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Are You Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner?

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What are your plans for Thanksgiving? My mother hosts Thanksgiving every year for my extended family. If you are hosting or just taking a dish, I put together a comprehensive post last year to help you make the day stress-free, Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas. I then use the leftovers for my meal planning.

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Stock Up on Thanksgiving Turkey Deals | Kitchen Economics

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This is a big week at the grocery store for holiday staples. Turkey, potatoes, fresh cranberries, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, canned goods, and everything else you need to make a complete Thanksgiving meal are all on sale. At no other time of the year will you find turkeys at rock bottom prices.

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Stock Up & Save With Pre-Holiday Grocery Sales | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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The 2-3 weeks leading up to most holidays is a great time to stock up on seasonal food, especially meat. We should see some great deals on ground beef, hot dogs and all of the fixings for picnics right before the summer holidays: Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. Of course Thanksgiving is the best time to buy turkeys.

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The Economics of Selecting Vacation Days

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use Holidays Strategically. Here is a list of Federal Holidays. Thanksgiving Day. Create Your Own Holiday. The federal government, which I love so dearly, gives us 10 pre-selected holidays each year. While your co-workers are dealing with these issues, you’re out relaxing. Use them to your advantage. Memorial Day.

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Thanksgiving Turkey Tips: Answers to the Most Common Turkey Questions

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Is it your turn to roast the Thanksgiving turkey this year? And even if you are not roasting a turkey on Thanksgiving for guests, take advantage of the low turkey prices right now and buy one for your family. Does cooking a big bird for so many people intimidate you? It’s going to be okay!

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Personalized Garden Flags – $9.99

Saving With Shellie

The holidays are coming up and you can grab one of these for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! Economical and Fun! These Personalized Garden Flags would really add something to your yard this year! They are just $9.99 so grab a few for yourself! Printed on One Side. Lightweight. Crisp Durable Polyester.

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How Much Turkey Per Person Will I Need?

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Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner? What are your plans for Thanksgiving? Then you might be wondering just how much turkey you'll need to feed your family and friends. The USDA recommends 1 pound per person for a fresh or frozen turkey. Happy Planning! Let us know in the comments.