How to Feed Your Family For $20 This Thanksgiving Giveaway

November 22, 2009 by Caryn

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Zelma and Cheryl F. Congrats!

My husband and I spent some time today putting the finishing touches on our Thanksgiving menu. This year will be small and intimate. I’m getting close to being “done” so we’re not traveling too far away from home this year. It’s important to me that we have traditional Thanksgiving courses like turkey, stuffing, cranberries and potatoes (which is exactly what we’re having).

If you have a large family, you know how menu items can add up when shopping for your Thanksgiving meal. I recently heard that you could purchase the foods necessary to feed a family of eight this Thanksgiving for $20 at Walmart and I had to a. check it out to make sure it was legit and b. share it with all of you!

So what does this Thanksgiving meal consist of? (I wanted to know so I figure you do too!)

One 12-pound Grade A turkey*
Three 11 to 15.5-ounce cans Green Giant vegetables
Two 14-ounce cans Ocean Spray cranberry sauce
Three 6-ounce boxes of Stove Top stuffing
One 5-pound bag of red potatoes
One 12-count package of Sara Lee dinner rolls
One 22-ounce pumpkin roll cake

turkey Now because I’m always honest with you, I have to say that this is a great deal if you eat any or all of the above items. Personally, I would eat *most* of the items above, but I would prefer whole wheat dinner rolls over white, a salad, and a pumpkin pie over the cake. My dad’s rice pilaf is also a requirement! So perhaps my final bill would be a little over $20, but it’s still a fabulous deal.

smashPotatoes I don’t know about you, but we’re always on the watch for ways we can save, without compromising. Walmart wants to make sure that you and I have the opportunity to enjoy a Thanksgiving Meal at a price we can all afford. I particularly appreciate the fact that the foods on the menu are healthy and traditional. I highly recommend checking out Walmart’s Holiday Meals site for recipe ideas. Food Network star Melissa d’Arabian offers tasty variations on traditional holiday dishes using ingredients found in Walmart’s Thanksgiving Basket. The Herb & Garlic-Scented Turkey and Creamy Smashed Potatoes sound delicious!

Win It! The price is so phenomenal that two of you will win $30 gift cards to Walmart to use for your Thanksgiving Meal (and you’ll have an extra $10 to use as you wish!). Simply leave me a comment with a tip on how you save time or how you save money on your Thanksgiving Meal (I so enjoy reading your tips, by the way). Comments will close on December 7, 2009 at 10 PM PST.

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551 Responses to “How to Feed Your Family For $20 This Thanksgiving *Giveaway*”

I save time and money by baking things together that require same temp and approx time.

I save time by planning some dishes I can make the night before.
Maybe a salad and potatoes that I can just reheat the next day.

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tanyetta

I love Thanksgiving! I save time by planning out the meal, making and sticking to my shopping list and then I make sure to use coupons from my favorite store.

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jerrica puckett

In order to save time, I start cooking a day or two ahead of time.. this saves me from being rushed. Saving money — buying in bulk.

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Genevieve Larson

I host Thanksgiving at my house and make it a potluck. I just provide the turkey and gravy. Super easy and super cheap.

saving time this Thanksgiving by not having my in-laws come so that means fewer dishes to prepare. thank God!

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Noreen

I save time and money by skipping a veggie. My stuffing is full of veggies so it does double duty.

To save money I cook some side dishes and desserts a day ahead

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TheAngelForever

We save time by buying some things ready to go – like cut butternut squash. Sure it is a little more $$, but time is money. Thanks for the opportunity.

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main entry: I try to save time on preparing the meal by having the diced vegtables like onions,celery,carrots, etc already cut up and frozen in ziplock bags so that they can easily be reached and used for the dishes like stuffing/deviled eggs/potatoes salad etc which saves so much time. The menu above sounds great & I have actually never tried rice pilaf which I will have to do, being from the country and TN mountains we eat potatoes for every kind of dish. happy holidays
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I save time by doing as much as possible the day before. I will chop the celery and onions for the stuffing and put it in the fridge, put together my sweet potato casserole so all I have to do is heat it up, make pumpkin pie and lastly cook the turkey. This makes things go so much easier the next day.
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The best way to save money is to win a turkey so ya wont have to buy it.Other than that I need to learn how to save money on it too.Thanks for the chance to win this so I can save money.HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!
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jennifer

Making homemade cornbread dressing is very time consuming, so I do what I can in advance! I bake the cornbread and chop all the veggies the day before! I throw all of it in a bag and throw in the fridge. The next day, I just have to throw it all together and cook it up!

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Sondra

This year we are saving time and money by completely redesigning our menu. Instead of 10 different desserts we are only having pumpkin pie. Instead of so many side items just the basics. This year we are celebrating being together as a family (with my 8 siblings and their family) as our main focus.

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I save time by cutting veggies and cooking what I can the day before Thanksgiving.

I always save time by cooking things I can ahead of time. There are lots of things you can cook a day or two ahead and they still taste good:) Please enter me in your giveaway. Thanks!

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I save time by cutting vegetables and baking what I can the day before. Thanks!

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This year I am doing the Walmart deal and thanks for the tip! i think this is the cheapest way to go! Even better with coupons! I always buy the All You magazine at walmart to get good recipes and coupons!
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I save time and money, by creating a menu and shopping list….and sticking to it. I also do as much prep work as possible the day before.

Mami2jcn

The best way to save money on Thanksgiving is to shop at Walmart.

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I save money by using coupons on as many things as possible!

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I try and save time by cooking as much as i can the night before and i also bake things together

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I save time buy shopping for all of my shopping need in one place (Walmart)

Nancy M.

I try to make some things a day or so ahead of time.

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Elizabeth

I save time by preparing desserts and other dishes the day before. I also use coupons to save money. My extended family also helps foot the bill by making Thanksgiving dinner dishes and bringing them.

I clip coupons and wait for things to go on sale but even better savings is we decided on potluck this year – spread around the cost and have lots of tasty dishes
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One tip on saving money on my Thanksgiving Meal is to buy on sale with coupons AND store promotion. Almost all stores around me have promo on buy $ get $ or get turkey etc. The minimum requirement is usually before coupons.

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Kristie

I save a bunch by going to family’s houses and just taking a dish to pass! Plus, only having to make one dish saves time too! LOL!

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My family saves time by baking pies (and any other various desserts) the night before. If someone really wants a dessert to be fresh from the oven, we put it in while we are eating (so after everything else has finished cooking) and by the time people have room for dessert, the pie is finished.

In order to save time, I make the dough for my pies a week ahead of time and freeze them until the day before.

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I save money by asking everyone to pitch in and bring a dish. It surely helps with the food budget when it become a nice potluck type affair, and it saves me work!

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I save time and money by going to my in-laws house. She enjoys cooking everything every year. I am very lucky!

I save time AND money by taking my family to my mom’s house!

I do bring a dish (or 2) and help with clean up though. Mom loves to host, I could never take that away from her.

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I prepare my potatoes and brussel sprouts the day before and leave them in a bucket full of cold water in the garage. It keeps them fresh and the potatoes won’t turn brown.

I also dole out jobs to all family members. That way we are all enjoying the dinner we all helped with.

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I buy things when they are on sale and shop with the store ads.

Doreen

We honestly save time and money on our Thanksgiving Meal by not having many people over! It’s just the 4 of us here and that’s that, easy peasy!!

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Amy

I save time on Thanksgiving by pre-preparing certain non essential dishes the night before so come Thanksgiving I just have to put them in the oven!

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We save money on Thanksgiving by having each member of the family bring a dish…that way no one’s stuck paying for all of the food.

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I save money by buying bread for the stuffing from the day old bread store. It’s also good for bread pudding. I also buy rolls there.

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Jenn Elton

We save money by having thanksgiving with other families and splitting up the food

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To save money I try to stock up on a lot of the things I need for the meal a few weeks before using coupons of course. That way I don’t need to come up with so much money that week. Then I try to prepare a lot of the dishes the night before. Thank you!

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We always do potluck and end up with so much take home food!

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I save money by making a list and sticking to it,no impulse buying. jelly15301@gmail.com

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I save money by combining coupons with sales. Our giant turkey only cost $4 and we’ll have lots of leftovers even after the boys take plates of food back home.
Thanks for the chance to win!

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Jingle

I make sure to collect coupons for things I know I will be using and I buy as early as possible (non-fresh items) because I’ve noticed that the week of the holiday prices often rise.

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I save tons of money by shopping for groceries at Walmart or their sister store Sam’s Club. As far as time goes, we always pre-cook a bunch of food the day before. Pre-cooking really takes a ton of stress away.

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I save time and energy by letting my guests bring a side dish or a dessert. That way they feel include and there is less work for me.

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At our house we plan ahead. We purchase food ahead of time when it’s on sale (canned food like cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie filling). We clip coupons for
groceries all year but especially at holiday times. Most
of all we remember that being together is the most
important part of any day. Thank you for the contest.
Happy Thanksgiving.

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Having more friends and having everyone bring his or her favorite dish is the best way to make it an event.

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My favorite money saving tip is make a list before going to get the ingredients for your Thanksgiving meal and stick to it, no extra “impulse” buys.
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I save time and money by having Thanksgiving potluck style. We all coordinate which part of the meal we will take care of, so we can split the time and cost it takes to have a great meal.

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I save time by making as much as possible ahead of time. I’ll start a few days before and cook a bit each day. THanks so much.

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we save time by making things ahead of time and freezing them, like pies and cookies

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Vickie Couturier

I save time by cooking a lot a head of time so im not spending the entire day cooking,I cook a lot the day before,getting my baked beans an dressing an whatever that can be prepared ahead of time,an then all I have to do is cook it,its saves me so much time so I can watch the parades an games with my family,an this year im using paper plates so im not washing dishes all evening!

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I’m with MJ above, I’ve froze some items ahead of time that I can just take out the night before and unthaw in the refrigerator and then warm either in the oven or microwave. When we have guests to our home or when we are guests to another family members home on Thanksgiving, either we (the guests) or our family brings a preplanned dish so the hostess has one less to cook or buy.

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I save alot of time prebaking the pies,cakes, dinner rolls the day before. I save money buy using coupons and shopping at Wlamrt because the price match other competitors prices.
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I save money by going through the supermarket flyers, making shopping lists and going to each store to stock up on their sale items. And, of course, I always use coupons. This means a little bit more driving and more effort, but the bottom line is I get my holiday meal items at the lowest possible price.

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I save time by using my crockpots. I make some of the stuff the day before so that the kitchen isn’t so busy.

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Laura DeLuca

I go through the paper and look for sale items and try to combine that with coupons.

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I save money on my Thanksgiving meal by buying in bulk and splitting with friends and neighbors!

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I save money by using coupons and buying things when they are on sale.
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Doreen

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Andrea H

I save time by planning everything ahead. I also cook some things ahead of time and freeze them for later. Thanks!

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Our thanksgiving meal will be delivered- by a local charity. My husband and I are on SSI and our SNAP food credit won’t be arriving until Dec.11.

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I save money by stocking up on the items I will need throughout the year as they are on sale, especially if I have coupons for them.

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Angela

Since there is usually only 4 of us, we decide what everybody enjoys most at Thanksgiving and only buy those items. Not everyone likes corn or green bean salad (though it is so delicious) so we don’t want to have corn or green bean left overs for weeks!

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coupons, compare prices, and simplify !

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I save money from buying things on sale

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we save time by cooking some ahead of time or using a crockpot and then having every house family bring something to help out since there is so many of us

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I stock up on stuff thats good long term during the thanksgiving season, since Shop Rite gives you a free turkey if you spend $300 during a certain amount of time. I got a 22 pound turkey! My only other advise is COUPON COUPON COUPONS.

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I save money by buying generic–most of the time the generic brands are as good as the national brands.

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I save my coupons for the 2 weeks preceeding Thanksgiving. It’s the market’s version of Black Friday.

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I have my wife do everything! Well, I get the ice.

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Michelle Draveski

I prep everything ahead and always make extra

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Jennifer

I actually always eat at my grandmothers, but I know she saves money by buying some things ahead of time while they are on sale and saving them for Thanksgiving! She also shops around and finds the stores with the best deals on the items she needs!

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Jennifer

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I save money on my Thanksgiving meal by shopping sales and using coupons.

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i always use coupons. and my neighbors and i trade side dishes.

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I make as much as I possibly can ahead of time. I also shop on double coupon day at my grocery store to save money and stock up.

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I combine coupons with the sale items!

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lisa p

to save money on your meal dont be affraid to ask guest to bring a dish!

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Madeline

We try to make a few things ahead, and also have visiting family bring a few dishes.

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I save time and money by going to my inlaws every year. All they ever ask me to bring is a pie ( I get the frozen ones) or a salad (which I get from a bag, and just add tomatoes and cucumbers).

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I save money on my Thanksgiving meal by shopping at my local Save-A-Lot store. The prices there are even lower than Wal-Mart. Enter me please. Thanks.

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I shop the sale ads and use coupons. But I do that all year around.

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To save money, we make all our holiday meals potlucks. Everyone brings a side dish or dessert, we provide the main course and drinks. We end up with tons of yummy food and no one person gets stuck buying everything.

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Bacallsmom

I cook a really BIG turkey. You can make great meals out of leftover turkey–besides the “mandatory” turkey sandwiches and even freeze the leftover meat to use later. Turkey is a good buy as far as meat goes, and using the leftovers creatively saves me money. Thanks for the chance to win!

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AmandaK

This year it will be just the 4 o us eating, so instead of going crazy, we only bought a small turkey, minimal sides and 1 pie. We didn’t feel the need to spend over $100 if it will be just 4 people eating.

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In the months before the holidays, I look for coupons and sales of the non-perishable foods that I know I will be needing, and buy them when they are at a good price.

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I make a list and buy things at the lowest price to save money and I save time by fixing things in order so that they can be baked at the same time etc. Just staying organized helps alot.

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I save time by making all the side dishes and desserts the day before. THanks!

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we start making meals and freezing them weeks before to make it less hectic

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We save money by divide and conquer. Split the meal up with everyone bringing a dish or two. Also use grocery store promotions. The ones around here have a free holiday item(turkey,ham,etc.) if you spend a certain amt over 6 weeks. Have not paid for a turkey in years.

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Our family shares the responsibility for cooking. We all bring part of the dinner, so no one family has to do it all.

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Katie

To save money go to someone else’s house for Thanksgiving! Seriously though, shop ahead of time for what you can and combine sales with any coupons you can find.

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Everything is bought on sales combined with coupons, and everything is made from scratch.

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Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy

We usually all chip in and bring a side or dessert. That helps to save everyone some money.

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I shop the ads and buy only what is on my list

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besides using coupons I save money by getting my turkey FREE at my local Shop Rite (they have the same promotion every year) and then I look through the flyers of all local food stores and get what I need where it’s cheapest.

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To save time, I cook as much as I can ahead of time. Semi-homemade is great. To save money, I buy the brands that I have coupons for.

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SHOP THE SALES (EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO BUY AHEAD OF TIME) AND USE COUPONS

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Crystal Arcand (3Stairs)

We save time and money by sticking to the basics and making homemade. We don’t have a huge gala meal – turkey, homemade mashed potatoes, homemade rolls – that kind of stuff. What the homemade stuff takes up in time, it makes up in money saved. Plus, it tastes so much better!

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Christine Jensen

I save money by making most things from scratch and watching sales!

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I save time by baking ahead and then reheating or serving room-temp.

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Crock-pot cooking saves a lot of time. no need to stand over the stove.

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I save money and time by having my guests bring side dishes. This helps me out, but it also makes my friends and family feel like a bigger part of the celebration.

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My kids and I all pitch in at mealtimes and this saves a lot of time getting it to the table, thanks!

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I save money on my Thanksgiving meal by shopping my grocery ads for a few weeks before, so I can pick up on great deals while doing my regular shopping!

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Plan ahead!! It’s too late for tomorrow but make a list tomorrow evening while you’re digesting, and save it to your computer for next year. Planning ahead minimizes those last minute grocery trips.

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Chris T.

I save time by buying a precooked smoked turkey. It’s less impressive – but more delicious and easier than I could make!

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I start watching the grocery ads a couple of months before, and making note of the lowest prices…. then as the holiday approaches and I see something at or lower than that, I grab it (and in fact, stock up to take advantage and be prepared for other holidays/everyday meals).

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I saved this year by waiting till the last minute to shop for food at Krogers for better sales, went in the middle of the night when nobody was around to irritate me, and used all my manufac coupons!

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I save time on my Thanksgiving meal buy making all the side dishes and pies ahead of time and freezing them.

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How to save time? Make as many dishes ahead of time as possible – you’d be surprised how much it helps!

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I like to choose menu items that can be made ahead to save time on the Big Day. Thanks for the chance.

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My best tip is to make a list of the things you will need for everybody, including food, and that will help you get inand out of the store quickly and not make a bunch of impulse buys you don’t need

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I follow you on twitter under the name JCHARRIES and tweeted this giveaway at http://twitter.com/JCHARRIES/status/6083004779

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I love coupons and use them all the time. With a coupon I was able to get out turkey for 5 dollars. It was great.

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We save money by cooking most everything fresh, freezing corn cut off the cob from the summer, and buying the canned goods weeks in advance when they’re on sale.

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I watch the store flyers for the loss leaders, combine them with coupons and stock up on non-perishables during the holiday sales.

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I save money by clipping coupons – matching it to sales and planning the meals of the week around it all

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I look to see whats on sale where and shop where i get the best deal

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My tip is to have everyone attending your meal bring a dish so you aren’t making it all.

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Michele C

Thank you for the giveaway. We always check for the sales such as spend $10 your turkey will cost .37 lb. Another tip is to pick up an extra one for Christmas because, they don’t always have these excellent sales then.

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Buy everything when it goes on sale, and use coupons for them, things you can buy ahead of time

like the canned stuff do it in the weeks before thxgiving!

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I found out the hard way–
It’s actually Cheaper (and tastier)
to make the meal at home
Then Buying those expensive Thanksgiving Platters
at the Grocery stores!

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My family has always saved time by not only cooking the night before…but my Mom makes sure we each have some kind of job. One person to peel ALL of the veggies we might need, one to open cans, one to watch the stove, etc. We also save even more time by asking family to bring dishes and make a pot luck out of it. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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Buy your products for the meal early.

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I save time by making as much ahead of time as possible. I save money by asking everyone to bring a side!

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I try to make a few dishes the day before- like mashed potatoes and veggies- so that I can just reheat them when I need them!

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I save time and money by using leftovers to fix my thanksgiving meal.

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We saved money this year by actually picking our pecans for the pies from a neighbor’s tree.

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Peggy Gorman

I wrap the sweet potatoes in foil and bake in the oven w/ the turkey,make side dishes and put them in oven proof dish so when the turkey comes out of the oven I put them in the oven to say hot.
When everyone sits down to dinner everything is hot

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Me and my mom save money by having 1 big meal instead of 2.

PS. I thought I already entered but don’t see my comments.
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I’m a Twitter follower & tweeted:
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I begin stocking up on items every week as I grocery shop in the weeks before Thanksgiving.

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Kelly

I use coupons to save money, and everyone helps out with dishes. We always have leftovers for the days ahead. We grow our veggies fresh too! They are so tasty !!!

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As much as it kills me, I save money by doing my Thanksgiving food shopping RIGHT before the holiday. That’s when broth and stuffing and canned pumpkin and all that stuff is on sale!

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I use my crockpots to cook side dishes and keep them warm!

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Maggie C

I save money by buying all of the ingredients when they’re on sale.
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I match coupons to sales and that can save alot of money. Especially if the store doubles or triples the coupons.

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Susan Chester

I watch the ads for the best deal on turkey-sometimes you can even get it for free!
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You don’t have to subscribe to the paper, but if you get the Sunday paper (or go to the library for a free one) you can really find some good deals and coupons

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I am an e-mail subscriber

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I save time by making things ahead of time. For a pie, I make it and freeze it a week before and bake it on Thanksgiving. No more being late!

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Of course, I shop specials and use coupons to save in the first place, and then I plan meals to use up leftovers so nothing will go to waste. As soon as we are done with the man meal, I wrap up the leftovers in packages the size I’ll need for other recipes and freeze them.

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I’m an e-mail subscriber.

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We start buying staples early, clipping coupons and picking up store brand products.

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we always do a potluck every year, it’s usually at a different family member’s house each year but everyone brings something to throw in!

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I match sales with coupons to save big!

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Not only do I double coupons with sales, but everyone also brings a dish, so no one is doing it all. Thanks for the chance.
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This year, I finely chopped all of the ingredients the night before, after the kids had gone to bed, so that on Thanksgiving much of the meal prep was done.. just combined ingredients and cooked them.

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Buy non-perishables in advance when they are on sale

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I save time by using absolutely everything throw away that i can, so once the meal is done everything gets dumped into a garbage bag and clean up is done!

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One of the biggest time savers is to get the turkey and dressing ready ahead of time. Bake the turkey the day before, carve it, then reheat it topped with broth or drippings. Assemble the dressing the day before, refrigerate, then bake after drizzling a little more broth over the pan.
Both items can be heated and then kept warm in crock pots as can mashed potatoes, vegetables and lots of other dishes.

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Potluck Thanksgiving! Recruit guests to bring side dishes, drinks, appetizers, etc.

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great giveaway!

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I save time by buying ready made items, usually rolls and pies.

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I love Thanksgiving dinner and I love cooking. This year I did as much as possible the day and night before and understood why everyone always suggests it! Everything was chopped, boiled, mashed and just about fully cooked through except the turkey. So, on the big day I concentrated on the turkey fully and just popped the other things in to finish cooking/reheat while the turkey rested. Yum.

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I save money by going to my mother’s house and having her cook the meal. She usually asks me to bring something like corn or jello.

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I save time by doing prep ahead of time and money by using most of the leftovers for soup.

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I start my shopping super ahead of time, using coupons and sales. When all else fails, I go to Costco!

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Dorothy

I tried to cut out any superfluous dishes and treats. I splurge on good ingredients for a great meal, but cut out anything that isn’t needed (like, two separate desserts!).

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We do it potluck style so that one person isn’t stuck with the whole expense!

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I save money Thanksgiving by buying local veggies at a nearby farm. It helps support local growers, is more cost effective for me, and helps the environment by going local!

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If we are having family or friends over, we potluck so everyone saves time and money!

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sabrina

We save money by stretching the turkey as far as possible. Immediately after eating we go to work pulling all the meat off it and packaging it meal size portions for casseroles, etc. Then we make stock with the carcass, which gets even more meat off which can be used in soup.

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I save time on Thanksgiving by making as much as possible the day before.

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I save money by looking through sales ads and using coupons!

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Ashley

I stock up on non-perishables throughout the year when they go on sale and I have a coupon.

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All year long when we buy roasted chickens at the grocery store, we make sure to make stock with the carcasses. When the holiday season comes we don’t have to buy any chicken stock and it tastes even better than storebought! We also let guests (who offer) bring all the wine

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I do what I cant the day before so its that much easier! And I always use my coupons!

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I save money by buying WAY in advance when things are on sale. Excellent for canned items and frozen items. I love my garage freezer.

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I save money by clipping coupons every sunday. We spend most of the day doing it and matching the coupons to the sales that week. I save coupons till the last day they are good, because alot of stores start sales the last day the coupon is good for. I also earn money by doing Inbox Dollars.com and My Points.com. I have earned over $50 for reading emails, and have won a $50 gift card from my points for reading emails. I love saving money and getting free stuff!!!!!

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My biggest tip is to plan meals around those leftovers like Wild Rice Turkey Soup which is my favorite.

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Sharri

Great giveaway, please enter me!
I save money on my Thanksgiving dinner by making everything from scratch, and by planning my meal early so that I can get the ingredients as they go on sale (and use my coupons). Including making sure that I shop at the same store frequently enough to qualify for a free turkey.

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I shop ahead of time to shop sales on the food I need.

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I just did this this past Thanksgiving — pre-cooked the apples for our apple pie, which cut down the baking time for the whole pie (crust and all) by 40 minutes!

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I blogged about it here: http://bestofgiveaways.blogspot.com/2009/12/30-walmart-giftcard.html

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I would save time by cooking multiple items in the oven at once!

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I saved money by shopping around for my turkey ($0.60/lb) instead of getting it at my normal grocery store. I also make my leftovers into soup and pot pies to make them go further.

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Amy

I save money on Thanksgiving by buying sales and ad matching at walmart.
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I save money by having a holiday potluck. I supply the main dish (turkey and ham) while everyone else brings 1-2 dishes/desserts. We always have a full table!

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Hello,

I save time cooking for Thanksgiving by starting to prepare dishes the night before. The night before and the day of Thanksgiving preparation/cooking has become a family affair. The more the people, the more the fun, and the less amount of time needed for preparation.

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I usually ask people to bring a certain type of item to create a full meal. I usually do all of the deserts because I can buy just a few ingredients such as flour, sugar, pumpkin, and butter to create many different types of deserts!

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I oly cook a large turkey breast, no one in my family ever eats the dark meat, so this saves a lot of money, clean-up and baking time. Sometimes I make individual cornish game hens, which are very fancy, but only $2 each (and we never have more than 4 people).

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make as much ahead of time as possible and freeze it!

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My Mom, sister and I all decide what part of the meal we will bring. That way we can all enjoy a big holiday dinner without anyone having to shoulder all the time and expense, and we can all enjoy it much more!

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I shopped at the grocery store with the cheapest turkey and got one for $5, plus $25 for the rest of my dinner! 39 cents a pound.

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I shop at Aldi. That in and of itself saves a ton of money.

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Dugg.

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I make the rolls from scratch. Takes extra time, but if you have the ingredients on hand, it’s cheap! Plus it’s so good!

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I save money by using a lot of the vegetables in our garden to make the side dishes.

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I save by always buying my items on sale with coupons and before the mad rush!

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I save time by starting early and save money by buying in bulk (but only if all the food will be used!)

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I save by going elsewhere and only being responsible for the pies!

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In order to save time, we cook as many of the meals ahead of time as possible. Also, every guest brings their favorite dish, so it means less cooking for the host.

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Paige

I use coupons, and then buy on the MAJOR sales right before the holiday. I got my turkey for only $8.

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Ann

I try to use coupons to save money and shared/divided the menu with other family members so one person wasn’t doing it all.

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We do a potluck dinner where each family member brings a dish. This saves everyone money, and it’s less work for the person hosting the dinner!

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Well, Thanksgiving’s over, but we went potluck style. It’s so much easier if you only have to prepare a couple of dishes – saves money and headaches! I made mushroom risotto and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies – I could even make the cookies the day before.

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I try to use a coupon whenever possible and shop early.

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Elizabeth

Before I go on my big shop for the week I know what I’m making for dinner that week. I also have found wonderful natural foods that my family loves but that are finally affordable. Mom’s Naturals makes the best cereal, my kids’ fave is Mallow Oats which is like Lucky Charms for green geeks like me. It’s only $2.99/a box and sometimes on sale for $1.99! I love my Kroger card too.

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Our family always treats the Thanksgiving meal as a potluck so no one is responsible for the whole meal. It’s an excellent money-saver, and with so many great cooks in the family, there’s plenty of good food I wouldn’t even have thought to make!

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we save time and money by shopping early for non-perishable goods. we also clip lots of coupons from the sunday paper . . . manufacturer coupons + store coupons = lots of saving!

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Mariesa

My family does a potluck style dinner where each family member brings a dish. Then we all divide among the houses the f ood so everyone gets to eat yummy leftovers for days!

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Kristine

We make everything homemade and that saves money. We went to my in laws with a homemade apple pie that cost us approx. 3.00 to make (probably less actually) and they had 3 pies, all store bought, all in the 9.00 range.

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I save time by buying frozen pies at the grocery store. This time of year they are also on sale and there are usually coupons for them. Everyone just loves them and doesn’t know that I didn’t make them.

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To save time AND money on Thanksgiving, not to mention make what would be a lonely holiday away from my family (I can’t leave NYC b/c of work and relocated here from the Midwest) really fun, I invite other Thanksgiving “orphans” over for a potluck. I ask everyone to bring their favorite childhood Thanksgiving dish – so no one goes without their must-have, and it’s a great source of recipes for future years

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Jenny Dubinsky

My tip is to make a list and stick with it! Buying unnecessary groceries can make an expensive shopping trip.

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We get together with other families and split the food and the cost! Take the presure off and we can enjoy the food and eachother more!

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Michelle

I always go to the store with a list. If its not on the list, I don’t buy it. I also never go shopping when I’m hungry….too many items look too appealing when you’re hungry.

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I have a great recipe for cranberry sauce that can be used for lots of different things. So while I’m making the sauce for thanksgiving, i make extra and can it to give away as gifts for Christmas.

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John W

there is nothing wrong with providing family members with a couple options to bring to the table, saves time and money!!

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we saved money this year by toning it down!! we cut the appetizers….minus 1 dip that everyone loves from my mom….and then also only had 2 desserts to choose from…also – one of the rules for coming was that everyone brought a dish…so no one had to do it all!!!! worked great!

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I saved money on my meal by using coupons and checking all adds ahead of time and just buying what is on my list.

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I always try to plan around what’s on sale and when and usually try to cook things at the same temperature, making conversions when necessary (since I am not as lucky as some to have a double oven).

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I save time and money by asking each part of the family to bring at least one piece of the meal. That way, I don’t have to do everything, and I still get to enjoy my favorite dishes that my grandma, aunts, and mom made when I was growing up.

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I save time (and money!) by always doing our family “feasts” as potlucks

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Amy Tischer

we always split up the meal which saves everyone time and money! Our family is usually in charge of the dinner rolls and the green bean casserole.

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I provide the turkey and everyone brings a side dish. It keeps the costs down for everyone.

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Bake the pies the night before, and the savory stuff the day of! No good tips for saving money, except to buy in bulk if possible.

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I look for great giveaways, have family bring the sides, and shop at walmart!

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Fiddledeedee

This was the first year that I made our Thanksgiving meal for just our little family. I only bought a small Butterball turkey breast because we generally don’t like the dark meat of the turkey. I didn’t overbuy this year. That always saves me money!

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Serendipity is Sweet

Cool giveaway! I’d love to win.
We save money at Thanksgiving by everyone bringing a favorite family dish. We usually have extended family visiting. I also plan ahead and save coupons and shop sales. Plus, I try to stock up on wine at sales so we have it for special occasions. This year I got a 22+ pound turkey for $11 then saved another %20 on top of that. Not bad

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I save time by writing out a detailed schedule for the week leading up to the Thanksgiving which is an easy reference for when to iron the napkins and what time to preheat the oven.
I save money by creating the Thanksgiving menu several weeks ahead of time and then shopping sales.

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Use a crock pot and roasting pan to free up the oven!!!

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I cook most things the day before so that I dont have to spend all my time in the kitchen on thanksgiving and can spend it with my family

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Make sure you have all your ingredents before hand. Use coupons and search for specials.

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Jtephanie Jackson

We save time and money by combining our families, each bringing a certain dish, so that one cook doesn’t have to do everyhing. It more fun that way too..
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Lindy

I ALWAYS shop at discount chains like Aldi for canned goods and boxed kits, first of all. Second, buy in bulk and always use coupons.

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Save time by having everyone pitch in food instead of me making it all!

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To save $$ our family always does a potluck. I always try to find the best sale prices the week of Thanksgiving and use coupons on top of that. We’re usually in charge of the green bean casserole (which is a time-saver — super easy & quick to prepare).

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I make everything from scratch–prepared foods are way costlier!

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We save money by doing a pot luck Thanksgiving.

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Elizabeth

I save money by going to a family get together so we only have to bring one or two side dishes instead of cooking a whole meal.

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Classic Prep

I save time (and sanity) by completing what I can ahead of time.

Monday = grocery shopping
Tuesday = make creanberry sauce, cornbread and pumpkin pie, make dough for pies
Wednesday = pick up fresh turkey, prepare green bean casserole, cut apples for pie and applesauce
Thursday = bake apple pie, cook turkey, set table, ENJOY!

Voila! Thanksgiving for 14; sanity intact!

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My husband and I tag team.
We’ll both do what we are good at, at seperate times.
So, I need only 2 onions chopped, I’ll cut up 6, because I know he need 4 for his recipe. and he’ll premeasure items for my mise en place
That way, we each have what we need, but don’t have to do all of the work for each item, over and over again.

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I save time by preparing as many dishes as I can ahead of time.

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i look for sales and try to use coupons when possible, a week or so before thanksgiving

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I put the turkey in the oven around 10 pm the night before and roast it slowly. It is always tender and delicious for dinner.

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My mom and I share/cook the meal together. We make out a menu and take stock of what’s in each others’ pantries/fridge so that we don’t buy things we don’t need.

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Lisa

I save time and money but not having any bread on the menu. I love bread, but figure on Thanksgiving it just fills me up faster and I’d rather eat the once-a-year special menu items instead.

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I save time by doing a lot the day before and I look for all the sales at my local store.

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I always do my baking a few days in advance along with anything else I can prepare ahed of time so that on Thanksgiving Day I have plenty of time to relax with family!

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We split it up in my house — somebody is in charge of the turkey, I make a couple sides, my sister takes the others, etc. Makes it so much less stressful so it’s not just one person in the kitchen for hours on end!

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Get as much done ahead of time as you can. hat way, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family.

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I save time by cutting up all my fruits and veggies prior so theyre ready to go when i start cooking.

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We have a large family that gets together for the holidays every year.
Each year we each save time and money by dividing the menu amongst us.
Each head of the family brings a main dish,a dessert and a side dish.
It has worked out great for many years.

Thank you so much for the chance to win.

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I save money by having each guest bring their favorite dessert, that way I only have to make the main dishes, of which some I make the day before.

I also try to extend/re-use leftovers as much as possible. I just made a cream of asparagus soup with leftover asparagus, potato croquettes with leftover mashed potatoes and sweet potato fries with leftover sweet potatoes. I try not to throw anything away – my daughter loved these items.

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tree

We are vegetarian, so we do not have a Turkey. i made a tofu-seitan turkey, that is very inexpensive. The rest of our meal was grown in my garden. We enjoyed mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, butternut and acorn squash, swiss chard, fresh spinach salad, green beans and corn all grown at home. We also had a made from scratch blackberry cobbler, using home grown blackberries. It made the entire meal very inexpensive.

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Don’t feel you need to fix the whole meal yourself. Ask everyone to bring something. If you have a non-cook, ask them to bring rolls or maybe a bottle of wine.

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I use pre-prepared components whenever possible (love pillsbury’s pie crusts).

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I save money by cooking dinner items which I can purchase on sale! Thanks

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we do a potluck, so nobody has to spend a ton but we still get a great meal

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I shop at Wal-Mart all the time. Thanks for the contest!

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Save-up reward points at Giant to get a free turkey. Always make enough food for left-overs so I don’t have to cook again until Christmas…whoops (I wish), I mean for a few days.

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i’m an e-mail subscriber!

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I saved money on my thanksgiving meal by not going crazy…. I made less than usual and skipped all of the extras.
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i’m a follower on twitter and i tweeted about this giveaway:

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One of our local grocery stores has a free turkey promotion every year. I shop there anyway so earning the pints is super easy. I use my coupons to get the other food to go with the turkey. Feeding a family of 7 can get expensive but this year I managed to only spend $32 on the rest of Thanksgiving dinner.

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I use coupons and read the food ads to get the best prices

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I have a group of friends over and we all bring a dish.

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If something can be prepared ahead of time (pie, for example) then we make it a day or two before to reduce cooking stress on Thanksgiving!

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i save money by eating thanksgiving dinner at my parents house lol….

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Denise Dion-Sullivan

I search for good make ahead recipes in early fall for my menu. I then make things ahead like cookie dough that can be frozen and then just sliced and baked a day before or applesauce that can be made in jars in the fall but taste fresh on Thanksgiving.” Homey – great tasting” touches to the meal!

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i save on time by making dishes the night before the holidays.thanks

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I save money by watching the sales all year round. Some of the sales are really great deals on the basics that have a longer shelf life. Thanks.

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I come from a big family (3 sisters and a brother) and we always have thanksgiving together. We each bring a dish (and take turns hosting and making the turkey) so the holiday “work” is quicker, easier and less expensive for all. We make plenty of extra and everyone brings their gladware to take a little bit of everything home for leftovers.

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I buy baking supplies in bulk at a warehouse store, then split the goods with my holiday baking buddies!

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I save money by shopping the sales and using my coupons. I do this all year too. I rarely pay full price for anything at the supermarket. It really does make a big difference. Most times, I cut my grocery bill almost in half.

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we use walmart great value brand lunch meat – one slice each!

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I do as much ahead of time as possible and delegate whatever I can to willing guests.

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My tip I shop at walmart to save money best prices and I buy on sale the things I use and use coupans. nice giveaway thank you.
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Im a subscriber too.
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Im a twitter follower too/ latishajean
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I save money by shopping the weekly specials and clipping coupons. It can be time consuming, so I try to keep it as simple as possible by clipping for 10 minutes each night.

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Erika

I buy whatever I can throughout the few months prior when things are on sale and I keep them in the pantry or freezer

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To save money on the big meal, I always keep the shelf stable ingredients I need in my mind and buy them when they’re on sale.

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Buying in bulk and using coupons that’s how I do it. Thanks.

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JamericanSpice

I saved by shopping for deals before Thanksgiving. I also use coupon. I saved time by doing bread and bake goods, the day before Thanksgiving.

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coupons & sales and have sis/bro/uncle bring something

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The easiest way is by shopping at Walmart. lol I also watch for when things are on sale, to stock u pon them.

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I save time on Holiday meals by making some things ahead of time and freezing them then baking them on the day of the dinner.

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I save money by shopping sales and matching coupons to sale items to maximize the savings.

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I save money by buying off brand foods.

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Our family always has a potluck dinner, but we plan ahead who will bring what dish. If we know ahead of time then we can shop sales so we don’t have to break the bank to cook. Afterwards we all chip in to clean up and “divide the food” so everyone has left overs. No one is in the kitchen all day, no spends a bundle and we get to spend more time together!

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I make many dishes several days or weeks ahead and freeze or store them as appropriate. There is so much to do the night before and the day of the big meal, so is a big help and I get to spend more time with my family instead of in the kitchen.

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camille

I save money by paying for groceries with cash and leaving my credit and debit cards at home. Thanks for hosting this great giveaway.

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I save money on my holiday meal buy using coupons. And also buying some things in advance, like stuffing if it is on sale a couple weeks ahead.

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Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug)

I save money on our Thanksgiving Meal by taking advantage of store sales with coupons and freezing bulk items

*Thanks* for the giveaway!

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I save money by getting items on sale and using coupons.

Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

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I save time by making things like bread ahead of time and freezing until Thanksgiving.

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I subscribe by email.

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I make sure to get everything ahead of time so that I avoide expensive last minute shopping trips.

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I subscribe in a reader.

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I tweeted.
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i save money (and time) by cooking ahead- yams, mashed potatoes, & pies

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I go to stores that accept other store coupons. I look for sales and if I need something, I buy in bulk.

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I save money by eating at my moms

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I use coupons and watch for sale items! I also got a free turkey for redeeming my rewards points..so that helped out a lot as well!

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Have each guest bring a dish with them.

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Coupons and not buying brand name items will save you a lot of money.

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I make my own croutons instead of buying them

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I saved money by buying walmart brands ( and they are good) and using coupons

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I use coupons on everything that I can!

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I use coupons and pricematch to save money. I put our turkey in the night before on a very low setting to save time.

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MelodicMom

To save money, we have each person bring a covered dish. It saves time & money!

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I save time by preparing some foods ahead of time and you can save at the store when they put their reduced meats out on certain days, find ut what day that would be at your own particular store. The meats still good and you can get a nice savings sometimes.

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I save time by taking advantage of having multiple crock pots. There are a lot of apps that can be put in the crock pot in the fridge the night before and on Turkey day you just stick the bowl in and let the crock pot do it’s thing. Pre-prep is the most important time saver

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Crystal Allen

i save money on our Thanksgiving meal by preparing a menu and shoppling list 3 weeks in advance. this gives me 3 weeks to watch sale adds and coupons so that i can buy my items on sale. thanks clallen at ntin dot net

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I save $ by majoring in veggies (not meat)!

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I save time by managing my time – preparing whatever can be prepared ahead of time and also we eat our dinner later in the day so we can all enjoy a nice relaxing morning (no early turkey-to-the-oven wake-up for this mommy!). I save money by eating up all the leftovers and making other meals out of turkey (pot pie, pita pockets and anything else I can think of).

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I purchase store-brand items and use coupons when shopping for food.

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RSS feed subscriber.

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I follow on twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/Elkaye/status/6422231736

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try making alot of stuff rather then buying it already made to save money

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I save money by paying close attention to the ads for the local grocery stores. Sometimes, the turkey is free with a certain dollar amount spent. I be sure to do my main grocery shopping during that time, so that I hit that mark by spending on what I needed anyhow.

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I saved time this Thanksgiving by chopping and prepping vegetables ahead of time, and also by cleaning as I went – less to clean up at the end of the day, and less of a pile of dishes!

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This year I did most of my shopping on Cyber Monday, great deals and free shipping. Much better than braving the crowds on Black Friday, thanks!

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We save money by shopping the sales, which are always good around Thanksgiving, and using coupons. We also pick dishes with ingredients that aren’t too expensive which is pretty easy to do at Thanksgiving.

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I google printable coupons to use on my meal

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I save money by price comparing the different stores.I have learned that buy one get one fee deals are not always deals.Thanks!

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We save money on Thanksgiving by having a pot luck style meal. The person whos house we are at makes the turkey and then everyone brings some of the fixings.

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I make everything from scratch, including the stuffing! Thanks for the great giveaway!

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I always shop with coupons and sales and go to stores that double the coupon value.

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I save money by cooking things together in the oven that require the same temperature and on the stove, if the items are compatible. For example, I put my eggs into the same boiling water as my skin on potatoes at the appropriate time when I am cooking potatoes for potato salad, one of my families favorites anytime. The quality is the same and I save money on electric and on water for clean up and cooking using only one pot. I also make alot of my ingredients from scratch to save on prepackaged foods. They are fresher, cheaper and taste better in the end product. It does take a little more time for me to prepare but I have helping hands in my kitchen so I have taught all my children to cook just like my mother did for me and my grandmother did for her..

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I subscribe by email.

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I find that instead of buying a whole turkey for the holidays, it works out better if I buy one of two turkey breasts. Everyone seems to want the white meat anyway, and if I have leftovers, it makes great sandwiches with a bit leftover to make a nice soup!

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tina reynolds

i stock up ahead on sale items and use lots of coupons thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

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I saved money on my Thanksgiving this year by shopping at Aldi. However, I usually shop at Walmart and I save money there by using coupons and buying store brands.

Thanks for the chance!

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I buy on sale! I plan my menu weeks ahead and then scour the local stores to be sure I get the best prices on everything I need.

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We invite all our family and friends over for dinner. We make the main course and ask the rest of them to bring a side dish.

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I save time and money by having other family members bring a dish

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I make the desserts-pie, cookies, ect.-the night before. I peel the potatoes and set the table while watching the Thanksgiving parade on tv. I bake the cornbread and my veggies turkey loaf at the same time, and I can boil the potatoes and make the gravy while that is baking.

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We save by followign the sale papers and shopping early!

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I subscribe via Google Reader

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To save money, we started doing potluck instead. It works out because there’s so much more variety of foods and no one is stuck doing all the cooking.

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Dddiva

I save money by buying when things I know I use are at their cheapest and stocking up like butter, sugar & flour for baking.
I save time by eating at my Mother in law’s house so I only have to make a few things.

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I save money on my Thanksgiving Meal by shopping for the things I need months in advance when the items are on sale like stuffing, gravy, etc

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We eat together as a big extended family. We make assignments for all the food. this way it is not comopletely overwhelming for one person and we each get to bring our favorite dish!

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I save money by shopping early, comparing prices and using coupons.

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I subscribe.

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I prepare the green bean casserole and yams the day before and then just bake them off during the last 40 minutes of the turkey cooking time.

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My first thought on saving money – Don’t invite anyone! Second (nicer) thought… Always ad-shop. Bring all the other stores’ ads to Walmart and they’ll price match a lower price.

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To save money I always use coupons and try to match them with the sales ads. That way you get more for your buck!

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i save money by not over-buying food and i use coupons. I make just enough for everyone to eat hefty portions

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We cut coupons to save money! Which is reat because it means that we can afford to have as many sit down dinners as we like!

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Would love to win this!!

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To save money I will use off brand products if I know that they are similar in quality and taste to the name brand ingredients.

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I follow the sales and use coupons!!

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I subscribe via email.

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I buy things on sale and store them in the cabinet or freezer

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Naddez

Multitasking is an efficient way to accomplish a lot in a little time.

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Sonya

Get your turkey for free from the grocery store (normally with a $99 purchase)

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Heather

I save money by using coupons!

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Shopping the circulars and with coupons.

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Time saving tip: Cook the day before Thanksgiving, and you can relax on Thanksgiving Day. Thanks

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I try to make as many things as I can in advance so I’m not as hectic Thanksgiving day!

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shop sales, use coupons, and take advantage of any free ham/turkey offers by stores – spend a certain amount over a period of weeks and you get a coupon for free turkey/ham.

Thanks for the giveaway!

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I save money by buying a lot of premade items at Costco! They’re easy, cheap, and delicious too!

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I subscribe via email

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I save money by shopping all the sales in the weeks leading up to the holiday – using coupons where I can. Thanks!

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I subscribe via Google Reader

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I save money on my Thanksgiving Meal by buying some items at dollar stores, and having some members of the family bring a dish that is part of the meal.

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I save money by only cooking a turkey breast. Neither my husband or I like dark meat, so we get just the part we want. It also saves time, since the smaller mass means it cooks faster.

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In general, I try to save both time and money by spending a lot of time in the kitchen on weekends preparing lunch and dinner items for the week, freezing when possible (for example, preparing several types of sauce for noodle or pasta dishes). I find that I eat out for lunch and dinner a lot less if I have a week’s worth of meals prepared ahead of time. I also invested in a one-cup coffee maker to avoid that early-morning Starbucks run, which also saves me a lot of money as well as the time waiting in the drive-thru line. Thanks!

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I’m following you on twitter (@guettel78), and I tweeted: http://twitter.com/guettel78/status/6453863240

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I’m an email subscriber: gkaufmanss@yahoo.com

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I blogged: http://slavetoacademia.blogspot.com/2009/12/30-walmart-gc-giveaway-at-rockin-mama.html

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I shared a link on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=100000212093624&share_id=197891601550&comments=1#s197891601550

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Auriette

It definitely pays to check all the sale papers for the grocery stores; you can look at them online. Make out a menu, so you know exactly what you need, so you’re not making double trips, then map out a route. Use coupons, too.

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We save time at least on the day itself by trying to get things ready the week leading up to the dinner

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Thanks for the giveaway…For big holiday meals we prepare most of the side dishes a day or two beforehand so we won’t be “chained” to the kitchen and can enjoy the company of our guests instead; 90% of your meal can be cooked ahead, almost everything except the turkey.

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I save money by buying items when they are on sale and/or I have a coupon.

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I save time by defrosting the turkey 3-4 days in advance otherwise it takes forever to cook.

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We have everyone bring a dish so that no one is stuck buying and prearing all the food for a big family feast. We share the expenses and share the work, and frankly the meal is usally a lot more interesting that way anyway!

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I use coupons to save as much money as possible and try to make items ahead of time to save time.

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i save time by getting prepared sides from the deli!

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I save money on Thanksgiving by planning ahead,make a list,shop
the ads,the buy items when they go on sale.I also look for coupons on
the computer or newspaper to use.I watch my gas and combine trips
Also it is wise to let guests bring a dish and they usually don’t mind.I
usually buy generic brands if it is cheaper

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I save time, money & enegy by having Thanksgiving at my friend’s house. I usually bring ice and help prepare (I’m not a cook). Thanks for the contest.

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