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$23.75 for a Sam’s Club membership

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The Sam's Club membership deal at Groupon is even cheaper right now. Until November 29, you can get a one-year membership to Sam's Club for only $23.75, and you even get a free Members Mark take-and-bake pizza. If you've been thinking about trying out Sam's Club for warehouse shopping, now is the … [Read more...] about $23.75 for a Sam’s Club membership

Delicious uses for Thanksgiving leftovers

When the biggest eating day of the year has come to a close, you're left with a full belly and a kitchen full of food. Of course, you could simply recreate your turkey day plate for countless more meals. Or, you could try something different and create meals your family won't even recognize as … [Read more...] about Delicious uses for Thanksgiving leftovers

What to do with leftover Thanksgiving side dishes

The average Thanksgiving feast costs about $50. That’s a lot for a home-cooked meal, but you’re not going to waste a scrap of it. You’re going to get creative with the leftovers, right? Ideas for using leftover turkey are abundant, but how do you use the rest of the Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about What to do with leftover Thanksgiving side dishes

18 creative Thanksgiving leftover recipes

Do you love Thanksgiving dinner, but want fresh ideas for Thanksgiving leftover recipes that go beyond pot pie and tetrazzini? We found a rafter of turkey ideas for breakfast lunch and dinner that make frugal and delicious use of all the food in your fridge. Breakfast dishes … [Read more...] about 18 creative Thanksgiving leftover recipes

Quick and easy ways to use leftover turkey

You paid good money (but hopefully not too much) for that Thanksgiving turkey. Do not let the leftovers go to waste. Turkey is not only a bargain (especially during pre-Thanksgiving sales), it’s tasty and good for you. And sometimes the leftovers are even better than the original meal. First, … [Read more...] about Quick and easy ways to use leftover turkey

How to save money on Thanksgiving dinner

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, it’s likely that you’ll be hitting the grocery stores in the next few days. Although the cost of a Thanksgiving meal is usually a lot higher than your average family meal, that is mainly due to the quantity of food you'll be cooking (especially if you have … [Read more...] about How to save money on Thanksgiving dinner

Turkey talk: Butterball’s Thanksgiving hotline

Here are some tips for choosing, defrosting, and cooking your Thanksgiving turkey (plus a hotline to call). It's time to talk turkey. Preparing and cooking a turkey is not as easy as you'd think, especially for first-timers. So who better to ask for help than the largest (vertically integrated) … [Read more...] about Turkey talk: Butterball’s Thanksgiving hotline

Where to get the lowest price on Thanksgiving turkey

While family gatherings may be a little different this year, many of us will still be on the hunt for the cheapest turkey prices in an effort to make the annual Thanksgiving celebration as abundant (and delicious) as ever. To help with this, we've compiled some of our best tips for saving … [Read more...] about Where to get the lowest price on Thanksgiving turkey

FREE freezer meal plan from MyFreezEasy

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MyFreezEasy wants to help you get ahead of the holiday madness by offering a FREE freezer meal plan in November. The founder, Erin Chase of $5 Dinners, is throwing a free, virtual "Deck the Freezer" party from November 1-6, 2020. During the party you'll not only receive the recipes and shopping … [Read more...] about FREE freezer meal plan from MyFreezEasy

8 ways to save on Halloween candy

Ding-dong! It’s time to start building your stockpile of candy for the annual parade of trick-or-treaters on October 31. It’s estimated Americans spend approximately $2.7 billion on candy every year for Halloween. Of course, bargain boogeymen can be frightened by the high prices on candy this … [Read more...] about 8 ways to save on Halloween candy

How to order groceries online: comparing services

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With people staying home most of the time, ordering groceries online is more important than ever. But people who have never ordered food online may be confused by the options. For most services, you start with an app or an online portal, where you pick out what you want, list quantities and pay … [Read more...] about How to order groceries online: comparing services

How to get started with drying and dehydrating foods

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Drying is one of the simplest ways to preserve fresh foods for longer storage. This beginner's guide to dehydrating food will cover what kinds of foods you can dry, temperatures and techniques you can use to dehydrate at home, how to prepare food for drying, and some tips for success, along with … [Read more...] about How to get started with drying and dehydrating foods

Want to save and be healthy? Fruit is cheaper than Twinkies

What if I said you could save more than $500 a year by buying more fresh fruits and veggies? As a registered dietitian, I've heard all kinds of excuses for not eating healthy, the most common being it's too expensive. But a 2013 report by the Center for Science in the Public Interest shows how … [Read more...] about Want to save and be healthy? Fruit is cheaper than Twinkies

Fall apple and pumpkin recipes + DIY pumpkin puree

Fall is here, and it's time for hot cider, hearty stews and, naturally, pumpkins and apples. They’re everywhere – piled in front of grocery stores and farmers markets, decorating the classroom and even gracing the front desk at the gym. And why not? They’re colorful, festive, have a long shelf life … [Read more...] about Fall apple and pumpkin recipes + DIY pumpkin puree

Simplify Back to School with Freezer Meal Planning

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Freezer meal planning doesn't have to be hard. The new school year has arrived for most of us! Kids are back in school and parents and kids alike are having to fall back into the often hectic hustle and bustle of school-day routines. Back to school activities can mean cramming more … [Read more...] about Simplify Back to School with Freezer Meal Planning