How to Host a Fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner—Even in a Time of Inflation

How to Host a Fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner—Even in a Time of Inflation
No matter what shape the economy is in, Thanksgiving is about family and friends gathering at the table to enjoy quality time together. Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock
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You don’t have to spend an arm and a turkey leg to host a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner. Don’t be daunted by scary headlines; the MSM is in the business of keeping viewers watching and readers reading, so take their stories with a grain of salt.

Remember, our grandmothers knew how to throw a meaningful holiday, even during the Great Depression. How? By starting early, making what they could from scratch, and sale shopping, of course. One instant budget-helper is to choose a frozen turkey instead of a fresh one; a roasted chicken would be an even less expensive, yet very tasty alternative without straying from the “bird” theme.

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If you usually shop just a few days ahead to get your ingredients, you may not have realized that key ingredients including turkeys, broth (for gravy), canned cranberry sauce, green beans, pumpkins, butter, and a wide array of baking supplies start going on sale in early November.
Sandy Lindsey
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Sandy Lindsey is an award-winning writer who covers home, gardening, DIY projects, pets, and boating. She has two books with McGraw-Hill.
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