Thanksgiving on a Budget: Basics for Beginners

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Every year, on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s the one holiday of the year where food is expected to take center-stage. But it can be hard to feel festive if you’re living on a shoestring. You don’t want to skimp when it comes to family and friends, but you really don’t want to break the bank either. Fortunately, there are many ways to have a fantastic celebration, with decorations, food and fun, without going broke.

n this guide, super-frugal but talented cook and hostess Mara Michaels offers you a range of cheap and easy solutions. From main courses, sides, desserts and drinks, to décor, discover a range of practical and affordable ideas anyone can manage, even if it is your first time hosting a Thanksgiving celebration at your home.

You’ll also find ideas on how to organize a Thanksgiving potluck and a range of websites to gather the resources you will need to have a fun but frugal holiday with your friends and family.
Audience:
+Anyone looking to save money on their Thanksgiving celebrations
+Those hosting a Thanksgiving gathering for the first time who don’t want to forget anything important
+Those interested in cooking classic Thanksgiving recipes without breaking the bank
+Experienced cooks looking for a range of new ideas