Thanksgiving on a Budget
\nBasics for Beginners<\/p>\n
Every year, on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. It\u2019s the one holiday of the year where food is expected to take center-stage. But it can be hard to feel festive if you\u2019re living on a shoestring. You don\u2019t want to skimp when it comes to family and friends, but you really don\u2019t want to break the bank either.<\/p>\n
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 d\u00e9cor, 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.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n
Audience:
\n+Anyone looking to save money on their Thanksgiving celebrations
\n+Those hosting a Thanksgiving gathering for the first time who don\u2019t want to forget anything important
\n+Experienced cooks looking for a range of new recipes and ideas
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\nTABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n
INTRODUCTION<\/p>\n
CHAPTER 1: HOW TO MAKE A BUDGET FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING MEAL<\/p>\n
CHAPTER 2: TIPS ON HOW TO SHOP SMART FOR THANKSGIVING<\/p>\n
CHAPTER 3: 9 DIY D\u00c9COR IDEAS<\/p>\n
CHAPTER 4: STARTING THE FESTIVITIES<\/p>\n
CHAPTER 5: 6 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON THE MAIN COURSE AT THANKSGIVING<\/p>\n
CHAPTER 6: 10 INEXPENSIVE SIDES FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING MEAL<\/p>\n
CHAPTER 7: 15 INEXPENSIVE DESSERTS FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING MEAL<\/p>\n
CHAPTER 8: TIPS FOR SAVING MONEY ON DRINKS <\/p>\n
CHAPTER 9: HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON TABLEWARE <\/p>\n
CHAPTER 10: HOW TO ORGANIZE A THANKSGIVING POTLUCK<\/p>\n
CONCLUSION<\/p>\n
RECIPES<\/p>\n
APPETIZERS<\/p>\n
SOUPS<\/p>\n
MAIN COURSES<\/p>\n
SIDE DISHES<\/p>\n
DESSERTS<\/p>\n
BEVERAGES<\/p>\n
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\nAbout the Author<\/p>\n
Mara Michaels is the author of more than 70 home entertaining guides and healthy eating courses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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