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Thanksgiving Turkey Tips: Answers to the Most Common Turkey Questions

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The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below. If you want leftovers, you’ll want a bigger bird. This online calculator will also tell you how long you need to thaw the turkey in the fridge depending on size of turkey. Use this online calculator to determine estimated time for thawing.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

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Cost Comparison: Essential Oils vs. Cold & Flu

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When you calculate how much it costs to get sick, you can see that one bottle of Thieves Essential Oil is a great investment! Well, I wanted to give you all a few specific examples of how you can save money using these essential oils. First up, a cost comparison between Young Living’s Thieves Essential Oil against colds and flu.

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How to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons

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Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Speaking of freezer, this appliance can be your biggest tool to saving money at the grocery store and not just for saving leftovers.

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8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation

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Before your trip, calculate the number of meals during your trip and decide how many will be eaten in and how often you will dine out. Usually there is enough leftovers for the last night to be a ‘clean out the fridge’ night. Plan Your Fuel Costs: Find an online fuel cost calculator or app to help you plan your gas costs.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

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7 Tips for a Budget Friendly Thanksgiving

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Calculate how much you need to make for the amount of people, keeping in mind that there will be several dishes. Leftovers are good, but decide ahead of time how much you want so that there is no waste. Not only can you cook the meat on the grill, but grilled vegetables and bread can also to a nice touch to your Thanksgiving dinner.