The American Farm Bureau Federation says cooking Thanksgiving dinner will cost you about six percent more this year because prices of groceries are up. A typical Thanksgiving dinner can cost you anywhere from $40 to $100, depending on what you serve and how many guests you have. We show you the top seven ways to cut that cost way down in this Seven On Your Side Consumer Watch.
7. Shop at a discount store. Many are offering Thanksgiving dinner deals. Discount grocer ALDI, for example, is selling all your Thanksgiving fixin's for $30.
6. Plan your side dishes around sale items at your grocery store. Look for circulars and store coupons promoting deals.
5. A frozen turkey is cheaper than a fresh one or pre-cooked. And choose a smaller one or you'll pay for leftovers.
4. Make sure you're only buying enough for the number of servings that you need. You'll also find that if you buy canned goods, they're cheaper. We found a can of green beans for $.49, a bag of fresh green beans for $.99, and a bag of frozen green beans for $1.39.
3. You may save money buying prepared stuffing, caseroles or pies, rather than buying all the ingredients to make them yourself.
2. Go potluck. Have each guest bring a dish. You'll have less to cook and more money left over.
1. Take your family to help cook or serve at a soup kitchen. Dinner won't cost you a cent and your family will learn the true meaning of thanksgiving.
Be sure to take inventory of your kitchen before you shop, that way you won't buy items you don't need.
You'll find grocery store coupons on www.couponmom.com, www.coupons.com, www.grocerycoupons.net, www.thecouponclippers.com, and www.wow-coupons.com.
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