Sightings of Spring

What is Spring Fever? I know for many of my fellow Midwesterners we feel this syndrome every year when the restlessness of winter meets the excitement of warmer weather. According to some theorists spring fever is actually "A feeling of restlessness, excitement, or laziness brought on by the coming of spring". I know many of us have felt this way at one time or another. (I sure have!)

How do you cure "Spring Fever"? That's an excellent question friends. My suggestion is to head into UFS Downtown Outlet Center and find a great deal on spring purchases. Who wants to think about spring when there's still snow on the ground though? The best cure for winter blues is shopping for the next season. The best place to get deals for the spring is downtown at the outlet center.

Need a new lawnmower? Great we have one that could be exactly what you are looking for! Picture yourself walking behind a lawnmower on a nice sunny spring day. We have just the mower you need! The Kohler YardPro Courage XT-7 with a bag....can't you see yourself walking behind this lawnmower? Let UFS be your one stop shop for your lawncare needs, pick up large yard waste bags while you are buying your lawnmower too.

A pleasant spring afternoon wouldn't be complete without birds chirping. Once you pick up your lawnmower and yard waste bags stop and take a look at the Song Bird Cedar Lodge Feeder for the low price of $12.99. The birds will really love your yard with this feeder. No bird food? No worries, we've got that covered too! Pick up a bag of Wild Bird Feed for $6.99 in our store too.

Great deals and great prices for the spring at the UFS Downtown Outlet Center. Kick those winter blues and cure spring fever before the spring starts.

Staying warm and fuzzy all over....

What better way to spend winter months in the Midwest than inside on a sofa? That's my favorite thing to do! I enjoy a glass of wine and a good book or any good television show any night while watching the snow fall or the temperature drop. Just like me, many of my friends have lived in the Midwest all of our lives and every winter we complain about the weather. Our favorite way to cope is hanging out together at home watching TV and enjoying adult beverages. We are all young and fresh into a job or career and living on our own. New living room furniture is all but expected in this new phase of our lives; however, most of us can't afford it. (Come in and ask about our financing!) While walking through the furniture store I found something that spiked my interest as well as made me think of my friends who could use it as well. We have a room group with a sofa, loveseat, 3 tables, and 2 lamps ranging in price from $599.00-$799.00. (That's a good range, right?)


The motion furniture I found at the store seemed like a great solution for nights alone as well as nights with friends. This furniture comes in leather, which is my preference, as well as other fabrics. At first glance I imagined myself sitting on the couch with a glass of Riesling in the cupholder (Yeah a cupholder in the furniture, cool right?!) and a book watching the snow fall. Then I imagined my friends sitting on the couch with a cocktail while watching the biggest NBA game for the week. The sofa and loveseat (with cupholders!!!) are priced at $1,448.00 and there's a sofa and recliner option as well. That's priced at $899.00. (Not too terrible!) I think after I pick out my furniture I'll make sure to go across the street and pick up a couple of bottles of wine as well. They'll come in handy once everything is delivered. Sound like a good idea? I think so!

Veterans Day

Pearl Harbor was bombed in 1941 and made a huge impact on the world, including a tall, thin salesman, 25 years old living in a small community in western Pennsylvania. Little did he know the actions of the Japanese would forever change his life path. The following day he enlisted in the United States Army, much to his parents' concern. Undaunted he forged forward like many of his peers who became know as "The Greatest Generation". He ended up becoming a pilot of the B24's and flew in the European and African fronts. He used to enjoy telling stories about how he ran out of gas flying over the Mediterranean sea and glided to a stop on the beach, or how they landed and crossed a farm field to discover once on the other side it was filled with land mines.... The real trick, he'd say, was how they got back across it. He'd reminisce about the girl he had met at the USO concert in December and how she had followed him to Phoenix the following May for their wedding. (Then they had 4 children one of them being me and the other Pierre).

He was a Veteran and this week we celebrate all veterans...We thank you all for your service to our country and the enormous sacrifices you have made on our behalf. We ask the Good Lord for keep and protect all of you currently serving and those who have done so. God bless you.

-Claire Wiegand

Ready for candy corn and plastic rats???

Halloween is right around the corner. Good thing UFS has a great selection of items to help us celebrate. There are assorted costumes for the kiddies, enough for the whole crew...

...and all kinds of bizarre decorations. The most disturbing one is the "Rat in a Trap" a huge rat that moves as if dying when you press the button. There's a witch waterfall, cobwebs, (that you don't want to get rid of), pumpkins, scarecrows, witches of all shapes and sizes AND CANDY. I don't know what I like better, the Hershey's Crunch or the Three Musketeers, or M&Ms....I miss those days when the kids would come home after Trick or Treating and put their candy away .....and only I would know their secret spots....and when they were fast asleep I'd slip into one of their bags and steal my favorites. (True confessions of a chocolate addicted mother). Good thing the candy is so affordable at UFS I'll just go buy my favorites myself.

You missed it!!

Last night fifty people attended a fabulous 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon wine tasting at our store. We tasted some of the great "Cabs" for this year: Charles Krug, Beringer Knights, Frogs Leap, Groth, Routestock, BV Tapestry, Honig, Justin Isosceles... plus 30 more exciting choices!If you weren't there... well, you missed a golden opportunity- BUT, don't worry, we'll do it again. Make sure you sign up on our email list. Don't miss your chance to enjoy the world of fine wines at UFS- you'll see the difference in you're life.

Yes, it's my favorite time of year!!!!

THE RETURN OF FOOTBALL. Just into week two and I'm already excited about my beloved team....no it's not the New Orleans Saints, or the New England Patriots, or the Indianapolis Colts, It's the GREEN BAY PACKERS, the team where men are warriors even if they have long flowing blond hair. ( I guess you can have that hair if you lead the NFL in quarterback sacks.) It's the team where cold, snow, and ice are a way of life. It's the team that rides their youngest fans' bicycles from the club house to the field as the tykes run alongside (even if their knees are bumping their chins).

Well, before we can really enjoy the season we need SUPPLIES...You got it, beer (my favorite is Land shark), chips, sausage, cheese, pizza, etc. These are all available at UFS and come look at the prices!!!!

My husband decided he needed a new recliner for the season???? Now women live in circles and guys live in boxes so it's ok I don't understand. It's all about geometry....who knew.

Anyway we bought him a new recliner. It's a Franklin big man's recliner that's on sale this week for $299....It's a chocolate, faux leather and it's amazing. So we're ready....BRING ON THE GAMES!!!!

How Are You Sleeping?

A recent study by Stanford University reported that among 9,000 U.S. adults, 20% reported that they have fallen asleep or have been seriously drowsy in situations requiring a high degree of concentration (like driving a car, attending a sales meeting, etc.). OMG!These folks are out there- driving on 116 or 74- scary! These people need better sleep. Better sleep starts with a better mattress. UFS carries Sealy and Englander bedding at very affordable prices. Let us help you get better sleep; you'll be happier and safer (and so will the rest of us).