Comments on: Thanksgiving on a Budget

By: Laurie McLachlan

Laurie McLachlan — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:09:58 +0000

Great article Ray! The tip that resonated most with me is to avoid buying too much. I’m always worried about not having enough food and end up over-compensating for it by spending too much.

Another option is to make recipes that don’t require expensive ingredients. Food does not have to be expensive to be delicious.

By: Craig Ford

Craig Ford — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:52:27 +0000

Ray,
Tahnks for the post. I agree with you suggestion about the potluck. Most people actuallly feel better and enjoy it more if they have something to contribute. By allowing them to bring a dish you save money and time and they feel blessed because they were able to make an important contribution.

By: Lance

Lance — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:45:47 +0000

When I was a kid, I remember eating turkey in pretty much everything for at least a week after Thanksgiving. Sandwiches, soup, turkey salad. My schoolteacher parents let nothing go to waste. Go them.

By: Ray @ Financialhighway

Ray @ Financialhighway — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:23:40 +0000

Yes potlucks can be a lot of fun with little stress.
Often the free turkeys are advertised pretty well maybe you just missed them, now I am hungry

By: Wojciech

Wojciech — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:18:04 +0000

I love potlucks–they are one of my favorite things to do for Thanksgiving, and other times of the year.

One thing I have never heard of are the free turkeys, so I’m glad you brought that up. I will definitely be looking for that this week!

By: Lesley

Lesley — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:15:20 +0000

These are some great tips Ray. My family and I use left over turkey for sandwiches – they taste great and we don’t waste the leftover turkey.

Cheers,