My family invited themselves for Thanksgiving dinner at our new house. We don't have a dining room table yet. Should we to buy one now?

I was faced with a similar situation last year. We had moved into a new home and had furnished it EXCEPT for the dining room. We had not purchased a table because we had not found one we liked.

Rather than rushing out and buying one we bought a long folding table. You can find some really nice ones at Walmart, Loew's, Home Depot, etc. We also bought folding chairs which were pretty comfortable.It worked out well and looked very festive with a pretty table cover and cornucopia of fresh flowers. The table came in handy many times since then.

My best advice to you would be to just enjoy your day and be thankful you have loved ones near. Later, you can leisurely shop and find that perfect dining room table for the next holiday celebration!

No way, don't rush into it! Dining room tables can be very expensive, and they're something you're going to have to live with for a very long time. So even if you CAN afford it right now, take your time and wait until you find one you really like.

For this Thanksgiving, instead serve on folding tables. Borrow from friends and relatives (make all of your pushy family bring some) and use a table cloth to "fancy it up" a bit. Or serve it al fresco!

Arrange a buffet and have people eat without a formal table. It's a bit tricky with such a big feast, but it's done.

You'll want to get a dining table in the future, so I think it's a great idea so long as you can afford it. After all, you need a place to put your meal. You can find really great deals on Craigslist.Com in the furniture section.

Often times the items are essentially brand new. If you cannot afford to purchase a table, explain the situation to your family. I'm sure they'll understand.

Don't stress! :).

When you are ready to shop for a dining room table, I would suggest looking online. Shopping for a dining room table online allows you to access a wider range of options quicker and easier than shopping at your local brick and mortar stores. The site that I particularly like is TablesForAnyRoom.com.

Go rent some folding tables & chairs and save your money. This is a bad time to go out spending money that wasn't necessarily budgeted not to mention that you probably won't find exactly what you wanted and might settle on something just to have a presentable house. Renting is your most economical option and you can do a whole lot with a few table cloths and homemade centerpieces and/or decorations.

And remember...it's not about the kind of table or chairs you own, it's about spending quality time with family and friends. Enjoy the holiday!

No, because after the meal they will belch and leave! Don't waste your hard earned money!

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