9am-1pm. Keep in mind that it meets rain or shine!

We love visiting Farmers Markets! Remember though, this list is definitely not complete. Have you had a great experience at a market, or do you know of any other great ones that we missed? Feel free to share!

 

It’s not too late! Let Bel Furniture be your Mother’s Day gift destination

Mother’s Day is just a few days away! Have you bought your mom a gift yet? It may seem a little out of the ordinary, but furniture can make a great gift for Mom. We have a few pieces in particular that would be the perfect surprise for your loving mother.

Chaises

Chaise lounges are quite possibly the ultimate “mom furniture.” Being a mom is a tough, full-time job that leaves her needing to kick up her feet and get some rest. We have a huge selection of chaise lounges in lots of different style. Whether your mom is edgy and modern or classically traditional, she can relax on one of our chaises. Browse our fabulous styles here http://bit.ly/1mw0Z4P.

Office

A new home office is a wonderful gift for the working mom. Even if she’s a stay-at-home mom, she could always use a place to help her stay organized and store important documents! Build Mom her very own command center with our home office department http://bit.ly/1fMWcNV.

Bar & Wine Cabinets

If your mom likes to unwind with a glass of wine at the end of the day, our bar and wine cabinets may be just the thing for her. We carry a great selection of styles to store her favorite bottles and the glasses to serve them up in. She’ll be turning into an amateur sommelier in no time. Check out our cabinets here http://bit.ly/1urjuwG.

Or you could always win her a gift...

If you haven’t already, go ahead and enter our Mother’s Day photo contest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! We’re giving away a lovely jewelry armoire to one lucky fan. Just be sure to “like” the Bel Facebook page, submit a photo of your mom (or mother figure), then get your friends to “like” the page and vote for you. You can also enter through Twitter and Instagram using #BelMom14 (accounts must be public to enter using hashtag).Click here for all of the details http://bit.ly/1k2L4cy.

No matter what you get her this year, be sure to make your mom feel special on Mother’s Day. Better yet, make her feel special every day! Considering everything she’s done for you, it’s the least you can do.