With Thanksgiving just around the corner, families are gathering ingredients and researching recipes to create the most mouth-watering dishes. Regardless of what your family traditions may be for this time of year, it can sometimes be easy to over-spend on preparing for the big day. Here are some money-saving tips that will leave both your stomach and your wallet full:
• Make a list of the dishes you plan to make and the ingredients you will need to buy. Take inventory of your kitchen to see what you already have on hand.
• While some convenience foods at supermarkets can be inexpensive, they may contain unhealthy ingredients. You can still fill your table with tasty homemade goods and save money by creating these items from scratch: pie crust, gravy, biscuits,
stuffing, pies, etc.
• Review the circulars for nearby grocery stores to see which ones have the best prices for your items. Consider shopping at two stores in order to find a wider variety of deals.
• Using canned foods or frozen foods can be inexpensive and sometimes better alternatives to fresh, especially if they’re out of season. Look for foods such as pumpkin, peas, cranberries, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli and more.
• Invite your friends over and make it a potluck! By asking families to bring 1-2 dishes, it allows everyone to save money and still eat from a wide variety of foods.
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