{"id":10128,"date":"2020-10-24T17:31:34","date_gmt":"2020-10-24T21:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=10128"},"modified":"2023-06-05T13:58:15","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T18:58:15","slug":"holiday-hosting-thanksgiving-dinner-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/holiday-hosting-thanksgiving-dinner-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Hosting: Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Getting the family together for <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thanksgiving<\/a> dinner can be expensive.\u00a0 Between the additional guests and expanded menu, it\u2019s easy to bust your Thanksgiving budget.\u00a0 The good news is we have some money-saving tips that won\u2019t require you to cut your guest list.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Stick to what you know<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As much as you may want to impress your guests, Thanksgiving is not the time to test out fancy new recipes.\u00a0 Not only will you be embarrassed if it doesn\u2019t turn out right, you\u2019ll also be throwing away money.\u00a0 Keep your menu simple and stick to dishes you already know your family enjoys.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Shop early<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once you decide on a menu, create a detailed list of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ingredient\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ingredients<\/a> you\u2019ll need along with the quantities.\u00a0 Be sure to take stock of what\u2019s already in your pantry so you don\u2019t waste money buying things you don\u2019t need.\u00a0 It\u2019s not uncommon for holiday shoppers to clear the shelves during the last-minute rush so start shopping early.\u00a0 Bring your list along with any coupons you can find so you stay focused.\u00a0 Don\u2019t be afraid to give generic brands a try.\u00a0 The food will taste just as good and the price will help your Thanksgiving budget stretch further.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Find free turkey promotions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Why pay for a turkey when you can get one for free?\u00a0 Starting in early November, many supermarkets start running free turkey promotions.\u00a0 The best part is you won&#8217;t even have to jump through hoops to get it.\u00a0 Just spend the required minimum within the specified dates and you\u2019ll get your free bird.\u00a0 The exact rules vary per store so check your local circular for details.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Ask guests to pitch in<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Not everyone enjoys spending countless hours in the kitchen.\u00a0 Take some of the weight off your shoulders by asking your guests to pitch in.\u00a0 If you know someone is a pro at making a certain dish, ask them to whip up a batch for the party.\u00a0 Be sure to keep track of what each family member plans to bring so you\u2019re not stuck with multiple 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