If you secretly wish that you could skip the whole holiday gift-giving chaos, you are not alone. A 2017 survey found that 33% of Americans would rather skip the holiday season than spend money on gifts. We can feel their pain. In fact, 60% of Americans are carrying some credit card debt, and … [Read more...] about Save money by daring to change holiday traditions
Thanksgiving Day
What to do with leftover Thanksgiving side dishes
After spending all that money on a homemade Thanksgiving feast, you're not going to waste a scrap of it. You’re going to get creative with the leftovers, right? Ideas for using the extra turkey are abundant, but how do you use the rest of the Thanksgiving leftovers? We’ve rounded up some ideas … [Read more...] about What to do with leftover Thanksgiving side dishes
20 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 20 creative Thanksgiving leftover recipes
Restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2022
“Eat, drink and be thankful.” That much-loved saying is especially fitting if you don't have to cook and clean up after your Thanksgiving Day feast. If eating out for Thanksgiving is part of your plan this year, here’s a list of chain restaurants planning to be open for dining out or taking out on … [Read more...] about Restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2022
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
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner to go in 2022
If spending the day in the kitchen isn't your idea of a holiday, be thankful you don't have to prepare your own meal this Thanksgiving. Consider ordering a cooked Thanksgiving dinner from a grocery store or restaurant, if you want some extra time to spend with those close to you. You can … [Read more...] about Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner to go in 2022
Turkey talk: Butterball’s Thanksgiving hotline
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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 turkey producer in the United States? The phone lines at Butterball's Turkey-Talk Line are once again open for assistance. … [Read more...] about Turkey talk: Butterball’s Thanksgiving hotline
How to save money on Thanksgiving dinner
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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
Where to get the lowest price on Thanksgiving turkey in 2022
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Food prices are higher than they've been for a while, and that means we're going to 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 in 2022
Walmart, Aldi roll back prices on Thanksgiving staples
Add this to your list of things to be thankful for: Walmart and Aldi have rolled back prices on classic Thanksgiving ingredients to pre-inflationary levels. Here's what you can expect to find at each of the discount grocery retailers. Walmart According to a company press release, shoppers can … [Read more...] about Walmart, Aldi roll back prices on Thanksgiving staples
Get totally free Thanksgiving meal from Ibotta
This year, it isn't a question of "Where can you get a free turkey for Thanksgiving?, but "Where can you get a Thanksgiving dinner for free?" For the third year, Ibotta is again offering its "Free Thanksgiving Dinner" program in an effort to feed millions of families this … [Read more...] about Get totally free Thanksgiving meal from Ibotta
Best grocery items to buy (and stock up on) during the November sales
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I don't know what I like more about Thanksgiving: the holiday itself or all of the sales grocery stores nationwide usually have on Thanksgiving staple ingredients as soon as Halloween passes. It's the most wonderful time of the year to stock your pantry, cupboards and even your freezer with great … [Read more...] about Best grocery items to buy (and stock up on) during the November sales
Turn Christmas leftovers into New Year’s Eve BBQ
No matter how delicious a holiday turkey is, after a day or two, eating leftovers gets old. Instead, why not try something different? Turn that leftover turkey into a dish that's a surefire hit at a New Year's Eve party -- or even a Superbowl Party. This recipe costs practically nothing, since you … [Read more...] about Turn Christmas leftovers into New Year’s Eve BBQ
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
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 2020. 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 … [Read more...] about FREE freezer meal plan from MyFreezEasy
