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Christmas Countdown Day 28: Save Money on Holiday Meals!

Posted by Cynthia Townley Ewer on November, 22, 2008
  • Christmas Countdown

Thanksgiving is nearly here: hold on to your pocketbooks!

Supermarket spending jumps this week--but it doesn't have to break the bank. Today, we've got tips and ideas to help you prepare festive holiday meals without busting the budget as we prepare for holiday meals and hospitality.

to do today ...

Prepare for drop-in visitors. Collect hospitality supplies: cheeses, crackers, frozen desserts. Hide from hungry family members using creative labeling.

to read today ...

Even the most die-hard non-cooks will find themselves shopping for food this week, as American Thanksgiving approaches. Watch out, wallet! How do you feed the family a lavish holiday meal without going broke? We've got the answer to supermarket savings on holiday meals:

Save Money on Holiday Meals

today's recipe ...

M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar makes a colorful jar gift, and is popular with kids. We make it easy with free printable gift tag:

M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar

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