1. Potluck

Ask each guest to bring a dish to the dinner. This is a great way to cut your food costs and also try new holiday dishes.

2. Coupons & Promotions

Be on the lookout for weekly ads with coupons and promotional deals. You may find BOGO (Buy One Get One) deals on key Thanksgiving meals ingredients.

3. Cook from Scratch

Having Thanksgiving dinner catered can cost you a pretty penny. Save money by finding recipes online or in a cookbook that you can easily make at home with items you already have. Chances are you’ll be surprised at how good of a cook you are!

4. Limit Side Dishes

Don’t overcook. It is easy to find numerous dishes that sound appetizing, but this is not the time to eat with your eyes. Limit the number of side dishes you have and save on the extra costs of food items.

5. Leftovers

Don’t let all that good food go waste. Save money after the feast is over by eating leftovers the following days. *Turkey sandwiches!