Got No Dough - Saving Money in Slim Times

Thanksgiving is less than a week away and if you haven’t seen the sales at the grocery stores, you’re missing out. So many great foods are super cheap, so I’d recommend grabbing a couple extra of each.

• Turkey - get an extra smaller one and stick it in the freezer. Turkeys can be frozen for up to one year, so why not save it for 6 months from now when you’re wishing Thanksgiving would hurry up and come.
• Stuffing - Not only is stuffing a great side dish for later, but it also makes a very inexpensive topping for casseroles. Mix a small amount of stuffing with butter and use it in place of bread crumbs.
• Cranberry Sauce - I’m not a big fan of cranberry sauce, but there are actually a lot of yummy recipes you can find. Definitely grab a few cans.
• Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider - Nothing makes a night feel special more than a fancy wine-looking bottle and nice glasses. Serve it once a month and make it a special treat for your family.

And I realize that this is a busy time of year for most people, so if you have a local grocery store that will deliver, I highly recommend looking into it.  Locally, I have Vons.com and I can go online, choose all of my groceries and have it delivered for $5.  Many times they even have specials too, so I can get free delivery.  That’s heaven to me because with two small boys, grocery shopping is a nightmare!

So remember to stock up this week and enjoy Thanksgiving for longer than one day a year!