Thanksgiving Dinner the Frugal Way

Times are tough but that doesn’t mean your family has to give up traditions and celebrations.  The Today show provided some tips for creating a Thanksgiving meal that is as frugal as it is delicious.  Sounds good to me!

• Buy a turkey to meet your needs.  Aim for something that would equal 1.5 pounds per person.  For example, if there are 8 of you, get a 12 pound bird.
• Organic is more expensive so consider buying a frozen turkey to save money.
• Keep your stuffing simple – no sausage, oysters or dried fruit.  Use what’s handy around the house.
• Make your own cranberry sauce.
• Opt for simple desserts like sweet potato pie (one my family’s favorites!)

Watch the segment (she demonstrates how she makes stuffing and cranberry sauce!):