Lately I haven't been as good about clipping coupons as I could be. It isn't that I don't like doing it, I just haven't put forth the effort. In reality, with the economy what it is, I should be focusing even more than I used to.
My frugal tendencies are nothing new... Just the other day, hubby was recounting a story for my dad. Way back in the day when Prodigy was one of the few places online to gather for information and trading coupons, I was a very active coupon-clipper. I traded the baby and pet coupons from the Sunday paper for household products and cereal. It was not uncommon for me to get loss-leader cereal for nothing or next to nothing. Actually, I purchased it faster than we could consume it. So atop the cabinet in my small apartment kitchen, there was a row of cereal lined up neatly and looked like books on a bookshelf.
These days, I spend more time sorting through all the weekly advertisements to haul on my regular grocery shopping trip to Walmart. Sure, I gather coupons if I have the time before going. But usually, I'm happy just to have Walmart match the competitors' ads.
Speaking of grocery shopping... Unless you haven't looked at a calendar lately, you realize that this upcoming Thursday is Thanksgiving. When people put together their Thanksgiving shopping list, many lists contain the same basic staples: turkey, potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls and of course, dessert. Although different variations occur from there, those items are pretty common. Thinking through the cooking aspect of it can be overwhelming but in times of economic difficulties, the financial part of the dinner is more devastating. A few dollars here, some more there... some people may forgo the big meal because they don't feel they can afford it.
In true Walmart fashion, not everything has to be out of your price range. A Walmart advertisement arrived in the local paper almost simultaneously as a blog tour invitation from Mom Central. Both referenced the Thanksgiving promotion of "Turkey dinner for eight for as low as $20". Money saving tips and recipes can be found on Walmart's Holiday Meals site. Additional details of Walmart’s $20 Thanksgiving feast are there too. Here's what the feast includes:
It's a great promotion and I'm glad to be able to let people know about it. But as a thank you from Mom Central and Walmart for posting about this promotion, I have received a $30 Walmart gift card. The great news for you, other than this money-saving Thanksgiving dinner, is that Mom Central and Walmart have sent along two additional $30 Walmart gift cards for me to share with two of my readers! So if you're a Walmart shopper and plan to do some holiday shopping there, keep reading for details on how to enter this great giveaway... compliments of Walmart and Mom Central!
The Prize: $30 Walmart Gift Card (2 Winners!)
My frugal tendencies are nothing new... Just the other day, hubby was recounting a story for my dad. Way back in the day when Prodigy was one of the few places online to gather for information and trading coupons, I was a very active coupon-clipper. I traded the baby and pet coupons from the Sunday paper for household products and cereal. It was not uncommon for me to get loss-leader cereal for nothing or next to nothing. Actually, I purchased it faster than we could consume it. So atop the cabinet in my small apartment kitchen, there was a row of cereal lined up neatly and looked like books on a bookshelf.
These days, I spend more time sorting through all the weekly advertisements to haul on my regular grocery shopping trip to Walmart. Sure, I gather coupons if I have the time before going. But usually, I'm happy just to have Walmart match the competitors' ads.
Speaking of grocery shopping... Unless you haven't looked at a calendar lately, you realize that this upcoming Thursday is Thanksgiving. When people put together their Thanksgiving shopping list, many lists contain the same basic staples: turkey, potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls and of course, dessert. Although different variations occur from there, those items are pretty common. Thinking through the cooking aspect of it can be overwhelming but in times of economic difficulties, the financial part of the dinner is more devastating. A few dollars here, some more there... some people may forgo the big meal because they don't feel they can afford it.
In true Walmart fashion, not everything has to be out of your price range. A Walmart advertisement arrived in the local paper almost simultaneously as a blog tour invitation from Mom Central. Both referenced the Thanksgiving promotion of "Turkey dinner for eight for as low as $20". Money saving tips and recipes can be found on Walmart's Holiday Meals site. Additional details of Walmart’s $20 Thanksgiving feast are there too. Here's what the feast includes:
- One 12-pound Grade A turkey*
- Three 11 to 15.5-ounce cans Green Giant vegetables
- Two 14-ounce cans Ocean Spray cranberry sauce
- Three 6-ounce boxes of Stove Top stuffing
- One 5-pound bag of red potatoes
- One 12-count package of Sara Lee dinner rolls
- One 22-ounce pumpkin roll cake
It's a great promotion and I'm glad to be able to let people know about it. But as a thank you from Mom Central and Walmart for posting about this promotion, I have received a $30 Walmart gift card. The great news for you, other than this money-saving Thanksgiving dinner, is that Mom Central and Walmart have sent along two additional $30 Walmart gift cards for me to share with two of my readers! So if you're a Walmart shopper and plan to do some holiday shopping there, keep reading for details on how to enter this great giveaway... compliments of Walmart and Mom Central!
The Prize: $30 Walmart Gift Card (2 Winners!)
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Sometime on November 30, 2009, two winners will be chosen at random (using random.org) from all valid comments left. Winners have 72 hours from posting/notification to respond. If winner cannot be contacted, I will move on to the next random selection.
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I find that I'm fixing more casseroles and one-dish meals. They tend to have all of the ingredients of a meal in them, stretch further through the week, and generally are less expensive than seperate servings of foods.
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I have been using the great coupons that are out there mixed with the sales to save money. I also notice that our meals are cheaper during the fall/winter season because casseroles, soups, and stews seem to be cheaper to make.
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I could ALWAYS put a Walmart gift card to good use!! I am VERY impressed by their $20 holiday meal!! One thing I do to save is buy the shallow pie pans for my pies...that way mix for one pie will actually make two. Then I volunteer to send pies to all events - family, my son's school party, work, etc...a little pie mix will go a long way - send some toppings with it, like whip cream - everyone's happy!! :)
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I always buy the super cheap cans of green beans, put in a pan with olive oil drizzled over the top and one chicken bouillon cube per two cans...cook on medium for about 45 minutes and they are soooo yummy!! Everyone always asks me to bring my green beans because the flavor is so yummy...and...THEY'RE CHEAP!! :)
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I mainly use coupons and look for sales, its also better to buy alittle extra of the good stuff on sale, then to have to come back when its not on sale. So I always stock up
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Low Calorie Cranberry Sauce
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combine cranberries and fruit juice(or water)in saucepan. Heat to boiling,reduce heat to low and simmer 15 min.
Remove from heat, cool to room temp, stir in sugar substitute.
Let sit for at least 4hrs.
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I have honestly never had to make a holiday meal, since we always spend the holidays with family (at their house and enjoying their cooking.) I do usually take a dish to pass and tend to save a bit by using homegrown fruits or veggies. I'm thinking I'll be making something with the pumpkin we grew for the holidays this year :-)
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We like to make things from scratch which saves money. Watching for sales and using coupons helps too. :)
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I stock up on food when it first goes on sale so I don't have to make a last minute trip to the higher price local grocery store.
I am a big fan of making things from scratch instead of using prepackaged mixes. This saves money. I also use produce that is in season, it saves alot when you use the in season produce.
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Definitly shopping at Walmart, and using cans instead of fresh veggies. not as fresh but saves a ton of money. I could really use a walmart gift card
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I start looking for deals on all my holiday cooking supplies at least 2 months before the holiday that way I am prepared for it and dont have to make any last minute trips!!
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I rub down the turkey with butter and add a spice called meat seasoning that you can pick up from the dollar store for fifty cents and a whole chopped up onion and bake as directed! It is so good and a cheap way of adding flavor!
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I always buy my turkey at the store with the lowest turkey prices. In fact, I buy several to eat at different times of the year.
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Budget friendly: make homemade mashed potatoes (you can always find them on sale this time of year - I got 15 lbs for $1.98) and make gravy from the turkey drippings. Just pot in a pan when the turkey is done and thicken it up over heat with some corn starch. Much cheaper than buying premade gravies and very tasty.
We cut back by using can cranberry sauce instead of making homemade. We also try to make our pies homemade. Its usually cheaper because you already have many of the ingredients, and its tastier!
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HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PIES
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell
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MIX sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.
POUR into pie shell.
BAKE in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving.
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I try to pick homemade foods like mashed potatoes from real potatoes instead of package mix. I watch for sales - like this one at Walmart - and use my coupons too!
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Coupons & doing my homework (list-making, matching q's, etc) before I go to the store! From the Walmart site, can't wait to try the Creamed Corn Gratin ~ looks yummy and frugal!!
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Pineapple Casserole
1 16 oz. can pineapple chunks (or tidbits), drained
½ c. sugar
3 T. flour
1 c. cheese, grated
½ stick butter, melted
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Mix sugar & flour.
Separately, mix pineapple & cheese.
Toss both mixtures together and spread in a baking dish.
Sprinkle crushed crackers on top.
Pour melted butter over crackers.
Bake @ 350 for 30 minutes.
Wonderful side dish and especially good w/ ham.
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Easy way to save money and not cut back on quality is definitely buying what you need saving and reheating what you don't eat and having others bring a dish it's a yummy and cost efficient Holiday!!
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Ingredients
1 Tbs. flour
1 Tbs. unsalted butter
1 1/2 C. chicken broth (or vegetable broth, if desired)
1 Tbs. light brown sugar
1 1/2 C. cooked sweet potatoes
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp.ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 C. milk
salt
Directions
In a heavy saucepot, over medium-low heat, cook the flour and butter, stirring constantly until roux achieves a light caramel color. Add the broth and brown sugar, bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Stir in the cooked sweet potatoes and spices, bring to a simmer again, and cook for 5 minutes more. In a blender, puree the soup in batches and return to saucepot. Add the milk, and reheat soup. Season with salt and pepper, ladle into warm soup bowls and serve.
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I love to use my coupons and price match to get the very best deals!
My best holiday tip: price matching! Between Walmart's guaranteed $20 holiday dinner and the loss leaders at other stores I can pick up everything for our holiday dinner (including my faves) for super cheap.
In our family we do a potluck for Thanksgiving, then everyone just has to make one delicious dish.
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My favorite way to save is to share the meal. When more people are involved, each person can contribute. That way you can make whatever you want and not have to sacrifice, because you aren't responsible for the entire meal!
one dish meals and coupons are my favorite way to save!
I cook from scratch, I don't use box mixes they cost more. I also am sure to use all parts of the turkey, I make stock out of the carcass and use it to make gravy and the remainder I use to make soup for the following day.
I buy what's on sale and always use coupons. I have a pretty good stockpile so i try to cook what I already have.
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Shop on sale and with coupons. Also pay attention to promo listed on flyers and in store. During holiday seasons, many stores offer buy $ get $ or holiday meals like turkey or so, and the minimum requirement usually is before coupon. You can get great meal deals by paying attention to these details.
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Baked Macaroni and Cheese:
Ingredients
2 slices bacon 8 ounces penne pasta 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
In a medium skillet saute the chopped onion, and minced garlic. Take off heat and add chopped cooked bacon and set aside.
To make the sauce, in a medium saucepan melt the butter or margarine over low heat. Once melted, add the flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk and continue stirring until thickened. Stir in 2 cups of the grated Cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
Combine cooked pasta, sauteed vegetables and sauce. Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish. Add the last cup of grated Cheddar cheese to top of mixture.
Bake uncovered in preheated oven until cheese on top is melted and brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.
A great way to save money on a big holiday meal is to make it a potluck! Not only does it save tons of time and money, it saves lots of gray hairs too!
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Coupons and sales! Our giant turkey only cost $4 and we'll have leftovers for several days even after the boys take plates of food back home.
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My favorite way to save without compromising quality, is buy using coupons and price matching, checking the ads for the best prices before I go to the stores.
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We usually participate in a potluck-style Thanksgiving dinner with my husband's family. That way everybody contributes to the cost and preparation.
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I buy an extra large turkey and plan meals around the leftovers i.e., turkey tettrazini & other casseroles that I can freeze, soup that I can freeze. The 40 cents/pound turkey from Walmart would sure help!
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I try to plan my weekly meals according to what is on sale. I then match up my coupons. I find that this saves me money when I shop at Walmart.
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One frugal tip to stretch homemade gravy is to make your favorite family recipe from the turkey broth, then make one batch of gravy from a powdered mix, and then mix the homemade gravy with the from-powder gravy. Nobody will notice, and you'll have twice the gravy.
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My favorite frugal tip to stretch homemade gravy is to make one batch with your homemade turkey broth, then one batch from a powdered gravy, and mix the two. You'll have twice the gravy with half the work, and no one will notice the difference.
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We are having a "potluck" Thanksgiving dinner this year. Each guest brings a dish to pass-with over 35 guests here this year-will be quite a variety of food.
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I save money by using store brands for canned vegetables, chicken broth, gravy, cornbread, etc. The quality is just as good.
I;m a coupon clipper and shop sales. We also save as a family by doing more of a potluck Thanksgiving and only bringing one or two dishes per family.
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I price match! I shop at Walmart so I can use the specials at every store there. I look at the weekly circulars and Walmart honors them. This is actually what I do year round and it saves me so much money!
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I cut coupons and compare with store flyers!
tuesdayef at aol dot com
My favorite way to save money is to use coupons.
pkildow at gmail dot com
I save money by asking my guests to bring a dish. It also saves me a lot of prep time!
Best deals are now on walmart. Smart shopping helps save the money
slkkitchen@gmail.com
Asking for help. Family is bringing a dessert and drinks!
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I always shop ahead on items that I know I will need ahead of time and when they go on sale. I also ask everyone to bring a side dish.
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11/25 tweet http://twitter.com/phxbne/status/6058145747
To save money, I match up sales with coupons.
dottydo @ rocketmail . com
Eat at someone else's house! Seriously though, I recommend using coupons combined with sales ahead of time so you can get the best deals. Also make as much as you can from scratch. More delicious and will save you money!
katiekarr at gmail dot com