Saving Time (And Money) On Thanksgiving Dinner
Hello, hello, hello!
Well, here we are, in the middle of November. Halloween is over, and the annual Day of the Sacrificed Turkey of Human Gluttony (aka Thanksgiving) is just around the corner. I'm sure all of you folks are getting out your favorite family recipes that's been handed down from generation to generation and dusting them off (watch out for spiders and silverfish), making a list of ingredients for when you go to the supermarket and checking it twice (like someone else up in the North Pole is doing just about now), and taking down important info on plane, train, and bus schedules for when loved ones arrive from out of town. Then, we get to do it all over again for the Yuletide season exactly one month later. Yeah, there's nothing on this planet that makes one more busy than the year end holiday season.
Now, folks, I know times are tough now, and no one knows that more than I do. But just because money's a little tight doesn't mean that you can't have a nice Thanksgiving (or even a nice Christmas, but I'll get into that later). You can still have a nice Thanksgiving feast, and still make your budget. You just have to know how to do it, and it's very simple. First of all, consider using coupons. They can save you a bundle in the long run. Matter of fact, I've just got through clipping the Sunday coupons this morning. Second, you can do most of your shopping at the lower-priced dollar stores. They actually have the same quality of groceries and supplies, but at a discount price. And finally, if a whole turkey or a whole ham is a little out of your price range, you could always buy turkey parts. This would be perfect for those who have a favorite part of the bird. And a five pound (or smaller sized) canned ham should come under budget as well. Yes, folks, if you know how to watch your pennies and stretch your dollars, everyone should have a happy Thanksgiving.
Well, that's all the time we have for today. Until next time, be well, stay well, and remember the earthquake survivors!
Sincerely,
Marley Sue
Well, here we are, in the middle of November. Halloween is over, and the annual Day of the Sacrificed Turkey of Human Gluttony (aka Thanksgiving) is just around the corner. I'm sure all of you folks are getting out your favorite family recipes that's been handed down from generation to generation and dusting them off (watch out for spiders and silverfish), making a list of ingredients for when you go to the supermarket and checking it twice (like someone else up in the North Pole is doing just about now), and taking down important info on plane, train, and bus schedules for when loved ones arrive from out of town. Then, we get to do it all over again for the Yuletide season exactly one month later. Yeah, there's nothing on this planet that makes one more busy than the year end holiday season.
Now, folks, I know times are tough now, and no one knows that more than I do. But just because money's a little tight doesn't mean that you can't have a nice Thanksgiving (or even a nice Christmas, but I'll get into that later). You can still have a nice Thanksgiving feast, and still make your budget. You just have to know how to do it, and it's very simple. First of all, consider using coupons. They can save you a bundle in the long run. Matter of fact, I've just got through clipping the Sunday coupons this morning. Second, you can do most of your shopping at the lower-priced dollar stores. They actually have the same quality of groceries and supplies, but at a discount price. And finally, if a whole turkey or a whole ham is a little out of your price range, you could always buy turkey parts. This would be perfect for those who have a favorite part of the bird. And a five pound (or smaller sized) canned ham should come under budget as well. Yes, folks, if you know how to watch your pennies and stretch your dollars, everyone should have a happy Thanksgiving.
Well, that's all the time we have for today. Until next time, be well, stay well, and remember the earthquake survivors!
Sincerely,
Marley Sue
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