Thanksgiving on a Budget

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Discover a range of ways to save on every aspect of your Thanksgiving feast, plus cheap, easy and tasty recipes.

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Thanksgiving on a Budget
Basics for Beginners

Every year, on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s the one holiday of the year where food is expected to take center-stage. But it can be hard to feel festive if you’re living on a shoestring. You don’t want to skimp when it comes to family and friends, but you really don’t want to break the bank either.

Fortunately, there are many ways to have a fantastic celebration, with decorations, food and fun, without going broke. In this guide, super frugal but talented cook and hostess Mara Michaels offers you a range of cheap and easy solutions. From main courses, sides, desserts and drinks, to décor, discover a range of practical and affordable ideas anyone can manage, even if it is your first time hosting a Thanksgiving celebration at your home.

You’ll also find ideas on how to organize a Thanksgiving potluck and a range of websites to gather the resources you will need to have a fun but frugal holiday with your friends and family.

Audience:
+Anyone looking to save money on their Thanksgiving celebrations
+Those hosting a Thanksgiving gathering for the first time who don’t want to forget anything important
+Experienced cooks looking for a range of new recipes and ideas
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1: HOW TO MAKE A BUDGET FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING MEAL

CHAPTER 2: TIPS ON HOW TO SHOP SMART FOR THANKSGIVING

CHAPTER 3: 9 DIY DÉCOR IDEAS

CHAPTER 4: STARTING THE FESTIVITIES

CHAPTER 5: 6 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON THE MAIN COURSE AT THANKSGIVING

CHAPTER 6: 10 INEXPENSIVE SIDES FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING MEAL

CHAPTER 7: 15 INEXPENSIVE DESSERTS FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING MEAL

CHAPTER 8: TIPS FOR SAVING MONEY ON DRINKS

CHAPTER 9: HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON TABLEWARE

CHAPTER 10: HOW TO ORGANIZE A THANKSGIVING POTLUCK

CONCLUSION

RECIPES

APPETIZERS

SOUPS

MAIN COURSES

SIDE DISHES

DESSERTS

BEVERAGES

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About the Author

Mara Michaels is the author of more than 70 home entertaining guides and healthy eating courses.