Thanksgiving on a Budget

Question: Help! We’ve been married 4 years and this will be the first time I’m hosting Thanksgiving. We’ve got relatives coming from out of town. I’m panicked over the cost!

Answer: Don’t panic — Thanksgiving dinner is one of the least expensive meals to prepare because everything is on sale the week before. Frozen turkeys will be around 40 cents per pound, so a 20-pound bird will cost only $8. And you’ll even have some leftovers for turkey sandwiches and other meals. Keep your eyes open and you’ll find bargain prices on potatoes, yams, cranberry sauce, green beans and all the fixin’s. More than the price of the meal or the number of people you'll be hosting, remember that no matter how the day turns out, you've got a lot to be thankful for — enjoy the holiday!