Money Saving Tips 

Make A Budget and Stick To It 

Sit down and work out a holiday budget. Figure out what items you need to purchase and how much money you need to have in order to buy those items.  Cut corners here and there, such as skipping dinners out or scaling back on trips to over-priced coffee shops.

Most importantly, once you've made a budget, stick with it! Another good way to save money in the long run is to look ahead to other upcoming holidays such as Christmas or New Year when purchasing your Thanksgiving food. Buying in bulk can amount in significant savings. 

Hit the Coin Jar 

Many people have a loose change jar. If you are one of those people, all that loose change can certainly add up and come in quite handy around the holidays. Start saving up your loose change early and watch the jar fill up in no time. Begin counting your coins as Thanksgiving draws near and chances are that you’ll have accumulated enough spare change to make a nice dent in your Thanksgiving holiday bill. 

Stash Some Money from Your Paycheck 

As soon as you think about needing to save some money, start stashing a few bucks from each paycheck to put away for Thanksgiving dinner. If you start saving your money ahead of time it will lessen the impact of your Thanksgiving dinner bill when the shopping day arrives. Save your money in a separate bank account or simply put it in a Thanksgiving fund jar or envelope. 

Sell Some Stuff to Make Extra Money 

Do you have a bunch of unwanted items you’re just dying to get rid of? Well now is the time. Take to the Internet on a buy and sell site and sell your unneeded items. You’ll be surprised to see how much money you can make. Put your earnings away for your holiday feast. If you’re not Internet savvy, consider a yard sale to get rid of your stuff and make a few quick dollars. 

Use Coupons 

All stores accept coupons and many of them double the value of the coupons that you use. If your store does this, take advantage of the service and begin collecting coupons for items that you’ll need for the holiday. Additionally, many food stores will generate their own coupons that are typically attached to your purchase receipt. These coupons are a way for the store to gain repeat business and may include a percentage or dollar amount off of your next shopping order, so always be sure to check all of your receipts before you toss them in the trash. 

Has the upcoming holiday season been putting a strain on your brain as well as your wallet? Have no fear, using a few money saving tips can help you to have a worry- free Thanksgiving dinner. Cutting back on the grand tradition may be easier than you think and you may be able to have the best Thanksgiving dinner ever and save some cash in the process.