How-To: Thanksgiving Savings Tips

By Selma Komisky

Here are some great ways to save this holiday season whether you are a college student, hosting a dinner, or on a specific budget, try these tips out this season.

• Chop fruits and veggies from scratch instead of buying a pre-cut mix
• Opt for pumpkin or apple pie instead of other flavors
• Buy a fresh turkey instead of a frozen one
• Purchase a large turkey (18 lbs or more) because its cheaper and contains more meat
• Try buying milks in gallon instead of quarts
• Purchase day old bread and get more for your money by using it for stuffing
• Buy your own ingredients and toss your own salad verses buying pre-cut salad in a bag
• Keep an eye out for buy one get one free sales
• Look out for ads to save and plan your menu around that
• Watch our for popular food items like cranberry sauce, bread, eggs, and stuffing because they often are on sale
• Choose fresh in-season produce over frozen or canned foods