Holiday Savings: Thanksgiving

Written by admin on November 16, 2009 – 10:00 pm

It snuck up on us, too, but Thanksgiving is only next week. In honor of the holidays, here’s a short guide to some of the best stories out there regarding frugal spending for Thanksgiving.

The Reporter News says: Let’s talk turkey: Tips on saving money at Thanksgiving

Lindsey and Crystal Tipton, who both cook at Ben Richey Boys Ranch, say it is best to do your shopping ahead of time. You get the best buys before the holiday, plus you are likely to spend more money if you go at the last minute.

“You can catch the sales,” Lindsey said. “Go ahead and buy your turkey — you can keep it frozen until a day or two before Thanksgiving.”

The Wallet Pop blog has some advice for traveling parents: Save money (and your sanity) by renting baby gear instead of schlepping

My husband and I utilized a service years ago when travel plans called for a transfer from one regular-sized plane onto an itty-bitty flying deathtrap. I’m not sure it would have gotten off the ground with us and the baby gear, but I digress … Bottom line, renting the perfect stroller and a clean, brand new portable crib once we arrived at our destination was absolutely brilliant and it almost made me forget we had to get back on that plane to fly home…

Finally, the Herald Online remind us that Thanksgiving doesn’t have to cost an arm and a turkey leg.

Save money by buying in bulk. If you’re feeding a crowd, check out the prices at membership warehouse clubs.

Look for turkey sales. Many stores offer turkeys at discounted prices if you spend a certain amount. This year, Walmart stores with grocery sections are featuring turkeys at 40 cents a pound — which means a 12-pound bird will cost you less than $5.

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