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Hosting Thanksgiving dinner? 9 smart ways to save money

The cost of a Thanksgiving meal is expected to be cheaper than last year, which is a relief for families. Here are some tips for ways to save in 2024.......                    ...                        ...The cost of a Thanksgiving meal is expected to be cheaper than last year, which can be a big relief You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Between preparing the house for guests, planning a menu and putting that menu together without overcooking your turkey or having clumpy gravy, a great deal of responsibility falls on the shoulders of the dinner host — not to mention the financial burden. ......But there are things you can do to cut down on the costs.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Below are nine ways you can put money right back in your pocket (and possibly save for Christmas) when You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login this year.......Check out these tips.......1. Stick to what you know......2. Share the responsibility......3. Create the menu before you shop......4. Browse through your kitchen first......5. Limit last-minute purchases......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......6. Look for coupons......7. Have leftover plans......8. Try BYOB......9. Use DIY decor......Experimenting with different recipes can be fun, yet Thanksgiving may not be the best time to try out the new dessert recipe you saw on TikTok. ......From a financial perspective, trying new recipes could result in a lot of wasted ingredients if what you try to create doesn't turn out the way you planned it. ......Stick to familiar recipes, which helps limit wasted ingredients.......Your home may be the setting of a beautiful Thanksgiving feast, but that doesn't mean you are solely responsible for it. ......Don't be afraid to ask your guests to bring a dish. Having others bring side dishes and desserts can be extremely helpful to you and will also save you money. ......Most of the time, loved ones will be very willing to help out and may even offer to do so. ......Just make sure you know who is bringing what ahead of time, so you don't end up with two pans of stuffing and no You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Once you know what everyone is bringing, it's time to figure out your menu and what you need to make. ......Shop with a list – or you'll end up buying more than you need. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Create a clear menu of the dishes you want to have and then write down all the ingredients you'll need to create the dish. ......Before you shop at the store, shop in your own kitchen. You probably have a lot more ingredients than you realize. ......Buying duplicates of items, especially things like spices, can really add up. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Be extra sure that you don't already have an ingredient before purchasing it.......The price of staple You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login may go up and be in very limited quantities too close to the holiday. ......Try to get the bulk of your shopping done in advance to save yourself money and stress. Additionally, when it comes to buying a turkey, make sure that you are buying the proper amount for the number of guests that you have. ......While you want to have enough for everyone, you don't want to spend extra money on You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login that is far too big for your guests. ......Don't skip out on coupons. It may not seem like it, but using coupons can save you tons of cash. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Also, compare prices of products at different grocery stores to make sure that you are getting the best price possible.......Have You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login so that it doesn't go to waste. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Thanksgiving food is great to put together in a delicious turkey sandwich the following day. ......Take some leftovers for yourself and also have a plan for how to distribute them to your guests. To save money, ask your guests to bring their own Tupperware with them for any leftovers they'd like to take home. ......Buying alcohol for guests can quickly become an enormous expense. Buying less expensive drinks like soda and lemonade will help keep beverage costs low. ......If guests want to have alcoholic beverages, simply let them know that it will be a BYOB event. That way, those who want alcohol can bring whatever they prefer with them and anyone who doesn't want it will have other drink options. ......There's no need to dump loads of cash into decorating your house for the occasion, since there are many You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Plus, putting them together yourself is more rewarding and can be a fun activity for you and your family members to do together. ......Cortney Moore contributed reporting. ...

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