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How To Save Money On Thanksgiving Groceries

by: Richa | last updated: November 04, 2009
Category: Thanksgiving Shopping | Tags: thanksgiving recipes, thanksgiving groceries, thanksgiving shopping, grocery, grocery for thanksgiving, free turkey

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How To Save Money On Thanksgiving Groceries

Thanksgiving celebration revolves around big meal and desserts. People celebrate Thanksgiving by giving thanks with their friends and family members. But planning and hosting a thanksgiving dinner is a costly affair especially if the count of invited guests is more than usual. In order to host a great party you have to spend heavily on Thanksgiving groceries i.e. beverages, turkey, side dishes, desserts and spices.

In this economic crunch don’t let the grocery bill affect your thanksgiving celebration. In this article I will explain how you can cut down on your Thanksgiving groceries without making a hole in your pocket. Please leave me a comment and share your experiences of planning and cutting on groceries cost with us.

You must have noticed that as the holiday gets closer the prices of groceries go high. It would be wise to buy non perishable items as early as possible. Do not avoid shopping till the last minute. Obviously you can’t buy perishable items i.e. Turkey or pumpkin in advance but you may find many stores giving away frozen turkey on sale which can certainly save you few bucks.

Many US & Canadian stores offer free Turkey if you buy from a store over a certain limit. You would purchase your monthly grocery anyways so buying from these stores can get you a free turkey. You can also register for their promotional offers and track their offerings to make a wise decision anytime.

Jot down all the ingredients and while buying stick to your list. It is evident that if you buy without a list there are more chances of buying useless stuff. Do not buy unnecessary food items in large quantity.

If your company gives you discount coupons then don’t forget to cash them. Take the coupons with you and gain maximum benefit of the offered privilege.

It would be wise if you can make rather than buying pre manufactured food items. Buying tomato puree, crushed onions etc. will certainly cost you more than preparing your own. Do not buy pumpkin pie when you can simply make your own using a simple pumpkin.

If possible you can politely ask your family members or friends to bring eatable items to complete the meal. This will certainly cut your grocery bill for sure.