Is your refrigerator holiday-ready?

The holidays are almost always jam-packed with gatherings every week. And for homes that regularly host the celebrations, the kitchen will need to be efficient with plenty of storage space so that food preparation and cleanup will run smoothly as possible.

Next to cooking appliances, refrigerators take center stage during the holidays by keeping fresh ingredients, chilled drinks, and leftovers neatly stored and organized in the kitchen. A regular-sized fridge, however, might not be enough for the needs of the occasion, especially with new faces possibly adding to the yearly guest list.

“Christmas should be about renewing relationships with the people we love, not about worrying how to keep things in order. To make our loved ones feel welcome when they visit, it’s important that we keep our homes stress-free,” said Jennifer Samson, Haier’s Product Manager for refrigerators.

Akari offers gift ideas for the holiday season

If you’re looking for practical gift ideas, Akari, the country’s top lighting and electrical brand, offers products that will definitely be appreciated as they can be used all-year round!

The Akari LED desk lamp is the perfect gift with a price tag of only PHP 295. It is available in four different colors and comes in a Christmas packaging complete with gift tag, sparing you from gift-wrapping chores. Also available is the Akari 4W LED desk lamp with eye protection feature, which is currently available on a Christmas promo price of PHP 995 for two.

Meanwhile, Christmas-edition Akari rechargeable fans are now available at Akari partner stores nationwide. Check out your favorite DIY hardware stores for exclusive promos.

To know more and to purchase these products online, visit www.store.akari.com.ph or Facebook page, www.facebook.com/AkariLights.

Food prep hacks for families on the go

Family dinners at home are possible with the right kitchen appliances 

Eating together at home is a time-honored practice among Filipinos, but the daily demands of work and school—not to mention traffic—are making it harder to sit with family at the dinner table.

“Mealtimes with family aren’t just about enjoying home-cooked food. Important conversations often happen during dinner, allowing families to nurture values and strengthen relationships,” said Leny Agdamag, Haier’s Product Manager for Small and Kitchen Domestic Appliances.

The time spent when preparing meals is a huge factor in why people are opting to eat whenever they can to and from school or the office. Good food, however, does not necessarily require too much time in the kitchen with the right microwave and oven toaster.