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Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas

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I may not host Thanksgiving, but every year, I take advantage of my grocery store’s FREE turkey promotion and I roast a turkey with all the trimmings for my own family. She also roasts the turkey and makes the gravy and the stuffing, but my aunts, uncles, and cousins all bring a dish and/or dessert to round out the meal.

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

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This is key because, at GIANT, you need to join the loyalty program to take advantage of the weekly Bonus Buy savings and earn the rewards points. I actually took advantage of the free chicken dinner offer one hectic weeknight. Focus on what’s on sale when you write your menu plan each week. This equals $6.80

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. We use Cetaphil and it is pricey, so I took advantage of that money-saving tip.

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Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning

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At Build A Menu, they have recipes I can choose from, pick the store I want to shop at and tell me what I need to buy, how easy is that? Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning. You can also use our handy Drag-n-Drop calendar to complete your menu plan! How can I get this Meal Planner with Build A Menu?

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. It’s a constant challenge to keep them fed! How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Eight Tips To Help You Save Money While On Vacation

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I plan our menu weeks before we leave, so I'm able to take advantage of store sales and I do much of the food shopping ahead of time. If you are traveling with other families, splitting the menu planning will save you money and also give you a night off when it is someone else's turn in the kitchen.

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8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation

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We''ll plan the menu weeks before we leave, so I can do most of my grocery shopping at home instead of our vacation spot where prices are more expensive. Also, by planning ahead I can take advantage of sales. Our beach condo has a grill so I usually grill chicken or burgers for my dinner night.

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