3 Money Saving Tips for Thanksgiving
Posted November 23, 2015Exodus 23:16 (NIV) “Celebrate the Festival of Harvest with the firstfruits of the crops you sow in your field. “Celebrate the Festival of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather in your crops from the field.
As we are getting closer to the end of the year, many of us know that it can be challenging especially with our finances. Many people will soon be celebrating Thanksgiving so I want to share some tips to help you save a little money while still being able to celebrate with your family and friends.
Tip #1. Celebrate by serving others
To be reminded of how truly blessed your life is, consider showing how thankful you are by serving others. There are many organizations, soup kitchens, and shelters that are desperate for people who not only can volunteer food but also volunteer their time to help out others in need. It is a great way to celebrate your many blessings with your family and friends and remember Galatians 5:13 (NIV) says “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” Keep in mind that if you are spending more time serving others, you will have less time spending money!
Tip #2. Be wiser when shopping
Maybe you have always served both turkey and ham. Try sticking with one protein this year because we all know that good meat ain’t cheap! There was a scare early in the year of a turkey shortage because of the bird flu but actually turkeys are less expensive compared to last year and great deals can be found at many grocery stores especially the week before Thanksgiving. Try also to keep things simple. For example, preparing a pot of mashed potatoes is much less expensive than a scalloped potato casserole. Don’t be like most people and wait for the last second to go shopping. It seems like a no-brainer but many people wait until the last minute to find out the items or food that they need have sold out, or yes, grocery stores are indeed closed on Thanksgiving. If there are items that you can freeze ahead of time, get them now so you can experience less stress with last minute grocery shopping and possibly at the same time, save a little money.
Tip #3. Ask others for help
Don’t be afraid to ask your family and friends to bring food and drinks. Not only does this help the person hosting the event because they won’t be spending the entire day slaving over a hot stove, but it can also reduce the large financial burden of having to buy everything yourself. Ask someone to bring a side dish such as a vegetable or maybe you know someone who loves to bake that can bring a dessert. For those guest who are challenged in the kitchen, you can ask them to bring drinks, napkins, disposable storage containers or other supplies. Sharing the joy of cooking has many benefits beyond the financial and most guests are happy to contribute.
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posted by Steve Repak
on November, 23
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