Hosting Thanksgiving is a family tradition across America. However, Thanksgiving can take a turn for the financial worst if you don’t watch your spending. Yes, Thanksgiving can attribute to accumulating too much debt. So is hosting Thanksgiving on a budget really possible?
Let’s look at a few ways you can be thankful for everything you have got without breaking the bank!
It’s easy to get carried away with your spending over the Thanksgiving holiday. Between the food, the football, and visits with extended family, your checkbook might be the furthest thing from your mind.
For those on a tight Thanksgiving budget, there are a few inexpensive ways to set a table.
Let’s start with a frozen turkey. How about you buy your turkey ahead of time and freeze it? Prices of poultry can get expensive in-season.
The next thing is the different elements of your meal. The traditional meal has a number of components and many ingredients add up. Why not make new traditions with a small bite Thanksgiving table? Hosting Thanksgiving on a budget may require some changes and new traditions. The idea is that you have a nice time with your friends and family, so try to take changes in stride.
Let’s do as many dishes ourselves this year. The fruit and vegetable platters and cheese plates when store-bought can be expensive and rack up credit card debt.
You may not even think of this tip as a means of saving money. However, you can save a ton with a little preparation. Use your oven all at once for your dishes instead of heating and cooling it many times a day.
Another way of hosting Thanksgiving on a budget is simply asking for help. It is completely okay for you to ask your friends and family to bring the drinks or dessert to the table. After all, it is a family holiday!
We hope you have a happy budget-friendly Thanksgiving!